Electrochemically in situ formed rocksalt phase in titanium dioxide determines pseudocapacitive sodium-ion storage.

Earth-abundant TiO is a promising negative electrode for low-cost sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to its high capacity, rapid (dis)charging capability, safe operation potential and nonflammability. Crystalline anatase TiO is not suitable for reversible Na (de)intercalation, but it displays pseudocapacitive response after repeated cycles. Herein, we find and demonstrate that ordered rocksalt (RS) NaTiO nanograins are in situ formed by electrochemically cycling with Na ions in anatase and amorphous TiO.

Activating inert non-defect sites in Bi catalysts using tensile strain engineering for highly active CO electroreduction.

Bi-defect sites are highly effective for CO reduction (CORR) to formic acid, yet most catalytic surfaces predominantly feature inert, non-defective Bi sites. To overcome this limitation, herein, tensile strain is introduced on wholescale non-defective Bi sites. Under rapid thermal shock, the Bi-based metal-organic framework (Bi-MOF-TS) shows weakened Bi-O bonds and produced tiny Bi clusters.

Local chemical heterogeneity enabled superior zero thermal expansion in nonstoichiometric pyrochlore magnets.

The design of zero thermal expansion (ZTE) materials is urgently required as dimension-stable components in widespread modern high-precision technologies. Local chemical order has been of great importance in engineering advanced inorganic materials, but its role in optimizing the ZTE is often overlooked. Herein, we propose local composition heterogeneity for developing superior ZTE via a nonstoichiometric strategy.

Case report: Spontaneous renal hemorrhage in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that predominantly affects small vessels. In this report, we present a typical case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) complicated by spontaneous renal hemorrhage (SRH), a rare but potentially severe condition. The patient developed SRH during immunosuppressive therapy but recovered following conservative treatment.

Unifying Electrochemically-Driven Multistep Phase Transformations of Rutile TiO to Rocksalt Nanograins for Reversible Li and Na Storage.

Rutile titanium dioxide (TiO(R)) lacks octahedral vacancies, which is not suitable for Li and Na intercalation via reversible two-phase transformations, but it displays promising electrochemical properties. The origins of these electrochemical performances remain largely unclear. Herein, the Li and Na storage mechanisms of TiO(R) with grain sizes ranging from 10 to 100 nm are systematically investigated.

One-Step Laser-Guided Fabrication of 3D Self-Assembled Graphene Micro-Rolls.

Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has been systematically investigated and employed because of the spartan laser synthesis and functional three dimensional (3D) foam-like structures. However, thermally induced deformation during laser processing is generally undesirable and, therefore, strictly suppressed. This work introduces a novel laser-guided self-assembly approach integrated into the fabrication of LIG to generate multiscale 3D graphene foam structures in a single step.

Acute Q Fever after Kidney Transplantation: A Case Report.

Patients receiving kidney transplant experience immunosuppression, which increases the risk of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. Q fever is a potentially fatal infectious disease that affects immunocompromised renal transplant recipients and has implications in terms of severe consequences for the donor's kidney. A patient with acute Q fever infection following kidney transplantation was admitted to the Tsinghua Changgung Hospital in Beijing, China, in March 2021.

Molten Sn solvent expands liquid metal catalysis.

Regulating favorable assemblies of metallic atoms in the liquid state provides promise for catalyzing various chemical reactions. Expanding the selection of metallic solvents, especially those with unique properties and low cost, enables access to distinctive fluidic atomic structures on the surface of liquid alloys and offers economic feasibility. Here, Sn solvent, as a low-cost commodity, supports unique atomic assemblies at the interface of molten SnInCu, which are highly selective for H synthesis from hydrocarbons.

Topological transformation of microbial proteins into iron single-atom sites for selective hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis.

The emergence of single-atom catalysts offers exciting prospects for the green production of hydrogen peroxide; however, their optimal local structure and the underlying structure-activity relationships remain unclear. Here we show trace Fe, up to 278 mg/kg and derived from microbial protein, serve as precursors to synthesize a variety of Fe single-atom catalysts containing FeNO (1 ≤ x ≤ 4) moieties through controlled pyrolysis. These moieties resemble the structural features of nonheme Fe-dependent enzymes while being effectively confined on a microbe-derived, electrically conductive carbon support, enabling high-current density electrolysis.

Molecular Engineering to Construct MoS with Expanded Interlayer Spacing and Enriched 1T Phase for "Rocking-Chair" Aqueous Calcium-Ion Pouch Cells.

The moderate working voltage and high capacity of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) make them promising anode materials for aqueous calcium-ion batteries (ACIBs). However, the large radius and two charges of Ca cause TMDs to exhibit poor performance in ACIBs. Therefore, effective regulation strategies are crucial for enabling the application of TMDs in ACIBs.

Tailoring Atomic Ordering Uniformity Enables Selectively Leached Nanoporous Pd-Ni-P Metallic Glass for Enhanced Glucose Sensing.

Constructing nanostructures, such as nanopores, within metallic glasses (MGs) holds great promise for further unlocking their electrochemical capabilities. However, the MGs typically exhibit intrinsic atomic-scale isotropy, posing a significant challenge in directly fabricating anisotropic nanostructures using conventional chemical synthesis. Herein a selective leaching approach, which focuses on tailoring the uniformity of atomic ordering, is introduced to achieve pore-engineered Pd-Ni-P MG.

Cation reactivity inhibits perovskite degradation in efficient and stable solar modules.

