Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology

Synthesis and Curing of Tetra-Component Phenolic Resin as a Candidate Resin for Further Investigation in Photoresist Formulations

The paper describes the synthesis and properties of a tetra-component phenolic resin as a candidate resin for further investigation in photoresist formulations, and its oligomer was synthesized via addition, condensation, and polycondensation reactions. Characterization was condu...

A High‐Performance Dibenzothiophene‐Terminated Self‐Assembled Hole Transport Monolayer for Perovskite Solar Cells

ABSTRACT Self‐assembled hole transport monolayers (SAMs) have become indispensable components of high‐performance inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs). SAMs not only govern the interfacial hole extraction kinetics but also influence the crystallization quality of the overlying...

Single-Atom Ce Enables Interfacial Pathway Regulation of Fe2 Atomic Pairs in Alkaline Oxygen Reduction

Abstract Fe2 atomic pairs are among the most active motifs in Fe–N–C catalysts for the alkaline oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), but their performance is limited by an activity–stability trade-off. In alkaline media, slow interfacial water dissociation restricts proton-coupled el...

Advanced Separators for High‐Safety and High‐Energy‐Density Rechargeable Batteries

ABSTRACT The growing dependence of modern society on batteries places higher demands on safety and energy density. Separators are a key component for electrical insulation and structural stability to ensure battery safety. Their inactive volume, ability to regulate solvated ions...

Delayed Fertilizer Release via Shell Bursting Under Thermal Stimuli: Achieved by Polyamide Coated Cellulose Hydrogel Composites With UCST Behavior

ABSTRACT To address the premature release issue of traditional slow‐release fertilizers triggered by transient temperature fluctuations, a UCST cellulose‐based hydrogel coated with polyamide (PA) was developed for fertilizer controlled release via a delayed thermoresponsive mecha...

Lattice-Confined Rh Single Atoms in SrTiO3 Enable Leaching-Resistant and Durable Heterogeneous Hydroformylation

Abstract Heterogeneous Rh catalysts hold great promise for olefin hydroformylation by integrating the catalytic efficiency of Rh with facile separation and recycling. However, achieving high catalytic activity together with long-term stability remains a formidable challenge becau...

A Catechol/AES/LTS Ternary Formulation for Permeability-Dependent Oil Mobilization and Fluid Redistribution in Low-Permeability Sandstone

Abstract Low-permeability sandstone reservoirs under high-temperature/high-salinity conditions present coupled challenges of capillary trapping, restricted injectivity, surfactant instability, and heterogeneous sweep. In this study, a catechol/AES/LTS ternary formulation was deve...

Unlocking Vacancy-Inherited Reconstruction of Metal-Organic Frameworks toward Water Oxidation

Abstract Elucidating the dynamic reconstruction pathways of electrocatalysts under oxygen evolution reaction (OER) conditions is essential for understanding the origin of catalytic activity, yet remains challenging. Here, using an oxygen-vacancy-rich nickel-based metal-organic fr...

Fused Triphenylamine‐Terminated Self‐Assembled Hole‐Transporting Monolayers for Perovskite Solar Cells

ABSTRACT Conventional self‐assembled hole‐transporting monolayers (SAMs) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suffer molecular aggregation, uneven coverage on rough FTO substrates, and insufficient interfacial defect passivation. The design and application of novel SAMs have become a...

High‐Throughput Dual Resonance and Non‐Resonance Mode Raman‐Activated Cell Sorting With Low‐Volume Harvesting

ABSTRACT Raman‐activated cell sorting (RACS) platforms are limited by inflexibility in tackling different Raman signals and inability to export the sorted cells in a sufficiently low volume for downstream processing. Here, we present a generally applicable RACS platform that tack...

Sustained algal-bacterial interactions promote accumulation of recalcitrant particulate carbon with accelerated radiocarbon aging signatures

Algal-bacterial interactions regulate the production and fate of marine particulate organic carbon (POC), yet their capacity to generate long-lived carbon sinks remains unclear. Using a two-year, nutrient-self-sustaining co-culture of Synechococcus and its mutualistic microbiota,...

Selective Hydrogenation of α,β‐Unsaturated aldehydes to Unsaturated alcohols: From Metal Nanoparticles to Nanoclusters and Single‐Atom Catalysts

The selective hydrogenation of α,β‐unsaturated aldehydes is a pivotal process for synthesizing fine chemicals, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. However, achieving high chemoselectivity to unsaturated alcohols remains a significant challenge due to the thermodynamic and kinetic pr...

Electronic Conductivity as a Rate‑Limiting Factor for Calcium‑Ion Storage in Layered Vanadium Oxides

ABSTRACT Rechargeable calcium batteries are promising for sustainable energy storage but lack cathode materials that reversibly intercalate Ca 2+ at practical rates. While considerable efforts have focused on improving ionic conductivity, this work investigates how electronic con...

Nanotoxicity of Ultrasmall Silver Nanoclusters to Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria are essential primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Silver nanoclusters (Ag NCs) are emerging ultrasmall nanomaterials with broad applications; however, they inevitably enter aquatic environments. This study investigated the nanotoxicity of Ag NCs on model cyanob...