Magnetically separable bismuth ferrite(BiFeO3)nanoparticles were fabricated by a citrate self‐combustion method and coated with titanium dioxide(TiO2)by hydrolysis of titanium butoxide(Ti(OBu)4)to form BiFeO3@TiO2cor...Magnetically separable bismuth ferrite(BiFeO3)nanoparticles were fabricated by a citrate self‐combustion method and coated with titanium dioxide(TiO2)by hydrolysis of titanium butoxide(Ti(OBu)4)to form BiFeO3@TiO2core-shell nanocomposites with different mass ratios of TiO2to BiFeO3.The photocatalytic performance of the catalysts was comprehensively investigated via photocatalytic oxidation of methyl violet(MV)under both ultraviolet and visible‐light irradiation.The BiFeO3@TiO2samples exhibited better photocatalytic performance than either BiFeO3or TiO2alone,and a BiFeO3@TiO2sample with a mass ratio of1:1and TiO2shell thickness of50-100nm showed the highest photo‐oxidation activity of the catalysts.The enhanced photocatalytic activity was ascribed to the formation of a p‐n junction of BiFeO3and TiO2with high charge separation efficiency as well as strong light absorption ability.Photoelectrochemical Mott-Schottky(MS)measurements revealed that both the charge carrier transportation and donor density of BiFeO3were markedly enhanced after introduction of TiO2.The mechanism of MV degradation is mainly attributed to hydroxyl radicals and photogenerated electrons based on energy band theory and the formation of an internal electrostatic field.In addition,the unique core-shell structure of BiFeO3@TiO2also promotes charge transfer at the BiFeO3/TiO2interface by increasing the contact area between BiFeO3and TiO2.Finally,the photocatalytic activity of BiFeO3@TiO2was further confirmed by degradation of other industrial dyes under visible‐light irradiation.展开更多
In this study, magnetic core–shell structure Fe3O4@MCM-41 nanoparticles were synthesized with vesicles as soft templates. In the preparation, Fe Cl2 and tetraethy orthosilicate(TEOS) were selected as Fe processor and...In this study, magnetic core–shell structure Fe3O4@MCM-41 nanoparticles were synthesized with vesicles as soft templates. In the preparation, Fe Cl2 and tetraethy orthosilicate(TEOS) were selected as Fe processor and Si precursor, respectively. Stable vesicles first formed in 0.03 mol·L-11:2 mixture of anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate and cationic surfactant cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide. Then, TEOS was added in the vesicle aqueous solution, leading to a highly dispersed solution. After high-temperature calcination, Fe3O4@MCM-41 nanoparticles were obtained. Their structure and morphology were characterized by Saturn Digisizer, transmission electron microscope and vibrating sample magneto-meter. The results indicate that the vesicles are spherical and their size could be tuned between 20 and 50 nm. The average grain diameter of synthesize magnetic core–shell Fe3O4@MCM-41 particles is 100–150 nm and most of them are in elliptical shape. The dispersion of magnetic particles is very good and magnetization values are up to 33.44 emu·g-1, which are superior to that of other Fe3O4 materials reported.展开更多
NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PB...NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH.Electrochemical characterizations revealed that this material exhibits exceptional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity coupled with remarkable long-term stability in alkaline media.The optimized CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH catalyst achieves a low OER overpotential of 287 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2,accompanied by a favorable Tafel slope of 77 mV dec−1.Notably,the catalyst can maintain the initial catalytic activity even after 18 h of continuous operation,with its morphology and crystalline structure remaining well-preserved.The superb electrocatalytic performance is fundamentally attributed to the synergistic core-shell architecture,where the uniform decoration of NiFe-LDH nanosheets on CoFe-PBA nanocubes maximizes the exposure of abundant and highly accessible active sites while facilitating the mass transport of reactive intermediates.展开更多
Curcumin is a natural polyphenol that is used in various traditional medicines.However,its inherent properties,such as its rapid degradation and metabolism,low bioavailability,and short half-life,are serious problems ...Curcumin is a natural polyphenol that is used in various traditional medicines.However,its inherent properties,such as its rapid degradation and metabolism,low bioavailability,and short half-life,are serious problems that must be resolved.To this end,a drug carrier incorporating natural magnetic cores in a zeolite framework was developed and applied to the loading of curcumin in ethanol solutions.In this system,curcumin is encapsulated in a zeolite Na(ZNA)magnetic core–shell structure(Fe@Si/ZNA),which can be easily synthesized using an in situ method.Synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles was carried out from natural materials using a co-precipitation method.Analysis of the prepared magnetic core–shell structures and composites was carried out using vibrating-sample magnetometery,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,and x-ray diffraction.The cumulative loading of curcumin in the ZNA composite with 9%nanoparticles was found to reach 90.70%with a relatively long half-life of 32.49 min.Stability tests of curcumin loading in the composite showed that adding magnetic particles to the zeolite framework also increased the stability of the composite structure.Adsorption kinetics and isotherm studies also found that the system follows the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir isotherm models.展开更多
Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack ...Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack initiation and ceramic spalling exacerbating friction under sliding conditions.This study presents a heavily reinforced TiB2/Mo composite(20 vol%TiB2)that exhibits remarkably reduced friction-wear and enhanced strength-ductility synergy.Relying on a"borrowing-dislocations"strategy,the TiB2/Mo composite enables ultrahigh strength and excellent wear resistance-lubrication simultaneously,it provides a gigapascal compressive strength of 1987±45 MPa with an engineering strain of about 19.7%and a high hardness of680±28 HV5 combining the low friction coefficient of 0.332 and wear rate of 3.38×10-5 mm3 N-1 m-1 under 30 N(contact stress 3.1 GPa).These outstanding properties stem from the formation of a Mo-Mo2B-(Mo,Ti)B2 dislocation-slip channel,such a self-assembled core-shell structure with coherent interfacial bonding facilitates dislocation transfer from the metal matrix into the ceramic phase during deformation.The unique core-shell structure effectively mitigates interfacial stress concentration enabling an exceptional combination of strength and ductility.The significant friction reduction is attributed to the in situ formation of a wear-induced oxide film,high damage tolerance,and effective load support during repetitive sliding.This study provides new insights to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off and enhance wear resistance in metal matrix composites via the"borrowing-dislocations"strategy.展开更多
Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is design...Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is designed by using Co-compounds as the core and PO43-decorated Fe-compounds as the shell.The inner Co-core and outer Fe-shell are connected through Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P linkage.The Co@Fe-P electrocatalyst exhibits an enhanced performance for OER with a low overpotential(280 mV),low Tafel slope(41.9 mV dec-1)at 10 mA cm-2,and a 60-h durability.The electron transfer from the CoOOH-core to the FeOOH-shell is greatly facilitated,which improves the OER activity of Co@Fe-P kinetically.Theoretical calculations indicate that the interaction of Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P in Co@Fe-P reduces the overlap between the O 2p and Fe 3d orbitals,which greatly facilitates the transformation from*OH to*O during the OER process via the adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)pathway.This finding provides insight for the design of efficient electrocatalysts for OER.展开更多
To mitigate the issues of severe volume expansion(>259%)and electrode pulverization in Sn-based anodes(theoretical specific capacity:993 mA·h/g)for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),we designed a CoS...To mitigate the issues of severe volume expansion(>259%)and electrode pulverization in Sn-based anodes(theoretical specific capacity:993 mA·h/g)for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),we designed a CoSn2/Sn@C core−shell structure to accommodate the volume change and stabilize the cycling performance of LIBs.The Co3O4/SnO2 nanocubes were firstly prepared from CoSn(OH)6 precursor via a sintering and oxidation process in an air atmosphere.Subsequently,glucose was coated on Co3O4/SnO2 nanocubes,and then the composites were sintered under a reduction atmosphere to form CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes with a core−shell structure.The CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes exhibited shortened ion transport paths and excellent reaction kinetics due to their well-designed structures and controlled compositions.The electrochemical test results show that an excellent specific capacity of 672.2 mA·h/g after 500 cycles at a current density of 1 A/g was maintained for CoSn2/Sn@C electrode.The core−shell structure design of the elaborated CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes holds significant implications for the development of high-performance anode materials for LIBs.展开更多
Lead chalcohalides(PbYX,X=Cl,Br,I;Y=S,Se)is an extension of the classic Pb chalcogenides(PbY).Constructing the heterogeneous integration with PbYX and PbY material systems makes it possible to achieve significantly im...Lead chalcohalides(PbYX,X=Cl,Br,I;Y=S,Se)is an extension of the classic Pb chalcogenides(PbY).Constructing the heterogeneous integration with PbYX and PbY material systems makes it possible to achieve significantly improved optoelectronic performance.In this work,we studied the effect of introducing halogen precursors on the structure of classical PbS nanocrystals(NCs)during the synthesis process and realized the preparation of PbS/Pb3S2X2 core/shell structure for the first time.The core/shell structure can effectively improve their optical properties.Furthermore,our approach enables the synthesis of Pb3S2Br2 that had not yet been reported.Our results not only provide valuable insights into the heterogeneous integration of PbYX and PbY materials to elevate material properties but also provide an effective method for further expanding the preparation of PbYX material systems.展开更多
Machine learning provides a fast and accurate tool for the prediction of a physical model.In this paper,a machine learning framework based on the physics-informed neural network(PINN)was established to predict the lin...Machine learning provides a fast and accurate tool for the prediction of a physical model.In this paper,a machine learning framework based on the physics-informed neural network(PINN)was established to predict the linear elastic static deformation of plate and shell structures.In contrast to the purely data-driven neural network,PINN incorporates the physical laws into the training process,thus reducing the required amount of data.The loss functions of the PINN are constructed based on the total potential energy functions of the thin-walled structure.Besides,the proposed PINN can be easily extended to shell structures with multiple patches by adding interface compatibility constraints into the loss function.The performance of the PINNs with the energy-based loss functions was evaluated with different shell structures and compared with the finite element results.Numerical examples show that the highly accurate results can be achieved based on the proposed framework which significantly reduces the amount of required training data compared to the data-driven neural network.展开更多
The novel core−shell SiC@CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy(HEA)matrix composites(SiC@HEA)were successfully prepared via mechanical ball milling and vacuum hot-pressing sintering(VHPS).After sintering,the microstructure wa...The novel core−shell SiC@CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy(HEA)matrix composites(SiC@HEA)were successfully prepared via mechanical ball milling and vacuum hot-pressing sintering(VHPS).After sintering,the microstructure was composed of FCC solid solution,Cr23C6 carbide phases,and Mn2SiO4 oxy-silicon phase.The relative density,hardness,tensile strength,and elongation of SiC@HEA composites with 1.0 wt.%SiC were 98.5%,HV 358.0,712.3 MPa,and 36.2%,respectively.The core−shell structure had a significant deflecting effect on the cracks.This effect allowed the composites to effectively maintain the excellent plasticity of the matrix.As a result,the core−shell SiC@HEA composites obtained superior strength and plasticity with multiple mechanisms.展开更多
Synergistically and simultaneously enhancing strength and ductility has been a major challenge for the development and applications of titanium matrix composites.Herein,a new design methodology for Ti2Cu/Ti6Al4V...Synergistically and simultaneously enhancing strength and ductility has been a major challenge for the development and applications of titanium matrix composites.Herein,a new design methodology for Ti2Cu/Ti6Al4V composites with superior strength and ductility is reported.展开更多
Artificial photosynthesis presents a sustainable and cost-effective approach to harnessing solar energy to produce value-added chemicals[1,2].In particular,the simultaneous photocatalytic conversion of CO2and H2...Artificial photosynthesis presents a sustainable and cost-effective approach to harnessing solar energy to produce value-added chemicals[1,2].In particular,the simultaneous photocatalytic conversion of CO2and H2O into formic acid(HCOOH)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)has emerged as a promising strategy to mitigate global warming driven by CO2emissions.HCOOH is a versatile chemical and hydrogen carrier,offering economic and practical advantages due to its compatibility with existing industrial processes and energy storage/conversion systems.Meanwhile,H2O2is among the world’s top 100 essential chemicals,with a global market valued at$4.0 billion in 2020 and projected to grow to$5.2 billion by 2026.展开更多
Advanced biomaterial-based strategies for treatment of peripheral nerve injury require precise control over both topological and biological cues for facilitating rapid and directed nerve regeneration.As a highly bioac...Advanced biomaterial-based strategies for treatment of peripheral nerve injury require precise control over both topological and biological cues for facilitating rapid and directed nerve regeneration.As a highly bioactive and tissue-specifc natural material,decellularized extracellular matrix(dECM)derived from peripheral nerves(decellularized nerve matrix,DNM)has drawn increasing attention in the feld of regenerative medicine,due to its outstanding capabilities in facilitating neurite outgrowth and remyelination.To induce and maintain sufcient topological guidance,electrospinning was conducted for fabrication of axially aligned nanofbers consisting of DNM and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL).Core–shell structured fbers were prepared by coaxial electrospinning using DNM as the shell and PCL as the core.Compared to the aligned electrospun fbers using preblended DNM/PCL,the core–shell structured fbers exhibited lower tensile strength,faster degradation,but considerable toughness for nerve guidance conduit preparation and relatively intact fbrous structure after long-term degradation.More importantly,the full DNM surface coverage of the aligned core–shell fbers efectively promoted axonal extension and Schwann cells migration.The DNM contents further triggered neurite bundling and myelin formation toward nerve fber maturation and functionalization.Herein,we not only pursue a multi-functional scafold design for nerve regeneration,a detailed comparison between core–shell structured and preblended electrospinning of DNM/PCL composites was also provided as an applicable paradigm for advanced tissue-engineered strategies using dECM-based biomaterials.展开更多
CoCo-Prussian blue analogue nanocubes were firstly synthesized via a co-precipitation method and subsequently converted into CoSe2nanocubes through a high-temperature selenization.The core-shell-structured CoSe2...CoCo-Prussian blue analogue nanocubes were firstly synthesized via a co-precipitation method and subsequently converted into CoSe2nanocubes through a high-temperature selenization.The core-shell-structured CoSe2@MoS2electrocatalyst was then fabricated via a hydrothermal process.The resulting material exhibits outstanding hydrogen evolution reaction performances in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes,achieving overpotentials of 229 and 247 mV at the current density of 10 mA cm-2,respectively,with the corresponding Tafel slopes of 79 and 115 mV dec-1.Notably,the CoSe2@MoS2catalyst maintains a high catalytic activity after extended cycles.The enhanced catalytic activity and durability are primarily ascribed to the core-shell architecture,wherein MoS2nanosheets uniformly anchored on the surface of CoSe2nanocubes effectively suppress the self-agglomeration of MoS2nanosheets,thus providing abundant active sites.展开更多
Based on the nonlinear drift-diffusion(NLDD)model,the coupled behavior between the mechanical and electrical fields in piezoelectric semiconductor(PS)PN junctions under two typical loading conditions is investigated.T...Based on the nonlinear drift-diffusion(NLDD)model,the coupled behavior between the mechanical and electrical fields in piezoelectric semiconductor(PS)PN junctions under two typical loading conditions is investigated.The governing equations for the general shell structure of the PS PN junction are derived within the framework of virtual work principles and charge continuity conditions.The distributions of the electromechanical coupling field are obtained by the Fourier series expansion and the differential quadrature method(DQM),and the nonlinearity is addressed with the iterative method.Several numerical examples are presented to investigate the effects of mechanical loading on the charge carrier transport characteristics.It is found that the barrier height of the heterojunction can be effectively modulated by mechanical loading.Furthermore,a nonlinearity index is introduced to quantify the influence of nonlinearity in the model.It is noted that,when the concentration difference between the two sides is considerable,the nonlinear results differ significantly from the linear results,thereby necessitating the adoption of the NLDD model.展开更多
