Abalone utilizes a system of macromolecular matrices and soluble proteins to produce beautiful and mechanically robust shells. The cover shows work by Qiu and co‐workers reported on p. 2678, in which AP8 proteins iso...
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Abalone utilizes a system of macromolecular matrices and soluble proteins to produce beautiful and mechanically robust shells. The cover shows work by Qiu and co‐workers reported on p. 2678, in which AP8 proteins isolated from the shell of red abalone are shown to alter the growth of calcite both by accelerating the rate and modifying the shape from the simple rhombohedra seen in the upper left of the scheme to the more complex form seem in the lower right. The changes are made manifest at an atomic scale through alterations in the growth speed and shape of the atomic steps that form the growth hillocks (background).
Being ubiquitous, solitons have particle-like properties, exhibiting behaviour often associated with atoms. Bound solitons emulate dynamics of molecules, though solitonic analogues of polymeric materials have not been...
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Active systems comprised of self-propelled units show fascinating transitions from Brownian-like dynamics to collective coherent motion. Swirling of swimming bacteria is a spectacular example. This study demonstrates ...
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Zn−MnO 2 batteries have attracted extensive attention for grid-scale energy storage applications, however, the energy storage chemistry of MnO 2 in mild acidic aqueous electrolytes remains elusive and controversial. U...
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Zn−MnO 2 batteries have attracted extensive attention for grid-scale energy storage applications, however, the energy storage chemistry of MnO 2 in mild acidic aqueous electrolytes remains elusive and controversial. Using α-MnO 2 as a case study, we developed a methodology by coupling conventional coin batteries with customized beaker batteries to pinpoint the operating mechanism of Zn−MnO 2 batteries. This approach visually simulates the operating state of batteries in different scenarios and allows for a comprehensive study of the operating mechanism of aqueous Zn−MnO 2 batteries under mild acidic conditions. It is validated that the electrochemical performance can be modulated by controlling the addition of Mn 2+ to the electrolyte. The method is utilized to systematically eliminate the possibility of Zn 2+ and/or H + intercalation/de-intercalation reactions, thereby confirming the dominance of the MnO 2 /Mn 2+ dissolution-deposition mechanism. By combining a series of phase and spectroscopic characterizations, the compositional, morphological and structural evolution of electrodes and electrolytes during battery cycling is probed, elucidating the intrinsic battery chemistry of MnO 2 in mild acid electrolytes. Such a methodology developed can be extended to other energy storage systems, providing a universal approach to accurately identify the reaction mechanism of aqueous aluminum-ion batteries as well.
The Philippine natural zeolite (PNZ) was characterized and subjected to Zn2+ adsorption tests in aqueous solutions to determine its adsorption uptake and to understand its adsorption behaviour. The PNZ was characteriz...
The Philippine natural zeolite (PNZ) was characterized and subjected to Zn2+ adsorption tests in aqueous solutions to determine its adsorption uptake and to understand its adsorption behaviour. The PNZ was characterized using XRD, SEM, BET-analysis and TG-DTA. XRD showed significant peaks indexed to natural mordenite-type zeolite along with other natural zeolites and minerals. SEM micrographs revealed a rough and corrugated surface morphology of the sample. BET physisorption analysis showed a surface area of 222.63 m2/g. From the analytical tests report given by the supplier, the Si/Al ratio (SAR) was computed to be equal to 4.29 based on the silica and alumina content of the PNZ. Adsorption kinetic and thermodynamic studies were done to determine the adsorption mechanism and adsorption capacity of PNZ for Zn2+ ions in aqueous solution. From the adsorption kinetic curve, the PNZ attained chemical equilibrium after 50 min. Pseudo-second-order kinetic model was the most applicable kinetic model providing the highest correlation with the data. Langmuir model better described the adsorption isotherm of the PNZ than Freundlich model. The theoretical maximum cation exchange capacity of PNZ was computed as 27.17 mg Zn2+/g according to the Langmuir model.
Carbodicarbene (CDC) has become an emerging ligand in many fields due to its strong σ-donating ability. 2- moiety within the framework to leverage the electronic feature of carbon carbone. The elucidation of X-ray cr...
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Electrophysiological devices are critical for mapping eloquent and diseased brain regions and for therapeutic neuromodulation in clinical settings and are extensively utilized for research in brain-machine interfaces....
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