One-Dimensional π-d Conjugated Coordination Polymer Intercalated MXene Compound for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode.

MXenes possess the characteristics required for high-performance supercapacitors, such as high metallic conductivity and electrochemical activity, but their full potential remains unrealized owing to their tendency to self-restack when fabricated into an electrode. Designing an MXene interlayer with an effective intercalant has, therefore, become an important criterion to alleviate the restacking issue while also synergistically interact with MXene to further improve its electrochemical activity. This study reports the intercalation of 1D π-d conjugated coordination polymer (Ni-BTA) within the Ti C T nanosheet for the fabrication of a highly efficient supercapacitor electrode.

Recyclable High-Performance Polymer Electrolyte Based on a Modified Methyl Cellulose-Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonate Salt Composite for Sustainable Energy Systems.

Although energy-storage devices based on Li ions are considered as the most prominent candidates for immediate application in the near future, concerns with regard to their stability, safety, and environmental impact still remain. As a solution, the development of all-solid-state energy-storage devices with enhanced stability is proposed. A new eco-friendly polymer electrolyte has been synthesized by incorporating lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate into chemically modified methyl cellulose (LiTFS-LiSMC).

Microstructure, thermal and mechanical properties of composite films based on carboxymethylated nanocellulose and polyacrylamide.

For attaining eco-friendly nanocellulose-based films with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties, a series of composite films was fabricated by using a facile casting method of aqueous carboxymethylated cellulose nanofibril (c-CNF) dispersions with different contents (0-20 wt%) of polyacrylamide (PAM). The microstructure, thermal and mechanical properties of c-CNF/PAM composite films were investigated as a function of the PAM content. The FT-IR spectra revealed the presence of specific interactions between c-CNF and PAM in the composite films.

Identification of a new bovine viral diarrhea virus subtype in the Republic of Korea.

Background: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is prevalent in Korean indigenous cattle, leading to substantial economic losses. This study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of BVDV. In 2016, a total of 143 blood samples were collected from asymptomatic Korean indigenous calves younger than 3-months of age from six different farms in the Republic of Korea (ROK).