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Carbon-based SERS biosensor: from substrate design to sensing and bioapplication

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Summary: Photochemical detection of bioactive molecules using carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbon-based core-shell nanostructures, has become a rapidly developing field in biomedical and biological engineering. These materials offer high sensitivity, abundant structural information, and potential applications in in situ analysis, quantitative analysis, and flexible photoelectric functional materials.

NPG ASIA MATERIALS (2021)

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The Important Contribution of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts to the Aroma Complexity of Wine: A Review

Elliot Borren et al.

Summary: Non-Saccharomyces yeast, such as semi-fermentative and fully fermentative types, play a crucial role in the initial stages of wild fermentation. The impact on wine aroma is species and strain dependent, with different enzymatic profiles determining the formation of aroma compounds. Some fermentative yeasts with unique oenological properties, like Lanchancea thermotolerans and Schizosaccharomyces pombe, show potential as inoculants for specific wine styles.

FOODS (2021)

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Efficient Reversible Conversion between MoS2 and Mo/Na2S Enabled by Graphene-Supported Single Atom Catalysts

Biao Chen et al.

Summary: In sodium-ion batteries, the iron single-atom catalyst SAFe@NG facilitates the efficient reversible conversion reaction of MoS2, as demonstrated by theoretical simulations and experimental methods. The SAFe@NG catalyst helps in the uniform dispersion of Na2S/Mo and the decomposition of Na2S and NaMoS2, promoting the reaction kinetics of MoS2.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

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Prevention of side reactions with a unique carbon-free catalyst biosynthesized by a virus template for non-aqueous and quasi-solid-state Li-O2 batteries

Sara Pakseresht et al.

Summary: The rational design of one-dimensional MnO2 polymorphisms and a hybrid nanostructure with Ru nanoparticles as efficient electrocatalysts for non-aqueous Li-O-2 cells is studied in this research. Incorporating Ru nanoparticles on virus-templated alpha-MnO2 nanowires showed high specific capacity and stable cycling performance, improving the efficiency of the Li-O-2 system.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2021)

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A review on the stability and surface modification of layered transition-metal oxide cathodes

Ju-Myung Kim et al.

Summary: The increasing demand for high energy density batteries and stable electrochemical performance has drawn attention to the promising candidates of layered transition metal oxides, facing challenges in stability. Various surface modification strategies have been pursued to enhance the stability of these cathode materials.

MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

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PrimeDesign software for rapid and simplified design of prime editing guide RNAs

Jonathan Y. Hsu et al.

Summary: Prime editing guide RNA design is more complex than for standard CRISPR-based nucleases or base editors. Here the authors present PrimeDesign and PrimeVar for the rapid and simplified design of pegRNA and ngRNA combinations. PrimeVar is a comprehensive and searchable database that includes candidate pegRNA and ngRNA combinations for installing or correcting >68,500 pathogenic human genetic variants.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Engineered yeast genomes accurately assembled from pure and mixed samples

Joseph H. Collins et al.

Summary: Prymetime is a hybrid workflow that accurately resolves genetic engineering sequences in yeast. The resulting whole genomes are high quality, although highly repetitive genome features may not always be consistently resolved. Furthermore, this tool can assemble plasmids and genome integrations from metagenomic sequencing.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Carbon Anode Materials: A Detailed Comparison between Na-ion and K-ion Batteries

Lupeng Zhang et al.

Summary: This article discusses the development status and comparative analysis of carbon anode materials for SIBs and PIBs, emphasizing the importance of understanding the storage/release mechanisms of Na+/K+ in carbon materials for achieving ideal performance.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

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Carbon-Reinforced Nb2CTx MXene/MoS2 Nanosheets as a Superior Rate and High-Capacity Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Zeyu Yuan et al.

Summary: The development of sodium-ion battery anode materials with excellent performance has improved cycling stability and rate capabilities, potentially expanding the practical applications of sodium-ion batteries.

