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PIEZOELECTRICITY
Authors: Uchino Kenji 
Published: December 2024

AbstractCertain materials produce electrical charges on their surfaces as a consequence of applied mechanical stress. The induced charges are proportional to the mechanical stress. This is called the direct piezoelectric effect and was discovered by Jacques and Pierre Curie in 1880. Materials showing this phenomenon also conversely have a geometric strain proportional to an applied electric field. This is the converse piezoelectric effect. The root of the word “piezo” means “pressure”; hence, the original meaning of the piezoelectricity implied “pressure electricity.”Piezoelectric materials provide coupling between electrical and mechanical parameters. The material used earliest for its piezoelectric properties was single‐crystal quartz. Quartz crystal resonators for frequency control appear today at the heart of clocks and are also used in computers and mobile phones. Ferroelectric polycrystalline ceramics such as barium titanate and lead zirconate titanate exhibit piezoelectricity when electrically poled. Since these ceramics possess significant and stable piezoelectric effects, that is, high electromechanical coupling, they are capable of producing large strains/forces and hence are extensively used as transducers. Piezoelectric polymers, notably polyvinylidene difluoride and its copolymers with trifluoroethylene and piezoelectric composites combining a piezoelectric ceramic with a passive polymer, have been developed that offer a high potential. Thin films of piezoelectric materials have received attention recently because of their potential utilization in microsensors and ‐actuators.Piezoelectricity is being extensively utilized in the fabrication of various devices such as transducers, actuators, surface acoustic wave devices, and frequency control. In this article, we discuss the piezoelectric effect, a brief history of piezoelectricity followed by present‐day piezoelectric materials that are used, and finally various potential applications of piezoelectric materials.
Contribution of Carbon Clusters to Ammonia Synthesis Over Ru‐Based Catalysts
Authors: Zhang Mingyuan , Luo Yongjin , Peng Xuanbei , Zhang Shiyong , Zhang Lei , Xu Cong‐Qiao , Zhou Yanliang , Zheng Lirong , Ni Jun , Wang Xiuyun , Jiang Lilong , Li Jun 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAmmonia (NH3) plays an important role in the development and evolution of Earth's life system. The extremely high bond energy (941 kJ mol−1) of N2 hinder the conversion of N2 to NH3 under mild conditions. Meanwhile, clearly identifying the distribution of intermediates for NH3 synthesis remains a huge challenge in the experiment. Herein, we anchored carbon clusters (C60 or C70) onto Ru catalysts supported on rare earth oxides, forming a class of Ru‐carbon cluster co‐catalysts that exhibit strong electronic metal‐carbon cluster interaction (EMCI). Carbon clusters function as an electron buffer that induced electron uptake from metallic Ru sites and concurrently provides electron feedback to Ruδ+ in a reversible manner, achieving a flexible balance of electron density at the Ru active sites. Moreover, H‐affinitive carbon clusters serve as the site for the adsorption, activation and migration of hydrogen. With Ru and carbon clusters synergistically bridged by hydrogen spillover, the Ru‐C60 co‐catalyst exhibits an exceptionally high NH3 synthesis rate and remarkable stability. Experimental provides direct evidence of the distribution and evolution of *N2Hx (x = 1∼3) intermediates, with the hydrogenation of *NH2 to form *NH3 identified as the rate‐determining step. This work paves the way for utilizing carbon clusters in important chemical reactions.
Washability of E‐Textiles: Washing Behavior of Textile Integrated Circuits Depending on Textile Substrate, Circuit Material and Integration Method
Authors: Rotzler Sigrid , von Krshiwoblozki Malte , Kallmayer Christine , Schneider‐Ramelow Martin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWearable electronic textiles (e‐textiles) can provide comfortable and unobtrusive solutions for a wide range of applications, yet insufficient reliability is preventing a wider market success. Washability is a critical reliability concern, especially for textile integrated circuits that are permanently attached to the textile substrate. A variety of textile circuits on different textile substrates were subjected to up to 100 wash cycles to understand washing damages and failure modes, setting the basis for subsequent improvements for reliably washable e‐textiles. The research reveals shortcomings and vulnerabilities for each type of track, as well as their current washability level—which differs considerable across the tested circuits. Substrate properties directly influence the washing results. The results do not only provide valuable insight into how and at which points textile integrated circuits need to be optimized to improve washability, but also reveal which pairings of textile properties and circuit types result in more robust and reliabl e‐textiles.