Correction to:Nano-Micro Lett.(2026)18:135 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfs0b0oqn9fxc9c6ccb.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s40820-025-01988-7 Following publication of the original article[1],the authors noticed that Fig.2 was published with an incorrect panel order,which d...Correction to:Nano-Micro Lett.(2026)18:135 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfs0b0oqn9fxc9c6ccb.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s40820-025-01988-7 Following publication of the original article[1],the authors noticed that Fig.2 was published with an incorrect panel order,which does not reflect the final intended version approved during the proof stage.As a result,the panel sequence in Fig.2 is inconsistent with the figure caption and manuscript text.This issue is limited strictly to the order and labeling of the figure panels.The experimental data,scientific interpretation,results,and conclusions of the paper remain completely unchanged.展开更多
Upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)have been naturally entangled with surface phonons since their discovery due to their high specific surface area.However,in addition to quenching luminescence at ambient temperatures,s...Upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)have been naturally entangled with surface phonons since their discovery due to their high specific surface area.However,in addition to quenching luminescence at ambient temperatures,surface phonons play a crucial role in activating the dark layer between the sensitizer and the activator to enhance luminescence in thermal environments.Considering that the positive effect of surface phonons may be eliminated under inert cladding,aβ-NaGdF4:Yb,Tm@NaYF4@NaGdF4:Yb,Er coreshell-shell upconversion luminescence(UCL)system with two opposite thermo-responsive luminescence behaviors is designed here.The imposition of an inert intermediate shell layer causes the weakening of the blue luminescence of the core Tm ions in the thermal environment,while on the contrary the outermost Er ions realize an effective enhancement of luminescence with the help of surface phonons.In addition,the photoluminescence results show that effective modulation of luminescence color can be achieved by changing the thickness of the inert shell layer,the concentration of Er ions in the activation layer,and the excitation power.Finally,the distinct thermally responsive luminescence behaviors and temperature-dependent color variations enabled moderate temperature sensing and information encryption applications.The maximum relative and absolute sensitivities can be up to 1.62%/K and 0.64%/K from 298 K to 573 K,respectively.These findings provided new insights into optimizing the luminescent properties of fluorides and provided a new platform for the application of multiple properties in a material.展开更多
Material composition and structural design are important factors influencing the electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption performance of materials.To alleviate the impedance mismatch attributed to the high dielectric const...Material composition and structural design are important factors influencing the electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption performance of materials.To alleviate the impedance mismatch attributed to the high dielectric constant of Ti3C2TxMXene,we have successfully synthesized core‐shell structured SiO2@MXene@MoS2nanospheres.This architecture,comprising SiO2 as the core,MXene as the intermediate layer,and MoS2 as the outer shell,is achieved through an electrostatic self‐assembly method combined with a hydrothermal process.This complex core‐shell structure not only provides a variety of loss mechanisms that effectively dissipate electromagnetic energy but also prevents self‐aggregation of MXene and MoS2 nanosheets.Notably,the synergistic combination of SiO2 and MoS2 with highly conductive MXene enables the suitable dielectric constant of the composites,ensuring optimal impedance matching.Therefore,the core‐shell structured SiO2@MXene@MoS2 nanospheres exhibit excellent EMW absorption performance,featuring a remarkable minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of−52.11 dB(2.4 mm).It is noteworthy that these nanospheres achieve an ultra‐wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 6.72 GHz.This work provides a novel approach for designing and synthesizing high‐performance EMW absorbers characterized by“wide bandwidth and strong reflection loss.”展开更多
For sulfur host materials in Li–S batteries,the structure is important for suppressing the shuttle effect and buffering the volume expansion.A polypyrrole(PPy)-coated core–shell structure is obtained with porous MIL...For sulfur host materials in Li–S batteries,the structure is important for suppressing the shuttle effect and buffering the volume expansion.A polypyrrole(PPy)-coated core–shell structure is obtained with porous MIL-96-Al as the skeleton by a melt-diffusion method and a water-phase polymerization process,named as MIL-96-S-PPy.The strong chemical interaction between the lithium polysulfides(LPS)and the PPy shell can prevent the diffusion of LPS from the cathode to the anode.The electron-rich PPy shell can bond with electropositive Li+in LPS by a polar–polar interaction and buffer the volume expansion.展开更多
Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)hold tremendous promise for clean and efficient energy storage with the merits of high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.However,the performance of practical ZABs is sti...Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)hold tremendous promise for clean and efficient energy storage with the merits of high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.However,the performance of practical ZABs is still unsatisfactory because of the inevitably decreased activity of electrocatalysts when assembly into a thick electrode with high mass loading.Herein,we report a hierarchical electrocatalyst based on carbon microtube@nanotube core-shell nanostructure(CMT@CNT),which demonstrates superior electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction with a small potential gap of 0.678 V.Remarkably,when being employed as air-cathode in ZAB,the CMT@CNT presents an excellent performance with a high power density(160.6 mW cm^−2),specific capacity(781.7 mAhgZn^−1)as well as long cycle stability(117 h,351 cycles).Moreover,the ZAB performance of CMT@CNT is maintained well even under high mass loading(3 mg cm−2,three times as much as traditional usage),which could afford high power density and energy density for advanced electronic equipment.We believe that this work is promising for the rational design of hierarchical structured electrocatalysts for advanced metal-air batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(ARC DP150103026)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51278242)~~
