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Advancements and Prospects of Graphite Anode for Potassium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Yu Jiaxu , Jiang Mingchi , Zhang Wei , Li Guang , Soomro Razium Ali , Sun Ning , Xu Bin 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPotassium‐ion batteries (KIBs) have recently attracted considerable attention owing to their resource abundance, low cost and environmental friendliness. Graphite as a mature commercial anode material for lithium‐ion batteries, has been proved as a promising anode candidate for KIBs by reversible forming potassium‐graphite intercalation compounds. However, large volume expansion and sluggish K+ kinetics caused by the incompatibility between large radius of K+ and the small interlayer spacing of graphite, result in the poor cycle stability and rate performances, hindering its practical application. Extensive research efforts have focused on improving the potassium storage performance of graphite anodes. This review provides an overview of recent advances in addressing these challenges and optimizing the electrochemical performance of graphite anodes for KIBs. Various strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of graphite and graphitic carbon anodes, such as microcrystalline regulation, heteroatom doping, morphological adjustment, and coating modification, are discussed, while the critical issues and challenges associated with graphite anodes and the prospects for their advancement in KIBs are highlighted. The review offers valuable guidelines for rational structural design and promotes the commercial development of high‐performance graphite anode materials for KIBs.
Bioinspired Supramolecular Hydrogel from Design to Applications
Authors: Gao Feng , Yang Xuhao , Song Wenlong 
Published: August 2023

AbstractNature offers a wealth of opportunities to solve scientific and technological issues based on its unique structures and function. The dynamic non‐covalent interaction is considered to be the main base of living functions of creatures including humans, animals, and plants. Supramolecular hydrogels formed by non‐covalent bonding interactions has become a unique platform for constructing promising materials for medicine, energy, electronic, and biological substitute. In this review, the self‐assemble principle of supramolecular hydrogels is summarized. Next, the stimulation of external environment that triggers the assembly or disassembly of supramolecular hydrogels are recapitulated, including temperature, mechanics, light, pH, ions, etc. The main applications of bioinspired supramolecular hydrogels in terms of bionic objects including humans, animals, and plants are also described. Although so many efforts are done for revealing the synergized mechanism of the function and non‐covalent interactions on the supramolecular hydrogel, the complexity and variability between stimulus and non‐covalent bonding in the supramolecular system still require impeccable theories. As an outlook, the bioinspired supramolecular hydrogel is just beginning to exhibit its great potential in human life, offering significant opportunities in drug delivery and screening, implantable devices and substitutions, tissue engineering, micro‐fluidic devices, and biosensors.
Black Women in higher education reclaiming our time
Authors: Howard‐Hamilton Mary F. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAs editor of the 2003 New Directions for Student Services monograph that centered the experiences of Black women in US higher education, my present observation is this: although strides have been made, Black women continue to face stalling, stone walling, and diversion tactics that impede our inclusion in the academy. In this issue, we are “reclaiming our time” to refocus attention on issues that illuminate our current positioning in higher education, as well as strategies with potential to enhance our success and well‐being in the next 20 years.
The soundtrack of my life: A hip hop feminist playlist for black college women at PWIs
Authors: Payne Ashley N. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis article introduces the Soundtrack of My Life (STOML) as an interdisciplinary, arts‐based method used to explore perspectives regarding gendered racial identity among Black college women. Grounded in Hip Hop Feminism, this study included an analysis of album covers and song lyrics from playlists created by 10 Black college women and a focus group interview used to facilitate the STOML with these participants.
A special kind of hate: Black women college students’ experiences with gendered anti‐black incidents of violence on campus
Authors: Patton Lori D. , Haynes Chayla , Abukar Jasmine , McCollum Symone A. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractNo existing literature centers Black women college students (BWCS) who are targeted yet absent the discourse on anti‐black incidents at the intersection of gender. Using a 42‐case database, we highlight how BWCS are targeted with hate, discuss gender‐based racial trauma fueled by these incidents, and share recommendations for higher education.
For all my sisters: The impact of cisheteronormativity on scholarship about the gendered and sexualized experiences of Black college women
Authors: McCloud Laila I. , West Nicole M. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this article, authors explore how and why cisheteronormativity operates within scholarship on Black collegiate women and engage critical cultural theories to suggest how student affairs scholar‐practitioners can be more intentionally inclusive in their conceptual, methodological, and programmatic choices.
