Stabilization of fast lithium-ionic conduction phase of nanaoconfined LiBH for lithium metal solid-state batteries.

The nanoconfinement of LiBH into mesoporous AlO as a fast lithium-ion conductor is presented, and its high-temperature phase is retained at near-room temperature. It exhibits an excellent electrochemical stability and Li conductivity of 3.2 × 10 S cm at 75 °C, which represents an increase of nearly three orders of magnitude compared to the pristine one.

Plin4 exacerbates cadmium-decreased testosterone level via inducing ferroptosis in testicular Leydig cells.

Strong evidence indicates that environmental stressors are the risk factors for male testosterone deficiency (TD). However, the mechanisms of environmental stress-induced TD remain unclear. Based on our all-cause male reproductive cohort, we found that serum ferrous iron (Fe⁺) levels were elevated in TD donors.

Double-Sided Bonding Process Enables X-ray Flat Panel Detectors.

Metal halide perovskites have demonstrated superior sensitivity, lower detection limits, stability, and exceptional photoelectric properties in comparison to existing commercially available X-ray detector materials, showing their potential for shaping the next generation of X-ray detectors. Nevertheless, significant challenges persist in the seamless integration of these materials into pixelated array sensors for large-area X-ray direct detection imaging. In this article, we propose a strategy for fabricating large-scale array devices using a double-sided bonding process.

Engineering the passivation routes of perovskite films towards high performance solar cells.

Passivation treatment is an effective method to suppress various defects in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), such as cation vacancies, under-coordinated Pb or I, and Pb-I antisite defects. A thorough understanding of the diversified impacts of different defect passivation methods (DPMs) on the device performance will be beneficial for making wise DPM choices. Herein, we choose a hydrophobic Lewis acid tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (BCF), which can dissolve in both the perovskite precursor and anti-solvent, as the passivation additive.

Triptolide Reduces Neoplastic Progression in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Downregulating the Lipid Lipase Signaling Pathway.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the world, presents a significant medical challenge. Triptolide (TP) has been identified as an effective therapeutic drug for HCC. However, its precise therapeutic mechanism is still unknown.

Regulating buried interface properties and alleviating micro-strain of crystals for efficient perovskite solar cells.

Surface properties of SnO and their effects on the growth of perovskite films play a crucial role for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Herein, a facile strategy to synchronously regulate the buried interface defects and energy level arrangement, as well as improve the crystallinity of perovskite films with alleviated micro-strain by pre-modifying the SnO surface with ammonium hexafluorophosphate (NHPF) is proposed. The device achieved the promising PCE of 22.

Dual Effect of Superhalogen Ionic Liquids Ensures Efficient Carrier Transport for Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells.

Defect accumulation and nonradiative recombination at the interface of the electron-transport layer (ETL) and the photosensitive layer are inevitable obstacles to efficient and stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Herein, we reported a dual-effect interface modification strategy that employs potassium tetrafluoroborate (KBF) molecules for the simultaneous passivation of the SnO/perovskite interface and perovskite grain boundaries. The introduced highly electronegative BF enriched at the SnO surface and the chemical bond interaction between them can effectively reduce the hydroxyl (-OH) group defects on the surface of SnO, improve electron mobility, and reduce nonradiative recombination.

Intermediate-Phase-Modified Crystallization for Stable and Efficient CsPbI Perovskite Solar Cells.

All-inorganic CsPbI perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are becoming desirable for their excellent photovoltaic ability and adjustable crystal structure distortion. However, the unsatisfactory crystallization of the perovskite phase is unavoidable and leads to challenges on the road to the development of high-quality CsPbI perovskite films. Here, we reported the intermediate-phase-modified crystallization (IPMC) method, which introduces pyrrolidine hydroiodide (PI) before the formation of the perovskite phase.

A Selective Targeting Anchor Strategy Affords Efficient and Stable Ideal-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells.

