Multifunctional Strategies of Advanced Electrocatalysts for Efficient Urea Synthesis.

The electrochemical reduction of nitrogenous species (such as N, NO, NO , and NO ) for urea synthesis under ambient conditions has been extensively studied due to their potential to realize carbon/nitrogen neutrality and mitigate environmental pollution, as well as provide a means to store renewable electricity generated from intermittent sources such as wind and solar power. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics and the scarcity of active sites on electrocatalysts have significantly hindered the advancement of their practical applications. Multifunctional engineering of electrocatalysts has been rationally designed and investigated to adjust their electronic structures, increase the density of active sites, and optimize the binding energies to enhance electrocatalytic performance.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 promote infected wound healing via regulation of the wound microenvironment.

Infected wounds can result in complex clinical complications and delayed healing, presenting a significant global public health challenge. This study explored the effects of topical application of two probiotics, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12, on the microenvironment of infected wounds and their impact on wound healing.

Fully Printed and Sweat-Activated Micro-Batteries with Lattice-Match Zn/MoS Anode for Long-Duration Wearables.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries with superior operational safety have great promise to serve as wearable energy storage devices. However, the poor cycling stability and low output voltage limited their practical applications. Here, fully printable Zn/MoS-MnO micro-batteries are developed and demonstrated significantly enhanced cycling stability with sweat activation.

Closed-Loop Recycling of Wearable Electronic Textiles.

Wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) are transforming personalized healthcare through innovative applications. However, integrating electronics into textiles for e-textile manufacturing exacerbates the rapidly growing issues of electronic waste (e-waste) and textile recycling due to the complicated recycling and disposal processes needed for mixed materials, including textile fibers, electronic materials, and components. Here, first closed-loop recycling for wearable e-textiles is reported by incorporating the thermal-pyrolysis of graphene-based e-textiles to convert them into graphene-like electrically conductive recycled powders.

Development and Assessment of Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Gait Monitoring System Using Single Inertial Sensor.

Gait instability is critical in medicine and healthcare, as it has associations with balance disorder and physical impairment. With the development of sensor technology, despite the fact that numerous wearable gait detection and recognition systems have been designed to monitor users' gait patterns, they commonly spend a lot of time and effort to extract gait metrics from signal data. This study aims to design an artificial intelligence-empowered and economic-friendly gait monitoring system.

Sustainable lignosulfonate-modified PA6.6 fabrics to improve durable flame retardancy, hydrophilicity and mechanical performance.

Creating durable flame retardancy, enhanced mechanical performance, and hydrophilic polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6) textiles via cost-effectiveness from sustainable renewable sources is a considerable challenge.

A Nile red dye cathode with an asymmetric redox unit for lithium organic batteries.

A Nile red (NR) dye cathode with an asymmetric redox structure of CN and CO bonds was developed for use in an efficient lithium organic battery with a good capacity of 125 mA h g and two visible discharge/charge voltage plateaus (≈2.0 V and ≈1.7 V).

Arrayed metal phosphide heterostructure by Fe doping for robust overall water splitting.

Transition metal phosphides (TMPs) show promise in water electrolysis due to their electronic structures, which activate hydrogen/oxygen reaction intermediates. However, TMPs face limitations in catalytic efficiency due to insufficient active sites, poor conductivity, and multiple intermediate steps in water electrolysis. Here, we synthesize a highly efficient bifunctional self-supported electrocatalyst, which consists of an N-doped carbon shell anchored on Fe-doped CoP/CoP arrays on nickel foam (NC@Fe-CoP/NF) using hydrothermal and phosphorization techniques.

A multi-functional coating on cotton fabric to incorporate electro-conductive, anti-bacterial, and flame-retardant properties.

Multi-functional textiles have become a growing trend among smart customers who dream of having multiple functionalities in a single product. Thus, this study aimed to develop a multi-functional textile from a common textile substrate like cotton equipped with electrically conductive, anti-bacterial, and flame-retardant properties. Herein, a bunch of compounds from various sources like petro-based poly-aniline (PANI), phosphoric acid (HPO), inorganic silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), and biomass-sourced fish scale protein (FSP) were used.

Three-month functional training programme improves knee joint function in athletes post-ACL reconstruction surgery.

