Structure and Optical Properties of an Ag135Cu60 Nanocluster Incorporating an Ag135 Buckminsterfullerene-like Topology

Metal nanoclusters are nanoscale materials that bridge the gap between molecules and metals, exhibiting unique physicochemical properties, especially in the study of the relationship between atomic structure and physical properties. In recent years, researchers have shown great interest in organic ligand-protected metal nanoclusters due to their pr...

Covalent Heterostructures of Ultrathin Amorphous Carbon Nitride and Si for High-Performance Vertical Photodiodes

Carbon nitride (CN), as a two-dimensional n-type semiconductor material, exhibits great potential in light-driven energy conversion and environmental applications due to its excellent photocatalytic activity and stability. However, despite its outstanding performance in photocatalysis, the application of CN in optoelectronic devices, especially sil...

Synthesis of Molecular Borromean Links Featuring Trimeric Metallocages

The Borromean link is a topological structure composed of three independent yet interlocked rings, characterized by the fact that disconnecting any one ring results in the complete separation of the other two. This structure not only possesses aesthetic value but also holds significant research importance in molecular topology and supramolecular ch...

A Pickering-Emulsion-Droplet-Integrated Electrode for the Continuous-Flow Electrosynthesis of Oximes

Cyclohexanone oxime is a critical intermediate in the production of nylon-6, with global nylon-6 production projected to reach 8.9 million tons by 2024, leading to an increasing demand for cyclohexanone oxime. Traditional methods for synthesizing cyclohexanone oxime primarily involve the reaction of hydroxylamine (NH2OH) with cyclohexanone. However...

Capturing Aromatic Cr5 Pentagons in Large Main-Group Molecular Cages

Academic Background Transition metal clusters have long been a focus of chemical research due to their unique structures and electronic properties. Chromium (Cr), as one of the transition metals, is particularly notable for its interesting Cr-Cr bonding interactions and diverse structural arrangements. However, exploring the synthesis of polynuclea...

Room-Temperature Epitaxy of α-CH3NH3PbI3 Halide Perovskite by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Academic Background Metal Halide Perovskites (MHPs) have garnered significant attention in the field of photovoltaics due to their unique optoelectronic properties. In recent years, these materials have also been widely investigated for applications in light-emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors, and spintronics. Despite notable progress in solut...

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

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

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

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

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...