摘要Magnetically separable bismuth ferrite(BiFeO3)nanoparticles were fabricated by a citrate self‐combustion method and coated with titanium dioxide(TiO2)by hydrolysis of titanium butoxide(Ti(OBu)4)to form BiFeO3@TiO2core-shell nanocomposites with different mass ratios of TiO2to BiFeO3.The photocatalytic performance of the catalysts was comprehensively investigated via photocatalytic oxidation of methyl violet(MV)under both ultraviolet and visible‐light irradiation.The BiFeO3@TiO2samples exhibited better photocatalytic performance than either BiFeO3or TiO2alone,and a BiFeO3@TiO2sample with a mass ratio of1:1and TiO2shell thickness of50-100nm showed the highest photo‐oxidation activity of the catalysts.The enhanced photocatalytic activity was ascribed to the formation of a p‐n junction of BiFeO3and TiO2with high charge separation efficiency as well as strong light absorption ability.Photoelectrochemical Mott-Schottky(MS)measurements revealed that both the charge carrier transportation and donor density of BiFeO3were markedly enhanced after introduction of TiO2.The mechanism of MV degradation is mainly attributed to hydroxyl radicals and photogenerated electrons based on energy band theory and the formation of an internal electrostatic field.In addition,the unique core-shell structure of BiFeO3@TiO2also promotes charge transfer at the BiFeO3/TiO2interface by increasing the contact area between BiFeO3and TiO2.Finally,the photocatalytic activity of BiFeO3@TiO2was further confirmed by degradation of other industrial dyes under visible‐light irradiation.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(B201010)the Education Department of Heilongjiang Province(12511595)
摘要In this study, magnetic core–shell structure Fe3O4@MCM-41 nanoparticles were synthesized with vesicles as soft templates. In the preparation, Fe Cl2 and tetraethy orthosilicate(TEOS) were selected as Fe processor and Si precursor, respectively. Stable vesicles first formed in 0.03 mol·L-11:2 mixture of anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate and cationic surfactant cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide. Then, TEOS was added in the vesicle aqueous solution, leading to a highly dispersed solution. After high-temperature calcination, Fe3O4@MCM-41 nanoparticles were obtained. Their structure and morphology were characterized by Saturn Digisizer, transmission electron microscope and vibrating sample magneto-meter. The results indicate that the vesicles are spherical and their size could be tuned between 20 and 50 nm. The average grain diameter of synthesize magnetic core–shell Fe3O4@MCM-41 particles is 100–150 nm and most of them are in elliptical shape. The dispersion of magnetic particles is very good and magnetization values are up to 33.44 emu·g-1, which are superior to that of other Fe3O4 materials reported.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U25A20201 and 52575389).
摘要NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH.Electrochemical characterizations revealed that this material exhibits exceptional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity coupled with remarkable long-term stability in alkaline media.The optimized CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH catalyst achieves a low OER overpotential of 287 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2,accompanied by a favorable Tafel slope of 77 mV dec−1.Notably,the catalyst can maintain the initial catalytic activity even after 18 h of continuous operation,with its morphology and crystalline structure remaining well-preserved.The superb electrocatalytic performance is fundamentally attributed to the synergistic core-shell architecture,where the uniform decoration of NiFe-LDH nanosheets on CoFe-PBA nanocubes maximizes the exposure of abundant and highly accessible active sites while facilitating the mass transport of reactive intermediates.
基金funding from the Ministry of Education,Culture,Research,and Technology,Indonesia,through the PDKN Research Grant with Contract No.041/E5/PG.02.00.PL/2023.
摘要Curcumin is a natural polyphenol that is used in various traditional medicines.However,its inherent properties,such as its rapid degradation and metabolism,low bioavailability,and short half-life,are serious problems that must be resolved.To this end,a drug carrier incorporating natural magnetic cores in a zeolite framework was developed and applied to the loading of curcumin in ethanol solutions.In this system,curcumin is encapsulated in a zeolite Na(ZNA)magnetic core–shell structure(Fe@Si/ZNA),which can be easily synthesized using an in situ method.Synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles was carried out from natural materials using a co-precipitation method.Analysis of the prepared magnetic core–shell structures and composites was carried out using vibrating-sample magnetometery,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,and x-ray diffraction.The cumulative loading of curcumin in the ZNA composite with 9%nanoparticles was found to reach 90.70%with a relatively long half-life of 32.49 min.Stability tests of curcumin loading in the composite showed that adding magnetic particles to the zeolite framework also increased the stability of the composite structure.Adsorption kinetics and isotherm studies also found that the system follows the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir isotherm models.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A2053 and 52301246)Sichuan Provincial Major Science and Technology Project(Grant No.2023ZDZX0028)the Outstanding Talent and Achievement Support Program of Sichuan University.
