Anti-corrosion lithium anode interface by LiLaZrTaO modified buffer layer for stable cycling of room-temperature solid-state lithium metal batteries.

Non-flammable butanedinitrile (SN) is recognized as a highly prospective plasticizer for significantly reducing the operating temperature of polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolytes. However, the instability of the lithium anode interface severely hinders the practical application of PEO/SN-based solid polymer electrolytes in room-temperature solid-state lithium metal batteries. In this work, we propose fast-ion conductive LiLaZrTaO (LLZTO) nanoparticles as corrosion inhibitors to constructure a multifunctional buffer layer on the surface of PEO/SN-based solid electrolyte (PSE@LLZTO) to stabilize the interface structure of Li anode via a facile spin-coating transfer technique.

Exploration into the Synthesis and Sodium Storage Characteristics of Hard Carbon Derived from Plastics.

The crux for the advancement of high-performance sodium-ion batteries resides in the development of low-cost, high-performance hard carbon anode materials. In this study, waste plastics are utilized as precursors to prepare plastic-derived hard carbon materials through a simple high-temperature one-step carbonization method, which is particularly suitable for new energy storage devices such as sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Through in-depth exploration, we discover that the initial coulombic efficiency of hard carbon is intimately associated with its structure, within which the PU material exhibits the attributes of high capacity, initial coulombic efficiency and excellent cycle performance, meriting further optimization of hard carbon precursor materials.

Physiological and transcriptional reprogramming for salinity tolerance of endangered mangrove associate Hernandia nymphaeifolia.

Background: Hernandia nymphaeifolia is a typical mangrove associate with high ecological, ornamental, and medicinal values, but in China, it has become endangered in recent years, and an urgent protection is needed. Salinity is a key factor for growth and survival of mangrove seedlings, and thus a comprehensive understanding of salt tolerance in mangroves is important for their conservation and afforestation. However, little is known regarding salt-responsive mechanisms in H.

Could chloroxylenol be used as WBE biomarker in gravity sewers? Fates, behaviors and feasible conditions.

Understanding the in-sewer stability of chemical biomarkers is crucial for effective wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) studying. Sewer conditions, including environmental and biological factors, significantly influence biomarker transformations. This study investigated the stability of chloroxylenol (PCMX) under different levels of pH, temperature, shear force, and ventilation status, and then clarified the fate and behavior of PCMX in gravity sewers (GS).

Multifunctional Janus-Coated Metafabric for Personal Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficient Buildings.

Space cooling and heating consume huge energy resources globally, while existing cooling/heating equipment can only address indoor temperature control. In this work, we report a multifunctional layered Janus-coated fabric (JCF) with radiative cooling/solar heating/Joule heating, which can utilize space and the sun as a source of cooling and heating. By adjusting the reflectivity, emissivity, and absorptivity of the coating, the fabric performs a thermal management function in a complex and changeable environment without consuming energy.

All-in-One Homogenized Sulfur/Cobalt Disulfide Composite Cathodes for Harmonious Interface All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

The development of high-performance all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) has garnered considerable attention due to their potential for high energy density and enhanced safety. However, significant challenges such as poor cycling stability, interface incompatibility, and reaction kinetics hinder severely their practical application. In this work, an all-in-one sulfur/cobalt disulfide (S/CoS) composite cathode is proposed by integrating sulfur and homogenized cobalt disulfide (CoS) as the sulfur-based cathode materials with the sulfide solid electrolyte (LiPSCl) through ball milling.

Utilization of UV/VUV irradiation for removal of human body fluids related pollutants in swimming pool water.

Human body fluids related pollutants (BFPs) are primary precursors to disinfection by-products (DBPs) in swimming pool water (SPW). This study evaluated the degradation efficiency of ultraviolet/vacuum ultraviolet (UV/VUV) technology for the removal of three typical BFPs: urea, creatinine, and hippuric acid. The results showed that UV/VUV irradiation significantly enhanced the removal of these pollutants compared to UV alone.

Selection and verification of reference genes for real-time quantitative PCR in endangered mangrove species Acanthus ebracteatus under different abiotic stress conditions.

Acanthus ebracteatus is an endangered true mangrove species with great ecological and medicinal values. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) has been widely used to investigate transcriptional responses in A. ebracteatus, which can facilitate its protection and medicinal usage.

