Machine Learning-Assisted High-Donor-Number Electrolyte Additive Screening toward Construction of Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries.

The utilization of electrolyte additives has been regarded as an efficient strategy to construct dendrite-free aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). However, the blurry screening criteria and time-consuming experimental tests inevitably restrict the application prospect of the electrolyte additive strategy. With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, machine learning (ML) provides an avenue to promote upgrading of energy storage devices.

Dual LSPR and CT synergy: 3D urchin-like Au@WO enables highly sensitive in-situ SERS detection of dissolved furfural in insulating oils.

Assessing the levels of furfural in insulating oils is a crucial technical method for evaluating the degree of aging and mechanical deterioration of oil-paper insulation. The surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) technique provides an effective method for enhancing the sensitivity of in-situ detection of furfural. In this study, a homogeneous three-dimensional (3D) urchin-like Au@WO heterostructure was synthesized as a SERS substrate using a straightforward hydrothermal method.

Co-Regulating Solvation Structure and Hydrogen Bond Network via Bio-Inspired Additive for Highly Reversible Zinc Anode.

The feasibility of aqueous zinc-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage is hindered by the inherent challenges of Zn anode. Drawing inspiration from cellular mechanisms governing metal ion and nutrient transport, erythritol is introduced, a zincophilic additive, into the ZnSO electrolyte. This innovation stabilizes the Zn anode via chelation interactions between polysaccharides and Zn.

Ice-template-induced highly ionic conductive PVA/PEG-SiO gel polymer electrolyte for zinc-ion batteries.

In this work, a SiO doped polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene glycol (PVA/PEG) gel polymer electrolyte (PVA/PEG-SiO) was constructed an ice-crystal template for zinc-ion batteries. The SiO and the three-dimensional porous skeleton make it have excellent ionic conductivity and mechanical strength, and inhibit the growth of dendrites. The assembled ZIBs exhibit excellent rate performance and cycle stability, making it a promising electrolyte membrane candidate for flexible wearable electronics.

Phase-Modified Strongly Coupled δ/ε-MnO Homojunction Cathode for Kinetics-Enhanced Zinc-Ion Batteries.

Rechargeable Zn-MnO batteries using mild water electrolytes have garnered significant interest owing to their impressive theoretical energy density and eco-friendly characteristics. However, MnO suffers from huge structural changes during the cycles, resulting in very poor stability at high charge-discharge depths. Briefly, the above problems are caused by slow kinetic processes and the dissolution of Mn atoms in the cycles.

Reductive amination of ω-conotoxin MVIIA: synthesis, determination of modification sites, and self-assembly.

Peptide drugs have disadvantages such as low stability, short half-life and side effects, which limit their widespread use in clinical practice. Therefore, peptide drugs can be modified to improve these disadvantages. Numerous studies have shown that alkyl-modified peptide drugs can self-assemble to prolong the duration of efficacy and/or reduce side effects.

Nonivamide inhibits proliferation of human corneal epithelial cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and oxidative stress.

Nonivamide, an agonist of transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1), is widely used as a riot control agent, police incapacitant spray and pesticide. Although generally considered non-fatal, eye discomfort and even ocular injuries caused by such products are common. Little research has been conducted on the effects of nonivamide on corneal epithelial cells.

UTP23 Functions in Breast Cancer Progression and Predicts Poor Prognosis of Luminal a Breast Cancer.

Background: Luminal A breast cancer is the most common molecular subtype of breast cancer. Exploring biomarkers to identify luminal A breast cancer patients at high risk of recurrence and metastasis has important clinical significance. UTP23 is a component of ribosomal small-subunit processome, which is involved in ribosome synthesis and RNA maturation.

Different Size Formulations of Fluopyram: Preparation, Antifungal Activity, and Accumulation in the Fungal Pathogen .

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the efficient production and sustainable development of modern agriculture. Understanding the pesticide activity of both nano- and conventional methods is useful for developing new pesticide formulations. In this study, three solid fluopyram formulations with varying particle sizes were developed, and the mechanisms underlying the difference in the antifungal activity among these formulations were investigated.

4-ATP-modified CNTs@NiO-FeO-Ag SERS filter membrane for rapid in-situ detection of furfural in mineral oil.

Evaluating the transformer aging state and detecting multi-aging characteristics in transformer oil with high sensitivity and fast speed has become a key challenge. This study introduces a P-N heterojunction (CNTs@NiO-α-FeO) fabricated through electroless nickel plating and a one-step hydrothermal method. Additionally, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with adjustable particle sizes are grown on the surface using a chemical reduction method.

Self-Assembly Nanostructure of Myristoylated ω-Conotoxin MVIIA Increases the Duration of Efficacy and Reduces Side Effects.

Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent health problems worldwide. An alternative to suppress or alleviate chronic pain is the use of peptide drugs that block N-type Ca channels (Ca2.2), such as ω-conotoxin MVIIA.

[Application of self-assembly in polypeptide drugs: a review].

Self-assembly refers to the spontaneous process where basic units such as molecules and nanostructured materials form a stable and compact structure. Peptides can self-assemble by non-covalent driving forces to form various morphologies such as nanofibers, nano layered structures, and micelles. Peptide self-assembly technology has become a hot research topic in recent years due to the advantages of definite amino acid sequences, easy synthesis and design of peptides.

Turn-up Luminescent Sensing of Ultraviolet Radiation by Lanthanide Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Here, we report a series of two-dimensional lanthanide metal-organic frameworks Ln-DBTPA (where DBTPA = 2,5-dibromoterephthalic acid and Ln = Tb (), Eu (), or Gd ()) showing a unique turn-up responsiveness toward ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The luminescence enhancement was derived from the accumulated radicals that can promote the intersystem crossing process. The compound shows an ultralow detection limit of 9.

Simulation Analysis and Experimental Study of Piezoelectric Power Generation Device Based on Shape Memory Alloy Drive.

In order to solve the problem of waste heat collection from energy consumption, a thermal energy generation device combining shape memory alloy and piezoelectric materials has been designed. The shape memory alloy is heated and deformed to drive the drive wheel continuously, and the impact wheel is deformed against the piezoelectric cantilever beam during the rotation of the drive wheel to generate electricity. In this paper, the impact force generated by the impact wheel and the output voltage of the piezoelectric cantilever beam during the rotation process are given.

Terahertz-Based Method for Accurate Characterization of Early Water Absorption Properties of Epoxy Resins and Rapid Detection of Water Absorption.

Moisture is detrimental to the performance of epoxy resin material for electrical equipment in long-term operation and insulation. Therefore, moisture absorption is one of the critical indicators for insulation of the material. However, some relevant test methods, e.

Effect of chelating agents on Reactive Green 19 decolorization through Fe-activated persulfate oxidation process.

The effect of chelating agents on the decolorization of Reactive Green 19 (RG19) through Fe activated persulfate (PS/Fe) process was investigated. Though other previous studies reported that chelating agent can enhance the degradation of organic contaminant in Fenton-like system, our finding showed that the presence of chelating agents would chelate free Fe and minimize free Fe concentration, which resulted in the retardation of RG19 decolorization. RG19 decolorization decreased to 7%, 21%, and 15% in the presence of sodium citrate, sodium EDTA, and sodium oxalate, compared with control test (without chelating agent, 99%) within 10 min.