Biopolymer‐Based Gel Electrolytes for Advanced Zinc Ion Batteries: Progress and Perspectives
Authors: Jia Renjie , Wei Chuanliang , Ma Buxin , Li Linhao , Yang Chunhui , Wang Bingbing , Tan Liwen , Feng Jinkui 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIn recent years, aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) with ultra‐high safety and environmental friendliness have emerged as a promising candidates for energy storage and energy conversion devices. However, the severe side reactions and dendrites issues discourage the practical application of ZIBs. Recently, biopolymer‐based gel electrolytes have disclosed large potential in tackling these challenges of ZIBs, with numerous advancements reported. Their advantages lie in suppressing side reactions including hydrogen evolution and Zn metal anode corrosion, as well as inhibiting the growth of Zn dendrites. This review comprehensively examines the classification, structures and properties of biopolymer‐based gel electrolytes, with a focus on hydrogel electrolytes derived from various natural macromolecular biopolymers, along with a brief discussion on non‐hydrogel electrolytes using ionic liquids or organic solutions as solvents. Subsequently, the preparation of biopolymer‐based gel electrolytes with physical and chemical methods are summarized. Furthermore, the practical applications of biopolymer‐based gel electrolytes in ZIBs with diverse cathodes materials are introduced. Finally, it highlights the environmental benefits and excellent electrochemical performance of biopolymer‐based gel electrolytes, outlining their prospects for the next generation of ZIBs and proposing future perspectives.
Wearable Multifunctional Bilayer Nanofiber Films for Human Motion Energy Harvesting and Photothermal Therapy
Authors: Shen Shaowei , Wu Haoyi , Xu Zihan , Cao Ruirui , Liu Ying , Zhao Yangjiu , Li Xin , Yu Haoran , Chen Chong , Wang Xinya , Pan Caofeng 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIn light of the escalating requisites for portability, functionality, comfort, and health in electronic apparatus, the imperative advancement of sophisticated multifunctional textile‐based triboelectric nanogenerators (textile‐TENGs) is underscored. This research delineates the fabrication of an innovative multifunctional textile‐TENG, comprising a photosensitive stratum aimed at thermal regulation and photothermal therapy, alongside a tribo‐negative nanofiber film adorning its verso. Exhibiting superlative electrical prowess, the textile‐TENG generates remarkably elevated outputs over a wide temperature range, thereby facilitating the efficacious conversion of kinetic energy derived from human motion into electrical energy. Concurrently, the device manifests an exceptional photothermal conversion efficiency, achieving instantly modifiable saturation temperatures (41.52–60.97 °C) under diverse solar exposures, rendering it eminently suitable for a broad spectrum of applications in thermal therapy and regulation domains. Significantly, within cold environments, the textile‐TENG demonstrates a capability to augment temperature by approximately 7.4 °C, markedly surpassing conventional cotton textiles in performance. In summation, the textile‐TENG is characterized by its unparalleled electromechanical attributes and photothermal conversion efficacies, concurrently facilitating thermal regulation, therapy, and electricity generation. This investigation not only furnishes a referential methodology for the development of advanced multifunctional textile devices but also substantially expands the conceivable application ambit of textile‐based technologies.
Design and Structure of Electrolytes for All‐Weather Aqueous Zinc Batteries
Authors: Xiong Tianbai , Guo Yalan , Wang Xin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractRechargeable aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) utilizing water‐borne electrolytes are intrinsically safe electrochemical devices that are promising in next‐generation energy storage. Such application requires adaptivity to global climate, especially at grid‐scale, thus their stability of electrochemical performance at varying temperatures is critical. Many essential properties of AZBs, i.e., ion transfer, redox kinetics, etc., are largely governed by the aqueous electrolytes in the batteries because of the relatively limited stable phase temperature of water. This limitation is extremely vital in cold regions since charging and discharging become more difficult at the sub‐zero range due to water freezing. Despite the development of various electrolyte strategies in recent years, comprehensive reviews focusing on this topic remain limited. This research reviews the diverse reasons underneath the failure of AZBs at extreme temperatures and provides a thorough analysis of possible resolutions from an electrolyte perspective. It starts with the challenges faced by AZBs at both high and low temperatures concerning the electrolytes. Different strategies addressing these challenges are discussed, providing insights into aqueous batteries under extreme temperature conditions. Finally, the review concludes with a summary and outlook on the design and structure of electrolytes for all‐weather AZBs, integrating innovative strategies from both aqueous and non‐aqueous battery systems.