ACS NANO (2021)

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Multifunctional Injectable Hydrogel Dressings for Effectively Accelerating Wound Healing: Enhancing Biomineralization Strategy

Hui Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, Gel-DA was used as a biotemplate to synthesize Gel-DA@Ag NPs with antioxidant activity and NIR laser irradiation synergistic antibacterial behavior for the first time. These NPs were then incorporated into guar gum based hydrogels to achieve remolding, injectable, and self-healing properties. The multifunctional hydrogels demonstrated the ability to completely cover irregular wound shapes and accelerate wound healing under NIR, with the appearance of skin appendages like hair follicles and blood vessels.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

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The ordered mesoporous carbon nitride-graphene aerogel nanocomposite for high-performance supercapacitors

Mahrokh Nazari et al.

Summary: Mesoporous carbon nitrides compositing with graphene aerogel exhibit exceptional supercapacitive performance due to their highly conductive metal-free nanocomposite structure. The specific capacitance of the tailored electrode is significantly higher compared to pristine carbon nitride and graphene aerogel electrodes. This nanocomposite shows excellent long-term stability, high specific energy, and outstanding specific power, indicating its potential for future energy storage applications and related technologies.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2021)

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Polarization of Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Nanoparticle-Loaded Escherichia coli Combined with Immunogenic Cell Death for Cancer Immunotherapy

Baicheng Wei et al.

Summary: A new cancer treatment strategy has been developed, where tumor-associated macrophage polarization therapy combined with ICD induced by low-dose chemotherapy drugs can significantly enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

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Bacillus subtilis biofilm formation and social interactions

Sofia Arnaouteli et al.

Summary: This Review provides an overview of biofilm composition and formation in Bacillus subtilis, highlighting the molecular details of the biofilm matrix, regulatory pathways, and beneficial outcomes associated with biofilms. The research on biofilms is informing microbial evolution and ecology, aiding in the development of beneficial applications and advancing our understanding of concepts of microbial evolution and community behavior.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Nitrogen/sulphur dual-doped hierarchical carbonaceous fibers boosting potassium-ion storage

Junzhi Li et al.

Summary: This study reports a novel design of N/S codoped hierarchical carbonaceous fibers with high potassium storage performance, attributed to the introduction of more defects and enlargement of interlayer spacing through N/S dual-doping.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

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A Biconcave-Alleviated Strategy to Construct Aspergillus niger-Derived Carbon/MoS2 for Ultrastable Sodium Ion Storage

Shiyuan Zhou et al.

Summary: Finite element simulation was used to guide the rational design of nanostructures, showing that the hollow biconcave structure effectively alleviates stress concentration. A biconcave-alleviated strategy was proposed based on Aspergillus niger-derived carbon (ANDC), leading to the construction of ANDC/MoS2 with a hollow biconcave structure. The ANDC/MoS2 exhibited excellent long-term cyclability as a sodium ion battery anode with a discharge capacity of 496 mAh g(-1) after 1000 cycles at 1 A g(-1), showcasing a capacity retention rate of 94.5%.

ACS NANO (2021)

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Advances in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: From Academic Research to Commercial Viability

Yi Chen et al.

Summary: Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, with their high energy density, show great potential as an energy storage system. Significant progress has been made in the past few decades, and there are promising prospects for the future.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

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A Powerful One-Step Puffing Carbonization Method for Construction of Versatile Carbon Composites with High-Efficiency Energy Storage

Shenghui Shen et al.

Summary: Carbon materials play a critical role in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, and the challenge lies in fabricating versatile carbon-based composites with controlled morphology and adjustable composition. A one-step maltose-based puffing carbonization technology is reported in this work to construct multiscale carbon composites, showing advantages such as large porosity, high conductivity, and tunable components. The research offers a general way for constructing multifunctional carbon composites for advanced energy storage and conversion, demonstrated through various composite examples.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

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V3Se4 embedded within N/P co-doped carbon fibers for sodium/potassium ion batteries

Lihong Xu et al.

