Influence of Crystal Shape and Orientation on the Magnetic Microstructure of Bullet-Shaped Magnetosomes Synthesized by Magnetotactic Bacteria

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology,
Magnetotactic bacteria   Magnetosomes   Crystal shape   Magnetic anisotropy   Off-axis electron holography   Magnetite   Nanocrystals  

Magnetotactic Bacteria (MTB) are a group of microorganisms capable of biomineralizing magnetosomes. Magnetosomes are membrane-bound magnetic nanocrystals primarily composed of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) or greigite (Fe₃S₄). These magnetosomes are arranged in chains or specific orientations within bacterial cells, endowing the bacteria with a magnetic dipole...

Ultra-High Filling Ratio of Non-Percolative Rapeseed-Shaped Liquid Metal Fiber Mats for Pressure Sensors via Electrospinning Aided Inhomogeneous Dispersion

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallic Materials,
liquid metal   electrospinning   flexible capacitive sensors   rapeseed-shaped structure   inhomogeneous dispersion  

Background Introduction Flexible capacitive pressure sensors have broad application prospects in intelligent robotics, medical monitoring, and human-machine interaction due to their high sensitivity, fast response, and excellent mechanical flexibility. However, traditional dielectric elastomers typically have low dielectric constants, limiting the ...

Flexible, Visual, and Multifunctional Humidity-Strain Sensors Based on Ultra-Stable Perovskite Luminescent Filaments

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Polymeric Materials,
perovskite   luminescence   humidity sensor   strain sensor   multifunction   flexible   environment-friendly  

Academic Background With the rapid development of the Internet of Things and wearable electronics, the demand for smart sensors in fields such as physiological monitoring, smart clothing, and human-computer interaction has been increasing. In particular, flexible multifunctional sensors have attracted significant attention due to their potential ap...

Nanofiber-Based Composite Solid Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries: From Fundamentals to Applications

Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science,
nanofibers   solid-state batteries   composite solid electrolytes   ionic conductivity   high performance  

Academic Background With the rapid development of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, the demand for high-performance energy storage technologies is growing. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), as the mainstream energy storage technology, still face challenges in terms of energy density and safety. In particular, the growth of lithium dend...

Bio-Inspired Tough Metafiber with Hierarchical Photonic Structures for Durable Passive Radiative Thermal Management

Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science, Organic Polymeric Materials, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
bio-inspired fiber   photonic structure   molecular engineering   radiative thermal management   multimode thermal regulation  

Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change, energy consumption in buildings, particularly from air conditioning systems, continues to rise. Statistics show that building air conditioning systems account for approximately 10% of global annual electricity consumption, a figure that is increasing alongside carbon emissions, ...

Functional Graphene Fiber Materials for Advanced Wearable Applications

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Organic Polymeric Materials,
graphene fibers   wearable electronics   flexibility   energy storage devices   smart textiles  

Academic Background With the rapid development of wearable electronic devices, the demand for high-performance, flexible, and durable materials has been increasing. Graphene, as a two-dimensional material with excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility, has garnered significant attention in recent years for its applicat...

Advances in Nanofiber Cathodes for Aluminum-Ion Batteries

Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Chemistry, Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science, Metallic Materials,
nanofibers   aluminum-ion batteries   cathode materials   doping   volume expansion  

Advances in Nanofiber Cathodes for Aluminum-Ion Batteries Academic Background With the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions, the development of energy storage systems has become a focal point of research. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) dominate the market due to their high energy density and cycle stability. However, challenges such...

A Portable Device Utilizing High-Entropy Perovskite Aerogels for Efficient Energy Conversion from Atmospheric Water

Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
high-entropy perovskite   aerogel   solar evaporation   water harvesting   oxygen evolution reaction  

Academic Background The global scarcity of water and energy resources is particularly severe in arid and remote regions, and this issue has become even more urgent in the context of intensifying climate change. Traditional methods of water and energy acquisition, such as seawater desalination or large-scale power transmission, are not only costly a...

Durable Fe3O4/PPY Particle Flow Spun Textile for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Joule Heating

Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallic Materials, Organic Polymeric Materials,
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding   Joule Heating   Functional Textiles   Particle Flow Spinning   Durability  

Academic Background With the widespread use of electronic devices, the negative impacts of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on human health and device lifespan have become increasingly significant. Traditional metal-based electromagnetic shielding materials, while highly conductive, suffer from rigidity and poor processability, making them unsuit...

Optimizing Oxygen Reduction Reaction through Enhanced Mesoscopic Mass Transport in Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Nanofibers

Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Science, Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials,
oxygen reduction reaction   mass transfer   carbon nanofiber   mesoporosity   electrocatalysis   zinc-air battery   non-precious metal catalysts  

Academic Background As the global demand for green energy continues to grow, fuel cells and metal-air batteries are considered potential solutions for energy conversion and storage due to their high energy density. However, the commercialization of these technologies is hindered by the slow kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cat...