Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Abstract
Lithium–Sulfur
batteries
(LSBs)
are
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
promising
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
ultra‐high
theoretical
density
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
practical
applications
LSBs
face
significant
challenges,
including
shuttle
effect
soluble
polysulfides
formation
lithium
dendrites.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
potential
materials
for
inhibiting
polysulfide
buffering
This
review
provides
an
overview
latest
advancements
in
use
COF
its
derivative
sulfur
host
materials,
modified
commercial
separators,
electrolytes
LBSs,
makes
some
brief
conclusions
predictions.
Pure
COFs,
derivatives,
composites
discussed
hosts,
along
with
novel
strategies
intended
enhance
LSB
cycling
stability
reversibility.
Strategies
enhancing
performance
summarized
through
modification
separators
using
ultimate
goal
achieving
high
density.
It
also
discusses
designing
COF‐based
electrolytes,
which
include
structural
design,
ionic
introduction
salt
molecules
or
flexible
oligo(ethylene
oxide)
chains
into
skeletons.
Additionally,
future
prospects
COFs
derivatives
LSBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Mesoporous
bioactive
glasses
(MBGs)
are
gaining
recognition
in
bone
tissue
engineering
for
their
osteoblast
differentiation‐inducing
properties
and
customizable
structures.
However,
the
challenge
of
peri‐implantitis
has
hindered
broader
application.
To
address
this,
double
transition
metal
TiNbCT
x
MXene
acted
as
near‐infrared
(NIR)
photothermal
agent,
been
integrated
with
MBG
nanospheres
to
develop
novel
multifunctional
/MBG
(TNC/MBG)
nanocomposites
this
work.
The
results
demonstrate
that
TNC/MBG
composites
feature
uniform
mesoporous
spherical
nanoparticles
on
nanosheets,
boasting
a
significantly
enhanced
specific
surface
area
up
444.74
m
2
g
−1
more
negative
zeta
potential
than
pristine
MBG.
Importantly,
can
effectively
promote
apatite
formation,
well
proliferation
viability
MC3T3‐E1
cells.
Moreover,
it
is
highlighted
display
remarkable
conversion
efficiency
stability,
leading
over
95%
antibacterial
inhibition
rates
against
both
S.
aureus
E.
coli
under
NIR
irradiation.
These
findings
offer
an
appealing
strategy
biological
activity
robust
properties,
which
shows
great
various
biomedical
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
The
use
of
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
as
electrode
materials
in
electrochemical
energy
storage
is
still
limited
to
two
options,
except
for
a
few
electrochemically
stable
MOFs
that
can
be
directly
used
electrodes.
Most
the
often
serve
templates
preparing
inorganic
This
study
demonstrates
terephthalate
MOF
nanosheet
electrodes
represent
an
alternative
category
effective
Li
+
through
situ
reconstruction
mechanism.
Upon
initial
lithiation/de‐lithiation
cycles,
original
assembly
transitions
distinctive
plum
pudding‐like
structure
with
massive
metal
oxide
nanocrystals
embedded
porous
lithium
matrix,
which
deliver
high
capacity
1582.4
mAh
g
−1
at
current
density
0.1
A
and
maintain
reversible
502.6
2
after
2000
cycles.
offers
valuable
reference
designing
advancing
applications
electrochemistry.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Hepatitis
B
virus
DNA
(HBV-DNA)
serves
as
a
crucial
biomarker
for
the
detection
of
hepatitis
virus,
with
variations
in
its
concentration
blood
samples
providing
vital
insights
into
patient
infection
and
recovery
status.
We
have
developed
an
electrochemical
biosensor
tailored
HBV-DNA
detection,
exhibiting
high
sensitivity,
specificity,
broad
range.
The
utilizes
composite
material
composed
MXene
multiwalled
carbon
nanotubes
(MX/MWCNTs),
prepared
through
hand-shaking
self-assembly
technique,
to
modify
glassy
electrode
(GCE)
serve
signal
receivers.