Summary: The study synthesized V3Se4/NPCNFs with the assistance of biomass algae as anodes for SIBs and PIBs, showing excellent capacity and cycling performance. The results suggest that N/P co-doping can optimize electron density distribution and enhance ion reaction kinetics.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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Yeast-Derived Carbon Nanotube-Coated Separator for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Jiajun He et al.

Summary: Yeast was used as a low-cost, natural and renewable catalyst to grow carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for coating on the separator of a Li-S battery, effectively suppressing the shuttle effect of polysulfides and significantly improving battery performance.

JOM (2021)

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A Brief Review on Solid Electrolyte Interphase Composition Characterization Technology for Lithium Metal Batteries: Challenges and Perspectives

Xinyi Shan et al.

Summary: Lithium metal batteries (LMB) are considered as the most promising high-energy-density energy storage devices, but their commercial applications are hindered by poor cycling stability and safety concerns. Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a dominant role in regulating Li deposition and overall performance of LMBs, but its composition and evolution are still elusive. Advanced characterization methods and monitoring techniques are urgently needed to address these issues. This perspective introduces the development history of SEI research, formation mechanisms, advanced technologies for SEI characterization and monitoring, and proposes future investigation directions.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

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Escherichia coli small molecule metabolism at the host-microorganism interface

Alexandra Gatsios et al.

Summary: Escherichia coli are common in the human microbiota and play important roles in regulating interactions with other microorganisms and the host. They exhibit probiotic, commensal, and pathogenic functions, often using diverse small molecules to regulate these interactions. The chemical signaling systems in E. coli are still being explored in the context of metabolism at the host-bacteria interface and their role in disease modulation.

NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (2021)

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Carbon-free high-loading silicon anodes enabled by sulfide solid electrolytes

Darren H. S. Tan et al.

Summary: The research successfully achieved stable operation of silicon anodes by using the interface passivating properties of sulfide solid electrolytes. Analysis showed that this approach eliminates continuous interfacial growth and irreversible lithium losses. The promising performance of microsilicon full cells can be attributed to the ideal interface properties between microsilicon and sulfide electrolytes and the unique chemomechanical behavior of the lithium-silicon alloy.

SCIENCE (2021)

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Aspergillus fumigatus and aspergillosis: From basics to clinics

A. Arastehfar et al.

Summary: The airborne fungus Aspergillus fumigatus poses a serious health threat by causing invasive infections in humans, with frontline azole therapeutics being limited by the emergence of resistant isolates. The search for novel antifungal drugs to combat emerging resistance is ongoing, while advancements in genetic engineering and whole-genome sequencing are being explored to understand and address challenges caused by A. fumigatus.

STUDIES IN MYCOLOGY (2021)

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Dynamics of DNA Methylation and Its Functions in Plant Growth and Development

Suresh Kumar et al.

Summary: Epigenetic modifications in DNA bases and histone proteins play crucial roles in regulating gene expression and genome stability. The dynamics of DNA base methylation are mainly controlled by the activities of the writer/eraser, guided by ncRNA, and regulated by developmental/environmental cues. Recent advances in identifying ncRNA involved in de novo DNA methylation, DNA methylation proteins guiding DNA demethylase, and methylation monitoring sequences may help unravel some of the mysteries in epigenetic regulation.

FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2021)

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Current Practices for Reference Gene Selection in RT-qPCR of Aspergillus: Outlook and Recommendations for the Future

Meagan Archer et al.

Summary: Aspergillus is a genus of filamentous fungi with wide distribution and importance in various fields. The stability of reference genes used in gene expression analysis needs to be experimentally validated. Studies have shown that using multiple reference genes for normalization is common practice and failure to validate their stability can lead to conflicting results.

GENES (2021)

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Fundamentals, status and promise of sodium-based batteries

Robert Usiskin et al.

