Correction: Effects of Ni precursors on the formation of Mg-Fe-Ni intermetallic hydrides, kinetics, and reversibility.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D3RA01914D.].

Tuning Surface Energy to Enhance MoS Nanosheet Production Liquid-Phase Exfoliation: Understanding the Electrochemical Adsorption of Cesium Chloride.

Environmental pollution caused by radionuclides like Cs-137 and Cs-134 has increased global attention toward public health. Electrochemical adsorption has emerged as a feasible, rapid, and scalable method to treat contaminated water sources. However, graphene and its derivatives have limitations in ion adsorption physisorption, forming a double layer that restricts the electrode's adsorption capacity.

Electrical performance enhancement of a triboelectric nanogenerator based on epoxy resin/BaTiOby Al nanopowder addition for low power electronic devices.

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are crucial for applications such as smart sensors and bio-electronics. In the current work, we aimed for improved performance of TENGs with incorporation of BaTiOpowder, which is known for its strong ferroelectric properties, combining it with epoxy resin to improve the flexibility of our devices. We observed that our TENGs can operate for over 24 000 cycles with no degradation of function.

Significantly improved giant dielectric properties and enhanced nonlinear coefficient of Ni doped CaCuTiO/CaTiO composites.

CaCuNiTiO/CaTiO ceramic composites were fabricated using initial CaCuNiTiO compositions ( = 0, 0.05, 0.10, and 0.

Molecular adsorption and self-diffusion of NO, SO, and their binary mixture in MIL-47(V) material.

The loading dependence of self-diffusion coefficients () of NO, SO, and their equimolar binary mixture in MIL-47(V) have been investigated by using classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The of NO are found to be two orders of magnitude greater than SO at low loadings and temperatures, and its decreases monotonically with loading. The of SO exhibit two diffusion patterns, indicating the specific interaction between the gas molecules and the MIL-47(V) lattice.

Role of Bovine Serum Albumin Addition in Micellization and Gel Formation of Poloxamer 407.

The combination of the thermoresponsive polymer and protein has demonstrated great promise in its applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering fields. This study described the impact of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the micellization and sol-gel transition behaviors of poloxamer 407 (PX). The micellization of aqueous PX solutions with and without BSA was examined using isothermal titration calorimetry.

Effects of Ni precursors on the formation of Mg-Fe-Ni intermetallic hydrides, kinetics, and reversibility.

This work focuses on the effects of Ni precursors (metallic Ni or MgNiH) on the formation of Mg-Fe-Ni intermetallic hydrides as well as their de/rehydrogenation kinetics and reversibility. After ball milling and sintering, the formation of MgFeH and MgNiH are found in both samples, while MgH is observed only in the sample with metallic Ni. Both samples show comparable hydrogen capacities of 3.

Porous Host-Guest MOF-Semiconductor Hybrid with Multisites Heterojunctions and Modulable Electronic Band for Selective Photocatalytic CO Conversion and H Evolution.

Optimizing catalysts for competitive photocatalytic reactions demand individually tailored band structure as well as intertwined interactions of light absorption, reaction activity, mass, and charge transport.  Here, a nanoparticulate host-guest structure is rationally designed that can exclusively fulfil and ideally control the aforestated uncompromising requisites for catalytic reactions. The all-inclusive model catalyst consists of porous Co O host and Zn Cd S guest with controllable physicochemical properties enabled by self-assembled hybrid structure and continuously amenable band gap.

Structural Evolution of Iron-Loaded Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts for Continuous Gas-Phase Oxidation of Methane to Methanol.

Catalytic partial oxidation of methane presents a promising route to convert the abundant but environmentally undesired methane gas to liquid methanol with applications as an energy carrier and a platform chemical. However, an outstanding challenge for this process remains in developing a catalyst that can oxidize methane selectively to methanol with good activity under continuous flow conditions in the gas phase using O as an oxidant. Here, we report a Fe catalyst supported by a metal-organic framework (MOF), Fe/UiO-66, for the selective and on-stream partial oxidation of methane to methanol.

Interfacial Reconstruction for Regulating Zn Deposition toward Ultrastable Zn Metal Anodes.

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are attracting much attention as high-density energy storage systems owing to their fascinating features with low cost, high safety, and simple manufacturing process. However, the commercialization of Zn anodes is hindered by uncontrollable dendrite growth and water-induced side reactions. Herein, a spontaneous reconstruction of a honeycomb-structural hopeite layer (ZPO) on a Zn metal anode (Zn@ZPO) is rationally developed as a functional protection interface by the liquid-phase deposition strategy.

A novel of WS-MoCuO supported with graphene quantum dot as counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells application.

A novel tungsten disulfide-molybdenum copper oxide composite supported with graphene quantum dots (WM@GQDs) has been synthesized as a counter electrode (CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using a simple and low-cost ultrasonication method. The unique structure of WM@GQDs exhibits excellent power conversion efficiency due to its high catalytic activity and charge transport properties. In addition, the graphene quantum dots (GQDs) provide more active sites in the zero-dimensional materials for an I/I redox reaction which can improve the electrical and optical properties of the composite.

Isolation, identification, and mode of action of antibacterial peptides derived from egg yolk hydrolysate.

Egg yolk is a coproduct of egg white processing. The protein hydrolysis of egg yolks to exhibit antimicrobial activity is a strategy for its valorization. The objective of this study is to fractionate antibacterial peptides from pepsin-hydrolyzed egg yolks using flash chromatography.

A novel immunosensor based on cobalt oxide nanocomposite modified single walled carbon nanohorns for the selective detection of aflatoxin B1.