Perovskite solar modules (PSMs) show outstanding power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), but long-term operational stability remains problematic. We show that incorporating -dimethylmethyleneiminium chloride into the perovskite precursor solution formed dimethylammonium cation and that previously unobserved methyl tetrahydrotriazinium ([MTTZ]) cation effectively improved perovskite film. The in situ formation of [MTTZ] cation increased the formation energy of iodine vacancies and enhanced the migration energy barrier of iodide and cesium ions, which suppressed nonradiative recombination, thermal decomposition, and phase segregation processes.

Design, synthesis, and pharmacological characterization of sulfonylurea-based NLRP3 inhibitors: Towards an effective therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder that severely diminishes the quality of life for millions. The NLRP3 inflammasome, a critical mediator of inflammation, has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for AD. In this study, we report the development and optimization of a novel series of sulfonylurea-based NLRP3 inhibitors, with a focus on compound MC1 for the treatment of AD.

Suppression of Structural Heterogeneity in High-Entropy Intermetallics for Electrocatalytic Upgrading of Waste Plastics.

The key to fully realizing the potential of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) lies in balancing their inherent local chemical disordering with the long-range ordering required for electrochemical applications. Herein, we synthesized a distinctive L1-(PtIr)(FeMoBi) high-entropy intermetallics (HEIs) exhibiting nanoscale long-range order and atomic scale short-range disorder via a lattice compensation strategy to mitigate the entropy reduction tendency. The (PtIr)(FeMoBi) catalyst exhibited remarkable activity and selectivity of glycollic acid (GA) production via electrocatalytic waste polymer-derived ethylene glycol oxidation reaction (EGOR).

Integrating few-atom layer metal on high-entropy alloys to catalyze nitrate reduction in tandem.

While high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts seem to have the potential to break linear scaling relationships (LSRs) due to their structural complexity, the weighted averaging of properties among multiple principal components actually makes it challenging to diverge from the symmetry dependencies imposed by the LSRs. Herein, we develop a 'surface entropy reduction' method to induce the exsolution of a component with weak affinity for others, resulting in the formation of few-atom-layer metal (FL-M) on the surface of HEAs. These exsolved FL-M surpass the confines of the original configurational space of conventional HEAs, and collaborate with the HEA substrate, serving as geometrically separated active sites for multiple intermediates in a complex reaction.

Self-Adaptive Electrochemistry of Phosphate Cathodes toward Improved Calcium Storage.

Polyanion phosphates exhibit great potential as calcium-ion battery (CIB) cathodes, boasting high working voltage and rapid ion diffusion. Nevertheless, they frequently suffer from capacity decay with irreversible phase transitions; the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Herein, we report an adaptively layerized structure evolution from discrete NaVO(PO)F nanoparticles (NPs) to interconnected VOPO nanosheets (NSs), triggered by electrochemical (de)calcification, leading to an improvement in Ca storage performance.

Novel mechanistic insights - A brand new Era for anti-HBV drugs.

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) remains a critical global health issue, with substantial morbidity and mortality. Current therapies, including interferons and nucleoside analogs, often fail to achieve complete cure or functional eradication. This review explores recent advances in anti-HBV agents, focusing on their innovative mechanisms of action.

Boosting the Activation of Molecular Oxygen and the Degradation of Rhodamine B in Polar-Functional-Group-Modified g-CN.

Molecular oxygen activation often suffers from high energy consumption and low efficiency. Developing eco-friendly and effective photocatalysts remains a key challenge for advancing green molecular oxygen activation. Herein, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) with abundant hydroxyl groups (HCN) was synthesized to investigate the relationship between these polar groups and molecular oxygen activation.

Dynamic Electric Discharge Paths in Liquid Metal Marble Arrays.

Electric discharge occurs ubiquitously in both natural and engineered systems, where the discharge paths provide critical information. However, control and visualization of discharge patterns is a challenging task. Here arrays of liquid metal marbles, droplets of a gallium-indium eutectic alloy with a copper-doped ZnS luminescent coating, are designed for pixelated visualization of electric discharge paths at optical imaging length-scales.

Mechanically Robust Current Collector with Gradient Lithiophilicity Induced by Spontaneous Lithium Ion Diffusion for Stable Lean-Lithium Metal Batteries.

Lean-lithium metal batteries represent an advanced version of the anode-free lithium metal batteries, which can ensure high energy density and cycling stability while addressing the safety concerns and the loss of energy density caused by excessive lithium metal. Herein, a mechanically robust carbon nanotube framework current collector with gradient lithiophilicity is constructed for a lean-lithium metal battery. Using the physical vapor deposition method, precise prelithiation of a carbon nanotube framework is achieved, eliminating its irreversible capacity, retaining the porous structure in the framework, and inducing the gradient lithiophilicity formation due to spontaneous lithium ion diffusion.

Heterogeneous CuO Nano-Skeletons from Waste Electronics for Enhanced Glucose Detection.

Electronic waste (e-waste) and diabetes are global challenges to modern societies. However, solving these two challenges together has been challenging until now. Herein, we propose a laser-induced transfer method to fabricate portable glucose sensors by recycling copper from e-waste.

Shear-Strained Pd Single-Atom Electrocatalysts for Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia.

Electrochemical nitrate reduction method (NitRR) is a low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and efficient method for synthesizing ammonia, which has received widespread attention in recent years. Copper-based catalysts have a leading edge in nitrate reduction due to their good adsorption of *NO. However, the formation of active hydrogen (*H) on Cu surfaces is difficult and insufficient, resulting in a large amount of the by-product NO .

Integrated analysis of miRNAs, transcriptome and phytohormones in the flowering time regulatory network of tea oil camellia.

Unlabelled: is a crucial cash crop in the southern region of China. Timely flowering is a crucial characteristic for maximizing crop productivity. Nevertheless, the cold temperature and wet weather throughout the fall and winter seasons in South China impact the timing of flowering and the yield produced by .