Objective: Rehabilitation and recovery duration following anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery play a pivotal role in restoring optimal knee functionality in athletes. This study aimed to explore the impact of a 3-month functional training programme aligned with enhanced recovery after surgery on recuperation subsequent to anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery.

Design: A quasi-experimental study.

Ultrahigh Transparent Safety Film for Spectrally Selective Photo/Electrothermal Conversion via Surface-Enhanced Plasma Resonance Dynamics.

Traditional deicing methods are increasingly insufficient for modern technologies like 5G infrastructure, photovoltaic systems, nearspace aerocraft, and terrestrial observatories. To address the challenge of combining anti-icing efficiency with operational performance, an innovative, spectrally selective, photo/electrothermic, ice-phobic film was prepared through a cost-effective mist deposition method. By manipulating the diameter ratio and density of nanowires, the local density of free electrons within this film is controlled to precisely dictate the position and intensity of surface plasmon resonance to achieve spectrally selective photo/electrothermal conversion.

Synergetic Effect of Mo-Doped and Oxygen Vacancies Endows Vanadium Oxide with High-Rate and Long-Life for Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery.

Vanadium (V)-based oxides have garnered significant attention as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their multiple valences and high theoretical capacity. However, their sluggish kinetics and low conductivity remain major obstacles to practical applications. In this study, Mo-doped VO with oxygen vacancies (OVs, Mo-VO@NC) is prepared from a Mo-doped V-metal organic framework.

Electric-magnetic dual-gradient structure design of thin MXene/FeO films for absorption-dominated electromagnetic interference shielding.

The challenge of achieving high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding films, which focuses on electromagnetic waves absorption while maintaining thin thickness, is a crucial endeavor in contemporary electronic device advancement. In this study, we have successfully engineered hybrid films based on MXene nanosheets and FeO nanoparticles, featuring intricate electric-magnetic dual-gradient structures. Through the collaborative influence of a unique dual-gradient structure equipped with transition and reflection layers, these hybrid films demonstrate favorable impedance matching, abundant loss mechanisms (Ohmic loss, interfacial polarization and magnetic loss), and an "absorb-reflect-reabsorb" process to achieve absorption-dominated EMI shielding capability.

Boosting Zn-Ion Storage Behavior of Pre-Intercalated MXene with Black Phosphorus toward Self-Powered Systems.

MXene-based Zn-ion capacitors (ZICs) with adsorption-type and battery-type electrodes demonstrate high energy storage and anti-self-discharge capabilities, potentially being paired with triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to construct self-powered systems. Nevertheless, inadequate interlayer spacing, deficient active sites, and compact self-restacking of MXene flakes pose hurdles for MXene-based ZICs, limiting their applications. Herein, black phosphorus (BP)-Zn-MXene hybrid is formulated for MXene-based ZIC via a two-step molecular engineering strategy of Zn-ion pre-intercalation and BP nanosheet assembly.

Effects of 10 KM run on foot morphology and bilateral symmetry in male recreational runners.

Foot morphology and arch integrity do not remain constant during a running bout. Previous studies have reported inconsistent changes in foot sizes and arch parameters and this discrepancy may be related to the variation in their test duration, e.g.

MXenes for Wearable Physical Sensors toward Smart Healthcare.

The gradual rise of personal healthcare awareness is accelerating the deployment of wearable sensors, whose ability of acquiring physiological vital signs depends on sensing materials. MXenes have distinct chemical and physical superiorities over other 2D nanomaterials for wearable sensors. This review presents a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors.

Drug delivery under cover of erythrocytes extends drug half-life: A thrombolytic targeting therapy utilizing microenvironment-responsive artificial polysaccharide microvesicles.

The development of thrombolytic drug carriers capable of thrombus-targeting, prolonged circulation time, intelligent responsive release, and the ability to inhibit thrombotic recurrences remains a promising but significant challenge. To tackle this, an artificial polysaccharide microvesicle drug delivery system (uPA-CS/HS@RGD-ODE) was constructed. It is composed of cationic chitosan and anionic heparin assembled in a layer by layer structure, followed by surface modification using RGD peptide and 2-(N-oxide-N,N-diethylamino) ethylmethacrylate (ODE) before encapsulation of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA).