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News•Jan 29, 2026
Promises and Challenges of Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7) Cathode for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage From an Industrial Perspective
The review establishes a performance‑to‑application framework for Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7) (NFPP) cathodes in sodium‑ion batteries, assessing six key metrics including energy density, power density, cycle life, temperature range, safety and cost. It benchmarks NFPP against commercial LiFePO4, highlighting comparable energy density, superior temperature tolerance, and lower material costs. Full‑cell demonstrations and techno‑economic analyses translate these metrics into potential EV and grid‑storage scenarios, projecting modest market penetration by 2030. The study offers industry‑focused insights into NFPP’s promise and the hurdles to commercial adoption.
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 29, 2026
Engineering Interface Polarity via Halide‐Functionalized Self‐Assembled Monolayers for NiO‐Based QLEDs with High External Quantum Efficiency
Researchers introduced halide‑functionalized 2PACz self‑assembled monolayers (SAMs) on Cu‑doped NiO hole‑injection layers, creating a strong interfacial dipole that deepens the valence band and lowers the hole‑injection barrier. The high polarizability of the halide groups enhances van der Waals forces, yielding...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 29, 2026
Dual‐Mode Triboelectric Textiles with Electrostatic Breakdown for Energy Harvesting and Motion Monitoring
The researchers introduced a dual‑mode triboelectric textile (DMTT) that can generate direct‑current (DC) in contact‑sliding mode and alternating‑current (AC) in contact‑separation mode. By employing core‑sheath‑structured fibers woven with cotton and conductive yarns, the fabric achieves a peak instantaneous DC current...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Confining Polyiodide in Polymer Cathode Boosts Cycling Stability in High Energy‐Dense Aqueous Zinc‐Sulfur Batteries
Researchers introduced a cationic polymer, poly(vinyl butyl imidazolium iodide) (PVIMI), that immobilizes polyiodide species within the cathode of aqueous zinc‑sulfur batteries. This confinement accelerates sulfur redox reactions, curtails polyiodide shuttling, and mitigates zinc anode corrosion. The binder‑free PVIMIx cathode delivers...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 28, 2026
Self‐Adaptive Absorption‐Superspreading Coating for Environment Endurable and Long‐Lasting Antifogging Applications
Researchers have introduced a bioinspired self‑adaptive absorption‑superspreading coating (SAASC) that rapidly absorbs moisture and spreads water droplets within 2.5 ms, preventing fog formation. The polymer blends hydrophilic N‑methyl‑D‑glucosamine with hydrophobic glycidyl methacrylate, creating a cross‑linked network that remains optically clear and...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Regulating 4f‐2p‐3d Orbital Coupling in CeO2 via Dual‐Transition Metal Doping for Efficient Peroxymonosulfate Activation
Researchers engineered a Fe/Co co‑doped CeO2 catalyst that creates a gradient 4f‑2p‑3d orbital coupling, dramatically improving peroxymonosulfate activation. The dual‑metal system narrows the Fe/Co‑O energy gap, boosts Ce(IV) content, and accelerates electron transfer at Ce sites. As a result, the...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Pyrochlore‐Type Bi2Ru2O7 With Regulated Local Electronic Structure for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Researchers introduced pyrochlore‑type Bi2Ru2O7 (BRO) as a next‑generation oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst for anion‑exchange membrane water electrolysis. BRO achieves more than 20‑fold higher OER activity than conventional RuO2 while containing 48.3 wt % less ruthenium. The superior performance stems from bismuth‑induced...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
High‐Entropy Spinel Oxides‐Decorated MXene Nanoarchitectures for Efficient Methanol Oxidation‐Assisted Hydrogen Production
Researchers have engineered high‑entropy spinel oxide nanoparticles containing five transition metals directly on ultrathin Ti3C2Tx MXene sheets. The resulting HEO/MX nanoarchitecture acts as a bifunctional electrocatalyst, delivering low‑voltage methanol oxidation (MOR) and efficient hydrogen evolution (HER) in alkaline media. It...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Prussian Blue Analogues for Non‐Aqueous Sodium‐Ion and Potassium‐Ion Batteries: The Landscape From Lab‐Scale Optimizations Toward Practical Applications
Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) are emerging as scalable cathode materials for non‑aqueous sodium‑ion and potassium‑ion batteries. The review connects crystal chemistry, defect control, and particle engineering to electrochemical performance, highlighting synthesis routes, crystal water, and interfacial stability. It outlines lab‑scale...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Interfacial Water Reorganization via Polyethyleneimine‐Functionalization for Enhanced Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution on Single‐Atom Platinum Anchored on Reduced Graphene Oxide
Researchers introduced a dual‑function electrocatalyst, RGO‑PEI/Pt1, that couples single‑atom platinum with a polyethyleneimine‑functionalized reduced graphene oxide scaffold. The PEI layer reorganizes interfacial water into a hydrogen‑bonded chain, acting as a proton pump and dramatically accelerating alkaline hydrogen evolution. The catalyst...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Enhanced Low‐Temperature Photoluminescence in Α‐CsPbI3/WS2 Heterostructures: Experimental and Theoretical Insights Into Exciton Dynamics in Low‐Dimensional Materials
Researchers have achieved a 109‑fold increase in photoluminescence (PL) from α‑CsPbI3 perovskite quantum dots integrated with a monolayer WS2 at 8 K, compared with room temperature. Combined photoluminescence spectroscopy and density functional theory reveal that reduced structural distortion in the perovskite...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Metalloborophenes: Structural Diversity and Emerging Properties of Metal–Boron Two‐Dimensional Frameworks
Metalloborophenes are a newly emerging class of two‑dimensional boron frameworks whose stability and functionality derive from incorporated metal atoms. The first experimental realization—copper‑borophene nanoribbons—in 2024 confirmed long‑standing theoretical predictions and highlighted the material’s tunable electronic, magnetic, and catalytic traits. Computational...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Tuning Spin Valley Coupling via Strain‐Amplified Magnetic Proximity in Fe3GaTe2/WS2 Heterostructures
Researchers have shown that applying strain via a gold‑grating substrate dramatically strengthens the magnetic proximity effect in Fe3GaTe2/WS2 heterostructures. The enhanced interlayer coupling expands the exciton valley‑polarization hysteresis and drives the excitonic Landé g‑factor to an unprecedented –30. First‑principles calculations...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Layered Double Hydroxides‐Incorporated Thin‐Film Nanocomposite Membranes: Emerging Strategies for Sustainable Liquid Separation
Recent research highlights layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as versatile nanofillers in thin‑film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes, offering tunable chemistry, adjustable interlayer spacing, and inherent hydrophilicity. By integrating LDHs into substrates, interlayers, or selective polyamide layers, researchers have demonstrated simultaneous gains in...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Thermo‐Responsive Smart Window Coupled with Heat Storage Effect
Researchers unveiled a dual‑layer thermo‑responsive smart window that merges dynamic optical switching with solar heat storage. The device combines a thermochromic PNIPAM layer and a supercooled calcium chloride hexahydrate phase‑change layer, achieving a solar modulation of 70.1% and storing 199 J g⁻¹...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Multifunctional Additives for Performance Improvements in WBG and NBG Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers highlight multifunctional additives as a key route to boost stability and efficiency in both wide‑bandgap (WBG) and narrow‑bandgap (NBG) perovskite solar cells. In WBG absorbers, additives help reduce open‑circuit voltage loss and curb halide segregation, while in NBG devices...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Transducer Systems Integrated Into Organ‐on‐a‐Chip Devices: From Detection to Fabrication
Organ‑on‑a‑chip (OoC) platforms are advancing drug testing by mimicking human tissue functions in microfluidic devices. Recent advances in microfabrication and 3D printing have lowered costs and improved reproducibility, but accurate, continuous monitoring of cellular responses remains a bottleneck. Integrating miniaturized...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Printed Nb2O5 Metasurfaces for Ultraviolet‐Visible Chiro‐Optical Holography
Researchers have created a niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) particle‑embedded resin that combines a high refractive index with low UV‑visible absorption, enabling single‑step nanoimprint lithography of chiral metasurfaces. The etch‑free process produces large‑area, transparent devices that generate spin‑dependent holographic images from 375 nm...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Amine‐functionalized Ti3C2Tx MXene‐integrated Nanocomposite Membranes via Vapor‐phase Interfacial Polymerization for CO2 Separation