摘要Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack initiation and ceramic spalling exacerbating friction under sliding conditions.This study presents a heavily reinforced TiB2/Mo composite(20 vol%TiB2)that exhibits remarkably reduced friction-wear and enhanced strength-ductility synergy.Relying on a"borrowing-dislocations"strategy,the TiB2/Mo composite enables ultrahigh strength and excellent wear resistance-lubrication simultaneously,it provides a gigapascal compressive strength of 1987±45 MPa with an engineering strain of about 19.7%and a high hardness of680±28 HV5 combining the low friction coefficient of 0.332 and wear rate of 3.38×10-5 mm3 N-1 m-1 under 30 N(contact stress 3.1 GPa).These outstanding properties stem from the formation of a Mo-Mo2B-(Mo,Ti)B2 dislocation-slip channel,such a self-assembled core-shell structure with coherent interfacial bonding facilitates dislocation transfer from the metal matrix into the ceramic phase during deformation.The unique core-shell structure effectively mitigates interfacial stress concentration enabling an exceptional combination of strength and ductility.The significant friction reduction is attributed to the in situ formation of a wear-induced oxide film,high damage tolerance,and effective load support during repetitive sliding.This study provides new insights to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off and enhance wear resistance in metal matrix composites via the"borrowing-dislocations"strategy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22372143 and 22208281)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation(Nos.B2023203001 and B2025203050)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(BJK2024122)。
摘要Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is designed by using Co-compounds as the core and PO43-decorated Fe-compounds as the shell.The inner Co-core and outer Fe-shell are connected through Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P linkage.The Co@Fe-P electrocatalyst exhibits an enhanced performance for OER with a low overpotential(280 mV),low Tafel slope(41.9 mV dec-1)at 10 mA cm-2,and a 60-h durability.The electron transfer from the CoOOH-core to the FeOOH-shell is greatly facilitated,which improves the OER activity of Co@Fe-P kinetically.Theoretical calculations indicate that the interaction of Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P in Co@Fe-P reduces the overlap between the O 2p and Fe 3d orbitals,which greatly facilitates the transformation from*OH to*O during the OER process via the adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)pathway.This finding provides insight for the design of efficient electrocatalysts for OER.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22379166)the Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ10089)+1 种基金the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Program,China(No.2023CXQD034)the Scientific Research Project of Department of Education of Hunan Province,China(No.22B0566).
摘要To mitigate the issues of severe volume expansion(>259%)and electrode pulverization in Sn-based anodes(theoretical specific capacity:993 mA·h/g)for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),we designed a CoSn2/Sn@C core−shell structure to accommodate the volume change and stabilize the cycling performance of LIBs.The Co3O4/SnO2 nanocubes were firstly prepared from CoSn(OH)6 precursor via a sintering and oxidation process in an air atmosphere.Subsequently,glucose was coated on Co3O4/SnO2 nanocubes,and then the composites were sintered under a reduction atmosphere to form CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes with a core−shell structure.The CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes exhibited shortened ion transport paths and excellent reaction kinetics due to their well-designed structures and controlled compositions.The electrochemical test results show that an excellent specific capacity of 672.2 mA·h/g after 500 cycles at a current density of 1 A/g was maintained for CoSn2/Sn@C electrode.The core−shell structure design of the elaborated CoSn2/Sn@C nanocubes holds significant implications for the development of high-performance anode materials for LIBs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0110300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52372215,92163114,and 52202274)+5 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(Grant No.BK20230504)the Special Fund for the"Dual Carbon"Science and Technology Innovation of Jiangsu province(Industrial Prospect and Key Technology Research program)(Grant Nos.BE2022023 and BE2022021)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.21KJA430004)Gusu Innovation and Entre preneurship Leading Talent Program(Grant No.ZXL2022451)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M732523)supported by Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nano&Soft Materials,Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science&Technology,the 111 Project.
摘要Lead chalcohalides(PbYX,X=Cl,Br,I;Y=S,Se)is an extension of the classic Pb chalcogenides(PbY).Constructing the heterogeneous integration with PbYX and PbY material systems makes it possible to achieve significantly improved optoelectronic performance.In this work,we studied the effect of introducing halogen precursors on the structure of classical PbS nanocrystals(NCs)during the synthesis process and realized the preparation of PbS/Pb3S2X2 core/shell structure for the first time.The core/shell structure can effectively improve their optical properties.Furthermore,our approach enables the synthesis of Pb3S2Br2 that had not yet been reported.Our results not only provide valuable insights into the heterogeneous integration of PbYX and PbY materials to elevate material properties but also provide an effective method for further expanding the preparation of PbYX material systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12472202).
摘要Machine learning provides a fast and accurate tool for the prediction of a physical model.In this paper,a machine learning framework based on the physics-informed neural network(PINN)was established to predict the linear elastic static deformation of plate and shell structures.In contrast to the purely data-driven neural network,PINN incorporates the physical laws into the training process,thus reducing the required amount of data.The loss functions of the PINN are constructed based on the total potential energy functions of the thin-walled structure.Besides,the proposed PINN can be easily extended to shell structures with multiple patches by adding interface compatibility constraints into the loss function.The performance of the PINNs with the energy-based loss functions was evaluated with different shell structures and compared with the finite element results.Numerical examples show that the highly accurate results can be achieved based on the proposed framework which significantly reduces the amount of required training data compared to the data-driven neural network.
