Unveiling the mediating role of cultural trade and domestic identity in Chinese consumer engagement with foreign films and TV series.

The research adopts a comprehensive methodological framework to investigate the influence of foreign films and TV series on the behavior of Chinese consumers. Rooted in a thorough review of existing literature, the study implements questionnaire surveys to gather primary data from 786 meticulously selected respondents. Initial data analysis through descriptive methods is subsequently refined via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling to elucidate complex interrelationships among the variables under consideration.

High-Responsivity Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical UV Photodetector Based on Integrated Self-Supporting SiC/ZnS Heterojunction Nanowire Arrays.

In the realm of photodetector (PD) technology, photoelectrochemical (PEC) PDs have garnered attention owing to their inherent advantages. Advances in this field depend on functional nanostructured materials, which are pivotal in improving the separation and transport of photogenerated electron-hole pairs to improve device efficiency. Herein, a highly photosensitive PEC UV PD is built using integrated self-supporting SiC/ZnS heterojunction nanowire array photoelectrodes through anodization and chemical deposition.

Superior Temperature Sensing and Capacitive Energy-Storage Performance in Pb-Free Ceramics.

The ultrafast charge/discharge rate and high power density (P) endow lead-free dielectric energy storage ceramics (LDESCs) with enormous application potential in electric vehicles. However, their low energy storage density and single energy storage performance (ESP) limit their further development and applicability in rugged environments. Here, through the design of vacancy defects and phase structure regulation, Pb-free (BiNa)TiO-based ceramics with an optimal composition can achieve a large maximum polarization (>44 µC cm) under a moderate electric field (410 kV cm), resulting in an extremely high recoverable energy storage density (≈6.

Cascade Design and Facile Fabrication of Cu/CuO/CuAl-Layered Double Hydroxides as Efficient Nitrate Reduction Electrocatalysts.

Nitrate (NO¯) reduction reaction (NITRR) presents a promising pathway for the production of renewable NH while concurrently decontaminating NO¯ wastewater. However, the multi-electron transfer sequence and complex reaction network involved in NO¯ conversion pose significant challenges to achieving high Faradaic efficiency (FE). Herein, this work presents ternary Cu/CuO/CuAl-layered double hydroxides (LDHs) catalysts designed through a cascade approach and synthesized via a straightforward one-step electrodeposition method.

Features of Wetting with Water Hydrophobic Powders of Methyl Silica and Composite Systems Based on it.

The phase state of heterogeneous systems prepared on the basis of mixtures of hydrophobic and hydrophilic silica and water, depending on the ratio of component concentrations, and their using as thixotropic agents has been studied. It was found that the dependence of the interfacial energy of water with the surface of the particles of the composite system made on the basis of hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica taken in the proportion of 1:1 as for the individually taken AM-1 has a bell-shaped form with peaks at  = 3 and 1.5 g/g, respectively.

Integrating Interactive Ir Atoms into Titanium Oxide Lattice for Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolysis.

Iridium (Ir)-based oxide is the state-of-the-art electrocatalyst for acidic water oxidation, yet it is restricted to a few Ir-O octahedral packing modes with limited structural flexibility. Herein, the geometric structure diversification of Ir is achieved by integrating spatially correlated Ir atoms into the surface lattice of TiO and its booting effect on oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is investigated. Notably, the resultant i-Ir/TiO catalyst exhibits much higher electrocatalytic activity, with an overpotential of 240 mV at 10 mA cm and excellent stability of 315 h at 100 mA cm in acidic electrolyte.

Designing NiMnSn Heusler magnetic nanoprecipitate in copper alloy for increased strength and electromagnetic shielding.

Structural electromagnetic shielding materials are required to withstand high stress and electromagnetic interference in extreme environments. In this paper, a nano-magnetic Heusler phase with desired structure parameters was successfully obtained in a copper matrix by employing a multi-objective driving design strategy. The resulting copper alloy exhibits a yield strength of up to 1.

Neural correlates of empathy in donation decisions: Insights from EEG and machine learning.

Empathy is central to individual and societal well-being. Numerous studies have examined how trait of empathy affects prosocial behavior. However, little studies explored the psychological and neural mechanisms by which different dimensions of trait empathy influence prosocial behavior.

CO-promoted photocatalytic aryl migration from nitrogen to carbon for switchable transformation of N-arylpropiolamides.

Photocatalytic N-to-C aryl migration allows for quick construction of highly useful amide derivatives from readily available compounds. By developing the reactions of sodium sulfinates with the N-aryl-propiolamides, we herein demonstrate that the CO-promoted visible-light-induced method enables a large variety of aryl groups on nitrogen atoms of the N-arylamides to undergo efficient aryl migration from N atom to C atom to synthesize tetra- and tri-substituted alkenyl amides selectively. 1,4-N-to-C aryl migration is a key step in this transformation which is achieved through photocatalytic radical-polar crossover pathway.

Garnet-Type Solid-State Electrolytes: Crystal-Phase Regulation and Interface Modification for Enhanced Lithium Metal Batteries.

Due to their substantial energy density, rapid charging and discharging rates, and extended lifespan, lithium-ion batteries have attained broad application across various industries. However, their limited theoretical capacity struggles to meet the growing demand for battery capacity in consumer electronics, automotive, and aerospace applications. As a promising substitute, solid-state lithium-metal batteries (SSLBs) have emerged, utilizing a lithium-metal anode that boasts a significant theoretical specific capacity and non-flammable solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) to address energy density limitations and safety concerns.