Alternative splicing perspective to prey preference of environmentally friendly biological agent Cryptolaemus montrouzieri.

Background: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Coccinellidae) is widely utilized as biological control agents in modern agriculture. A comprehensive understanding of its food preference can help guide mass rearing and safety management during field application of pest control. Although some studies have paid attentions to the impacts of prey shift on C.

Which emerging micropollutants deserve more attention in wastewater in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period? Based on distribution, risk, and exposure analysis.

Aggravated accumulation of emerging micropollutants (EMs) in aquatic environments, especially after COVID-19, raised significant attention throughout the world for safety concerns. This article reviews the sources and occurrence of 25 anti-COVID-19 related EMs in wastewater. It should be pointed out that the concentration of anti-COVID-19 related EMs, such as antivirals, plasticizers, antimicrobials, and psychotropic drugs in wastewater increased notably after the pandemic.

N-Doped Carbon Modified (NiFe)Se Supported on Vertical Graphene toward Efficient and Stable OER Performance.

NiFe-based nanomaterials are extensively studied as one of the promising candidates for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, their practical application is still largely impeded by the unsatisfied activity and poor durability caused by the severe leaching of active species. Herein, a rapid and facile combustion method is developed to synthesize the vertical graphene (VG) supported N-doped carbon modified (NiFe)Se composites (NC@(NiFe)Se/VG).

Biometabolically Derived Selenium Nanoparticles Armed with Protein Protective Suit toward High-Performance Li-Se Batteries.

Selenium (Se) serves as a burgeoning high-energy-density cathode material in lithium-ion batteries. However, the development of Se cathode is strictly limited by low Se utilization and inferior cycling stability arising from intrinsic volume expansion and notorious shuttle effect. Herein, a microbial metabolism strategy is developed to prepare "functional vesicle-like" Se globules via Bacillus subtilis subsp.

Integrating HYDRUS-2D and Bayesian Networks for simulating long-term sludge land application: Uncovering heavy metal mobility and pollution risk in the soil-groundwater environment.

The release of sludge-derived heavy metals (HMs) to soil and their subsequent migration into groundwater poses a significant challenge for safe and low-carbon sludge land application. This study developed a predictive framework to simulate 60-year sludge land application, evaluating the risk of HMs pollution in the soil-groundwater environment and assessing the influence of soil and water properties. HYDRUS-2D simulations revealed that highly mobile Cu, Ni, and Zn penetrated a 10 m soil layer over a 60-year period, contributing to groundwater pollution.

Alternative splicing plays a nonredundant role in greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in acclimation to ambient salinity fluctuations.

Alternative splicing (AS) is an important post-transcriptional mechanism for adaptation of fish to environmental stress. Here, we performed a genome-wide investigation to AS dynamics in greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili), an economical marine teleost, in response to hypo- (10 ppt) and hyper-salinity (40 ppt) stresses. Totally, 2267-2611 differentially spliced events were identified in gills and kidney upon the exposure to undesired salinity regimes.

LiPSCl-Based All-Solid-State Battery with a Silver Nanoparticle-Modified Graphite Anode for Improved Resistance to Overcharging and Increased Energy Density.

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are attracting tremendous attention due to their improved safety and higher energy density. However, the use of a metallic lithium anode poses a major challenge due to its low stability and processability. Instead, the graphite anode exhibits high reversibility for the insertion/deinsertion of lithium ions, giving ASSLBs excellent cyclic stability but a lower energy density.

Construction of LiF-LiN-Rich Interface Contributed to Fast Ion Diffusion in All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) have attracted wide attention due to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density and the ability of completely avoiding the shuttle effect. However, the further development of ASSLSBs is limited by the poor kinetic properties of the solid electrode interface. It remains a great challenge to achieve good kinetic properties, by common strategies to substitute sulfur-transition metal and organosulfur composites for sulfur without reducing the specific capacity of ASSLSBs.

Juice Vesicles Bioreactors Technology for Constructing Advanced Carbon-Based Energy Storage.

The construction of high-quality carbon-based energy materials through biotechnology has always been an eager goal of the scientific community. Herein, juice vesicles bioreactors (JVBs) bio-technology based on hesperidium (e.g.