We developed a novel, sensitive, and selective platform for the specific determination of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Single-walled carbon nanohorns decorated by a cobalt oxide composite and gold nanoparticles were created to provide facile electron transfer and improve the sensor's sensitivity. In addition, we attributed the selectivity of the proposed sensor to the specific binding property of the anti-aflatoxin B1 antibody.

Stable Immobilization of Nickel Ions on Covalent Organic Frameworks for Panchromatic Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution.

Post-coordination design on covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is an efficient strategy for elevating the photocatalytic activity of organic moiety. However, the rigid skeletons and densely layered stacking of two-dimensional (2D) COFs cannot be flexibly adapted for specific conformations of metal complexes, thereby impairing the metal-COF cooperation. Here, we adopt a solvothermal method to immobilize nickel(II) ions into a 2,2'-bipyridine-containing 2D COF, forming a stable coordination motif.

Influence of the emulsifier on nanostructure and clinical application of liquid crystalline emulsions.

Liquid crystals are appealing in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields due to their unique structures that combine the properties of both liquid and solid states. Forming an emulsion into liquid crystals can be affected by a number of factors, including the emulsion composition and temperature. Changing the types and concentrations of surfactants could be another factor that affects liquid crystals.

Extremely reduced loss tangent with retaining ultra high dielectric permittivity in Mg-doped LaSrNiO ceramics.

An extremely reduced loss tangent while retaining ultrahigh dielectric permittivity can be successfully obtained in LaSrNiO ceramics by doping with Mg ions. A single phase of LaSrNiO was detected in all the sintered ceramics, while the lattice parameters increased with increasing doping concentration, indicating that Mg ions can enter the Ni sites. A highly dense microstructure is achieved.

Controlled Release of Felodipine from 3D-Printed Tablets with Constant Surface Area: Influence of Surface Geometry.

In this study, 3D-printed tablets with a constant surface area were designed and fabricated using polylactic acid (PLA) in the outer compartment and polyvinyl alcohol and felodipine (FDP) in the inner compartment. The influences of different surface geometries of the inner compartment, namely, round, hexagon, square, and triangle, on drug release from 3D-printed tablets were also studied. The morphology and porosity of the inner compartment were determined using scanning electron microscopy and synchrotron radiation X-ray tomographic microscopy, respectively.

Improving morphology and optoelectronic properties of ultra-wide bandgap perovskite via Cs tuning for clear solar cell and UV detection applications.

With growing population, vertical spaces from skyscrapers are vast. Semi-transparent solar cells enable an effective pathway for vertical energy harvesting. With composition tunability, perovskite materials can be designed with different transparencies and colors.

Degradation of formaldehyde by photo-Fenton process over n-ZVI/TiO catalyst.

The degradation of formaldehyde in a photo-Fenton reaction was studied using n-ZVI/TiO as the catalyst. The effects of %n-ZVI loading, catalyst dosage, HO, and pH on formaldehyde degradation were studied. The n-ZVI/TiO catalysts were prepared by impregnation with chemical reduction, and their catalytic activity was evaluated in a batch reactor under UVC light.

Investigating the Effect of Various Sous-Vide Cooking Conditions on Protein Structure and Texture Characteristics of Tilapia Fillet Using Synchrotron Radiation-Based FTIR.

The effects of various sous-vide (SV) cooking conditions (50-60℃, 30-60 min) on physicochemical properties related to the texture characteristics, protein structure/degradation, and sensory acceptability of tilapia fillet () were investigated. With an increasing temperature and processing time of SV cooking, protein degradation (of both myofibrils and connective tissue) was more pronounced, as evaluated by the decrease in water- and salt-soluble proteins, total collagen, as well as the changes in the ratio of secondary protein structures (α-helix, β-sheet, β-turn, etc.), which were determined by synchrotron-FTIR (SR-FTIR).

Effects of sintering condition on giant dielectric and nonlinear current-voltage properties of NaYCuTiTaO ceramics.

The effects of sintering conditions on the microstructure, giant dielectric response, and electrical properties of NaYCuTiTaO (NYCTTaO) were studied. A single phase of NaYCuTiO and a high density (>98.5%) were obtained in the sintered NYCTTaO ceramics.

Flour on Gluten-Free Muffins from Different Edible Cassava Varieties in Thailand.

In Thailand new edible cassava varieties have been developed to be used in the food industry. The aim of this research was to analyze the difference between flour from three cassava varieties and to evaluate the suitability and quality of flour for gluten-free muffins. The physico-chemical properties of flour from three varieties were studied.

Molecular Insights into the Mode of Action of Antibacterial Peptides Derived from Chicken Plasma Hydrolysates.

Due to the overuse and abuse of antibiotics, several antibiotic resistant bacteria have emerged. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have gained attention as alternative antimicrobial agents because of their unique mode of action that impedes bacterial resistance. Two novel antibacterial peptides were isolated from Alcalase-hydrolyzed chicken plasma by size exclusion and reverse-phase chromatography.

Ligand-Substitution-Induced Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Transformations in a Redox-Versatile Cu(II) MOF toward Smartphone-Based Colorimetric Detection of Iodide.

Fabrication of a new three-dimensional Cu(II) metal-organic framework, {[Cu(4,4'-bipy)(OH)(mal)]·4HO} (; 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine, Hmal = malonic acid; 2/), that undergoes an unprecedented redox-versatile ligand-substitution-induced single-crystal to single-crystal transformation, for smartphone-based detection of iodide was studied. The Cu-MOF has been effortlessly synthesized by the microwave-heating technique. Phase formation of the Cu-MOF depended on counter-anions.