South University

Disentangling the Effects of Organic Spacer Fluorination on Lattice Stability Using an Identical 2D Perovskite Template Framework for Stable Photodetection

Abstract Metal halide perovskite single crystals have emerged as promising optoelectronic materials, yet their long-term stability remains limited by severe ion migration arising from insufficient lattice stabilization. Although fluorination is widely employed to enhance stabilit...

Flash Femtosecond Laser Heating-Driven High-Entropy Alloy Anchored Graphene for Anti-Icing/Deicing

Abstract High-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA-NPs) offer opportunities for multifunctional thermal conversion because of their multielement composition, tunable electronic structures, and metallic transport characteristics. However, their coupled photothermal–electrothermal beha...

Cerium-Modified Diatom Biosilica for Lithium-Ion Anodes

Abstract Diatom frustules offer hierarchically porous biosilica templates for sustainable electrode design; however, their low electrical conductivity and limited electrochemically accessible sites constrain lithium-storage performance. In this study, a two-stage cultivation stra...

Activating the Anomalous Jahn–Teller Effect in NASICON-Type Mixed Phosphate Cathode via Crystal Field Engineering

Abstract High-voltage Mn3+/Mn2+ redox reactions in polyanionic cathodes offer the potential to increase energy density while reducing the cost of batteries. However, its practical application is hindered by sluggish reaction kinetics and asymmetric Jahn–Teller distortion. Herein,...

Steric Hindrance-Controlled Selective Adsorption of Amine Surfactants: The Crucial Role of Cation Vacancies on Aluminosilicate Mineral Surface

Abstract Selectively regulating feldspar surface hydrophobicity remains a key challenge for the flotation separation of quartz from feldspar. This challenge is closely related to its heterogeneous surface chemistry and the limited understanding of how cation leaching affects coll...

Interfacial Electronic Reconstruction in SnS2/CoS Heterostructure for Efficient Electrochemical Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion and Energy–Environment Integration

Abstract Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) provides a promising route for sustainable ammonia synthesis but is often limited by sluggish reaction kinetics, inefficient charge transfer, and competing hydrogen evolution. Herein, a SnS2/CoS heterostructure with str...

Extrachromosomal DNA as a platform for epigenetic reprogramming in cancer

Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) has emerged as a major contributor to cancer aggressiveness, yet its role extends far beyond its classical definition as a vehicle for oncogene amplification. Recent studies indicate that ecDNA functions as a dynamic regulatory platform that reshapes...

Corporate disclosures of carbon-reduction actions and firm value: the moderating role of digital transformation

Purpose This study examines whether corporate disclosures of carbon-reduction actions are associated with firm value under China's “dual-carbon” strategy. It further compares the valuation relevance of internally oriented operational disclosures and value-chain-oriented disclosur...

Flash Laser Heating of Sn Single-Atom Reconstructed Graphene toward Multifunctional Thermal Management

Abstract Battery power loss, sluggish sensor response, and surface icing in low-temperature environments demand flexible and efficient thermal management materials. Here, we propose a flash-laser heating strategy to fabricate Sn single-atom anchored laser-induced graphene (Sn-SA@...

Bisphenol A and Its Substitutes Bisphenol S/Bisphenol F in Combined Exposure Collectively Exacerbate Hepatotoxicity by Triggering Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Responses via the PI3K-Akt/NF-κB Axis

Abstract Bisphenol A (BPA) and its substitutes bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) are environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals that frequently co-occur. However, the hepatotoxic effects and underlying mechanisms of their combined exposure remain unclear. This study integ...

Outward Charge-Enriched Boundaries Stabilize Halide–Sulfide Solid–Electrolyte Interfaces

Abstract Halide–sulfide bilayer electrolytes offer a practical route toward all-solid-state lithium batteries by combining the high-voltage compatibility of halide electrolytes with the favorable interfacial contact and Li+-transport characteristics of sulfide interlayers. Howeve...

Visible-Light-Mediated Tandem Heck-Type Arylation/[4+2] Electrocyclization Process to Access 9,10-Dihydronaphthalene

Abstract Given their biological and synthetic importance, the construction of 9,10-dihydronaphthalene scaffolds is a pivotal transformation in organic synthesis, serving as a gateway to various bioactive natural products and functional materials. Herein, we develop a visible-ligh...

Quenching Kinetics of Triplet-State Photosensitizers in Environmental Photochemistry

Abstract Triplet-state photosensitizers (3Sens*) are central to carbon cycling and pollutant degradation in sunlit surface and atmospheric waters, but their environmental roles remain only partly understood. Although the photophysical and photochemical properties of 3Sens* have b...

The Interfacial Proton-Transfer Pathway Boosted Acidic Oxygen Evolution

Abstract Developing efficient and durable acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts for the proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) is made challenging by sluggish proton transfer. Here, we engineer a fluorinated carbon-coated Co3O4 (F/C–Co3O4) interface based...

Dual-Component Coating Enables Stable 4.6 V Cycling of High-Voltage LiCoO2 Cathodes

Abstract Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) cathode materials are widely used in 3C electronic products but suffer from rapid capacity fading at high voltages (>4.2 V). We propose a synergistic LiF/ZrO2 double-coating strategy to construct a flexible-rigid intimately intermingled nano-mo...

Vessel-like Channeled Superelastic and Biocompatible Aerogels for Acoustic Absorption and Oil Removal

Abstract Modern industrialization and urbanization have led to environmental challenges, including noise pollution and water contamination, which threaten ecosystems and human health. Current materials designed to address these issues are limited in performance and functionality....

Photocatalytic Synthesis of Medium-Sized Lactams via Cascade Ring Expansion Reaction of Unstrained Cyclic Amines with NHC-Borane

Abstract Medium-ring lactams are important structural motifs in many scientific fields but are difficult to synthesize due to unfavorable entropic/enthalpic effects and transannular interactions. Herein, an efficient strategy for accessing highly functionalized borylated 9- to 11...

Experimental and numerical investigation of the effects of engine oil on combustion and particulate formation in a renewable bioethanol-gasoline engine

Ethanol is a promising biomass-derived renewable biofuel for internal combustion engines, offering substantial potential for carbon-emission reduction and knock suppression. This study combines experiments and numerical simulations to investigate the effects of engine oil on etha...

Observation of Highly Efficient Electric-Quadrupole Second Harmonic Generation in a Dirac Semimetal

Abstract Topological semimetals hold great promise for nonlinear optics (NLO). It is challenging to probe tilted Dirac fermion-driven intrinsic second harmonic generation (SHG) and topological band structure modulation of second-order nonlinearity in spatial inversion and time-re...

International Advisory Committee Certificate-En-Bing Lin

Dr. En-Bing Lin, made a valuable contribution as a Member of the International Advisory Committee, for AgriTech-One 2026 Conference, organized by Scientiae-Naturalis.org, providing expert advice and guidance on the planning and implementation of the 3rd AgriTech-One Scientific Co...