A sustainable vapor‑phase interfacial polymerization (VP‑IP) method creates Ti₃C₂Tₓ‑NH₂ MXene‑enhanced thin‑film nanocomposite membranes for CO₂ capture. The solvent‑free process precisely controls polymer growth and embeds MXene nanofillers that form CO₂‑philic channels. The optimized TFN@0.5MX membrane (0.5 wt% MXene) reaches 389 GPU CO₂...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Underlying Polymorphism: Superhelical Crystallization Induces Architectural and Functional Diversity (Small 6/2026)
Jiahao Zhang, Guanghong Wei, Hai Xu, Kai Tao and colleagues report a hierarchical peptide crystallization pathway that progresses from flexible, twisted fibrils to bundled ribbons and finally to robust, plate‑like crystals built from superhelices. The study reveals that superhelical crystallization...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Soft Interferometric Nanostrain Sensor Reveals Solid‐Liquid Interfacial Tension Oscillation Amplified by Competitive Adsorption
Researchers have created an interferometric nanostrain sensor that measures solid‑liquid interfacial tension of unlabeled protein drops with sub‑0.25 mN m⁻¹ resolution. Using fetal bovine serum, the device shows that γSL declines as protein concentration rises while γSV stays unchanged. Beyond the expected...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Intralayer Nanoconfined CuOx Nanocatalysts in Boron Nitride Membrane for Efficient Micropollutant Oxidation
Researchers have integrated copper oxide (CuOx) nanocatalysts into the water‑transport channels of a boron nitride (BN) membrane, creating a nanoconfined catalytic platform for advanced oxidation processes. The CuOx@BN system activates peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate hydroxyl radicals and singlet oxygen, delivering...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Engineered Β‐Crystal Domains Enable Strong Humidity‐Responsive Actuation in Recombinant Spider Silk
Researchers engineered recombinant spider‑silk proteins by adding terminal cysteines that form disulfide‑stabilized β‑sheet domains during shear‑assisted wet spinning. The resulting C4S fibers retain crystalline alignment up to 90 % relative humidity, delivering rapid, reversible contraction. Mechanical testing shows a recovery stress...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Biomimetic Bimetallic‐Polyphenol Network as a Novel siRNA Carrier for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis via Macrophage Repolarization
Researchers have engineered a biomimetic nanocarrier—TSSC@M1—by integrating a metal‑polyphenol network loaded with TNF‑α siRNA, Sr²⁺, and Cu²⁺, and cloaking it with M1 macrophage membranes for inflammatory targeting. The carrier exploits a proton‑sponge mechanism to escape lysosomes, releasing its cargo to...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
ROS‐Responsive Hybrid Nanoparticles Enable Dual‐Target Neurovascular Repair via Blood–Brain Barrier‐on‐Chip Validation
Researchers engineered a reactive oxygen species‑responsive exosome‑liposome hybrid nanoparticle that simultaneously delivers siBACH1 and siGSDMD to target oxidative stress in neurons and pyroptosis in the blood‑brain barrier. The platform incorporates a microfluidic BBB‑on‑chip model that reproduces endothelial, astrocytic, and neuronal...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Photoacid‐Fueled Nanopropeller for the Controllable Motion of One‐Hole Colloidal Motors with On‐Board ATP Supply
Researchers have created a light‑driven colloidal motor by co‑assembling chloroplast‑derived F₁F₀‑ATP synthase onto a single‑hole silica capsule preloaded with a photoacid. UV illumination triggers proton release, generating a transmembrane proton motive force that rotates the ATPases and propels the particle...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
In Situ Preparation of Bismuth Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Porous Carbon Spheres on Graphite Felt Electrodes for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
Researchers have developed an in‑situ method to grow bismuth nanoparticles encapsulated in nitrogen‑doped carbon spheres directly on graphite felt (Bi@NC/GF). The multicore‑shell architecture prevents particle agglomeration, improves electron conductivity, and creates abundant active sites for the V³⁺/V²⁺ redox reaction. When...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Twisting‐Induced Phonon Localization and Ultralow Thermal Conductivity in Penta‐PdTe2 Bilayer Revealed by a Universal Machine‐Learning Potential
Interlayer twisting in a penta‑PdTe2 bilayer dramatically localizes phonons, driving the lattice thermal conductivity down to 0.30 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹. The study employs a fine‑tuned universal machine‑learning potential (NEP89) with sub‑2.3 meV atom⁻¹ energy errors, coupled to homogeneous non‑equilibrium molecular dynamics and Wigner transport theory....
