Manufacturing cost-effective electrolytes featuring high(electro)chemical stability,high Zn anode reversibility,good ionic conductivity,and environmental benignity is highly desired for rechargeable aqueous zinc-based...Manufacturing cost-effective electrolytes featuring high(electro)chemical stability,high Zn anode reversibility,good ionic conductivity,and environmental benignity is highly desired for rechargeable aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices but remains a great challenge.Herein,a solute-solvent dual engineering strategy using lithium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide(LiTFSI)and inexpensive poly(ethylene glycol)(PEG,M_(n)=200)as a coadditive with an optimized ratio accomplished an all-round performance enhancement of electrolytes.Due to the synergistic inhibition of water activity and Zn^(2+)solvation structure reorganization by LiTFSI-PEG,as well as a stable F-rich interfacial layer and PEG adsorption on the Zn anode surface,dendrite-free Zn plating/stripping at nearly 100%Coulombic efficiency and stable cycling performance over 2000 h at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)was achieved.Importantly,the integrated Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors are endowed with a wide voltage window of 0-2.2 V,superb cycling stability up to 10,000 cycles,and excellent temperature adaptability from-40°C to 50°C.The highest cutoffvoltage reached 2.1 V in Zn//LiMn_(2)O_(4)and Zn//VOPO_(4)full cells with a stable lifespan over 500 cycles.This work provides a promising strategy for the development of aqueous electrolytes with excellent com-prehensive properties for zinc-based energy storage.展开更多
Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)as an emerging modality for malignant tumors mainly involves in sonosensitizers and low-intensity ultrasound(US),which can safely penetrate the tissue without significant attenuation.SDT not on...Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)as an emerging modality for malignant tumors mainly involves in sonosensitizers and low-intensity ultrasound(US),which can safely penetrate the tissue without significant attenuation.SDT not only has the advantages including high precision,non-invasiveness,and minimal side effects,but also overcomes the limitation of low penetration of light to deep tumors.The cytotoxic reactive oxygen species can be produced by the utilization of sonosensitizers combined with US and kill tumor cells.However,the underlying mechanism of SDT has not been elucidated,and its unsatisfactory efficiency retards its further clinical application.Herein,we shed light on the main mechanisms of SDT and the types of sonosensitizers,including organic sonosensitizers and inorganic sonosensitizers.Due to the development of nanotechnology,many novel nanoplatforms are utilized in this arisen field to solve the barriers of sonosensitizers and enable continuous innovation.This review also highlights the potential advantages of nanosonosensitizers and focus on the enhanced efficiency of SDT based on nanosonosensitizers with monotherapy or synergistic therapy for deep tumors that are difficult to reach by traditional treatment,especially orthotopic cancers.展开更多
Magnesium alloy(MgA)has been extensively used as orthopedic and cardiovascular scaffolds in virtue of its good biocompatibility,unique biodegradability and excellent mechanical properties.However,poor corrosion resist...Magnesium alloy(MgA)has been extensively used as orthopedic and cardiovascular scaffolds in virtue of its good biocompatibility,unique biodegradability and excellent mechanical properties.However,poor corrosion resistance and easy infection after implantation seriously limit the potential applications of MgA in the biomedical field.Herein,we fabricated bilayered nanoarrays of hydroxyapatite nanorods(HANRs)and ZnO nanorods(ZnONRs)onto the surface of MgA(MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs)via micro-arc oxidation(MAO)treatment,microwave-assisted hydrothermal and hydrothermal methods.The morphology and chemical composition of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs was characterized by FE-SEM,XRD and EDS,indicating that HANRs-ZnONRs bilayered nanoarrays were fabricated on the surface of MgA-MgO.The surface of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs exhibited excellent hydrophilicity as evidenced by the low water contact angle of 3°.Compared with the original MgA,the corrosion resistance of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs was obviously improved with decreasing the corrosive current density(icorr)of 2 orders of magnitude.The MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs performed excellent antibacterial properties with the bactericidal rate of 96.5%against S.aureus and 94.3%against E.coli.展开更多
The development of low-cost and eco-friendly aqueous electrolytes with a wide voltage window is the key to achieving safe high energy density supercapacitors(SCs).In this work,a molecular crowding electrolyte is prepa...The development of low-cost and eco-friendly aqueous electrolytes with a wide voltage window is the key to achieving safe high energy density supercapacitors(SCs).In this work,a molecular crowding electrolyte is prepared by simulating the crowded environment in living cells.Ion transport in the molecular crowding electrolyte can be effectively improved via reducing the molecular weight of the crowding agent,polyethylene glycol(PEG).The results show that PEG with a molecular weight of 200(PEG200)can significantly improve ionic conductivity while maintaining a wide voltage window.These advantages enable commercial activated carbon-based SCs to work at 2.5 V with high energy density,outstanding rate performance and good stability for more than 10,000 cycles.On this basis,three series of molecular crowding electrolytes using sodium perchlorate,lithium perchlorate,and sodium trifluoromethanesulfonate as salts are developed,demonstrating the versatility of PEG200 for wide-voltage aqueous electrolytes.展开更多
Aqueous supercapacitors(SCs)exhibit several advantages,including high-power density,cycling durability,and safety;however,the shortage of low energy density inhibits their further application.Acquiring an excellent pe...Aqueous supercapacitors(SCs)exhibit several advantages,including high-power density,cycling durability,and safety;however,the shortage of low energy density inhibits their further application.Acquiring an excellent performance upon using simple strategies would be beneficial,but remains challenging.Here,an integrated electrode of hollow V_(2)O_(3)/carbon nanospheres(H-V_(2)O_(3)/C)was designed and synthesized for SCs.The introduction of carbon can increase the conductivity and stability,whereas the hollow structure endows H-V_(2)O_(3)/C with a high specific surface area and rapid transport of ions.Moreover,the H-V_(2)O_(3)/C integrated electrode can simultaneously work in both negative and positive potential windows.Benefiting from these advantages,the H-V_(2)O_(3)/C integrated electrode exhibits a specific capacitance as high as 708.6 F g^(-1) in a wide voltage window of-1.1-1.3 V.Furthermore,stemming from the multiple energy storage mechanisms,the aqueous integrated full SC device exhibits a wider potential window and higher energy density than the traditional(a)symmetric ones.Therefore,the proposed device delivers a wide voltage window of 2.4 V with an energy density of 96.8 W h kg^(-1) at a power density of 1204.6 W kg^(-1),as well as superior cycling stability.This study enlightens the design and preparation of electrode materials,opening up a possible approach for developing wide-voltage aqueous SCs.展开更多
Although transition metal phospho-sulfides deliver outstanding electrochemical performance,complex preparation methods hindered their further development.Herein,we report a facile one-step electrodeposition approach t...Although transition metal phospho-sulfides deliver outstanding electrochemical performance,complex preparation methods hindered their further development.Herein,we report a facile one-step electrodeposition approach to deposit interconnected nanowalls-like nickel cobalt phospho-sulfide(Ni-Co-P-S)nanosheets onto the surface of carbon cloth.The thin Ni-Co-P-S nanosheets with multi-components and synergetic effects delivered rich active sites,further enhancing reversible capacitance.Therefore,the as-prepared Ni-Co-P-S electrode materials exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in a three-electrode system,showcasing a high specific capacitance of 2744 F/g at 4 A/g.The full supercapacitors based on Ni-Co-P-S as positive electrode and active carbon as negative electrode showcase a high specific capacitance of 110.9 F/g at 1 A/g,impressive energy density of 39.4 Wh/kg at a power density of 797.5 W/kg in terms of excellent cycling stability(91.87%retention after 10,000 cycles).This simple electrode position strategy for synthesizing Ni-Co-P-S can be extended to prepare electrode materials for various sustainable electrochemical energy storage/conversion technologies.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073137,51763018)the International Science and Technology Cooperation of Jiangxi Province(20203BDH80W011)the Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education,Jiangxi Normal University(KFSEMC-202204).
