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Silicene‐Based Quantum Dots Nanocomposite Coated Functional UV Protected Textiles With Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties: A Versatile Solution for Healthcare and Everyday Protection
Authors: Das Poushali , Ganguly Sayan , Marvi Parham Khoshbakht , Hassan Shiza , Sherazee Masoomeh , Mahana Mohamed , (Shirley) Tang Xiaowu , Srinivasan Seshasai , Rajabzadeh Amin Reza 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe predominant adverse health effects in care delivery result from hospital‐acquired (nosocomial) infections, which impose a substantial financial burden on global healthcare systems. Integrating contact‐killing antibacterial action, gas permeability, and antioxidant properties into textile coatings offers a transformative solution, significantly enhancing both medical and everyday protective applications. This study presents an innovative, pollution‐free physical compounding method for creating a fluorescent biopolymer composite embedded with silicene‐based heteroatom‐doped carbon quantum dots for the production of functional textiles. The resulting coated fabric shows superior ultraviolet (UV) protection behavior (UVA and UVB), thermal stability, breathability, mechanical strength, and antioxidant capabilities as demonstrated by the 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) experiment (>78%) and 2,2'‐azino‐bis(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulphonic acid) ABTS assay (>90%). Rigorous testing against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria confirms that the coated fabric has excellent antibacterial activity. Results from time‐dependent antibacterial assays indicate that the nanocomposite can markedly inhibit bacterial proliferation within a few hours. Molecular dynamics modeling, in conjunction with experimental investigations, is employed to elucidate the intermolecular interactions influencing the components of the treated cotton fabrics. The ongoing research can result in the creation of cost‐effective smart textile substrates aimed at inhibiting microbial contamination in healthcare and medical applications, possibly rendering them commercially viable.
Environmental Sustainability of Natural Biopolymer‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Battery Applications
Authors: Huang Jing , Wang Sijun , Chen Junqing , Chen Chaoji , Lizundia Erlantz 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBiopolymer based electrolytes can overcome current performance limitations of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs). Biopolymers enable electrolytes with high ionic conductivities and wide electrochemical stability windows. While the biobased character of natural materials is claimed as an inherent advantage in meeting current environmental sustainability challenges, further research is required to quantify and compare their environmental impacts as electrolytes. The challenge is addressed by identifying the most promising biopolymer electrolytes for LIBs, measuring ionic conductivities and electrochemical stability windows, and quantifying environmental impacts using life cycle assessment. The environmental impacts of the cost to isolate cellulose derivatives, nanocelluloses, chitin/nanochitin, chitosan, lignin, agar, and silk are reported for climate change, acidification, freshwater ecotoxicity, marine eutrophication, human toxicity, and water use. Material criticality, circularity index, and material circularity indicator, emerging impact categories are prioritized to help integrate biopolymers into circular and sustainable materials. The electrochemical properties and environmental impacts of natural biopolymer membrane‐liquid electrolyte pairs, gel electrolytes, and solid electrolytes are quantified and benchmarked against conventional fossil‐based electrolytes, providing consistent and comparable electrochemical properties of the most relevant biopolymer electrolytes fabricated so far. This study highlights the significant functional and environmental benefits of biopolymer electrolytes and identifies the most electrochemically competitive biopolymer electrolytes in LIBs.
Elastomeric Nanocomposite with Solvent‐Free, One Step, In Situ Shear Exfoliation of Graphite to Graphene
Authors: Rahman Ashiqur , Salam Abdur Rahman Bin Abdus , Boebinger Matthew G. , Touhami Ahmed , Lynch Jennifer , Ashraf Ali 
Published: January 2025

AbstractA graphene nanoflake (GNF)‐enhanced elastomeric nanocomposite (G‐EMC) is fabricated following an innovative, cost‐effective, single‐step, in situ shear exfoliation (ISE) method from low‐cost bulk material, graphite, where uniform mixing happens simultaneously within the elastomer matrix. Electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and photo‐induced force microscopy results show good dispersion of GNFs with exfoliation to a few layers and uniform distribution in the elastomer matrix. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows less than 1% oxygen‐containing functional groups/impurity, enhanced bonding through the formation of edge sites as fracture occurs across the GNF basal plane, and pi‐pi interactions with newly exfoliated planar basal plane surfaces of the GNFs. Raman spectroscopy results confirm the formation of GNFs with only a few layers of graphene formed by the ISE process. Fabricated 10 wt.% G‐EMC nanocomposites show a 400%–500% increase in strength and fracture toughness. And 35 wt.% G‐EMCs provide an electrical conductivity of 25.64 S m−1 and a sensor gauge factor of 45. The resulting intrinsic piezo resistivity of the fabricated nanocomposite has been exploited to fabricate a multi‐functional wired and wireless sensor for detecting different body movements, speech, human vital functions, solvents, and biomolecules.
