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Lattice matching governs interfacial kinetics and conversion reversibility in FeF3 cathodes

Iron trifluoride (FeF3) conversion-type cathodes generally suffer from bottlenecks including poor interfacial stability and sluggish Li+ transport. Most existing studies have overlooked the critical regulatory effect of the lattice matching relationship between the surface layer...

Experimental investigation of hydrogen liquefaction performance and ortho-para hydrogen conversion kinetics in a small-scale hydrogen liquefier

Small-scale hydrogen liquefiers are promising for distributed hydrogen storage, but the coupled behavior of liquefaction performance and ortho-para hydrogen conversion requires further experimental investigation. In this study, an experimental small-scale hydrogen liquefaction pl...

Novel pretreatments for vacuum freeze-drying: Effects on the drying process and quality of dried mango cubes

Vacuum freeze-drying is one of the primary technologies for producing high-quality fruit and vegetable products. As a critical step, pretreatment significantly affects both the drying process and product quality. This study employed ultrasound (US), electric field (EF), osmotic d...

High energy and power density latent heat storage based on boric acid/expanded graphite composites for medium-temperature applications

Latent heat energy storages for the medium-temperature applications within 150–250 °C are typically restricted by low enthalpy change and low thermal conductivity of frequently used phase change materials (PCMs) like molten salts and sugar alcohols. This study employs boric acid...

Breathing ferroelectricity, flat-bands and multiple chiral phonons in van der Waals breathing kagome Nb3Cl8

Van der Waals layered Nb3X8 (X=Cl, Br, I) are predicted to integrate multiple intriguing physical properties, notably multiferroicity and flat-bands that are highly promising for novel-principle memories and superconductors. However, direct experimental validations such as the pr...

The efficacy, immunogenicity and safety of the LZ901 vaccine for herpes zoster virus in adults 40 years of age or older: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial

In previously completed Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, a recombinant gE-Fc fusion protein subunit vaccine adjuvanted with aluminum hydroxide (called LZ901) demonstrated favorable safety profiles and elicited robust immune responses. This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-bli...