Publications by authors named "Liao Jiang"

In addition to complex preparation and low-yield syntheses, attaining high energy density while maintaining high power density remains a significant challenge for supercapacitor applications in the field of energy storage. Herein, two-dimensional (2D) nickel-based metal-organic framework (NiMOF) nanosheets are grown around carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to form NiMOF/CNTs composite, which is synthesized a one-step solvothermal method at various temperatures. Thereinto, the NiMOF/CNTs composite synthesized at 180 °C (NiMOF/CNTs 180) exhibits enhanced electrical conductivity for ion and electron transport due to the addition of the CNTs, as well as the highest specific capacitance due to the unique 3D vine-like structure, which provides abundant active sites for electrochemical reactions.

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  • The conventional Pb-Ag alloy used in zinc electrowinning has high overpotential for oxygen evolution, poor stability, and a short lifespan, making it inadequate for acidic solutions.
  • A new electrode is developed using a layered carbon-covered cobalt tetroxide (CoO@C) combined with a PbO coating, which significantly lowers the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotential to 517 mV, resulting in improved energy efficiency.
  • This new reinforced electrode also shows a longer service life of 93 hours at high current density, offering an effective method to enhance OER performance in zinc electrowinning applications.
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With the development of the takeaway industry, the demand for disposable cutlery is increasing, posing a heavy burden on the environment. Helping reusable tableware increase market share is important because it helps preserve the natural environment while making commercial gains. Given the additional cost to consumers of using reusable tableware in many settings, this article examines the impact of incorporating environmental propaganda into packaging design on consumer behaviour.

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In this paper, we discuss the teaching effects of augmented reality (AR) technology in German instruction. We conducted one prestudy and three formal studies on German learners in China's mainland and Taiwan region. In the formal studies, a total of 120 students participated in the survey, allowing us to compare the differences in interest in learning between AR picture books and traditional picture books.

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Wetting-drying alternation irrigation (WDI) can harvest high grain yield under effective irrigation water saving conditions. However, the kernel cadmium (Cd) content usually exceeds the national standard of 0.20 mg Cd per kg kernel in WDI.

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Purpose: To investigate whether pretreatment magnetic resonance (MR)-based radiomics nomogram can individualize prediction of perineural invasion (PNI) status in rectal cancer (RC).

Material And Methods: A total of 122 RC patients with pathologically confirmed were classified as training cohort (n = 87) and test cohort (n = 35). 180 radiomics features were extracted from all lesions based on oblique axial TWI TSE images.

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Invited for this month's cover is the group of Weitang Yao at the Southwest University of Science and Technology. The image shows that developing low-cost and high-energy-density batteries is important for powering our city. The Si@SnS -rGO composites are good electrode materials for Li-ion batteries.

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One of the key challenges for the development of lithium-ion batteries is the preparation of high-performance anode materials. In this paper, a micro/nanostructured Si@SnS -rGO composite is reported in which Si nanoparticles with a particle size of 30 nm are electrostatically anchored on a 3D reduced graphene oxide (rGO) network and mixed with SnS . The step-wise lithiation/delithiation of SnS provided space-constraining effects to accommodate volume expansion and particle aggregation, thereby alleviating the volume expansion of Si during cycling as well as enhancing the structural stability, whereas the rGO in the 3D network stabilized the composite.

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This study investigates the application value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in predicting cervical cancer radiosensitivity. Twenty-five patients who were newly diagnosed as cervical cancer and accepted simple radiotherapy were included in this study. Before external irradiation, 20 GY and at the end of irradiation, routine 1.

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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical value of magnetic resonance whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging (WB-DWI) in the staging of uterine cervical carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six patients with untreated uterine cervical carcinoma received preoperative conventional MR and WB-DWI scans. WB-DWI scans were also obtained in 30 healthy volunteers.

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Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted MR imaging for differentiating metastatic and hyperplastic pelvic lymph nodes in patients with cervical carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study, 61 untreated patients were scanned with both morphological MR and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy was then performed in all patients.

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Objective: To investigate the sanitary working status in the districts for locating residents after earthquake in Dujiangyan municipality.

Methods: Some immediate measures were taken after the earthquake including water source surveillance, restoring immunization system and epidemic surveillance. A questionnaire survey was also conducted to collect information in 107 locating districts of 18 towns.

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