The MESSAGEix-China-Building-R31 model integrates provincial-level analysis of building stock, energy demand, material demand, and carbon emissions. The study validates the model using regional data and sensitivity analyses, highlighting its reliability for multi-scenario and cross-regional analysis.
A novel self-assembled triple-conducting cathode has been developed to improve the performance of protonic ceramic fuel cells. The material combines Zn/Yb co-doping and temperature-induced nanoparticle exsolution, enhancing oxygen reduction kinetics and hydration capability.
Researchers developed a uniform TF-VPP system to fabricate high-strength, low-shrinkage silica-based ceramic cores using spherical powders and vacuum debinding. The approach offers a viable solution to traditional VPP printing challenges, including significant shrinkage and mechanical strength limitations.
Researchers developed a novel polymer-derived ceramic strategy to create SiC-based fibrous ceramic membranes featuring a balanced multiphase architecture. The optimized ceramic membrane achieved outstanding broadband microwave absorption with a minimum reflection loss of −27.12 dB.
Researchers developed Mo-regulated high-entropy niobate ceramics for linear and stable thermal sensing over a wide temperature range. The results showed that Mo incorporation broadened the distribution of local cation configurations, increasing carrier mobility and reducing resistance drift.
Researchers have developed textured SrBi2Ta2O9 ceramics with high in-plane remnant polarization of 15.83 μC×cm², a 197% increase compared to randomly oriented ceramics. Calcium doping effectively cuts leakage by enlarging the band gap, offering a pathway for designing reliable ferroelectric devices.
Researchers at Shaanxi Normal University have developed a novel titanium-chromium nitride catalyst that efficiently traps and rapidly converts polysulfides, key to improving Li-S battery efficiency. The new material demonstrates exceptional stability and effectiveness in suppressing the shuttle effect and enhancing conversion efficiency.
Researchers at Tsinghua University Press have created MXene-PVDF textiles that offer enhanced thermoregulation for adaptive personal protection, while also providing safe Joule heating. These materials are promising for wearable personal protection in extreme temperatures, enabling workers to operate safely and efficiently.
Researchers have developed laser-constructed 3D self-supported CoCu metal-organic framework electrocatalysts that exhibit high OER activity and excellent long-term stability. The electrodes display rapid electrolyte exchange, strong electronic interaction, and minimal degradation over 300 hours.
A sub-nanoscale polyoxometalate cluster-functionalized Fe3O4 nanozyme is designed for biomedical applications. The nanozyme exhibits pH-dependent bifunctional catalytic behavior, generating ROS in acidic environments and scavenging excess ROS as the wound environment shifts to physiological pH.
A research team developed an electron-injection-softened strategy to regulate the electronic structure of sulfur hosts, achieving a nearly barrier-free cascaded sulfur reduction reaction. This enables the formation of Li2S2/Li2S with high areal capacity and excellent stability.
MXene terminal groups significantly influence its properties, such as electrical, optical, magnetic, and mechanical behavior. By custom-tailoring these terminal groups, researchers can create MXenes suitable for targeted applications, including thermoelectric materials and superconductors.
A team at Taiyuan University of Technology has developed a multi-responsive MXene-based actuator with programmable deformation and sensitivity to humidity, light, and magnetic fields. The actuator combines the benefits of MXene's high electrical conductivity and thermal expansion capability.
Researchers developed FeCo magnetoelectric composite nanocages with enhanced magnetic loss and wideband electromagnetic wave absorption. The nanostructures exhibit excellent EM wave absorption performance, including a minimum reflection loss of -47.4 dB and a broad effective absorption bandwidth of 7.10 GHz.
Researchers designed a material with asymmetric Zn-N4-S coordination sites, significantly boosting sulfur adsorption and conversion. The resulting material delivers outstanding discharge capacity and ultralow polarization voltage, demonstrating excellent stability and potential for flexible energy storage devices.
Recent advances in dynamic oxygen reduction reaction research highlight the importance of convering theoretical simulations and in-situ characterization to understand catalyst behavior. This study bridges theory and experiment to reveal critical phenomena such as potential-dependent shifts in the rate-determining step and dynamic struc...
