Anion Receptor-manipulated solvation chemistry and electric double layer enables high Zn-Utilization rate and lean Zn metal batteries.

The practical application of aqueous Zn metal batteries (AZMBs) is impeded by inferior reversibility and stability of Zn metal anode (ZMA) originated from side reactions and dendrite growth. Herein, anion receptor l-Proline (LP) is selected to simultaneously manipulate solvation chemistry and electric double layer (EDL) for constructing dendrite-free and stable AZMBs with an ultra-high depth of discharge (DOD of 100 %) and low negative/positive capacity ratio (N/P of 1.1).

Dynamic Peripheral Hemoperfusion Distribution Monitoring Based on Janus Flexible Sensor System.

Objective: Peripheral vascular disease is a worldwide leading health concern. Real-time peripheral hemoperfusion monitoring during treatment is essential to plan treatment strategies to improve circulatory enhancement effects.

Methods: The present work establishes a Janus flexible perfusion (JFP) sensor system for dynamic peripheral hemoperfusion monitoring.

Defect engineering unveiled: Enhancing potassium storage in expanded graphite anode.

Expanded graphite (EG) stands out as a promising material for the negative electrode in potassium-ion batteries. However, its full potential is hindered by the limited diffusion pathway and storage sites for potassium ions, restricting the improvement of its electrochemical performance. To overcome this challenge, defect engineering emerges as a highly effective strategy to enhance the adsorption and reaction kinetics of potassium ions on electrode materials.

Homeostatic Solid Solution Reaction in Phosphate Cathode: Breaking High-Voltage Barrier to Achieve High Energy Density and Long Life of Sodium-Ion Batteries.

The stable phase transformation during electrochemical progress drives extensive research on vanadium-based polyanions in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), especially NaV(PO) (NVP). And the electron transfer between V redox couple in NVP could be generally achieved, owing to the confined crystal variation during battery service. However, the more favorable V redox couple is still in hard-to-access situation due to the high barrier and further brings about the corresponding inefficiency in energy densities.

Electrolyte Chemistry toward Ultrawide-Temperature (-25 to 75 °C) Sodium-Ion Batteries Achieved by Phosphorus/Silicon-Synergistic Interphase Manipulation.

All-weather operation is considered an ultimate pursuit of the practical development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), however, blocked by a lack of suitable electrolytes at present. Herein, by introducing synergistic manipulation mechanisms driven by phosphorus/silicon involvement, the compact electrode/electrolyte interphases are endowed with improved interfacial Na-ion transport kinetics and desirable structural/thermal stability. Therefore, the modified carbonate-based electrolyte successfully enables all-weather adaptability for long-term operation over a wide temperature range.

Personalized intermittent pneumatic calf compression frequency for augmenting foot blood perfusion: The optimized effect and a personalized mode predicting method.

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy has been adopted in prevention and treatment of ischemic-related peripheral vascular diseases. The aim of this study is to provide an approach to personalize the compression strategy of IPC therapy for maximizing foot skin blood flow. In this study, we presented a method to predict the optimized compression mode (OCM) for each subject based on biomechanical features extracted from experimental data tested with multiple IPC modes.

A NiCoSe/CG heterostructure with strong interfacial interaction showing rapid diffusion kinetics as a flexible anode for high-rate sodium storage.

Flexible sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have aroused great interest in energy storage devices. However, the choice of suitable anode materials is a key step in the application of SIBs. Here, a simple vacuum filtration method is reported to obtain a bimetallic heterojunction structure.

CoSe nanoparticles anchored on porous carbon network structure for efficient Na-ion storage.

Cobalt selenide, as a star material in battery industry, has attracted much attention. However, when it is applied solely in sodium ion batteries, it will cause large volume expansion and material agglomeration, which will seriously affect the overall performance of batteries. In this work, we use ice bath impregnation to combine CoSe nanoparticles with porous nitrogen-doped carbon networks (NC) as advanced anodes for ultra-long cycle life sodium ion batteries (SIBs).

Multiple blood flow surges during intermittent pneumatic compression: The origins and their implications.

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy has been used to enhance peripheral blood flow for prevention and rehabilitation of ischemic-related vascular diseases. A novel phenomenon has been reported that multiple blood flow surges appeared in the skin blood flow signal during each compression, but its mechanism has not been fully revealed. This study aimed to gain insights into the origins of these blood flow surges through experiment and biomechanical modeling methods.

Binary self-assembly of ordered BiSe/BiOSe lamellar architecture embedded into CNTs@Graphene as a binder-free electrode for superb Na-Ion storage.

With the development of various flexible electronic devices, flexible energy storage devices have attracted more research attention. Binder-free flexible batteries, without a current collector, binder, and conductive agent, have higher energy density and lower manufacturing costs than traditional sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, preparing binder-free anodes with high electrochemical performance and flexibility remains a great challenge.