Publications by authors named "Xinhui Xia"

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • Quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are being developed for better energy storage, focusing on safety and high specific energy through in situ polymerization of PDOL-based electrolytes.
  • A new approach using Ga(OTF) initiator leads to a PDOL-based gel electrolyte (GaPD), creating a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) that prevents lithium dendrite growth.
  • Experimental results show the Li/GaPD/Li cells can operate stably for 1600 hours and the LiFePO/GaPD/Li cells maintain 90.2% capacity over 200 cycles, demonstrating potential for high-performance LMB applications.
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  • Researchers have developed advanced flexible batteries using free-standing graphene fiber electrodes made from roller-like oriented spore carbon spheres, which enhance energy density and mechanical strength for portable electronics.* -
  • The innovative manufacturing process involves microfluidic cospinning and plasma reduction to create well-structured graphene fibers that improve electrical contact and stability.* -
  • When paired with sulfur cathodes and lithium metal anodes, these graphene fiber-based batteries show outstanding electrochemical performance, suppressing common issues like polysulfide shuttle effects and lithium dendrite growth.*
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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.

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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).

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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.

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  • * To combat these issues, the researchers developed a simple and scalable method to coat cathode particles with a lithium-conductive plastic-crystal electrolyte nanolayer, enhancing electrochemical stability.
  • * This innovation resulted in improved battery performance, achieving a specific capacity of 168 mAh/g at 0.1 C and retaining over 80% capacity after 100 cycles, indicating potential for high-energy battery design.
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  • Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising future energy storage systems due to their high energy density and low production costs, but they face challenges from the shuttle effect and lithium dendrite growth.
  • The research addresses these issues by using a bi-functional gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) that enhances the battery's performance through in situ polymerization techniques.
  • The results show improved cycling stability in Li-S batteries due to the creation of a hybrid solid electrolyte interphase that prevents dendrite growth and reduces the shuttle effect.
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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.

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  • High-performance lithium metal anodes are essential for improving Li metal batteries, and this study introduces a new technique using plasma-assisted electrolyte additives to enhance the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on lithium metal.
  • The research identifies diethyl dibromomalonate (DB) as an effective additive that optimizes electrolyte solvation and helps create a hybrid SEI with strong stability and affinity for lithium.
  • The results show significant performance improvements, with symmetrical cells achieving 1200 hours of cycling stability and full cells maintaining an impressive capacity retention of 81.7% after 300 cycles at specific conditions, showcasing the potential of plasma technology in energy storage.
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  • A new lithiophilic skeleton is developed by attaching metal sulfides (like NiS) to vertical graphene (VG) using a fast Joule heating method, enhancing Li metal anodes.
  • The CC/VG@NiS structure allows for better conductivity and minimizes dendrite formation during lithium deposition, leading to more stable battery performance.
  • This innovative synthesis method improves the longevity and efficiency of lithium metal batteries, as demonstrated by excellent cycle life and capacity retention in tests.
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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.

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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.

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  • Uneven lithium metal deposition in lithium metal batteries often leads to dendrite growth, which negatively impacts cycling stability and efficiency.
  • A novel carbon cloth modified with ZnO nanosheets (ZnO@CC) has been developed to promote uniform lithium deposition and minimize local current density.
  • This enhancement results in lithium metal anodes with extended life cycles (over 640 hours) and improved performance when paired with a LiFePO4 cathode, suggesting strong potential for practical applications in batteries.
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  • Bacterial infections in wounds are a significant global health challenge, highlighting the need for effective treatments.
  • This research introduces new methods for creating Metal-Alginate hydrogels using sodium alginate and various metal ions, producing a material useful for wound healing.
  • Cu-Alginate, in particular, demonstrates strong antibacterial properties against multidrug-resistant bacteria while being low in toxicity and environmentally friendly, suggesting a promising advancement in wound care.
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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.

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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.

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