文摘Manufacturing cost-effective electrolytes featuring high(electro)chemical stability,high Zn anode reversibility,good ionic conductivity,and environmental benignity is highly desired for rechargeable aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices but remains a great challenge.Herein,a solute-solvent dual engineering strategy using lithium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide(LiTFSI)and inexpensive poly(ethylene glycol)(PEG,M_(n)=200)as a coadditive with an optimized ratio accomplished an all-round performance enhancement of electrolytes.Due to the synergistic inhibition of water activity and Zn^(2+)solvation structure reorganization by LiTFSI-PEG,as well as a stable F-rich interfacial layer and PEG adsorption on the Zn anode surface,dendrite-free Zn plating/stripping at nearly 100%Coulombic efficiency and stable cycling performance over 2000 h at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)was achieved.Importantly,the integrated Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors are endowed with a wide voltage window of 0-2.2 V,superb cycling stability up to 10,000 cycles,and excellent temperature adaptability from-40°C to 50°C.The highest cutoffvoltage reached 2.1 V in Zn//LiMn_(2)O_(4)and Zn//VOPO_(4)full cells with a stable lifespan over 500 cycles.This work provides a promising strategy for the development of aqueous electrolytes with excellent com-prehensive properties for zinc-based energy storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23A20573,U23A20140,22072154,and 22377127)Hebei Natural Science Foundation(B2024208046 and H2022423314)+2 种基金Huang jin tai plan project of Hebei provincial department of education(HJZD202512)S&T Program of Hebei,the Youth innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021048)the Beijing Nova Program(No.20230484352).
文摘Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)as an emerging modality for malignant tumors mainly involves in sonosensitizers and low-intensity ultrasound(US),which can safely penetrate the tissue without significant attenuation.SDT not only has the advantages including high precision,non-invasiveness,and minimal side effects,but also overcomes the limitation of low penetration of light to deep tumors.The cytotoxic reactive oxygen species can be produced by the utilization of sonosensitizers combined with US and kill tumor cells.However,the underlying mechanism of SDT has not been elucidated,and its unsatisfactory efficiency retards its further clinical application.Herein,we shed light on the main mechanisms of SDT and the types of sonosensitizers,including organic sonosensitizers and inorganic sonosensitizers.Due to the development of nanotechnology,many novel nanoplatforms are utilized in this arisen field to solve the barriers of sonosensitizers and enable continuous innovation.This review also highlights the potential advantages of nanosonosensitizers and focus on the enhanced efficiency of SDT based on nanosonosensitizers with monotherapy or synergistic therapy for deep tumors that are difficult to reach by traditional treatment,especially orthotopic cancers.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.21773149,21273142 and 21703132)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(IRT14R33)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Project of Shaanxi Province of China(No.2018GY-117)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province of China(2019JQ161)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK201802001).
文摘Magnesium alloy(MgA)has been extensively used as orthopedic and cardiovascular scaffolds in virtue of its good biocompatibility,unique biodegradability and excellent mechanical properties.However,poor corrosion resistance and easy infection after implantation seriously limit the potential applications of MgA in the biomedical field.Herein,we fabricated bilayered nanoarrays of hydroxyapatite nanorods(HANRs)and ZnO nanorods(ZnONRs)onto the surface of MgA(MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs)via micro-arc oxidation(MAO)treatment,microwave-assisted hydrothermal and hydrothermal methods.The morphology and chemical composition of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs was characterized by FE-SEM,XRD and EDS,indicating that HANRs-ZnONRs bilayered nanoarrays were fabricated on the surface of MgA-MgO.The surface of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs exhibited excellent hydrophilicity as evidenced by the low water contact angle of 3°.Compared with the original MgA,the corrosion resistance of MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs was obviously improved with decreasing the corrosive current density(icorr)of 2 orders of magnitude.The MgA-MgO-HANRs-ZnONRs performed excellent antibacterial properties with the bactericidal rate of 96.5%against S.aureus and 94.3%against E.coli.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073137,51763018,21704038)the NSFC-DFG Joint Research Project(51761135114)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20203BDH80W011,20202ZDB01009,20192BCB23001).