Quasi‐Static Compression Response and Energy Absorption of CNTF/EP Origami Thin‐Walled Tubes
Authors: Zhang Bowen , Men Chuanling , Kong Ying , Lv Zhengqiang , Li Changwei , Hu Dongmei 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis study investigates the quasi‐static compression response and energy absorption characteristics of origami‐inspired thin‐walled tubes fabricated from carbon nanotube film/epoxy (CNTF/EP). The quasi‐static compression tests are performed on the origami tubes, square tubes, circular tubes, and thin‐walled tubes made from other common materials for comparison, and key mechanical performance indicators, including initial peak force (PF), energy absorption (EA), specific energy absorption (SEA), mean crushing force (MCF), and crushing load efficiency (CLE), are evaluated. The deformation modes of the tubes during compression are observed and analyzed, revealing four typical patterns. Among them, there are both good deformation modes and bad deformation modes, which significantly affect the compressive performance of the thin‐walled tube. Additionally, the effects of introducing creases at different positions on the quasi‐static compression behavior are explored. Tests are conducted to verify the reusability of the thin‐walled tubes. The origami tubes exhibited significant improvements in PF, SEA, and MCF after manual recovery and cyclic testing, indicating their potential for reusability. With excellent compressive energy absorption properties, foldability, and reusability, CNTF/EP origami thin‐walled tubes are suitable for various impact mitigation applications.
Aqueous Synthesis of Poly(ethylene glycol)‐Amide‐Norbornene‐Carboxylate for Modular Hydrogel Crosslinking
Authors: Dimmitt Nathan H. , Lin Chien‐Chi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPoly(ethylene glycol)‐norbornene (e.g., PEGNB) is a versatile macromer amenable to step‐growth thiol‐norbornene photopolymerization and inverse electron demand Diels–Alder (iEDDA) click reaction. The translational potentials of PEGNB‐based hydrogels have been realized in the areas of stem cell differentiation, in vitro disease modeling, implantable therapeutic devices, and controlled release of therapeutics. Even with these advances, prior methods for synthesizing PEGNB all required heavy use of organic solvents that pose significant environmental and personal health burdens. Here, an all‐aqueous synthesis of PEG‐amide‐norbornene‐carboxylate (PEGaNBCA) is reported via reacting carbic anhydride (CA) with multi‐arm amino‐terminated PEG. Like previously reported ester‐bearing counterparts (i.e., PEGNB and PEGeNBCA), PEGaNBCA is readily crosslinked into modular hydrogels by either thiol‐norbornene photopolymerization or tetrazine‐norbornene iEDDA click reaction. Unlike its ester‐bearing counterparts, PEGaNBCA crosslinked thiol‐norbornene hydrogels provided long‐term hydrolytic stability. However, through blending PEGaNBCA with hydrolytically labile PEGeNBCA, hydrogels can be engineered to undergo tunable hydrolytic degradation. The versatility of PEGaNBCA is further demonstrated via high‐fidelity digital light processing printing and in situ encapsulation and maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs).