Self‐Assembled Nanoparticles with Well‐Defined Oligosaccharide Promote Osteogenesis by Regulating Golgi Stress Response
Authors: Niu Pingping , Zhao Liman , Yang Jing , Ding Yanan , Xu Xiaoqiao , Li Sijin , Song Lige , Chen Guosong , Sun Yao 
Published: December 2024

AbstractOsteoporosis, a prevalent disease characterized by low bone density and increased fracture risk, poses significant health challenges for the elderly. Current treatments offer short‐term benefits but are limited by long‐term efficacy and adverse effects, highlighting the need for new strategies. Chondroitin sulfate polysaccharides (CS), a major component of the bone matrix, are crucial for bone and cartilage health. However, their role in osteoporosis is understudied due to the heterogeneity of natural CS. we found reduced CS levels in osteoporosis patients and developed CS4‐NP, a self‐assembled tetrasaccharide nanoparticle that mimics CS's structure. CS4‐NP, which efficiently delivers the active CS4, significantly improves bone mass in ovariectomized osteoporosis models. It activates the Activating Transcription Factor 4‐Cystathionine gamma‐Lyase signaling axis in pre‐osteoblasts, enhancing osteogenesis. our findings suggest that CS4‐NP, an oligosaccharide‐based nanomaterial, could address the limitations of current treatments and provide a viable strategy for osteoporosis.
Gas Empowered Dual‐Cascade Strategy for Augmented Single‐Atom Nanotherapies
Authors: Liu Yong , Li Xiao‐Qiong , Yu Qiao , Kang Bin , Zhao Xueli , Xu Jing‐Juan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractSingle‐atom nanotherapies have received numerous attention in malignant oncotherapy. However, the insufficient enzyme substrate and the upregulation of heat shock proteins during therapeutic interventions are seldom concurrently noticed. Herein, a novel gas empowered dual‐cascade synergistic treatment strategy is demonstrated with domino effect, which can sequentially reinforce single‐atom nanozyme (SAzyme)‐based enzymatic therapeutics and mild photothermal therapy (PTT) (< 45 °C). In the proof‐of‐concept study, Fe single atom nanozyme (Fe/SAzyme) loaded with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) donor NaHS is developed for HSPs‐silencing mediated mild PTT. The generated H2S suppresses the catalase activity to achieve “intracellular H2O2 conservation”, thereby furnishing the enzyme substrate to Fe/SAzyme to produce abundant cytotoxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH) for augmented enzymatic therapeutics. Then, excess ·OH induced mitochondrial dysfunction blocks adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy supply to realize cellular energy remodeling, which hinders overexpression of HSPs and enhances mild PTT of Fe/SAzyme both in vitro and vivo. Consequently, the gas‐triggered dual‐cascade strategy achieves domino H2S/·OH/mitochondrial dysfunction synergistic effect, endowing SAzymes with maximum antitumor efficacy via enzymatic therapeutics combined with mild PTT. This dual‐cascaded gas/enzymatic/mild PTT synergistic oncotherapy not only exhibits a new pathway for gas‐facilitated mild PTT, but also offers a valuable paradigm for the application of “1 + 1 + 1 > 3” multimodal synergistic tumor therapy.
