Robust zincophilic-hydrophobic protection layer induces preferential growth of (0 0 2) crystal plane towards ultra-stable Zn anode.

The practical deployment of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) in large-scale energy storage applications is hampered by short cycle lifespans and limited zinc utilization due to uncontrollable dendrite growth and water-induced side reactions. Herein, we propose an environmentally friendly electrolyte additive, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS), which features dual zincophilic sites and a hydrophobic group, to enhance Zn stability. Theoretical calculations and experimental characterizations demonstrate that AMPS can firmly adsorb onto the Zn (0 0 2) plane through its dual zincophilic sites (SOH and NHCO), while the CC hydrophobic group orients toward the electrolyte, ultimately forming a stable zincophilic/hydrophobic interface on the Zn electrode in situ.

Climate change and sustainable agricultural growth in the sahel region: Mitigating or resilient policy response?

The aim of this study is to provide an empirical answer to the question of whether nexus exists between climate change and sustainable agricultural growth in nine (9) countries within the Sahel region between 1990 and 2020. The study utilized Panel ARDL and Pairwise Dumitrescu Hurlin Panel Causality Tests to arrive at the following conclusions; firstly, the climate change orchestrated by change in rainfall is a very prominent factor causing reduction in sustainable agricultural growth in the Sahel region. One way feedback relationship flows from sustainable agricultural growth to greenhouse gas emission.

Construction of Charge Transport Channels at the NiO/Perovskite Interface through Moderate Dipoles toward Highly Efficient Inverted Solar Cells.

NiO-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted much attention because of their low fabrication temperature, suppressed hysteresis, and superior stability. However, the poor interfacial contacts between NiO and perovskite layers always limit the progress of PSCs. Here, we applied 2-thiophenemethylamine (TPMA) as charge transport channels at the interface between NiO and perovskite layers.

An innovative experimental equipment for liquid nitrogen fracturing.

Due to the unique physical and chemical properties of liquid nitrogen (LN), LN fracturing has been considered as a promising reservoir stimulation technique. In order to further investigate the feasibility of LN fracturing, a new device is designed to research the effect of LN fracturing under different conditions, such as different specimen sizes, temperatures, and confining pressures. The setup consists of three units: a high-pressure LN generating system, a true-triaxial loading and heating system, and a control and data acquisition system.