Achieving Fast Mn Redox Kinetics with Solvothermal Synthesized (010) Facet Preferential LiMn0.5Fe0.5PO4 Nanoplates for Li‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Lin Wei , Wu Yulu , Hu Xinyu , Yang Peng , Wen Hong , Zhao Tianfu , Wang Lianbang , Shen Chaoqi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractA well‐designed solvothermal approach has been employed to synthesize olivine LiMn0.5Fe0.5PO4 (LMFP) cathode material with a nanoplate configuration. This method precisely controls crystal growth to achieve a high proportion of (010) facets while minimizing intrinsic defects. These modifications significantly enhance lithium‐ion diffusion kinetics and optimize the electrochemical performance of LMFP. The nanoscale of the (010) facets and the reduced anti‐site defect concentration in the MP‐PRO sample functionalize jointly to promote lithium‐ion transport during the long‐cycle. Furthermore, the superior electrochemical performance is closely linked with significantly reduced impedance and enhanced Mn redox kinetics. Both theoretical calculations and experimental results indicate that the confinement effect induced by 1,3‐propanediol directs facet orientation and confines nanoplate growth. Compared to the product synthesized using water (MP‐H2O), the 1,3‐propanediol‐based sample (MP‐PRO) delivers a high specific capacity of 130.7 mAh g−1 at 5C and demonstrates excellent cycling stability, with an 84.6% capacity retention after 1000 cycles. This study provides new insights into the kinetics of Mn redox in LMFP electrodes and reveals an effective electrode structure design to realize long‐life high rate batteries.
Efficient Narrow Bandgap Pb‐Sn Perovskite Solar Cells Through Self‐Assembled Hole Transport Layer with Ionic Head
Authors: Zhumagali Shynggys , Li Chongwen , Marcinskas Mantas , Dally Pia , Liu Yuan , Ugur Esma , Petoukhoff Christopher E. , Ghadiyali Mohammed , Prasetio Adi , Marengo Marco , Pininti Anil R. , Azmi Randi , Schwingenschlögl Udo , Laquai Frédéric , Getautis Vytautas , Malinauskas Tadas , Aydin Erkan , Sargent Edward H. , De Wolf Stefaan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractSingle‐junction perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved certified power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 26.1%, which approaches their practical performance limit. Multi‐junction tandem solar cells can unlock even higher PCEs, where narrow‐bandgap lead‐tin (Pb‐Sn) perovskites, with a bandgap of 1.21–1.25 eV, are well‐suited as the bottom photo absorber in all‐perovskite tandems. Bulk engineering and surface treatments of Pb‐Sn perovskites using Lewis base molecules have been shown to reduce the defect density within the bulk and at the electron transport layer interface, thereby improving device performance. Nevertheless, the buried interface between Pb‐Sn perovskite and the commonly used hole transport layer PEDOT:PSS remains problematic due to the reactivity of polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) with Sn2+ ions, which negatively impacts device performance. To overcome this issue, a novel carbazole‐based self‐assembled monolayer, BrNH3‐4PACz is synthesized, that provides a suitable dipole moment at the indium‐tin oxide interface for efficient hole extraction and features an ionic ammonium head group that passivates the perovskite at the buried interface. This dual functionality enabled the fabrication of a p‐i‐n architecture Pb‐Sn PSC with a bandgap of 1.24 eV, achieving a champion PCE of 23% and an open‐circuit voltage of 0.88 V, which ranks among the highest reported values in the literature.
Manipulating Intermediate Surface Energy for High‐Performance All‐Inorganic Perovskite Photovoltaics
Authors: Lu Hui , Wen Qian , Qin Ru , Han Yunhui , Wang Jiaqi , Yang Wenzhi , Wu Lei , Liu Longhui , Ma Bo , Zhao Kui , Zhang Zhengguo , Farhadi Bita , Li Hongxiang , Wang Kang , Wang Kai , Liu Shengzhong (Frank) 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe complete phase transition from DMAPbI3 and Cs4PbI6 intermediates to the final CsPbI3 perovskite phase is pivotal for fabricating high‐quality inorganic perovskite films. In this study, the reaction energy barrier between DMAPbI3 and Cs4PbI6 is sought to be reduced by increasing their surface energy, where a perfluorinated compound is designed using DFT modeling to saturate the surface of the intermediates to effectively prevent their crystalline growth. Consequently, the smaller intermediates with ultrahigh surface energy react more energetically to facilitate a rapid conversion to the desired perovskite phase. It is found that the resultant inorganic perovskite shows improved crystallinity and morphology, as demonstrated by suppressed non‐radiative recombination and prolonged carrier lifetimes. As a result, the optimized inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) achieve a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of over 20%, along with significantly improved light and thermal stability. This work provides a way to regulate crystallization dynamics for advanced quality of inorganic perovskites.