Black women faculty navigating a pandemic amid an epidemic
Authors: Lane Tonisha B. , Perez Ebony N. , Adams Sharrika D. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractUsing Black feminist thought as a theoretical lens, authors explore their experiences as Black women faculty navigating the COVID‐19 pandemic amid the resurgent epidemic of racialized violence in the U.S. We conclude with implications for Black women's enactment of radical self‐care and institutional responsibility in humanizing higher education for Black women faculty.
Constitutive model for plain and fiber‐reinforced lightweight concrete under compression
Authors: Al‐Naimi Hasanain K. , Abbas Ali A. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this research work, experimental investigations of the compressive behavior of plain and fiber‐reinforced lightweight‐aggregate concrete have been carried out (this formed part of a wider study, which also examined tensile and flexural behaviors). Compression mechanical properties were established in the studies and a generic constitutive compressive σ–ε model for both plain and fibrous lightweight concrete was derived and validated against experimental results from the present studies and previous research in the literature involving different types of lightweight aggregates, concrete strengths, and steel fibers. The reliability of predictions of the constitutive model was also checked against existing fibrous concrete models. A fiber‐reinforcing factor was also introduced taking into account the fiber volume fraction, fiber length and diameter, the number of fiber bends, and concrete compressive strength. As such, this was considered a better descriptor of the material than simply using the fiber volume fraction. The lightweight aggregates examined in the experimental study were recycled from fly ash waste and the fibers were hooked‐ended with single, double, and triple bends (corresponding to DRAMIX steel fibers 3D, 4D, and 5D types, respectively). The fibers were added at volume fractions Vf of 1% and 2% and the experimental studies were carried out using standard cube and cylinder uniaxial compression test specimens. It was concluded that the higher the number of bends and fiber content, the more pronounced the enhancement provided by the fibers to the compressive strength and ductility responses. All steel fibers used in the present studies were found to significantly improve the compressive toughness, while only 4D and 5D fibers (i.e., those with double and triple end bends) enhanced the compressive strength by up to 12% and 15%, respectively. It was also found that the elastic properties of plain lightweight concrete remained unaffected by the addition of fibers.
Development of Membranes and Separators to Inhibit Cross‐Shuttling of Sulfur in Polysulfide‐Based Redox Flow Batteries: A Review
Authors: Khan Ibad Ali , Alzahrani Atif Saeed , Ali Shahid , Mansha Muhammad , Tahir Muhammad Nawaz , Khan Majad , Qayyum Hafiz Adil , Khan Safyan Akram 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe global rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy resources necessitates the implementation of long‐duration energy storage technologies owing to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Therefore, the deployment of grid‐scale energy storage systems is inevitable. Sulfur‐based batteries can be exploited as excellent energy storage devices owing to their intrinsic safety, low cost of raw materials, low risk of environmental hazards, and highest theoretical capacities (gravimetric: 2600 Wh/kg and volumetric: 2800 Wh/L). However, sulfur‐based batteries exhibit certain scientific limitations, such as polysulfide crossover, which causes rapid capacity decay and low Coulombic efficiency, thereby hindering their implementation at a commercial scale. In this review article, we focus on the latest research developments between 2012–2023 to improve the separators/membranes and overcome the shuttle effect associated with them. Various categories of ion exchange membranes (IEMs) used in redox batteries, particularly polysulfide redox flow batteries and lithium‐sulfur batteries, are discussed in detail. Furthermore, advances in IEM constituents are summarized to gain insights into different fundamental strategies for attaining targeted characteristics, and a critical analysis is proposed to highlight their efficiency in mitigating sulfur cross‐shuttling issues. Finally, future prospects and recommendations are suggested for future research toward the fabrication of more effective membranes with desired properties.
Anti‐Freezing Electrolytes in Aqueous Multivalent Metal‐Ion Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Optimization Strategies
Authors: Bao Hongfei , Guo Hele , Zhang Xuan , Tian Zhihong , Huang Jiajia , Liu Tianxi , Lai Feili 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAqueous rechargeable multivalent metal‐ion batteries (ARMMBs) have attracted considerable attention due to their high capacity, high energy density, and low cost. However, their performance is often limited by low temperature operation, which requires the development of anti‐freezing electrolytes. In this review, we summarize the anti‐freezing mechanisms and optimization strategies of anti‐freezing electrolytes for aqueous batteries (especially for Zn‐ion batteries). Besides, we investigate the possible interactions and side reactions between electrolytes and electrodes. We also analyze the problems between electrolytes and electrodes at low temperature, and propose possible solutions. The research progress in the field of low temperature energy storage for aqueous Mg‐ion, Ca‐ion, and Al‐ion batteries, and the challenges faced in their anti‐freezing electrolytes are investigated in detail. Last but not least, the outlook on the energy storage applications of ARMMBs is provided to guide the future research.
