Inhibiting homogeneous catalysis of cobalt ions towards stable battery cycling of LiCoO at 4.6 V.

Raising the cut-off voltage increases the energy density of LiCoO for lithium-ion batteries, but it exacerbates the decomposition of the electrolyte and the capacity decay of LiCoO. To address such issues, many artificial cathode-electrolyte-interphases (CEIs) have been constructed to stabilize the cathode interface with an additive. However, electrolyte degradation by catalytic oxidation of Co ions dissolved in the electrolyte has rarely been explored.

Bimin Kang ameliorates the minimal persistent inflammation in allergic rhinitis by reducing BCL11B expression and regulating ILC2 plasticity.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Minimal persistent inflammation (MPI) is a major contributor to the recurrence of allergic rhinitis (AR). The traditional Chinese herbal medicine known as Bimin Kang Mixture (BMK) have been used in clinics for decades to treat AR, which can relieve AR symptoms, reduce inflammatory response and improve immune function. However, its mechanism in controlling MPI is still unclear.