Model analysis and experiment study for effects of thermal viscous and fluid flow on ventilated acoustic metamaterials labyrinth.

In many noise scenarios, ventilation is necessary. The practical realization of noise attenuation under the premise of ensuring ventilation is an urgent problem to be solved. In this paper, a ventilated acoustic metamaterial labyrinth (VAML) is proposed, and the corresponding analytical and numerical computational models are developed considering the thermal viscous effect (TVE).

Efficient UV-Vis-NIR Responsive CO Reduction Photocatalyst with Black Pinecone-Shaped Carbon Nitride Loaded with Lanthanum Oxide.

Photothermal catalysis combines the advantages of photocatalysis and thermal activation, which provides a new research angle for CO catalytic reduction. In this study, Black carbon nitride with a three-dimensional (3D) pinecone-shaped structure (BPCN) was prepared by a simple solvothermal method using melamine as a precursor without the aid of a template. Lanthanum oxide doping on the BPCN catalysts (BPCN-La) was achieved by ultrasonic impregnation.

Creating Cation Vacancies in BiOCl Nanosheets Toward Exceptional Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic CO Reduction.

BiOCl-based materials have emerged as promising photocatalysts for converting CO into valuable products and fuels. However, challenges such as low light absorption and inefficient charge carrier separation require effective solutions, with vacancy engineering offering a promising approach. Current research primarily focuses on anion vacancies, leaving cation vacancies less explored.

Air-condition process for Constructing MeAl-LDHs/rGO (Me = Co, Ni, Fe) hybrids toward efficient oxygene evolution reaction.

Transition-metal-based layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are emerging as one of the most promising candidates with superior oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity. However, their fabrication under mild conditions remains a significant challenge. Here, we propose a low-cost, high-production-rate strategy for controlled preparation of AlOOH/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) with strong adsorption capacity for transition metal cations, and then in-situ conversion to CoAl-LDH/rGO, NiAl-LDH/rGO and FeAl-LDH/rGO under ambient conditions.

Tuning the Electronic And Transport Properties of CaMoO Nanofibers with High-Spin Ni for Efficient and Stable Supercapacitors.

Calcium molybdate (CaMoO) has recently garnered considerable attention for supercapacitors due to its stable crystal structure and cost-effective preparation. However, CaMoO prepared by traditional processes still suffered from insufficient electrochemical active sites and poor electrical conductivity so far, thus leading to the performance of CaMoO-based supercapacitors being inferior to the state-of-the-art ones. CaMoO nanofibers with a high specific surface area exhibit great potential for supercapacitors due to their ability to offer increased charge storage.

CH Carbonylation to Acetic Acid Using HO as an Oxidant on a Rh-Functionalized UiO-67 Combined with Oriented External Electric Fields: Selectivity and Mechanistic Insights from DFT Calculations.

Acetic acid (CHCOOH), as an industrially important petrochemical product, is predominantly produced via multistep energy-intensive processes. The development of a rhodium single-site heterogeneous catalyst has received considerable attention due to its potential to transform CH into CHCOOH in a single step. Herein, the reaction mechanism for the generation of CHCOOH from CH, CO, and HO catalyzed by Rh-functionalized metal-organic framework (MOF) UiO-67 and the selectivity of products CHCOOH, formic acid (HCOOH), methanol (CHOH), and acetaldehyde (CHCHO) under the oriented external electric fields (OEEFs) were systematically explored by density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Dual Function of Hydrogen Bond and CEI to Enhanced Lithium-Ion Battery Performance.

The stability of the commercial electrolyte is linked to the internal solvent molecule, particularly in enhancing the stability of these molecules. Hereby, we introduce a dual function strategy involving hydrogen bond induced solvent molecules and the in situ fabrication cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) to address this issue. The additive -(4-(2,5-dioxo-4-oxazolidinyl)butyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (DOTFA), with its oxazolidinyl and trifluoroacetamide functional units, establishes hydrogen bonds with the solvent, forming CEI films on the cathode surface that enhance the antioxidation ability of the electrolyte.

Carbazole-Based Dual-Band Electrochromic Polymers: The Effect of Linkage Sites on Electrochromic Performance.

Dual-band electrochromic (EC) materials are expected to be utilized as building materials for energy saving, but their cycle stability is still an obstacle. Here, two D-A conjugated polymers, PDPPCz36 and PDPPCz27, based on diketopyrrolopyrrole and carbazole linked with different sites, are synthesized. Both of them exhibit dual-band EC behaviors with a dark blue color in the neutral state and high absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) region when oxidized.

Physicochemically protected organic carbon release is the rate-limiting step of rhizosphere priming in paddy soils.

Iron oxides affect the stability of soil organic matter (SOM), which in turn affects greenhouse gas emissions in paddy soils. They also regulate the direction and magnitude of the rhizosphere priming effect (RPE) by restricting SOM accessibility and microbial activity. However, the controlling steps and key factors that regulate the RPE magnitude under anoxic conditions are unknown.

Mixed-Curve Model for Evaluating the Carbonation Depth of Concrete at Different Ages.

To accurately quantify the variation in concrete carbonation depth, selecting an appropriate mathematical curve model is crucial. Currently prevalent models, such as the Fick model and exponential models, confront limitations in prediction accuracy and range of application. Given that a single curve model struggles to precisely describe the pattern of concrete carbonation, this work introduces a mixed-curve-based prediction model for carbonation depth, effectively integrating the Fick model with a hyperbolic model.