Mental wellbeing and psychosocial working conditions of autistic veterinary surgeons in the UK
Authors: Smits Femke , Houdmont Jonathan , Hill Bradley , Pickles Kirstie 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundCertain autistic characteristics (such as hyper‐focus and attention to detail) are valued by veterinary surgeons and autistic adults may disproportionately self‐select into the profession. Links between mental wellbeing and retention in the veterinary profession highlight an imperative to profile autistic veterinary surgeons’ mental wellbeing and identify protective factors. The psychosocial work environment may represent one such protective factor. We aimed to assess autistic veterinary surgeons’ mental wellbeing, the extent to which their psychosocial working conditions achieved UK government management standards and links between these.MethodsEighty‐five autistic veterinary surgeons completed the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale and the Health and Safety Executive's Management Standards Indicator Tool. Descriptive comparisons were drawn with normative data; correlation and linear regression analyses examined relations between mental wellbeing and psychosocial working conditions.ResultsMental wellbeing and psychosocial work environment quality were markedly below veterinary surgeon and general workforce norms. Psychosocial working conditions accounted for 44% of the unique variance in mental wellbeing, with ‘control’ and ‘role’ making a significant contribution.LimitationThis exploratory study involved a small self‐selecting sample, raising the possibility of response bias.ConclusionWork design centred on the enhancement of control and role clarity would likely support mental wellbeing in this population.
Use of chemically treated nopal cladodes as additive in the cassava starch composite films
Authors: De Farias Patrícia M. , De Vasconcelos Lucicleia B. , Ferreira Marcia E. S. , Alves Filho Elenilson G. , Tapia‐Blácido Delia R. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractNopal cladodes (NC) are considered a source of fibers and bioactive compounds with high antioxidant properties, so their application as biofiller and bioactive agent in starch films has generated interest. To improve NC incorporation into starch film, NC was chemically treated at different pH values (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12). The physical, mechanical, and active properties of cassava starch/NC composite films were evaluated. Increasing the alkaline treatment of NC, the composite films were more homogeneous, less hydrophilic, more elongable and less mechanically resistant. Thus, alkaline NC treatment at pH 12 yielded the most elongable (72.3%) and hydrophobic (contact angle = 71.8°), but the least mechanically resistant (1.7 MPa) cassava starch/NC film. Meanwhile, alkaline treatment of NC at pH 11 provided films with better functional properties and antioxidant properties, as measured by DPPH• (74.6%) or ABTS•+ (16.6 μm Trolox/g of film) radical scavenging, as well as hydrophobic surface (64.6°) and improved mechanical resistance (2.5 MPa). Nevertheless, the composite cassava starch/NC films obtained here did not exhibit antimicrobial activity. In conclusion, chemical treatment improved the performance of NC to be used as an additive to produce starch composite films less hydrophilic and with antioxidant property that can help to preserve foods sensitive to oxidation (e.g., nuts and dehydrated fruits).Highlights
NC flour contains phenolic compounds, protein, lipids, carbohydrate and fibers.
Compounds removed in the NC treatment affected the properties of films.
Alkaline NC treatment contributed to increase the elongation of composite film.
Alkaline NC treatment decreased the hydrophilicity of composite film.
NC treated at pH 11 yielded films with suitable properties for food packaging.
Revisiting groundwater law through the lenses of earth system law and rights of nature
Authors: Cuadrado‐Quesada Gabriela , Lictevout Elisabeth , Schmeier Susanne , Vargas Claudia Ruz 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCurrent groundwater challenges have made evident that national and international groundwater law needs a thorough revision. In this article, we explore earth system law (ESL) and rights of nature (RoN) as possible approaches to rethink groundwater law. Taking inspiration from ESL scholarship, RoN literature, Indigenous worldviews, and socio‐ecological movements, we analyze law as a critical element of the human‐political‐social system, which creates regulatory institutions with the aim to provide a social order for humanity, an order that is being affected by deteriorating earth systems, including groundwater. Recognizing RoN and thinking law through the lenses of ESL involve a new understanding of what groundwater law could be and what the subject of the law could be. So far, little attention has been given to how these approaches can be used to redesign groundwater law, and what implications this could have on groundwater governance and sustainability. Therefore, this article explores the possibility of reforming groundwater law through the lenses of ESL and RoN. It investigates which legal mechanisms are being used to recognize RoN, and what their legal and practical implications have been so far. This article aims to contribute not only to advancing the academic debate on RoN and ESL but also to share light on different ways to reform groundwater law, which includes a new understanding of sustainability and socio‐nature relations.This article is categorized under:
Human Water > Rights to Water
Human Water > Water Governance
Science of Water > Water and Environmental Change
Introducing Our Data
Authors: Berthet Valentine , Gaweda Barbara , Kantola Johanna , Miller Cherry , Ahrens Petra , Elomäki Anna 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe data was gathered with the aim to generate empirical knowledge about gendered European party politics and the ways in which these affect the prospects for democracy and gender equality in Europe. It also aimed to innovate the study of formal and informal institutions and discourses in party politics. This chapter presents the data and highlights the methodological innovations they generated in the understanding of genderedness of the European Parliament. The chapter outlines how data collection occurred in two phases: a pilot study and the main data-gathering period. Overall, 140 interviews, 193 pages of fieldnotes and a wealth of internal documents from the European Parliament and its political groups were gathered during these two phases. Tables illustrate the distribution by gender and nationality, as well as the political group affiliation and role of the research participants in the European Parliament to stress the variety of the data. The chapter explains and demonstrates recording practices and techniques for parliamentary ethnography, which enabled a detailed understanding of informal political group dynamics. Finally, the chapter describes how the research data was processed, archived and categorised, drawing on lessons from the pilot study.