基金supported by Key Laboratory of Infrared Imaging Materials and Detectors,Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.IIMDKFJJ-21-10)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018T110993)。
摘要The novel core−shell SiC@CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy(HEA)matrix composites(SiC@HEA)were successfully prepared via mechanical ball milling and vacuum hot-pressing sintering(VHPS).After sintering,the microstructure was composed of FCC solid solution,Cr23C6 carbide phases,and Mn2SiO4 oxy-silicon phase.The relative density,hardness,tensile strength,and elongation of SiC@HEA composites with 1.0 wt.%SiC were 98.5%,HV 358.0,712.3 MPa,and 36.2%,respectively.The core−shell structure had a significant deflecting effect on the cracks.This effect allowed the composites to effectively maintain the excellent plasticity of the matrix.As a result,the core−shell SiC@HEA composites obtained superior strength and plasticity with multiple mechanisms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.52271138)the Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(Nos.2023-YBGY-433 and 2024GX-YBXM-356)+1 种基金Xi'an Talent Program Young Innovative Talents(No.XAYC 2023030)the Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Shaanxi Province(No.S2024-JC-QN-2642).
摘要Synergistically and simultaneously enhancing strength and ductility has been a major challenge for the development and applications of titanium matrix composites.Herein,a new design methodology for Ti2Cu/Ti6Al4V composites with superior strength and ductility is reported.
摘要Artificial photosynthesis presents a sustainable and cost-effective approach to harnessing solar energy to produce value-added chemicals[1,2].In particular,the simultaneous photocatalytic conversion of CO2and H2O into formic acid(HCOOH)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)has emerged as a promising strategy to mitigate global warming driven by CO2emissions.HCOOH is a versatile chemical and hydrogen carrier,offering economic and practical advantages due to its compatibility with existing industrial processes and energy storage/conversion systems.Meanwhile,H2O2is among the world’s top 100 essential chemicals,with a global market valued at$4.0 billion in 2020 and projected to grow to$5.2 billion by 2026.
基金The authors thank Dr.Hong Zhai for her technical support in material characterizationsThis work was funded by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1106001)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51903255 and 52073314)The Key Areas Research and Development Program of Guangdong(2020B1111150003 and 2019B020235001)Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou City(201904010364).
摘要Advanced biomaterial-based strategies for treatment of peripheral nerve injury require precise control over both topological and biological cues for facilitating rapid and directed nerve regeneration.As a highly bioactive and tissue-specifc natural material,decellularized extracellular matrix(dECM)derived from peripheral nerves(decellularized nerve matrix,DNM)has drawn increasing attention in the feld of regenerative medicine,due to its outstanding capabilities in facilitating neurite outgrowth and remyelination.To induce and maintain sufcient topological guidance,electrospinning was conducted for fabrication of axially aligned nanofbers consisting of DNM and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL).Core–shell structured fbers were prepared by coaxial electrospinning using DNM as the shell and PCL as the core.Compared to the aligned electrospun fbers using preblended DNM/PCL,the core–shell structured fbers exhibited lower tensile strength,faster degradation,but considerable toughness for nerve guidance conduit preparation and relatively intact fbrous structure after long-term degradation.More importantly,the full DNM surface coverage of the aligned core–shell fbers efectively promoted axonal extension and Schwann cells migration.The DNM contents further triggered neurite bundling and myelin formation toward nerve fber maturation and functionalization.Herein,we not only pursue a multi-functional scafold design for nerve regeneration,a detailed comparison between core–shell structured and preblended electrospinning of DNM/PCL composites was also provided as an applicable paradigm for advanced tissue-engineered strategies using dECM-based biomaterials.
基金funded by the Suzhou Huapu Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.,China.
摘要CoCo-Prussian blue analogue nanocubes were firstly synthesized via a co-precipitation method and subsequently converted into CoSe2nanocubes through a high-temperature selenization.The core-shell-structured CoSe2@MoS2electrocatalyst was then fabricated via a hydrothermal process.The resulting material exhibits outstanding hydrogen evolution reaction performances in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes,achieving overpotentials of 229 and 247 mV at the current density of 10 mA cm-2,respectively,with the corresponding Tafel slopes of 79 and 115 mV dec-1.Notably,the CoSe2@MoS2catalyst maintains a high catalytic activity after extended cycles.The enhanced catalytic activity and durability are primarily ascribed to the core-shell architecture,wherein MoS2nanosheets uniformly anchored on the surface of CoSe2nanocubes effectively suppress the self-agglomeration of MoS2nanosheets,thus providing abundant active sites.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFE0111000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372151,12302200,12172171,12172183,and U24A2005)+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20230873)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M731671)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2023ZB156)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.JCYJ20230807142004009)the Jiangsu Association for Science&Technology Youth Science&Technology Talents Lifting Projectthe Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education(No.075-15-2023-580)the Shenzhen Longhua Science and Technology Innovation Special Funding(Industrial Sci-Tech Innovation Center of Low-Altitude Intelligent Networking)。
摘要Based on the nonlinear drift-diffusion(NLDD)model,the coupled behavior between the mechanical and electrical fields in piezoelectric semiconductor(PS)PN junctions under two typical loading conditions is investigated.The governing equations for the general shell structure of the PS PN junction are derived within the framework of virtual work principles and charge continuity conditions.The distributions of the electromechanical coupling field are obtained by the Fourier series expansion and the differential quadrature method(DQM),and the nonlinearity is addressed with the iterative method.Several numerical examples are presented to investigate the effects of mechanical loading on the charge carrier transport characteristics.It is found that the barrier height of the heterojunction can be effectively modulated by mechanical loading.Furthermore,a nonlinearity index is introduced to quantify the influence of nonlinearity in the model.It is noted that,when the concentration difference between the two sides is considerable,the nonlinear results differ significantly from the linear results,thereby necessitating the adoption of the NLDD model.