Electrical Dissipation Factor Measurements of Droplet Impact‐Derived Microgels with Different Topological Structures
Authors: Wang Lei , Ding Xuerong , Hu Yiheng , Li Qiurui , Bian Yibing , Duan Yefan , Lu Shujie , Han Hongbin , Gu Ning , Sun Jianfei 
Published: December 2024

AbstractTopology, the study of properties that are invariant under continuous transformations, in which the number of pores (genus) is a profound concept that determines a number of properties that have been verified in many microscopic systems, but have not been studied in macroscopic materials. Microgels are widely used materials, and based on microfluidics, regular, stable, and reproducible microgels can be prepared, but studies from the perspective of topological principles have not been reported. In this paper, a system based on a boric acid ester rapid cross‐linking strategy that can rapidly capture topological changes during the transient process of droplet‐to‐ring transition is proposed. The electrical dissipation properties associated with different transient topologies during the process are also investigated, demonstrating that the change of topological structures in macroscopic materials also affected their electrical properties, laying the foundation for the design of modulated macroscopic micro structured materials based on topology theory.
Polymorphing Hydrogels Regulated by Photo‐reactive DNA Cross‐links
Authors: Roh Junho , Park Seongjun , Kim Hoeseong , Kim Woojin , Kim Jinho , Park Cheolheon , Choi Hansol , Song Seowoo , Choi Eunjin , Choi Yeongjae 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPolymorphing hydrogels can morph into another structure on demand with reprogrammable features. This concept extends the degree of morphing beyond that of traditional shape‐morphing hydrogels, which predetermine their morphing capabilities at the fabrication stage. However, current polymorphing hydrogels face limitations due to the need for complex, non‐sustained responsiveness or additional chemical steps for reconfigurable morphing. Here, photo‐reactive DNA‐cross‐linked polymorphing hydrogels are presented that enable polymorphing under patterned light. The photo‐reactive DNA cross‐links act as a regulator in changing the shapes of the hydrogels by adjusting the lengths of the cross‐links depending on the wavelength of light, which allows precise and dynamic morphing in a programmable way through a one‐pot reaction. The high programmability involving spatiotemporal controllability and reprogrammable features offers advanced solutions for multifunctional soft machines and applications requiring complex processes.
Rare‐Metal‐Free Ultrabroadband Near‐Infrared Phosphors
Authors: Zheng Guojun , Lou Chenjie , Yuan Zeyue , Xiao Wenge , Shang Longbing , Zhong Jiyou , Tang Mingxue , Qiu Jianrong 
Published: December 2024

AbstractTrivalent chromium (Cr3+) is an attractive near‐infrared (NIR) emitter, but its ultrabroadband NIR emission is limited to host crystals containing large amounts of rare‐metal elements and usually suffers from low internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and poor thermal stability. Here, a class of high‐performance, rare‐metal‐free ultrabroadband NIR phosphors, are reported by revealing that weak‐field Cr3+ centers featuring broadband NIR emission with near‐unity IQEs are intrinsic, though in trace quantities, to Cr3+ doped MgAl2O4 spinel (MAS) and its derivatives well‐known for their narrowband far‐red emission. It is shown that such weak‐field Cr3+ centers stem from cation inversion ubiquitous in spinel compounds, and their quantity can be increased simply by superstoichiometric Al2O3/Ga2O3. Then SiO2 is introduced into Al2O3‐excess MAS to break the inversion symmetry of Cr3+ centers for greatly improving the probabilities of their otherwise parity‐forbidden 3d–3d transitions. The as‐fabricated phosphor‐converted light‐emitting diodes are capable of emitting ultrabroadband NIR light with high photoelectric efficiency (16.0%) and optical power (180.8 mW), and excellent spectral stability, which apparently outperforms existing state‐of‐the‐art devices.
Cobalt‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors and Batteries: A Review
Authors: Goudar Jyothi A. , S. N. Thrinethra , Chapi Sharanappa , M. V. Murugendrappa , Saeb Mohammad Reza , Salami‐Kalajahi Mehdi 
Published: December 2024

Energy demand has become a persistent concern and high‐performance energy storage systems have increasingly undergone development. Supercapacitors and batteries pose great impact on energy storage and garner a great deal of attention from technologies and researchers alike. The performance of energy saving devices is primarily determined by the electrode material in terms of high specific capacitance, excellent conductivity, remarkable natural abundance, and unique electrochemical qualities, also large surface area. Cobalt (Co)‐based materials are unique electrode materials widely used in energy storage devices. Nevertheless, a combination of Co and ferrite materials such as nickel, zinc, and copper, or Co/nonferrite materials like metal–organic frameworks and layered double hydroxides has improved their ultimate efficiency. This review deals with energy storage applications of Co‐based materials, categorizing ferrites, their electrochemical characterization, performance, also design and manufacturing intended to supercapacitors and batteries applications. Summarizing the main outcomes of the literature on batteries and supercapacitors, energy storage systems comprising Co‐based materials combined with carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, copper, zinc, nickel, cadmium, ferrous, and lanthanum are reviewed and discussed. Lithium‐ion batteries are investigated specifically, and perspectives on Co‐based ferrite development for future generations of supercapacitors and batteries are outlined.
