The chemistry and localized structure of materials greatly affect their efficiency in gas evolution reactions leading to cell resistance loses. This work focuses on the role of morphological changes in the nature of the bubble distribution by a comparison of two different surface structures: polished Ni and various porous Ni surfaces fabricated by dynamic hydrogen bubble templating. This study introduces

As the availability of arable land diminishes, there is a concurrent surge in the development of modern agriculture that require minimal or no soil, such as urban agriculture or vertical farming. Consequently, this trend has given rise to a growing demand for innovative plant cultivation substrates. Here, we introduce a porous hydrogel substrate for plant cultivation, consisting of polyvinyl alcohol

Aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) have received wide attention due to their cost-effectiveness and high safety features. However, parasitic reactions and undesirable dendrite growth hamper their practical application. Herein, we propose an non-toxic electrolyte additive of adenosine (ADO) into the base ZnSO4 electrolyte to address the aforementioned challenges through the synergistic effect of the multi-site

Microreactor technology enables substantial process intensification of chemical transformation through miniaturization. Understanding hydrodynamics of gas–liquid two-phase flow within packed bed microreactors is crucial for their design and optimization for promising uses in heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. The single pellet string microreactor (SPSM) is an attractive type of packed bed microreactors

Direct light-driven methane selective conversion into useful chemicals remains a major challenge due to the need for photocatalysts with high photoactivity and selectivity in activating inert C-H bonds. In this study, we have developed highly photoactivity and selective photocatalytic CH4 oxidation into C2H6 using Ag-Mg tandem sites co-modified ultrathin ZnO hybrid photocatalysts in a flow reactor

In the Internet of Things (IoT) era, self-powered sensors provide an effective way to solve the energy problem. In this paper, a V2CTx-BaTiO3-V2CTx@Ecoflex (VBV) composite dielectric layer membrane with a sandwich structure is proposed and used to construct self-powered flexible sensor devices. Due to the charge trapping ability of the V2CTx layer with abundant functional groups and the charge storage

Construction of electrode materials with multi-scale nanostructure for favoring ion transportation is crucial for secondary battery with superior electrochemical performance, such as sodium-ion batteries(SIBs). Thus, this study designed a hollow nanocubes with the embedding of carbon nanotubes, derived from CoZn-ZIF through simple calcination process. Applied to SIBs anodes, CoZn-NC electrodes show

Microorganisms and their extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) play a crucial role in the adsorption and removal of heavy metals. This study investigated the effects of ammonium salt (NH4Cl, (NH4)2C2O4, and NH4HCO3) stress/induction on the EPS components of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans subsp. desulfuricans (D. desulfuricans subsp. desulfuricans) and their Pb(II) adsorption properties. In addition

Water poisoning is regarded as long-term challenges for metal oxide semiconductor gas sensors (MOS), which leads to severe signal drifts and overall sensing performance inhibitions. To tackle this issue, we propose a novel In2O3-based sensing platform that incorporates humidity-blocking sites using F- ions for realizing highly humidity-resistive gas-sensing detections. This strategy offers a feasible

The authors regret < The first two authors of Bingchen Huo and Shuang Liu contribute equally to this work, hence they share the co-first author.>.

The energy storage and automotive sectors are channeling substantial investments into advanced all-solid-state battery systems, driven by the urgent need to overcome the pervasive safety concerns and energy density constraints of conventional liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion counterpart. Among emerging alternatives, all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries have emerged as a transformative candidate,

Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) plays a critical role in effective clinical treatment. The digital microfluidics platform provides enhanced automation, precision, and conservation of samples compared to conventional AST methods. However, reliance on off-chip preparation and specialized equipment restricts its practical application. This study introduces an advanced system integrating digital

Long-lasting antibacterial properties in cotton fabric address microbial growth, odor formation, and hygiene issues, which are common drawbacks at the usage of natural fibers. Recent cotton market demands durable, eco-friendly solutions that enhance fabric longevity and performance in various applications. This study presents the development of a durable and multifunctional antibacterial cotton fabric

Hypoxia at bone defect hinders mitochondrial OXPHOS, which is critical factor contributing to delayed or failed bone repair. How to restore OXPHOS through controlled oxygen supply is crucial for promoting bone repair. This study employs metal coordination and a W/O/W strategy to fabricate dual-network microsphere scaffolds encapsulating oxygen-releasing nanocapsules (AAMs@PC-O2), wherein NIR-triggered

Advanced conductive foams as pressure sensors have substantial potential for wearable devices. Ideal wearable pressure sensors are often expected to simultaneously achieve, such as high sensitivity, wide sensing range, long-term stability, and sterility property. MXene-based flexible pressure sensors have garnered widespread attention in wearable electronics due to its high conductivity, rich surface

Biological treatment of digestate with white rot fungi (WRF) was implemented to retrieve unexploited organic loads in the spent anaerobic digestion (AD) by-product for methane recovery. Fungal strains of Irpex lacteus, Pleurotus ostreatus and Dichomitus squalens grew on the solid digestate and secreted ligninolytic enzymes such as lignin peroxidase, laccase and manganese peroxidase in different degrees

Upgrading low-concentration coal mine methane (LC-CMM) with the adsorption method is an effective way to enhance energy utilization efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this work, the deoxygenation and enrichment of LC-CMM under an adsorption pressure of no more than 120 kPa (absolute pressure, abs) are studied by a micro-pressure swing adsorption (MPSA) process based on the kinetic separation