Conclusions
Authors: Berthet Valentine , Gaweda Barbara , Kantola Johanna , Miller Cherry , Ahrens Petra , Elomäki Anna 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBeyond summarising the core themes of the book, namely that of reflecting on qualitative research in parliament; research collaboration, expertise-sharing and project management; as well as assessing the practices to make qualitative research known to and accessible to actors in the European Parliament, the concluding chapter is an open-ended discussion on the future venues for qualitative research in political institutions generally and the European Parliament more specifically. We discuss the epistemic benefits of how our research adds to and/or challenges the ‘traditional’ political science approaches. In conclusion, we also provide a thorough and transparent discussion of what we would do differently from the perspective of time. We conclude by proposing what could be next for qualitative research in the European Parliament. For instance, we debate both the potential for new legislative and institutional powers as well as future crises inevitably bringing issues in terms of research topics and access. Finally, we stress the informality of many procedures, practices and mechanisms we witnessed and discuss its meaning for transparency and democracy.
Gender Perspectives in European Economic Law
Authors: Fröhlich Mareike 
Published: August 2023

AbstractsThe chapter will give an overview of the different levels how the EU can execute its influence on promoting gender equality in European economic law. First, it analyses the new directive of the EU for the composition of corporate boards as well the different initiatives for the support of female entrepreneurship. In addition, the opportunities in the regulatory fields of competition, public procurement and state aid regarding gender empowerment are also examined. Finally, the chapter focusses on the initiatives of the EU for a directive which addresses the responsibilities of companies along the global supply chain which would also include gender discrimination. Furthermore, the potential of trade agreements and the inclusion of gender related chapters is analysed.
Climate Change and Working Time: A Complex Challenge
Authors: Ribes Moreno Maria Isabel 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWorking time has been traditionally focused on adapting working hours in order to allow a reconciliation of work and family life whilst assuring the workers’ health and safety. Recently, a new factor impacts in the organisation of the working time. It is climate change which also has an important effect on the working conditions. This issue will certainly be a decisive factor to be taken into account in the designing and monitoring working time in the near future. The climate emergency demands for an innovative regulation from the International Institutions and introduce a new challenge for the domestic labour and social security law. Thus, in Europe, both the European Union and the Member States have a significant role in enacting innovative regulations and, additionally, in the promotion and encouragement to the social agents to negotiate “climatic oriented” working conditions.
Human Trafficking and the Law: The Importance of Interdisciplinarity in Learning and Teaching
Authors: Hebing Mireille , Martinez Tatiana M. , Barber Stephen 
Published: August 2023

AbstractHuman trafficking is a legal issue which can be found taught in standalone undergraduate modules and whose relevance reflects the volatility of today’s global world. Human trafficking is a criminal offence in most jurisdictions and consequently subject to judicial processes. However, it is also an example of a topic which is challenging to teach using legal frameworks alone. Drawing on a longstanding case study, this chapter argues that for students to make sense of the inherent complexity, law must take a backseat to the understanding of migration, criminology, policymaking, economics, employment and other key forces. That is the overconfidence that creating an Offence can solve an identified problem. The paper argues that there is a need to develop Learning and Teaching methods which cultivate adaptable and transferable skills which enable students to see the relationships between all of these elements, especially in light of recent trends (i.e. Covid-19 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution) that have markedly reshaped the socio-political landscape.