Electrocatalytic conversion driven by renewable energy generation is expected to emerge as an effective approach in reducing global reliance on fossil fuels and achieving environmentally friendly and sustainable development. However, regulating the electrocatalytic properties has emerged as a significant challenge in bridging the gap between theory and practical application. Fortunately, pulsed electrocatalysis

The authors regret that the original publication of our article contained a minor error in the affiliation of one of the corresponding authors. The institute name of the corresponding author, Junghyun Choi, was omitted. We would like to modify the affiliation of Prof. Junghyun Choi to the following: “School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ionic thermoelectric (i-TE) hydrogels have a high thermal energy utilization rate for low-grade heat, presenting a renewable energy supply option for sustainable global development. Conventional i-TE materials need to be conductive, stable and environmentally friendly, which remains a challenge today. This study presents a highly temperature-sensitive i-TE hydrogel with negative Seebeck coefficient

Room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials have important applications in biosensing, bioimaging, drug delivery, and photodynamic therapy for tumor diagnosis and therapy owing to their long luminescence lifetimes, large Stokes shifts, and no need for real-time excitation. Carbon dots (CDs) are a new type of RTP materials, which have attracted wide attention because of their long RTP lifetime

Epigenetic drugs have been used in the treatment of many diseases. Unfortunately, however, epigenetic drugs are not targeted, which makes the action of epigenetic drugs often systemic. This systemic epigenetic alteration can lead to a host of unwanted side effects. To improve delivery targeting and enhance the efficacy of drugs, the application of novel drug carriers in the field of epigenetic drug

Preparation of fire safety and high mechanical strength epoxy resin (EP) has become a hot topic for its valuable applications in construction and other fields. Here, bis-2-aminobenzimidazole-modified phenyl phosphonates (PP-BMI) with symmetric structures were synthesized by a simple chemical modification strategy, and its fine structure and composition have been thoroughly characterized. Due to the

Catalytic ceramic membranes with ozonation have gained increasing attention due to their high efficiency in removing organic pollutants for water treatment. The combination of ceramic membranes and catalytic ozonation can effectively create a synergistic effect between the physical separation of ceramic membranes and the chemical reaction of catalytic ozonation, which is mainly attributed to the unique

Modulating surface terminating groups has been recognized as an effective approach for regulating the electrical properties of MXene. Nevertheless, achieving the simultaneous majorization of electrical and magnetic properties of MXene through terminating groups modulation remains an essential challenge. Herein, we present an innovative series of M−Ti3C2Tx (M = Fe, Co, Ni) with M−O bonds as partial

Environmental1 concerns have spurred research into replacing thermal power with microwaves in chemical plants to promote sustainability. However, there is a lack of established methodologies for scaling up microwave heating furnaces through analytical and experimental approaches. In this study, a sintered material intended for use as roadbed material was developed using concrete sludge cake and fly

Interface engineering is an effective approach towards developing low-cost highly efficient electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production in alkaline water or seawater environments. Herein, we have successfully fabricated an interface engineered Mott-Schottky heterostructure catalyst i.e., Fe3O4@Ni3S2, in which, Ni3S2 nanosheets are evenly dispersed on the surface of Fe3O4 flower-like nanosheets,

The construction of aqueous rechargeable ammonium-iodine batteries (AIBs) must be eye-catching by combining the unique properties of ammonium ion (NH4+) and the special redox mechanism of iodine. Polyaniline (PANI) as a conductive polymer is a potential cathode material for aqueous NH4+ batteries. However, the proton (H+) escape of amino group (─NH─) in the oxidation process of PANI cannot realize

Peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PMS-AOPs) are promising trend for degrading of toxic organic pollutants. In this work, the novel 0D-2D-3D nanoarchitectonics (sandwich structure) are fabricated as advanced catalysts for PMS-AOPs. The distinctive sandwich structure of ZIF-67-AG-CA allows for the complete exposure of the active sites of ZIF-67, which can effectively activate PMS

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as promising low-cost and long-cycle energy storage systems. However, the poor wettability of the conventional polyolefin separators with polar electrolytes leads to low ionic conductivity and high battery resistance, causing rapid capacity decay. Herein, we propose using a polyethylene (PE) separator coated with a nanofiber composited of poly(vinylidene fluoride)

Room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials exhibit fascinating optical properties with great potential for various applications in the fields of luminescent displays and information encryption. However, most afterglow materials rely on pre-processing techniques such as molding and inkjet printing, greatly limiting the portability of their applications. In this study, we propose a reversible photoactivated

Na2FePO4F (NFPF) with two-dimensional channels for transferring Na ions is considered as the promising cathode material for high-performance sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), while the electrochemical performance in full-cell devices remains unsatisfactory. Here, we developed a method combining high-boiling organic solvents assisted colloidal synthesis (HOS-CS) and subsequent calcination for preparing 20–30 nm

Developing electronic packaging materials with both outstanding electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption and efficient heat dissipation is crucial for addressing vital issues of electromagnetic interference and heat accumulation in modern integrated circuits. Herein, we present a graphene-epoxy composite with dual-function of excellent microwave absorption and efficient heat dissipation as a promising

Polyimide (PI) foams possess excellent mechanical properties and high-temperature resistance, which present significant utility in the aerospace, transportation, and microelectronics industries. The microstructure of PI foam, specifically the pore size and porosity, significantly influences its physical and mechanical properties. However, achieving both high porosity and small pore size simultaneously

Aqueous divalent manganese (Mn)-ion batteries are beginning to get more attention because of the abundant resources, low costs, environmental friendliness, and low reactivity of manganese in aqueous solution. Yet, the huge polarization of the Mn anode still exists, which is undesirable for practical applications. Thus, developing high-performance anode has remained a challenge. Herein, we explore the