Mixed lead-tin perovskite solar cells (LTPSCs) with an ideal bandgap are demonstrated as a promising candidate to reach higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) than their Pb-counterparts. Herein, a Br-free mixed lead-tin perovskite material, FA MA Pb Sn I , with a bandgap of 1.33 eV, as a perovskite absorber, is selected.

Coral-inferred historical changes of nickel emissions related to industrial and transportation activities in the Beibu Gulf, northern South China Sea.

As one of the most abundant metals in heavy oils, Ni has suffered so notably increasing impacts from industrial and traffic activities that anthropogenic Ni emissions have altered natural geochemical processes. The coral Ni/Ca has become a reliable proxy for characterizing marine pollution, but this potential has been unexploited for highlighting oil pollution. Here, we utilized a high-resolution record of geochemical parameters (Ni/Ca, δO, and δC) in a Porites coral of an offshore island in the northern South China Sea to reconstruct of Ni distribution patterns in surface seawater from 1984 to 2015.

Boosting Photovoltaic Performance and Stability of Super-Halogen-Substituted Perovskite Solar Cells by Simultaneous Methylammonium Immobilization and Vacancy Compensation.

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are susceptible to intrinsic structural instability associated with the presence of inorganic halide anions and organic cation vacancies, thus leading to the deterioration or even premature failure of devices. Herein, we develop an efficient strategy using super-halogen BH substitution to simultaneously immobilize methylammonium and substitute iodide vacancy for high-performance PSCs based on the dihydrogen bonding interactions. The introduced super-halogen BH groups not only significantly reduce the vacancy density but also effectively inhibit the decomposition of the CHNH group by forming perovskite CHNHPbI(BH).

Elimination of Yellow Phase: An Effective Method to Achieve High Quality HC(NH ) PbI -based Perovskite Films.

Formamidinium lead iodide-based (FAPbI ) perovskite is widely used in the field of photovoltaics, owing to its suitable bandgap (ca. 1.45 eV) and better thermal stability.

Boosting Photovoltaic Properties and Intrinsic Stability for MA-Based Perovskite Solar Cells by Incorporating 1,1,1-Trimethylhydrazinium Cation.

The most critical reason for limiting the extensive study and promotion of MA-based perovskites is their intrinsic instability when compared to FA-based perovskites. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a simple and effective method to improve their intrinsic stability. Herein, the 1,1,1-trimethylhydrazinium cation (TMH) was first introduced into MAPbI to fabricate high-performance mixed-cation perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with an enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.

The Effect of Constituent Ratios and Varisized Ammonium Salts on the Performance of Two-Dimensional Perovskite Materials.

Two-dimensional perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with high moisture resistance are a key topic in the photovoltaic field. However, their lower power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) in comparison to 3 D PSCs is still an urgent problem to be solved. It is vital to understand the impact of constituent ratios and ammonium salt sizes on the photovoltaic performance and humidity stability.

Coral trace metal of natural and anthropogenic influences in the northern South China Sea.

The composition and concentrations of trace metals in coastal seawater have changed in parallel with variations in geochemical processes, climate and anthropogenic activities. To evaluate the response of trace metals in coastal seawater to climatic changes and human disturbances, we report annual-resolution trace element data for a Porites coral core covering ~100years of continuous growth from a fringing reef in Xiaodonghai Bay in the northern South China Sea. The results suggested that the trace metal contents in the coral skeleton demonstrated decadal to interdecadal fluctuations with several large or small peaks in certain years with remarkable environmental significances.

Effects of fertilization and clipping on carbon, nitrogen storage, and soil microbial activity in a natural grassland in southern China.

Grassland managements can affect carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) storage in grassland ecosystems with consequent feedbacks to climate change. We investigated the impacts of compound fertilization and clipping on grass biomass, plant and soil (0-20 cm depth) C, N storage, plant and soil C: N ratios, soil microbial activity and diversity, and C, N sequestration rates in grassland in situ in the National Dalaoling Forest Park of China beginning July, 2011. In July, 2012, the fertilization increased total biomass by 30.