A
meticulously
designed
padlock
probe
specifically
recognizes
forms
double-stranded
structure,
which
is
subsequently
degraded
by
exonuclease
III.
resulting
sequence
then
hybridizes
PolyT-primer
create
template,
triggering
rolling
circle
amplification
releasing
substantial
amount
pyrophosphate
initial
level
amplification.
Subsequently,
induces
release
methylene
blue
(MB)
from
MB@ZIF-90
composite,
achieving
second
released
MB
adsorbed
MX/MWNCNTs-modified
GCE,
possesses
cationic
dye
adsorption
capabilities
large
specific
surface
area,
generating
completing
third
This
offers
range
spanning
1.0
pM
×
106
pM,
remarkable
limit
low
0.5
(3σ/S),
capable
distinguishing
base
mismatches.
Furthermore,
it
has
demonstrated
excellent
specificity
performance
serum
testing.
this
demonstrates
significant
potential
clinical
application,
ultimate
goal
improving
diagnosis
management
B.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Abstract
Concurrent
regulation
of
sulfur
redox
kinetics
and
lithium
deposition
homogeneity
is
a
key
prerequisite
for
achieving
high‐performance
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries.
To
this
end,
rational
design
dual‐functional
interlayers
recognized
as
feasible
yet
promising
approach.
Herein,
few‐layered
Ti
3
C
2
MXene
flakes
are
uniformly
decorated
into
the
porous
carbon
nanofiber
film
via
straightforward
electrostatic
spinning
technique,
wherein
content
fine‐tuned
to
maximum
utilization
stabilize
anode.
For
one
thing,
it
revealed
by
synchrotron
radiation
X‐ray
three‐dimensional
nano‐computed
tomography
that
MXene‐decorated
fiber
can
expedite
polysulfide
conversion
induce
favorable
Li
S
nucleation.
another,
small‐angle
neutron
scattering
evidence
substantiates
abundant
lithiophilic
sites
conducive
homogenizing
Li‐ion
flux
promoting
during
cycling
procedure.
As
consequence,
Li–S
batteries
maintain
stable
operation
at
2.0
over
1000
cycles
with
low‐capacity
degeneration
rate
0.057%
per
cycle,
accompanied
superior
areal
capacity
7.5
mAh
cm
−2
when
loading
increased
9.5
mg
.
More
encouragingly,
as‐assembled
multi‐layer
pouch
cell
deliver
an
impressive
energy
density
342.3
Wh
kg
−1
smooth
cyclic
operation.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 4247 - 4247
Published: April 11, 2025
The
growing
global
demand
for
sustainable
energy
solutions
has
led
to
increased
interest
in
kinetic
harvesting
as
a
viable
alternative
traditional
power
sources.
High-foot-traffic
environments,
such
public
spaces
and
religious
sites,
generate
significant
mechanical
that
often
remains
untapped.
This
study
explores
energy-harvesting
technologies
applicable
areas
with
heavy
foot
traffic,
focusing
on
Al-Haram
Mosque
Saudi
Arabia—one
of
the
most
densely
populated
sites
world.
research
investigates
potential
piezoelectric,
triboelectric,
hybrid
systems
convert
pedestrian
traffic
into
electrical
energy,
addressing
challenges
efficiency,
durability,
scalability,
integration
existing
infrastructure.
Piezoelectric
materials,
including
PVDF
BaTiO3,
effectively
stress
from
footsteps
electricity,
while
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
utilize
contact
electrification
lightweight,
flexible
capture.
In
addition,
this
examines
material
innovations
3D-printed
biomimetic
structures,
MXene-based
composites
(MXene
is
two-dimensional
made
transition
metal
carbides,
nitrides,
carbonitrides),
improve
longevity
scalability
high-density
footfall
environments.
Proposed
applications
include
mats
embedded
piezoelectric
elements
IoT
devices,
LED
lighting,
environmental
sensors.
While
remain
degradation,
cost,
emerging
advanced
present
promising
pathway
toward
sustainable,
self-powered
infrastructure
large-scale,
high-foot-traffic
settings.
These
findings
offer
transformative
approach
sustainability,
reducing
reliance
sources
contributing
Arabia’s
Vision
2030
renewable
adoption.