Researchers at Jingdezhen Ceramic University synthesized medium-entropy spinel oxides with excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance and anti-corrosion properties. The materials showed promise for use in marine environments, overcoming corrosion issues with traditional EMW absorbing coatings.
A team of scientists created high-strength Li4SiO4 granules using spent coffee grounds, enhancing CO2 diffusion and adsorption capacity. The approach integrates hierarchical pore formation, potassium doping, and oxygen vacancies into a single additive.
A new ion-sieve interface layer based on spinel-structured ZnV2O4 improves the stability of zinc anodes, reducing dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution side reactions. This design achieves ultra-long cycling lifespans in symmetric cell tests, exceeding 3,700 hours at 4 mA cm−2.
A new review highlights the importance of mechanical cues in creating lifelike models, with each organ having its unique mechanical signature. The authors argue that faithfully replicating these forces is critical for achieving physiological relevance.
Researchers discovered niobium/tantalum-tellurium binary compounds with charge density wave as ideal candidates for self-powered infrared detection. The materials showed significant photoresponse in mid- to long-wave infrared band, enabling stable operation under zero bias.
Researchers investigated how pore orientation influences catalytic hydrogenation using carbon-supported single-atom catalysts. Oriented pores exhibit three times higher activity than non-oriented counterparts, enabling smoother diffusion and preventing 'traffic jams' in disordered structures.
Researchers at Shaanxi Normal University developed a triple-confinement strategy to enhance the performance of carbon-based phosphorescent materials, achieving record-breaking lifetimes. The resulting material exhibits exceptional room-temperature phosphorescence properties, including ultralong lifetime and high efficiency.
Scientists developed MOF micromotors with high water stability, fluorescence properties, and self-propulsion capabilities for efficient uranium extraction. The micromotors achieved outstanding performance in photocatalytic uranium extraction, with a uranium adsorption capacity of up to 406 mg/g.
A team of researchers has developed a systematic framework for Raman thermometry, allowing for cross-scale temperature measurement from micrometer-scale chips to single molecules. This capability enables the study of heat in diverse systems, including power electronics and molecular-scale circuits.
Researchers have designed a new self-healing polymer electrolyte that rapidly heals surface damage within 30 minutes at 60 °C, while maintaining high ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. The electrolyte achieves excellent performance in Li||LiFePO4 cells, showing improved rate capability and long-term cycling stability.
Researchers at Tsinghua University developed a novel method for synthesizing azo compounds via in situ surface reconstruction of BiVO4. The introduction of Cs+ ions enhances the photoelectrochemical activity by forming a passivation layer on the surface, reducing VO42- leaching and promoting catalytically active Bi sites.
Researchers developed a composite anode using coal-tar-pitch-derived carbon and ZnO/ZnSe heterostructures, achieving high reversible capacity and rate capability. The material design enabled capacitive storage and improved sodium insertion/extraction efficiency.
A new study by Tsinghua University Press proposes a dual dopant approach using iron and zirconium to improve the stability of cobalt-free Ni-rich layered oxides under high-voltage cycling. The Fe/Zr codoped cathode delivers enhanced rate capability, reduced charge-transfer resistance, and improved lithium-ion diffusion behavior.
Researchers propose a framework to create adaptable, multifunctional bioinspired materials for harsh environments. By mimicking nature's designs, they aim to develop intelligent structural adhesion and friction materials that can operate across different environments.
Researchers reviewed current-carrying friction and wear models, noting mechanistic models rely on specific conditions, numerical simulations require computation, and AI approaches depend on high-quality data. The review aims to predict wear behavior accurately before damage occurs.
Researchers compiled a comprehensive survey to improve rubber friction under lubrication, highlighting the importance of considering multiple factors. The study aims to promote integration of methods for improved friction and safety.
New material features simple preparation, outstanding comprehensive performance and strong environmental adaptability. It breaks through traditional cathode limitations and offers a universal design idea for developing advanced electrode materials.