文摘The development of low-cost and eco-friendly aqueous electrolytes with a wide voltage window is the key to achieving safe high energy density supercapacitors(SCs).In this work,a molecular crowding electrolyte is prepared by simulating the crowded environment in living cells.Ion transport in the molecular crowding electrolyte can be effectively improved via reducing the molecular weight of the crowding agent,polyethylene glycol(PEG).The results show that PEG with a molecular weight of 200(PEG200)can significantly improve ionic conductivity while maintaining a wide voltage window.These advantages enable commercial activated carbon-based SCs to work at 2.5 V with high energy density,outstanding rate performance and good stability for more than 10,000 cycles.On this basis,three series of molecular crowding electrolytes using sodium perchlorate,lithium perchlorate,and sodium trifluoromethanesulfonate as salts are developed,demonstrating the versatility of PEG200 for wide-voltage aqueous electrolytes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC, 52073137, 21704038and 51763018)the NSFC-DFG Joint Research Project (51761135114)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province (20192BCB23001and 20202ZDB01009)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents (BX201700112)
文摘Aqueous supercapacitors(SCs)exhibit several advantages,including high-power density,cycling durability,and safety;however,the shortage of low energy density inhibits their further application.Acquiring an excellent performance upon using simple strategies would be beneficial,but remains challenging.Here,an integrated electrode of hollow V_(2)O_(3)/carbon nanospheres(H-V_(2)O_(3)/C)was designed and synthesized for SCs.The introduction of carbon can increase the conductivity and stability,whereas the hollow structure endows H-V_(2)O_(3)/C with a high specific surface area and rapid transport of ions.Moreover,the H-V_(2)O_(3)/C integrated electrode can simultaneously work in both negative and positive potential windows.Benefiting from these advantages,the H-V_(2)O_(3)/C integrated electrode exhibits a specific capacitance as high as 708.6 F g^(-1) in a wide voltage window of-1.1-1.3 V.Furthermore,stemming from the multiple energy storage mechanisms,the aqueous integrated full SC device exhibits a wider potential window and higher energy density than the traditional(a)symmetric ones.Therefore,the proposed device delivers a wide voltage window of 2.4 V with an energy density of 96.8 W h kg^(-1) at a power density of 1204.6 W kg^(-1),as well as superior cycling stability.This study enlightens the design and preparation of electrode materials,opening up a possible approach for developing wide-voltage aqueous SCs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073137,21704038,51763018)the NSFC-DFG Joint Research Project(No.51761135114)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(Nos.20192BCB23001,20202ZDB01009).
文摘Although transition metal phospho-sulfides deliver outstanding electrochemical performance,complex preparation methods hindered their further development.Herein,we report a facile one-step electrodeposition approach to deposit interconnected nanowalls-like nickel cobalt phospho-sulfide(Ni-Co-P-S)nanosheets onto the surface of carbon cloth.The thin Ni-Co-P-S nanosheets with multi-components and synergetic effects delivered rich active sites,further enhancing reversible capacitance.Therefore,the as-prepared Ni-Co-P-S electrode materials exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in a three-electrode system,showcasing a high specific capacitance of 2744 F/g at 4 A/g.The full supercapacitors based on Ni-Co-P-S as positive electrode and active carbon as negative electrode showcase a high specific capacitance of 110.9 F/g at 1 A/g,impressive energy density of 39.4 Wh/kg at a power density of 797.5 W/kg in terms of excellent cycling stability(91.87%retention after 10,000 cycles).This simple electrode position strategy for synthesizing Ni-Co-P-S can be extended to prepare electrode materials for various sustainable electrochemical energy storage/conversion technologies.
