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ISSN: 2589-9651
CN: 50-1217/TB
p-ISSN: 2096-6482

Nanostructure-dependent colouration efficiency of electrochromic coatings using 0D, 1D, and 2D WO3 for smart windows

Towards the development of highly efficient electrochromic coatings, the crystallinity, morphology (e.g. size and shape) of electrochromic nanomaterials, and their charge insertion capacities play a...

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Strain-mediated phase transition of MoTe2 monolayer

MoTe2 has emerged as a promising candidate in the field of integrated circuits, memristive devices, and catalysts, owing to its polymorphic nature across different phases. Experimentally, strain engineering...

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Nanomotors driven by waves with different frequencies

A diverse range of light and waves, spanning from near-infrared to ultraviolet, alongside ultrasound, have proven effective in propelling nanomotors. This review encapsulates the advancements in nanomotor...

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Developments of photocatalytic overall water splitting to produce H2

Over the past half-century, significant efforts have been dedicated to the photocatalytic H2 production from H2O under UV–visible light irradiation. These endeavors have yielded remarkable results,...

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Introducing oxygen evolution promoting hole defect states at BiVO4 surface for enhanced photoelectrochemical activity

Doping metal ions offer a promising strategy to tune the intrinsic and surface properties of BiVO4 for enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) activity. Given this, experimental and theoretical studies...

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SiO2 decorated wood nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical performance, flame and water resistance

Development of lightweight and strong structural material using fast-growing poplar wood is promising for green and sustainable engineering. Herein, the overall performances of fast-growing natural...

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Research progress of afterglow carbon dots in organic matrixes

Carbon dots (CDs) have been widely studied since their discovery because of simple preparation, low toxicity and excellent luminescence properties. With the deepening of research, the luminescence properties...

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Facile synthesis of high-performance and self-healing polyurethane-urea nanocomposites reinforced with graphene

In this study, a facile method was employed to synthesize strong, yet highly elastic polyurethane-urea (PUU) with typical characteristics and 94 ​% optical transmittance. Graphene platelets (GNPs) were...

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Prelithiation of silicon encapsulated in MOF-derived carbon/ZnO framework for high-performance lithium-ion battery

Silicon possesses a high theoretical capacity, making it a potential contender for lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes. Nonetheless, its practical usage is challenged by low electrical conductivity and...

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High-entropy materials for photocatalysis

High-entropy materials (HEMs), characterized by their unique compositional diversity and configurational entropy, have emerged as promising candidates in the field of photocatalysis. These materials,...

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Defect-induced synthesis of nanoscale hierarchically porous metal-organic frameworks with tunable porosity for enhanced volatile organic compound adsorption

Nanoscale hierarchically porous metal-organic frameworks (NH-MOFs) synergistically combine the advantages of nanoscale MOFs and hierarchically porous MOFs, resulting in remarkable characteristics such...

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Covalent organic frameworks/carbon nanotubes composite with cobalt(II) pyrimidine sites for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis

With characteristics and advantages of functional composite materials, they are commendably adopted in numerous fields especially in oxygen electrocatalysis, which is due to the significant synergies...

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A nano-sheet graphene-based enhanced thermal radiation composite for passive heat dissipation from vehicle batteries

In response to thermal runaway (TR) of electric vehicles, recent attention has been focused on mitigation strategies such as efficient heat dredging in battery thermal management. Thermal management...

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Efficient processed carbon Soot@MoS2 hybrid Bi-functional electrode for dye-sensitized solar cell and asymmetric supercapacitor devices

A feasible approach to rectify the world's energy demand using sustainable development of adequate energy generation and storage technologies in a single channel. In this respect, we made a holistic...

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Advances in metal-organic framework-derived single-atom catalysts for biomedicine

As a alternative for natural enzymes, nanozymes has shown enzyme-like activity and selectivity in the field of various kinds of biomedical application, which has attracted considerable research interest....

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Gradient honeycomb metastructure with broadband microwave absorption and effective mechanical resistance

Multifunctional metastructure integrated broadband microwave absorption and effective mechanical resistance has attracted much attention. However, multifunctional performance is limited by the lack...

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Advanced strategies for marine antifouling based on nanomaterial-enhanced functional PDMS coatings

Marine biofouling seriously affects human marine exploitation and transportation activities, to which marine antifouling (AF) coatings are considered to be the most cost-effective solution. Since the...

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LDH sealing for PEO coated friction stir welded AZ31/AA5754 materials

The need to combine various metals in light-weight constructions requires the development of coatings that prevent galvanic corrosion. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) can be an example of such coatings,...

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Design of highly active and durable oxygen evolution catalyst with intrinsic chlorine inhibition property for seawater electrolysis

High-efficiency seawater electrolysis is impeded by the low activity and low durability of oxygen evolution catalysts due to the complex composition and competitive side reactions in seawater. Herein,...

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Structural effects induced by dialysis-based purification of carbon nanomaterials

Dialysis plays a crucial role in the purification of nanomaterials but its impact on the structural properties of carbon nanomaterials was never investigated. Herein, a carbon-based nanomaterial generated...

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Glucose-assisted solvothermal synthesis of hierarchical micro-nano yolk–shell V2O3 microspheres as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries

To accelerate the development of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), researchers should urgently exploit next-generation electrodes with high specific capacity, long cycle stability, and excellent rate performance,...

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Preparation and characterization of silane film modified with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on magnesium alloy: Blistering initiating film failure and inhibitory effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Rapid corrosion of magnesium alloys in the physiological environment limits their use as orthopedic implant materials. Therefore, the silane film modified with nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) was prepared...

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Mechanism insight into twin-dependent photocatalysis in near-infrared light-responsive Cu2O nanocrystals with rich oxygen vacancies

Simultaneous integration of rich oxygen vacancies (OVs) and twin crystals in a photocatalyst can not only significantly enhance the near-infrared (NIR) light response but also greatly improve the photocharge...

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Unlocking the potential of polyester-polymer: Assisting cold sintering of insoluble ceramics

The cold sintering process (CSP) is a green and innovative method of material densification at low temperatures (<350 ​°C). The traditional CSP entails the addition of liquid phases as a solvent to...

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Effect of N-doped GO quantum dots with MoS2 and Al2O3 nanofluids on the surface quality of hot rolling of copper and steel plates

A solvothermal approach was used to generate N-doped graphene oxide quantum dots (NGOQDs) using MoS2 and Al2O3 nanocomposites. Through the use of TEM, XRD, Raman, ATR-FTIR, and XPS, the produced composites'...

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