The Charge Self‐Regulation Effect Induced by Microcrystalline‐Amorphous Heterointerface Network Toward Fast Charging Sodium Ion Batteries
Authors: Ge Jinyu , Huang Man , Li Chenzhe , Ji Xuebiao , Meng Xianghui , Tan Hua , Liu Hong , Zhou Weijia 
Published: January 2025

AbstractSodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), recognized for their abundant resource availability, are emerging as a viable alternative to conventional batteries. Nevertheless, sluggish electrons/ions kinetics impedes further advancement in SIBs technology. Herein, a novel microcrystalline‐MoSe2/amorphous‐MoSexOy (C‐MoSe2/A‐MoSexOy) is developed through in situ low‐temperature oxidation of crystalline MoSe2. The microcrystalline MoSe2 acts as a robust framework, while the amorphous MoSexOy phase fills the interstitial spaces. This anode material is characterized by an optimized microcrystalline‐amorphous heterointerface. The resultant charge self‐regulation effect can be exploited to modulate active electron states, thereby ensuring high‐speed and stable sodium storage performance. The heterointerface demonstrates an ultrahigh specific capacity (641.0 mAh g−1 at 0.5 A g−1) and maintains splendid rate performances up to 100 A g−1 (324.2 mAh g−1). Detailed theoretical and experimental researches indicate that the enhanced performance results from the production of active electronic states, which are initiated by the charge self‐regulation effect at the microcrystalline‐amorphous heterointerface in C‐MoSe2/A‐MoSexOy, featuring active Mo─Se bonds, which regulates the interfacial charge redistribution and facilitate electron transfer across the active interface between the microcrystalline and amorphous phases. The findings suggest that the charge self‐regulation effect, prompted by the heterointerface network, inherently accelerates electron/ion transport, offering a promising electrode design strategy for fast‐charging batteries.
Constructing Stable Perovskite with Small Molecule Bridge Interface Passivation
Authors: Wang Kai , Yu Bo , Lin Changqing , Yao Ruohe , Yu Huangzhong , Wang Hong 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe interfaces of each layer in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have a significant impact on the charge transfer and recombination. Especially, the interface between perovskite and the hole transport layer (HTL) in p‐i‐n type PSCs significantly affects the contact characteristics between the HTL and perovskite, hindering further improvements in performance and stability. Herein, a small molecule 9‐Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl chloride (9‐YT) is introduced as a molecule bridge for p‐i‐n PSCs, which enhances the interaction between self‐assembly molecules (SAMs) and perovskite. The conjugated backbone of 9‐YT can interact with the SAM molecule (MeO‐2PACz) by π–π stacking reaction. Moreover, 9‐YT also improves the interfacial contact through strong interactions with the perovskite, where the carbonyl groups and Cl atoms in 9‐YT interact with uncoordinated Pb2+ in perovskite layer. The incorporation of a molecule bridge is demonstrated to markedly enhance hole extraction at the perovskite/hole transport layer interface, optimize energy level alignment, mitigate interface charge recombination, and passivate the uncoordinated Pb2+ and defects in the perovskite. Finally, the device treated with 9‐YT achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.82%. At the same time, PSCs can still maintain 92.6% of the original PCE after a long‐term stability test of 1200 h.