Xiangfeng Duan recognized for his contributions to low-dimensional materials and energy storage, while Akira Fujishima honored for groundbreaking work on photocatalysis and artificial photosynthesis. Their research has transformed nanomaterials and nanoelectronics, enabling next-generation electronics and renewable energy technologies.
Researchers discovered a synergistic effect of rare-earth elements on CMAS corrosion behavior, enabling enhanced resistance in (RE1/4Tm1/4Yb1/4Lu1/4)2Si2O7 materials at 1300 °C. The study provides valuable insights into the correlation mechanism between rare-earth components and final corrosion resistance.
A novel HfO2-SiBOC ceramic has been designed and synthesized with a density of 2.49 g/cm3, significantly lower than traditional ultra-high temperature ceramics. The ceramic exhibits outstanding ablation resistance under 2000°C oxyacetylene flame for 300 s, making it a promising material for ultra-high temperature applications.
Researchers identified five novel variants within the LOXHD1 gene that contribute to non-syndromic hearing loss in Chinese patients. Early intervention and cochlear implants showed promising results, highlighting the importance of genomic sequencing and personalized interventions.
Researchers developed ZrC nanoparticle reinforced C/C-ZrC-SiC composites with improved mechanical and ablation resistance. The nanoparticles induce phase transformation in the ceramic matrix, enhancing plasticity and strengthening the composite.
Researchers develop SiC-based absorbers via dual rare-earth synergistic engineering, achieving remarkable reflection loss values and excellent impedance matching characteristics. The material exhibits distinct polarization loss peaks in low, medium, and high frequency bands.
Researchers developed a novel one-step sintering method to overcome challenges in BiFeO3-BaTiO3 lead-free piezoceramics. The new approach simplified the fabrication process, dramatically improving reproducibility and performance. The resulting ceramics exhibit exceptional electromechanical properties.
The Food & Medicine Homology journal has been officially indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) by Web of Science. The journal's first impact factor will be released in 2027.
Recent advancements in microwave dielectric ceramics research focus on property characterization, theoretical mechanisms, sample preparation, applications, and data-driven discovery. Key findings include the development of standardized resonant methods for evaluating low-loss materials and advanced cold sintering processes enabling co-...
A team of material scientists has developed a new catalyst that boosts electrocatalytic nitrite reduction to ammonia, overcoming two major bottlenecks in the process. The catalyst features Ni2+-Bi0 dual active sites, achieving high activity and selectivity for ammonia synthesis.
A new design system for seismic performance offers distinct advantages over conventional designs, reducing internal forces and maintaining structural integrity. The integration of tuned mass dampers achieves significant vibration reduction rates.
China's national ETS is plagued by weak liquidity, unstable price signals, and slow sectoral expansion. Introducing carbon derivatives and strengthening policy stability are key to making the market work. Japan and South Korea offer valuable insights into how carbon markets can evolve.
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries face complex interfacial challenges due to dendrite growth, parasitic hydrogen evolution, corrosion, and SEI instability. Advanced characterization techniques reveal chemical composition, solvation structures, and SEI evolution at buried interfaces.
Researchers developed transparent hybrid metal halide glass scintillators that overcome light scattering and monochromatic limitations in X-ray imaging. The materials achieved high spatial resolutions of 18.8 and 22.5 lp mm⁻¹, nearly twice those of previously reported crystalline composite counterparts.
Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a breakthrough method to fabricate high-performance silica-based ceramic cores with superior dimensional and thermal stability. By adding kyanite to the ceramic slurry, they achieve optimal performance through expansion compensation and sintering optimization.
Researchers developed a new process for pressureless sintering of high-density h-BN ceramics, achieving properties comparable to hot-pressed counterparts. The 'water lubrication and secondary cold isostatic pressing-assisted pressureless sintering process' yielded outstanding in-plane thermal conductivity and dielectric constant.
A new composite membrane leveraging metal-organic framework induced hetero-nucleation achieves exceptional hydrogen separation performance. The membrane exhibits a 562% enhancement in hydrogen permeance and maintains high selectivity under pressure.