Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Recent Advances in Lithium Sulfide Preparation Routes: Thermodynamics, Phase Behavior, and Scale-Up Challenges

Abstract The scalable and low-cost preparation of Li2S with application-appropriate purity and particle characteristics remains a major bottleneck restricting the industrialization of next-generation solid-state and lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. This paper systematically revie...

An Azacrown Electrolyte for High‐Performance Sodium‐Ion Batteries

ABSTRACT Sodium (Na)‐ion batteries (SIBs) are promising energy storage devices. However, they still do not exhibit satisfactory performance metrics largely because the relatively large ionic radius of Na + results in unfavorable solvation structures. This work demonstrates that u...

Iron-Based Nanotechnology Empowers Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract Global food security faces mounting pressures from stagnating crop yields, widespread farmland degradation, frequent climate extremes, and nonpoint source pollution from unsustainable agriculture, creating an urgent demand for ecoefficient technologies to advance sustain...

Geometric morphological parameters from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of chronic pulmonary thromboembolism, a prospective pilot study

Abstract Objective The role of geometric-morphological parameters derived from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) in assessing and stratifying chronic pulmonary thromboembolism (CPTE) remains unclear. Material and methods We prospectively enrolled 53 CPTE patients (16 with...

Differential Coupling of Nanoparticle Translational and Rotational Diffusion to Polymer Relaxation Modes in Unentangled Polymer Melts

Abstract The diffusion of spherical nanoparticles (NPs) in unentangled polymer melts is investigated using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. We show that for both translational and rotational diffusion, when the NP diameter d is smaller than a characteristic length l...

Regional mismatch and coordinated recycling of end-of-life crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules in China

China is expected to experience a substantial increase in photovoltaic (PV) module retirements, yet existing studies often examine recycling pathway performance, waste patterns, and network optimization separately. It remains unclear whether regions facing high retirement pressur...

Unlocking near-infrared-II chemiluminescence for biomedical imaging

By arising light from relaxation of excited-state reactants, chemiluminescence avoids autofluorescence interference, thereby allowing unique benefits for in vivo imaging. As an active branch of optical imaging, no-excitation luminescence in the second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000–...

A Solution-Processable Covalent Organic Polymer for Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis in Zinc–Air Flow Batteries

Abstract Rechargeable Zn-air flow batteries (ZAFBs) feature high theoretical energy density, superior safety, and low cost, rendering them promising energy storage devices. However, traditional carbon-based oxygen electrode catalysts struggle to maintain and replicate stable elec...

Dynamic Interfacial Adsorption via a Thermoresponsive Biomass Interphase Enables Temperature‐Adaptive Zinc Anodes

ABSTRACT Aqueous zinc batteries face temperature‐dependent interfacial challenges, whereas conventional artificial interphases rely on static passivation and therefore lose effectiveness under thermal perturbation. Here we report a thermoresponsive biomass interphase that enables...

Paired Electrochemical Decarboxylative Amidation of α‐Ketoacids With Nitroarenes

ABSTRACT We report a paired electrochemical decarboxylative amidation of α‐ketoacids with nitroarenes for the direct synthesis of N‐aryl amides. Ferrocene‐mediated anodic decarboxylation generates acyl radicals, while cathodic reduction of nitroarenes enables the in situ generati...

Green Scalable Synthesis of Micrometer-Sized Hydrocalumite with Gas Barrier and UV Shielding Functions

Abstract Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have potential applications in gas-barrier and anti-photoaging fields, yet the fabrication of high-quality micrometer-sized LDHs with low thickness and excellent dispersibility still faces great challenges. Herein, a general green approac...

Reprocessable, Creep‐Resistant and Fully Biobased Thermosets for Power Semiconductor Packaging

ABSTRACT Amid rapid advances in third‐generation semiconductors and holistic life‐cycle management, thermoset‐based packaging materials are evolving toward high‐temperature resistance, eco‐friendliness, and reprocessability. However, beyond the pursuit of recyclable carbon, therm...

MXene-based interface-engineering electrocatalysts and artificial intelligence-driven strategies for advanced anion exchange membrane water and seawater electrolysis

Green hydrogen production through water electrolysis is a promising pathway for renewable-energy integration and low-carbon development. Among electrolysis technologies, Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (AEMWE) is attracting increasing attention because it enables alkal...

Polyhydroxy Molecular Regulator Enabled Interfacial Microenvironment Programming for Alkaline Zinc–Iron Flow Batteries

Abstract Alkaline zinc–iron flow batteries (ZIFBs) are attractive for large-scale energy storage because of their low cost, intrinsic safety, and scalable architecture, yet their practical deployment remains hindered by hydrogen evolution and uncontrolled Zn deposition in three-d...

Self‐Passivating Perovskite‐Electrode Interfaces Enabled by Field‐Induced Phase Transformation

ABSTRACT Halide perovskites are promising semiconductors for optoelectronic and radiation‐detection applications, yet their operational stability is often constrained by dynamically uncontrolled electrode/perovskite interfaces under electrical bias. Here, we report a self‐passiva...

Dinitrogen‐containing five‐membered heterocyclic porous liquids for selective separation of 1,3‐butadiene

Abstract 1,3‐Butadiene is an essential monomer in the production of synthetic rubbers and high‐value polymers. However, separating it from C4 mixtures is extremely difficult due to the similar physicochemical properties of C4 olefins. A novel porous liquid (PL) has been designed...

Multi-criteria selection of additives for CO2-based mixtures in solar-driven supercritical CO2 Brayton cycles: A critical review of performance, compatibility, and trade-offs

The supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO 2 ) Brayton cycle offers high efficiency and compactness for power generation. However, its integration with Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in hot, arid regions is hindered by pure CO 2 's low critical temperature (31°C), which compromises co...

Construction of a Furan-Based Core–Shell APP Flame Retardant for High-Performance Polyurethane Composites

Abstract Polyurethane (PU) with both high flame retardancy and excellent mechanical performance is highly desired for cutting-edge applications. Herein, a novel furan-based core-shell flame retardant was synthesized through in situ formation of a crosslinked furfuryl alcohol-male...

A High‐Voltage Mild Alkaline Zinc‐Iodine Battery Enabled by Tailored Redox Couples

ABSTRACT Aqueous zinc–iodine batteries are promising energy storage systems. However, the voltage is limited in mild acidic electrolytes, while alkaline electrolytes lead to severe passivation at both electrodes. Herein, we optimize zinc–iodine battery systems by tailoring the re...

Entropy-Engineered Fe–O–Ni Orbital Coupling Enables Durable Co-Free Ni-Rich Layered Cathodes

Abstract Cobalt-free Ni-rich layered cathodes are promising for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, but their practical implementation is hindered by coupled Li/Ni cation disorder, lattice oxygen instability, and interfacial degradation originating from the unstable Ni–O e...