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Phosphonic Acid Porphyrin Assemblies Boost Surface Kinetics and Water Oxidation of Α‐Fe2O3 Photoanodes
Researchers introduced a phosphonic‑acid‑terminated porphyrin self‑assembly as a hole‑transport layer on α‑Fe₂O₃ photoanodes. The TPPP (‑PO₃H₂) anchoring group exhibited the strongest chemical adsorption, cutting interfacial charge‑transfer resistance. This molecular interface boosted the photocurrent density by 6.7‑fold and the applied‑bias photon‑to‑current...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Unravelling Mixed Organic‐Halide Perovskite Degradation Under Extrinsic Factors
Researchers used neutron reflectometry with isotope substitution to probe degradation of mixed organic‑halide perovskite films under humidity and temperature stress. The technique revealed that films deposited on TiO₂ exhibit enhanced stability and form a distinct interfacial layer composed of formamidinium...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Reaction Kinetics in Proton Batteries: An EIS/DRT‐Based Case Study of Vanadium Pentoxide Electrodes
Researchers used vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) electrodes in an aqueous proton electrolyte to dissect the individual contributions of charge transfer, diffusion, and interfacial phenomena to overall impedance. By pairing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with distribution of relaxation time (DRT) analysis, they...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Corneal Nerve Regeneration via MSC‐Derived EVs: Tissue Source and Culture Dimensionality Dictate miRNA Cargo and Therapeutic Efficacy
Researchers compared extracellular vesicles (EVs) from human corneal and bone‑marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) grown in traditional two‑dimensional (2D) plates and three‑dimensional (3D) spheroid cultures. EVs were characterized and tested for their ability to promote corneal nerve regeneration in vitro...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Designing Stable Graphitic Networks on Ultra‐Porous Polyimide Aerogels via Solvent‐Guided Structuring
Researchers engineered a thermally robust, hierarchically porous polyimide aerogel by tuning solvent‑polymer interactions, enabling stable laser‑induced graphitization. The process creates a uniform graphene network within the aerogel, achieving sheet resistivity as low as 6.5 Ω sq⁻¹ while preserving a dielectric constant of...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Suppression of Dendrite Growth and Enhanced Sodiophilicity in Sodium Metal Batteries by Sb‐Coated Zn Current Collector
Researchers introduced a Sb‑coated Zn (Sb@Zn) current collector to stabilize sodium metal anodes. Density functional theory shows Sb incorporation boosts Na binding energy, fostering uniform deposition. Electrochemical tests reveal the Sb@Zn electrode suppresses dendrite growth, delivering 500 cycles at 5 C...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Pyridine‐Functionalized Covalent Organic Frameworks as Metal‐Free Photocatalysts for Chlorotrifluoromethylation of Alkenes via Inner‐Sphere Mechanism
Researchers have synthesized two pyridine‑functionalized covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that act as metal‑free photocatalysts for the chlorotrifluoromethylation of alkenes. The linearly conjugated COF‑25Th outperforms its cross‑conjugated counterpart, delivering up to 99% conversion across diverse substrates. The superior activity stems from...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Modulate Stresses for Efficient Full‐Air Processed Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Polymer Adhesive
Researchers introduced an in‑situ polymerized adhesive (CHDMGE/TETA) that simultaneously mitigates microscopic strain and provides macroscopic stress dissipation in flexible perovskite solar cells. The polymer creates a viscous environment that slows solute diffusion, yielding high‑crystalline perovskite films, while its cross‑linked gel...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Beyond C1 Products: How Single‐Atom Catalysts Contribute to Solar‐Driven CO2 Reduction Into C2+ Hydrocarbons
The review examines how single‑atom catalysts (SACs) can be engineered to steer photocatalytic CO₂ reduction toward multi‑carbon (C₂⁺) hydrocarbons. It highlights that coordination environment and electronic structure of isolated metal sites dictate CO₂ activation and C‑C coupling pathways. Dual‑atom and...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Functional Nucleic Acids for Cell–Cell Interactions