Summary: Sodium batteries have made significant progress in recent years and are considered promising candidates for mitigating supply risks associated with lithium batteries. This review compares the fundamental principles and specific materials of sodium and lithium batteries, and evaluates the performance of recent prototype sodium cells.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2021)

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Superior rate-capability and long-lifespan carbon nanotube-in-nanotube@Sb2S3 anode for lithium-ion storage

Z. Y. Yang et al.

Summary: The study successfully anchored Sb2S3 inside carbon nanotubes to create a composite with superior lithium storage performance, especially in terms of rate capability and cycling performance. The composite exhibited impressive discharge capacities even at high rates, excellent structural stability during cycling tests, and outstanding reversible capacity, making it a promising anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Burning magnesium in carbon dioxide for highly effective phosphate removal

Ying Yao et al.

Summary: A carbon coated MgO nanocomposite was prepared by burning magnesium in CO2, significantly enhancing its phosphate removal capacity. The composite exhibited excellent phosphate removal performance and good compatibility with environmental conditions according to the experimental results.

CARBON ENERGY (2021)

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Aqueous lithium-ion batteries

Arthur von Wald Cresce et al.

Summary: As lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the industry with high energy density, the safety concerns of organic electrolytes prompted a re-examination of aqueous electrolytes. With the concept of aqueous lithium-ion batteries revived in the mid-2010s using highly concentrated electrolytes, efforts have been made to understand interfacial stability and make the system viable for practical batteries.

CARBON ENERGY (2021)

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Bioinspired polydopamine supported on oxygen-functionalized carbon cloth as a high-performance 1.2 V aqueous symmetric metal-free supercapacitor

Masumeh Moloudi et al.

Summary: With the increasing demand for sustainable energy technologies, a green electrosynthesis approach inspired by nature has been introduced to fabricate high-performance PDA-FCC electrodes. These electrodes exhibit excellent flexibility, electrical conductance, and wettability to aqueous electrolytes, with the performance characteristics partly attributed to the inherent texture of the carbon cloth being utilized as ion-buffering reservoirs.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Biomass-based materials for green lithium secondary batteries

Chengbin Jin et al.

Summary: The advances in process engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science have made it possible for biomass to be used in novel energy storage technologies like lithium secondary batteries (LSBs). Biomass-derived materials can be sustainable battery components, contributing to green battery systems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fabrication and application of biomass and biomass-derived materials in LSBs, emphasizing the potential for high-performance green battery systems.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

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Recent progress in the development of biomass-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon

Babasaheb M. Matsagar et al.

Summary: This review provides a focused discussion on the recent progress of biomass-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon (NPC) and its applications, emphasizing the promising approach of N-doping for improving the physicochemical/electrochemical properties of carbon materials. The synthesis of NPCs from inexpensive biomass for energy storage applications is highlighted as a green and sustainable strategy.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Recent progress in the development of biomass-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon

Babasaheb M. Matsagar et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the progress of nitrogen-doped porous carbon (NPC) derived from biomass and its applications. Synthesis methods, N-doping, green strategy, and application prospects of NPCs are discussed. The utilization of NPCs in catalysis, energy storage, oxidation, hydrogenation, CO2 capture, and reduction is evaluated.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Carbon materials for ion-intercalation involved rechargeable battery technologies

Gang Wang et al.

Summary: The ever-increasing energy demand has driven the research on inexpensive, safe, scalable, and high-performance rechargeable batteries, with carbon materials being extensively studied as electrode materials. Carbon materials can serve as ideal anodes for 'Rocking-Chair' alkali metal-ion batteries and also show potential for dual-ion battery and Al-ion battery technologies. Significant advances have been made in understanding the porous structure, chemical composition, and interlayer spacing control of carbon materials as cation and anion hosts, with a focus on developing novel carbon nanostructures and carbon-derived energy storage devices.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

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Multifunctional Transition Metal-Based Phosphides in Energy-Related Electrocatalysis

Yang Li et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Graphitic-Shell Encapsulation of Metal Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution, Oxygen Reduction, and Hydrogen Evolution in Alkaline Solution

Hadi Khani et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Antibacterial Liquid Metals: Biofilm Treatment via Magnetic Activation

Aaron Elbourne et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

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Porous Carbons: Structure-Oriented Design and Versatile Applications

Wenjie Tian et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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Strategies for enhancing gene expression in Escherichia coli

Tomo Kondo et al.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2020)

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The arms race between bacteria and their phage foes

Hannah G. Hampton et al.

