Materials
Materials
DigiChrom: A Domain Ontology for Semantic Representation of Trivalent Chromium Platings and Its Large Language Model‐Based Alignment With Multiple Mid‐Level Ontologies
31/07/2026 -
Digitalizing electroplating requires both domain knowledge and interoperability. This work introduces PlatOn, a domain ontology for trivalent chromium plating and coating characterization, and a...
Strain‐Driven In Situ Ni Exsolution on (Sr,Ca)(Ti,Ni)O3 (100) Facets Boosts Hydrogen Spillover and Selective CO2‐to‐C2+ Photoreduction
25/07/2026 -
Upon light irradiation, the Schottky junction at the Ni/SCTNO interface promotes efficient charge separation, with electrons accumulating on Ni and holes remaining in SCTNO. The accumulated holes...
Localized Potential Regulation on Polymer Donor Backbone Suppresses Energetic Disorder for Efficient, Stable and Scalable Organic Solar Cells
11/07/2026 -
A localized potential strategy yields modified polymer donor DP10 with improved molecular packing and local charge polarization. This extends the exciton diffusion length and stabilizes charge...
Surface Microstructural Reconstruction of CdS Buffers Enables Low‐Voltage‐Loss Kesterite Solar Cells With >15% Efficiency
22/05/2026 -
A chemical‐polishing strategy is developed to reconstruct CBD‐grown CdS buffer layers, enabling selective removal of defective particulates and simultaneous surface recrystallization with...
Uncovering monitoring gaps and novel persistent and mobile substances (PMs) in groundwater using lyophilisation enrichment and SFC-HRMS smart screening
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Persistent and mobile chemicals (PMs) threaten groundwater quality and drinking water safety, yet many remain undetected because analytical methods insufficiently address highly polar and ionic...
Interfacial Microstructure and Mechanical Property of TC4/20 Steel Bimetallic Composites Fabricated via Liquid–Solid Composite Casting: Effect of Pouring Temperature
11/11/2025 -
A liquid–solid casting method fabricates TC4/20 steel bimetal composites. Interfacial evolution and mechanics are studied at pouring temperatures (1490, 1520, and 1550 °C). Elemental...
A Wireless Hydrogel Thermotherapy System with Adhesion‐Customizable Interfaces for Accelerating Wound Healing
30/10/2025 -
A wireless hydrogel thermotherapy system with adhesion‐customizable interfaces is developed for accelerating wound healing. This hydrogel device enables strong adhesion for rapid wound positioning...
Development of a certified reference material for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in textiles
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a large group of emerging organic pollutants that contaminate the environment, food, and consumer products. Textiles and other outdoor products are...
Excellent Energy Storage Performance of Polymorphic Modulated Antiferroelectric Lead Zirconate Ceramic
28/05/2025 -
A special antiferroelectric state composed of the coexistence of polymorphic polarization configurations has been identified, and two completely different non‐ergodic relaxor ferroelectric states...
Self‐Regulating the Local Conjugation of Tertiary Aniline toward Highly Stable Polymer Li Metal Batteries
27/03/2025 -
A thermo‐electrochemically compatible polymer electrolyte is proposed with a locally conjugated structure through self‐regulation of paired tertiary anilines coupled with in situ polymerization,...
Bio‐Inspired Retina by Regulating Ion‐Confined Transport in Hydrogels
12/03/2025 -
An ion‐confined transport strategy is developed to construct a bio‐inspired retina that processes information through synaptic mechanisms, enabling precise modulation of optical signals. By...
Enhanced Fog Water Harvesting on Superhydrophobic Steel Meshes
09/01/2025 -
Fog harvesting using mesh designs offers a sustainable solution to water scarcity. This study highlights key considerations for fog harvesting research and develops a methodology for a standardized...
Impact of Digitalisation in Construction on Australian Designers and Builders: A Cross-Analysis Based on the Size of Organisations
13/11/2024 -
The construction industry has yet to reach significant levels of digitalisation compared to other sectors, which could enhance its processes. Recent building failures globally have eroded public...
Effect of Ultra-High-Pressure Treatment on Gastrodia elata Blume: Drying Characteristics, Components, and Neuroprotective Activity
05/11/2024 -
Gastrodiae Rhizoma (GE), a popular food in China, is stored and consumed after steaming, which can lead to the degradation of active substances and a decrease in its quality. Therefore, this study...
Adjustment of the main biosynthesis modules to enhance the production of l?homoserine in Escherichia coli W3110
18/10/2024 -
L?Homoserine biosynthesis pathway in E. coli was divided into three modules, the glucose uptake and upstream pathway, the downstream pathway, and the energy supply module. In this study, the energy...
A Predictive Model for Sintering Ignition Temperature Based on a CNN-LSTM Neural Network with an Attention Mechanism
08/10/2024 -
The sintering ignition process parameters fluctuate frequently and significantly, resulting in large variations in ignition temperature, which in severe cases can exceed 200 °C. This not...
Regional Economic Development, Climate Change, and Work Force in a Gender Perspective in Chile: Insights from the Input–Output Matrix
09/10/2024 -
Most nations fulfilled the commitment to reduce their emissions after the Paris Climate Agreement, and as a result, each nation has produced suitable plans to reach those goals. In this sense, Chile...
Metal-Cation-Induced Tiny Ripple on Graphene
02/10/2024 -
Ripples on graphene play a crucial role in manipulating its physical and chemical properties. However, producing ripples, especially at the nanoscale, remains challenging with current experimental...
Circular Economy in Practice: A Literature Review and Case Study of Phosphogypsum Use in Cement
27/07/2024 -
The utilization of waste generated from industrial production is a burden to overcome for society to reach a circular economy. Usually, production waste is associated with low-quality materials...
High?efficiency Photocatalytic Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol by NH2?UiO?66?(Indole?2,3?Dione)?Fe
15/06/2024 -
The photocatalytic oxidation of biomass?derived benzyl alcohol provides a promising way for the synthesis of benzoic acid, which is an important intermediate with wide applications. To improve the...
Co-pyrolysis of fly ash with sewage sludge for PCDD/F removal
31/05/2024 -
Fly ash generated from municipal waste incineration (MWI) contains various toxic substances, and it has to be properly treated before disposal or reuse. Water washing and thermal pyrolysis can...
