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Environmental Sustainability of Natural Biopolymer‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Battery Applications
05/01/2025 -
Twenty‐one biopolymer electrolytes including membrane‐liquid electrolytes, gel electrolytes, and solid electrolytes are synthesized to analyze their electrochemical properties and environmental...
Electro‐ and Photo‐ Dual Responsive Chromatic Devices for High‐Contrast Dimmers
30/12/2024 -
A highly transparent photochromic hydrogel electrolyte is developed, which not only serves as an electrolyte for zinc anode‐based electrochromic devices but also provides a photochromic effect to...
Coordination Regulation Enabling Deep Eutectic Electrolyte for Fast‐Charging High‐Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries
19/12/2024 -
A sulfonate‐based deep eutectic electrolyte (DEE) composed of prop‐1‐ene‐1,3‐sultone (PES) and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) without additional additives is developed....
Molecular Imaging of Ovarian Follicles and Tumors With Near‐Infrared II Bioconjugates
18/12/2024 -
Employing near‐infrared II (NIR‐II) imaging with indocyanine green (ICG)‐conjugated recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) protein allows for precise visualization of early follicles....
Functional Hydrogels for Aqueous Zinc‐Based Batteries: Progress and Perspectives
10/12/2024 -
This review examines the role of functional hydrogels in advancing aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs), focusing on essential properties like mechanical strength, ionic conductivity, and degradability....
Methodology for Qualitative Evaluation of the Operating Properties of Polymer Textile Materials
19/11/2024 -
Issues associated with the development of nanostructured nonwoven fibrous material (NFM) using a nonequilibrium low-temperature plasma are discussed. The hydrophilicity increased for the first...
The Effect of Moderate Temperature Rise on Emitted Chemicals from Modern Building Materials
19/11/2024 -
Chemical emissions from building materials may significantly impact indoor air quality and potentially human health, since individuals spend most of their time indoors. With rising global...
Ecological Benefit Optimization and Design of Rural Residential Roofs Based on the “Dual Carbon” Goal
21/11/2024 -
With the continuous advancement of urbanization, rural areas are facing increasingly severe environmental pollution, excessive energy consumption, and high carbonization resulting from both daily...
Design of High-Performance Electrospun Membranes for Protective Clothing Applications
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The integration of nanomaterials into the textile industry has significantly advanced the development of high-performance fabrics, offering enhanced properties such as UV blocking, fire resistance,...
Pectin Hydrogels as Structural Platform for Antibacterial Drug Delivery
19/11/2024 -
Hydrogels are hydrophilic 3-dimensional networks characterized by the retention of a large amount of water. Because of their water component, hydrogels are a promising method for targeted drug...
Photocatalytic low-temperature defluorination of PFASs
20/11/2024 -
Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are found in many everyday consumer products, often because of their high thermal and chemical stabilities, as well as their hydrophobic...
Eco?Friendly High?Performance Symmetric All?COF/Graphene Aqueous Zinc?Ion Batteries
15/11/2024 -
A covalent organic framework (COF) integrating dual redox active sites is designed as an electrode material. The introduction of strong electron?withdrawing C?O ensures extended electron...
Feasible estimation of weathering stability for free film acrylic coatings via dynamic mechanical analysis as the sole characterization method
15/11/2024 -
AbstractWeathering stability is a highly relevant materials property, especially for exterior coatings. Assessment of artificially or naturally weathered coatings is however still mostly...
Predicting Wheat Potential Yield in China Based on Eco-Evolutionary Optimality Principles
15/11/2024 -
Accurately predicting the wheat potential yield (PY) is crucial for enhancing agricultural management and improving resilience to climate change. However, most existing crop models for wheat PY rely...
A Case Study on Integrating an Eco-Design Tool into the Construction Decision-Making Process
16/11/2024 -
To enhance the sustainability of construction and meet the sector’s environmental agenda, it is essential to comprehensively scrutinize the environmental, social, and economic impacts...
Analysis of Scattering Mechanisms in SAR Image Simulations of Japanese Wooden Buildings Damaged by Earthquake
12/11/2024 -
The difficulty in identifying collapsed houses and damaged structures in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images after natural disasters represents a significant challenge in the monitoring of urban...
Vibration Measurement and Numerical Simulation of the Effect of Non-Structural Elements on Dynamic Properties of Large-Span Structures
12/11/2024 -
Non-structural elements have been demonstrated to be essential for the dynamic performance of large-span structures. However, how to quantify their effect has not yet been fully understood. In this...
Influence of Urban Morphologies on the Effective Mean Age of Air at Pedestrian Level and Mass Transport Within Urban Canopy Layer
12/11/2024 -
This study adapted the mean age of air, a time scale widely utilized in evaluating indoor ventilation, to assess the impact of building layouts on urban ventilation capacity. To distinguish it from...
In Situ Testing and Finite Element Analysis of a Discontinuous Mortise and Tenon Stone Bridge Under Natural Excitation
12/11/2024 -
To study the dynamic response of multi-span mortise and tenon stone bridges under natural excitation, a bluestone multi-span stone bridge with a main span of 2.56 m in southern China was taken as the...
Evaluating the Future Effectiveness of Cooling Strategies in Subtropical Terrace Houses Under Climate Change
14/11/2024 -
Due to increasing overheating risk from the global warming, it is crucial to evaluate building performance, especially that of a subtropical terrace house with limited façade exposure,...
Assessment of Health-Oriented Layout and Perceived Density in High-Density Public Residential Areas: A Case Study of Shenzhen
14/11/2024 -
Rapid urbanization has intensified public housing development and building density, posing significant challenges to residents’ well-being and urban sustainability. With the population...