NATURE (2020)

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Growth of E. coli on formate and methanol via the reductive glycine pathway

Seohyoung Kim et al.

NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (2020)

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Optimized Catalytic WS2-WO3 Heterostructure Design for Accelerated Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Bin Zhang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Li+ Pre-Insertion Leads to Formation of Solid Electrolyte Interface on TiO2 Nanotubes That Enables High-Performance Anodes for Sodium Ion Batteries

Gihoon Cha et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Advanced Electrode Materials Comprising of Structure-Engineered Quantum Dots for High-Performance Asymmetric Micro-Supercapacitors

Wenwen Liu et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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A Biomimetic-Mineralization-Inspired Hybrid Mesocrystal with Boosted Lithium Storage Properties

Xiang Fei et al.

CHEMISTRYSELECT (2020)

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Microbe-Mediated Extracellular and Intracellular Mineralization: Environmental, Industrial, and Biotechnological Applications

Wen Qin et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

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Energy Harvesting and Storage by Water Infiltration of Eggshell Membrane

Dan Gao et al.

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Unlocking the Door of Boosting Biodirected Structures for High-Performance VNxOy/C by Controlling the Reproduction Mode

Ting Li et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2020)

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Self-Phosphorization of MOF-Armored Microbes for Advanced Energy Storage

Jiapeng Hu et al.

SMALL (2020)

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Waste Recycling in Thermoelectric Materials

Amin Bahrami et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Covalent-Organic Frameworks: Advanced Organic Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries

Tao Sun et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Introducing Highly Redox-Active Atomic Centers into Insertion-Type Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Yanjiao Ma et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Enhanced Potassium Ion Battery by Inducing Interlayer Anionic Ligands in MoS1.5Se0.5 Nanosheets with Exploration of the Mechanism

Hai-Ning Fan et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Diatoms Biomass as a Joint Source of Biosilica and Carbon for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

Andrzej P. Nowak et al.

MATERIALS (2020)

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Titanium dioxide-mediated resistive nanobiosensor for E. coli O157:H7

Sh. Nadzirah et al.

MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2020)

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Coupling a Sponge Metal Fibers Skeleton with In Situ Surface Engineering to Achieve Advanced Electrodes for Flexible Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Bo Liu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

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Biomimetic micro cell cathode for high performance lithium-sulfur batteries

Shiyuan Zhou et al.

NANO ENERGY (2020)

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Clinical Relevance and Characteristics of Aspergillus calidoustus and Other Aspergillus Species of Section Usti

Emmanouil Glampedakis et al.

JOURNAL OF FUNGI (2020)

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Heteroatom Doping: An Effective Way to Boost Sodium Ion Storage

Yu Li et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Enabling High-Energy Solid-State Batteries with Stable Anode Interphase by the Use of Columnar Silicon Anodes

Sahin Cangaz et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Designing Advanced Lithium-Based Batteries for Low-Temperature Conditions

Abhay Gupta et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Base editing: advances and therapeutic opportunities

Elizabeth M. Porto et al.

NATURE REVIEWS DRUG DISCOVERY (2020)

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Realizing high zinc reversibility in rechargeable batteries

Lin Ma et al.

NATURE ENERGY (2020)

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Prospects for lithium-ion batteries and beyond-a 2030 vision

Clare P. Grey et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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Analysis of Gluten in Dried Yeast and Yeast-Containing Products

Laura K. Allred et al.

FOODS (2020)

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Thermal Self-Protection of Zinc-Ion Batteries Enabled by Smart Hygroscopic Hydrogel Electrolytes

Peihua Yang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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Biomass-derived porous graphitic carbon materials for energy and environmental applications

Qiang Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

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Recycling of mixed cathode lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles: Current status and future outlook

Tyler Or et al.

