Electrode and Electrolyte Co-Energy-Storage Electrochemistry Enables High-Energy Zn-S Decoupled Batteries.

In the search for next-generation green energy storage solutions, Cu-S electrochemistry has recently gained attraction from the battery community owing to its affordability and exceptionally high specific capacity of 3350 mAh g . However, the inferior conductivity and substantial volume expansion of the S cathode hinder its cycling stability, while the low output voltage limits its energy density. Herein, a hollow carbon sphere (HCS) is synthesized as a 3D conductive host to achieve a stable S@HCS cathode, which enables an outstanding cycling performance of 2500 cycles (over 9 months).

Re-imagining the daniell cell: ampere-hour-level rechargeable Zn-Cu batteries.

The Daniell cell (Cu Zn), was invented almost two centuries ago, but has been set aside due to its non-rechargeable nature and limited energy density. However, these cells are exceptionally sustainable because they do not require rare earth elements, are aqueous and easy to recycle. This work addresses key challenges in making Daniell cells relevant to our current energy crisis.

Research on the Compatibility of Bamboo and Portland Cement.

This paper researches the compatibility of bamboo and Portland cement by measuring the hydration temperature of Portland cement. Meanwhile, bamboo shavings and Portland cement, which were utilized as main raw materials, were prepared into bamboo Portland cement particle boards through cold compression forming, so as to further verify the compatibility of bamboo and Portland cement and research the practicability of preparing bamboo Portland cement particle boards by using bamboo. Research studies show that bamboo contain water-soluble saccharides, such as polysaccharide, disaccharide, and glucose, and organic carboxylic acids, such as formic acid and acetic acid.

GeP/NbX (X=S, Se) Nano-Heterostructures: Promising Isotropic Flexible Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries with High Lithium Storage Capacity.

A new trend is emerging that flexible batteries will play an indispensable role in the progress of social science and technology. However, flexibility exists only in a single direction for the existing electrode material. Searching for flexible battery materials has attracted more and more attention from researchers.

Repair of spinal cord injury by chitosan scaffold with glioma ECM and SB216763 implantation in adult rats.

The loss of spinal cord tissue and the cavity formation are major obstacles to the repair of spinal cord injury (SCI). In the study, the scaffold of chitosan+ECM+SB216763 was fabricated and used for the repair of injured spinal cord injury. First, the biocompatibility of the scaffold was analyzed and results showed that the scaffold had a good compatibility with the neural stem cells.

Novel fluoropolymer anion exchange membranes for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells.

A series of novel fluoropolymer anion exchange membranes based on the copolymer of vinylbenzyl chloride, butyl methacrylate, and hexafluorobutyl methacrylate has been prepared. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and elemental analysis techniques are used to study the chemical structure and chemical composition of the membranes. The water uptake, ion-exchange capacity (IEC), conductivity, methanol permeability, and chemical stability of the membranes are also determined.