Constructing Iron Vacancies in Thiospinel FeIn2S4 to Modulate Fe D‐Band Center and Accelerate Sodiation Kinetics Enabling High‐Rate and Durable Sodium Storage
Authors: Wu Naiteng , Shen Jinke , Zhou Xinliang , Li Shuoyan , Li Jin , Liu Guilong , Guo Donglei , Deng Wentao , Yuan Changzhou , Liu Xianming , Hou Hongshuai 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe bimetallic synergies effect and combined conversion/alloying mechanism endow thiospinel FeIn2S4 with great potential as an anode material for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). However, their inconsistent synthesis, severe volumetric expansion, and sluggish reaction kinetics typically lead to unsatisfactory cyclic stability and rate capability. Herein, bimetallic organic framework derived FeIn2S4@N/S‐C microrods with Fe vacancies is presented for fast, durable, and reversible sodium storage. The presence of Fe vacancies significantly modulates the d‐band center of Fe and decreases the strength of the Fe─S bond for facilitating the sodiation reaction kinetics jointly. Moreover, a thin and stable solid electrolyte interface film with inorganic‐rich components is formed by Fe vacancies induction. Combined with the N, S co‐doped porous carbon matrix, the optimal sample delivers an excellent rate capability of 381 mAh g−1 at 10 A g−1 and a stable cyclic performance (448 mAh g−1 after 500 cycles at 1 A g−1). Furthermore, the assembled full‐cells also exhibit superior electrochemical performance with 87.5% capacity retention after rate and long‐term cyclic evaluations. This work presents a promising strategy for the structural regulation of bimetallic sulfides as advanced anodes for SIBs.
Responses of waterhemp and horseweed to cereal rye cover crop termination timing in soybean
Authors: Hamberg Ryan C. , Dearden Edward S. , Yadav Ramawatar , Owen Micheal D. K. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractField experiments were conducted in soybeans (Glycine max L.) to determine the effects of a cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crop (CC), two CC termination timings (TTs), and four herbicide programs (HP) on the emergence, biomass, and seed production of waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus [Moq.] J.D. Sauer) and horseweed (Erigeron canadensis L.). The early cereal rye CC termination occurred seven days (d) before soybean planting, and the late termination occurred 12 days after soybean planting. The presence of a cereal rye CC, regardless of the TT, reduced waterhemp emergence by 39% and 44% compared to no CC at 5 and 10 weeks after planting (WAP), respectively. The late termination of the CC reduced waterhemp population density and biomass by 49% and 44%, respectively, compared to no CC 10 WAP. The presence of a cereal rye CC reduced horseweed population density and biomass at 5 WAP by 90% and 80%, respectively, compared with no CC. Horseweed seed production was 89% lower with a CC compared to no cover crop and was reduced to 0 seeds plant−1 at the late TT. Delayed cereal rye CC termination reduced soybean plant width but not yield. This research highlights the utility of multi‐tactic strategies for controlling waterhemp and horseweed in soybeans.
Do Socialized Agricultural Services Promote Smallholder Participation in Large Markets? Evidence From Grain Farmers in China
Authors: Ma Xiaochen , Hou Xiaokang , Cui Yuxin , Ma Jiyuan 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntegrating small‐scale farmers into large markets is crucial for agricultural modernization. To this end, China—as a ‘large country, small farmer’—has fostered socialized agricultural services (SASs). Although some studies have examined specific service components of SASs, a systematic analysis is missing and the mechanisms of SAS's effects on farmers' market participation has not been clarified. To address this gap, we use data from the 2020 China Rural Revitalization Survey to construct a motivation–opportunity–ability (MOA) framework for farmers' market participation behavior, uniquely introducing SASs to assess their impact on small farmers' market participation. This comprehensively examines farmers' market and deep‐market participation, as measured by their sales decisions and channel selections, respectively, and addresses model endogeneity using the conditional mixed process and Heckman model. The findings reveal that SASs promote farmers' market and deep‐market participation, augmenting the probability of participation by 39.6% and 14.2%, respectively. Mechanisms analysis reveals that this positive impact is brought about by increasing farmers' motivation to produce marketable products, providing farmers with direct access to heavily capitalized buyers, and increasing farmers' market participation ability. The heterogeneity analyses demonstrates that SASs improve the market participation of rice and corn farmers, having the greatest impact on the former. The findings provide policy guidelines concerning how to promote farmers' market participation in China, and provide a “Chinese experience” for other developing countries.