CARBON ENERGY (2020)

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Improving lithium storage of size-controllable nanostructured anatase, directed by an artificial protein genetically displayed on the surface of Escherichia coli

Chao Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2019)

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Engineering the Distribution of Carbon in Silicon Oxide Nanospheres at the Atomic Level for Highly Stable Anodes

Guanjia Zhu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

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High-performance multiphase Li2.5Na0.5V2(PO4)3 nanocomposite cathode enabled by hierarchical porous structure

Yaoyao Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

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Nanostructured metallic transition metal carbides, nitrides, phosphides, and borides for energy storage and conversion

Khang Ngoc Dinh et al.

NANO TODAY (2019)

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Hard-Soft Carbon Composite Anodes with Synergistic Sodium Storage Performance

Fei Xie et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

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SupraCells: Living Mammalian Cells Protected within Functional Modular Nanoparticle-Based Exoskeletons

Wei Zhu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Revisiting the mechanistic pathways for bacterial mediated synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles

Jafar Ali et al.

JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS (2019)

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Advanced Carbon-Based Anodes for Potassium-Ion Batteries

Xuan Wu et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

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Spherical nano Sb@HCMs as high-rate and superior cycle performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries

Weijia Meng et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

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Bacteria-Derived Biological Carbon Building Robust Li-S Batteries

Tao Wang et al.

NANO LETTERS (2019)

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New tools for recombinant protein production in Escherichia coli: A 5-year update

German L. Rosano et al.

PROTEIN SCIENCE (2019)

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Lithiophilic CuO Nanoflowers on Ti-Mesh Inducing Lithium Lateral Plating Enabling Stable Lithium-Metal Anodes with Ultrahigh Rates and Ultralong Cycle Life

Kai Huang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

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Biofilm Nanofiber-Coated Separators for Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode and Ultrahigh-Rate Lithium Batteries

Lu Nie et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

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Porous Carbons Derived from Collagen-Enriched Biomass: Tailored Design, Synthesis, and Application in Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

Jin Niu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

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A facile and versatile strategy towards high-performance Si anodes for Li-ion capacitors: Concomitant conductive network construction and dual-interfacial engineering

Rong Shao et al.

NANO ENERGY (2019)

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Nile Blue Functionalized Graphene Aerogel as a Pseudocapacitive Negative Electrode Material across the Full pH Range

Yasin Shabangoli et al.

ACS NANO (2019)

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Search-and-replace genome editing without double-strand breaks or donor DNA

Andrew V. Anzalone et al.

NATURE (2019)

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Recent Progress in Electrically Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries

Jing Fu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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History, lineage and phenotypic differentiation of sake yeast

Yoshikazu Ohya et al.

BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2019)

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Metal Sulfides@Carbon Microfiber Networks for Boosting Lithium Ion/Sodium Ion Storage via a General Metal-Aspergillus niger Bioleaching Strategy

Junzhi Li et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

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Carbon-Nanomaterial-Based Flexible Batteries for Wearable Electronics

Ziping Wu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Implanting Niobium Carbide into Trichoderma Spore Carbon: a New Advanced Host for Sulfur Cathodes

Shenghui Shen et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Na3V2(PO4)3: an advanced cathode for sodium-ion batteries

Xianghua Zhang et al.

NANOSCALE (2019)

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A monocrystal Fe3O4@ultrathin N-doped carbon core/shell structure: from magnetotactic bacteria to Li storage

Yibo Su et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

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Emerging applications of biochar-based materials for energy storage and conversion

Wu-Jun Liu et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

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A general dual-templating approach to biomass-derived hierarchically porous heteroatom-doped carbon materials for enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen reduction

Xiaoge Li et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

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Heteroatom-Doped Carbon Materials: Synthesis, Mechanism, and Application for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Weimin Chen et al.

SMALL METHODS (2019)

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Towards establishing standard performance metrics for batteries, supercapacitors and beyond

Abolhassan Noori et al.

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