摘要Correction to:Nano-Micro Lett.(2026)18:135 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfs0b0oqn9fxc9c6ccb.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s40820-025-01988-7 Following publication of the original article[1],the authors noticed that Fig.2 was published with an incorrect panel order,which does not reflect the final intended version approved during the proof stage.As a result,the panel sequence in Fig.2 is inconsistent with the figure caption and manuscript text.This issue is limited strictly to the order and labeling of the figure panels.The experimental data,scientific interpretation,results,and conclusions of the paper remain completely unchanged.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62205322)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project(No.2023M733157)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.2021YW46)the fund of Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Yunnan Province(No.2024KF03)the Key Research and Development Project in Zhejiang Province(No.2022C01133)。
摘要Upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)have been naturally entangled with surface phonons since their discovery due to their high specific surface area.However,in addition to quenching luminescence at ambient temperatures,surface phonons play a crucial role in activating the dark layer between the sensitizer and the activator to enhance luminescence in thermal environments.Considering that the positive effect of surface phonons may be eliminated under inert cladding,aβ-NaGdF4:Yb,Tm@NaYF4@NaGdF4:Yb,Er coreshell-shell upconversion luminescence(UCL)system with two opposite thermo-responsive luminescence behaviors is designed here.The imposition of an inert intermediate shell layer causes the weakening of the blue luminescence of the core Tm ions in the thermal environment,while on the contrary the outermost Er ions realize an effective enhancement of luminescence with the help of surface phonons.In addition,the photoluminescence results show that effective modulation of luminescence color can be achieved by changing the thickness of the inert shell layer,the concentration of Er ions in the activation layer,and the excitation power.Finally,the distinct thermally responsive luminescence behaviors and temperature-dependent color variations enabled moderate temperature sensing and information encryption applications.The maximum relative and absolute sensitivities can be up to 1.62%/K and 0.64%/K from 298 K to 573 K,respectively.These findings provided new insights into optimizing the luminescent properties of fluorides and provided a new platform for the application of multiple properties in a material.
基金Joint Fund of Research and Development Program of Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:222301420002National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:U21A2064Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents in Colleges and Universities in Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:22HASTIT001。
摘要Material composition and structural design are important factors influencing the electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption performance of materials.To alleviate the impedance mismatch attributed to the high dielectric constant of Ti3C2TxMXene,we have successfully synthesized core‐shell structured SiO2@MXene@MoS2nanospheres.This architecture,comprising SiO2 as the core,MXene as the intermediate layer,and MoS2 as the outer shell,is achieved through an electrostatic self‐assembly method combined with a hydrothermal process.This complex core‐shell structure not only provides a variety of loss mechanisms that effectively dissipate electromagnetic energy but also prevents self‐aggregation of MXene and MoS2 nanosheets.Notably,the synergistic combination of SiO2 and MoS2 with highly conductive MXene enables the suitable dielectric constant of the composites,ensuring optimal impedance matching.Therefore,the core‐shell structured SiO2@MXene@MoS2 nanospheres exhibit excellent EMW absorption performance,featuring a remarkable minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of−52.11 dB(2.4 mm).It is noteworthy that these nanospheres achieve an ultra‐wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 6.72 GHz.This work provides a novel approach for designing and synthesizing high‐performance EMW absorbers characterized by“wide bandwidth and strong reflection loss.”
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-U1904215)the Top-Notch Academic Programs Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(TAPP),the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20200044)+1 种基金the Program for Young Changjiang Scholars of the Ministry of Education(Q2018270)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX20_2805),and the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Yangzhou University.
摘要For sulfur host materials in Li–S batteries,the structure is important for suppressing the shuttle effect and buffering the volume expansion.A polypyrrole(PPy)-coated core–shell structure is obtained with porous MIL-96-Al as the skeleton by a melt-diffusion method and a water-phase polymerization process,named as MIL-96-S-PPy.The strong chemical interaction between the lithium polysulfides(LPS)and the PPy shell can prevent the diffusion of LPS from the cathode to the anode.The electron-rich PPy shell can bond with electropositive Li+in LPS by a polar–polar interaction and buffer the volume expansion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21922501,21871021 and 21521005)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2192040)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Programme(2017YFA0206804)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(XK1802-6 and 479 XK1803-05).
摘要Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)hold tremendous promise for clean and efficient energy storage with the merits of high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.However,the performance of practical ZABs is still unsatisfactory because of the inevitably decreased activity of electrocatalysts when assembly into a thick electrode with high mass loading.Herein,we report a hierarchical electrocatalyst based on carbon microtube@nanotube core-shell nanostructure(CMT@CNT),which demonstrates superior electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction with a small potential gap of 0.678 V.Remarkably,when being employed as air-cathode in ZAB,the CMT@CNT presents an excellent performance with a high power density(160.6 mW cm^−2),specific capacity(781.7 mAhgZn^−1)as well as long cycle stability(117 h,351 cycles).Moreover,the ZAB performance of CMT@CNT is maintained well even under high mass loading(3 mg cm−2,three times as much as traditional usage),which could afford high power density and energy density for advanced electronic equipment.We believe that this work is promising for the rational design of hierarchical structured electrocatalysts for advanced metal-air batteries.