The genome sequencing and comparative genomics analysis of Rhizoctonia solani reveals a novel effector family owning a uinque domain in Basidiomycetes.

Rhizoctonia solani is a soil-borne pathogen with 14 anastomosis groups (AGs), and different subgroups are genetically diverse. However, the genetic factors contributing to the pathogenicity of the fungus have not been well characterized. In this study, the genome of R.

Effect of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Waste on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete and Evaluation of Its Feasibility for Reuse in Concrete Applications.

The disposal of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) waste has become an urgent issue in both the engineering and environmental fields. In this study, the feasibility of reusing mechanically recycled GFRP in concrete was evaluated. Secondary screening of the recycled material was conducted to obtain different types of products, and the recycled GFRP (rGFRP) was characterized.

Interlayer Modulation of Layered Transition Metal Compounds for Energy Storage.

Layered transition metal compounds are one of the most important electrode materials for high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors. Charge storage in these materials can be achieved via intercalation of ions into the interlayer channels between the layer slabs. With the development of lithium-beyond batteries, larger carrier ions require optimized interlayer space for the unrestricted diffusion in the two-dimensional channels and effectively shielded electrostatic interaction between the slabs and interlayer ions.

Stabilizing Layered Structure in Aqueous Electrolyte via O2-Type Oxygen Stacking.

Despite the high energy density of O3-type layered cathode materials, the short cycle life in aqueous electrolyte hinders their practical applications in aqueous lithium-ion batteries (ALIBs). In this work, it is demonstrated that the structural stability of layered LiCoO in aqueous electrolyte can be remarkably improved by altering the oxygen stacking from O3 to O2. As compared to the O3-type LiCoO , the O2-type LiCoO exhibits significantly improved cycle performance in neutral aqueous electrolyte.