From Desbuquois Dysplasia to Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia: The Clinical Impact of a CANT1 Variant Across Five Unrelated Families
Authors: Daşar Tuğba , Ürel Demir Gizem , İmren Gözde , Utine Gülen Eda , Yilmaz Güney , Şimşek Kiper Pelin Özlem 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTMultiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a heterogeneous group of chondrodysplasia characterized by arthralgia, early onset osteoarthropathy, and the radiographic findings of small, flat, and irregular‐shaped epiphyses. Some patients with MED have mild short stature as well. MED is genetically heterogeneous caused by pathogenic variants in COMP, MATN3, COL9A1, COL9A2, COL9A3, and SLC26A2. In 2017, pathogenic variants in CANT1, which are responsible for Desbuquois dysplasia, have also been reported in the genetic etiology of MED. To date, only three patients have been reported with CANT1‐related MED. Herein, we present clinical and radiographic findings of six additional patients from five unrelated families, all sharing the same c.375G > C; p.(Trp125Cys) variant in CANT1 gene. These patients exhibited the features of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, along with some similarities to Desbuquois dysplasia, thereby broadening the clinical spectrum of CANT1‐related disorders.
“Angular” Spirocyclic Azetidines: Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation in Drug Discovery
Authors: Kirichok Alexander A. , Tkachuk Hennadii , Levchenko Kostiantyn , Granat Dmitry , Yegorova Tetyana , Lesyk Dmytro , Anisiforova Anna , Holota Yuliia , Zomchak Viktoriia , Bodenchuk Iryna , Kosach Viktoriia , Borysko Petro , Korzh Rodion A. , Al‐Maali Galeb , Kubyshkin Vladimir , Rzepa Henry S. , Mykhailiuk Pavel K. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe previously neglected “angular” spirocyclic azetidines have been synthesized, characterized, and validated in drug discovery. We have shown that these compounds could act as bioisosteres for common saturated six‐membered heterocycles. Their incorporation into the structure of the anticancer drug Sonidegib (instead of morpholine), and Danofloxacine (instead of piperazine) provided novel patent‐free analogs with similar physicochemical properties and high activity.
Weakly Solvating Cyclic Ether‐Based Deep Eutectic Electrolytes for Stable High‐Temperature Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Yang Yanru , Li Qin , Li Huan , Ruan Jiafeng , Wang Fengmei , Li Ziyue , Yang Jinyu , Zhang Jiayun , Çağlayan Uğur , Sun Dalin , Fang Fang , Kunduraci Muharrem , Wang Fei 
Published: December 2024

AbstractDeep eutectic electrolytes (DEE) have emerged as an innovative approach to address the instability and safety issues of lithium metal batteries at elevated temperatures. However, in practice, there is often an undesirable incompatibility between the eutectic mixture and electrodes, and also an insufficient reduction stability of DEE due to the increased Li+ concentration. Herein, we designed a new DEE by utilizing weakly solvating tetrahydropyran (THP) solvent. Due to the high reduction resistance of THP and concentrated lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI), this DEE demonstrates enhanced compatibility with Li metal anode and high temperature tolerance with LiMn2O4 cathode. The Li||LiMn2O4 cell (1.6 mAh cm−2) shows a high capacity retention of 96.02 % after 600 cycles at room temperature. More importantly, this Li||LiMn2O4 cell achieves a remarkable high‐temperature performance with a high capacity retention of 91.72 % after 120 cycles and low self‐discharge after storage for 240 hours at a high temperature of 55 °C, which is critical for LiMn2O4 cathode. Overall, this electrolyte design provides an alternative pathway for the development of DEEs for high‐temperature and high‐voltage lithium metal batteries, which can also be expanded to other batteries.