The review outlines how functional nucleic acids (FNAs) are emerging as programmable tools to modulate cell‑cell interactions. It categorizes regulatory strategies—DNA hybridization, molecular recognition, scaffold construction, and stimulus‑responsive designs—and showcases applications in cellular immunotherapy, force monitoring, 3D tissue model reconstruction,...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Supramolecular Gelation of Hydrogen Peroxide: Reconciling Safety and Reactivity
Researchers have created a supramolecular gel using glycyrrhizic acid and polyvinyl alcohol that locks hydrogen peroxide into a mechanically strong, thixotropic matrix. The gel exhibits a storage modulus above 3600 Pa, remains stable for over six months, and eliminates leakage. It...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Rational Design and Application of MOF‐Based Materials for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
The review outlines recent advances in metal‑organic framework (MOF)‑based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction, detailing synthesis routes, mechanistic pathways, and structure‑performance correlations. It categorises MOF design into directly modified frameworks, MOF‑derived structures, and MOF composites, each offering distinct active‑site configurations. The...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Corneal Nerve Regeneration via MSC‐Derived EVs: Tissue Source and Culture Dimensionality Dictate miRNA Cargo and Therapeutic Efficacy (Small 6/2026)
Elmira Jalilian and colleagues published a study in Small (June 2026) showing that the tissue source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and whether they are cultured in two‑dimensional versus three‑dimensional environments dictate the microRNA cargo of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 27, 2026
Synergistic Interactions Between Single Atoms and Clusters/Nanoparticles on Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Supports for Electrocatalysis: A Critical Review
Recent research highlights the integration of single‑atom catalysts with nanoparticles on nitrogen‑doped carbon supports, forming hybrid electrocatalysts that surpass the performance of each component alone. The review outlines synthetic routes for co‑stabilizing atoms and particles, classifies structural motifs, and examines...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
Cellulose Nanofibril‐Filled Damping and Lubricating Hydrogels for Mitigating Friction‐Induced Vibration of Polyurethane Composites
Researchers introduced a multi‑crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel reinforced with carboxylated cellulose nanofibers (MCPH) and blended it into thermoplastic polyurethane. The hydrogel supplies both hydration lubrication and reversible bonding that dissipates mechanical energy, dramatically improving the composite’s friction and damping behavior....
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
Impact of Device Architecture on Proton Detection Efficiency in 2D Perovskite Thick Film Detectors
Researchers compared planar and stacked architectures for 2D perovskite thick‑film detectors targeting 5 MeV protons. The stacked configuration, featuring a vertical electric field, delivered superior charge collection, higher sensitivity, and stable, energy‑independent response across 3–5 MeV. Experiments spanning fluxes from 10⁸ to...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
A Customizable Perovskite Quantum Dots Platform for Visual Fluorescent Discrimination of Molecular Homologs and Enantiomers
Researchers have created a customizable fluorescence platform using chiral polymer‑coated perovskite quantum dots (CsPbBr3@PAAR/PAAS). The system delivers quasi‑mirror symmetric emission, allowing naked‑eye discrimination of (R)- and (S)-2‑butanol enantiomers. The achiral counterpart (CsPbBr3@PAA) differentiates C1–C4 monohydric alcohols, sulfoxides, and formamides through...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
Designing with Li2S in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: From Fundamental Chemistry to Practical Architectures
The perspective outlines how Li2S‑based lithium‑sulfur batteries are reshaping cell design by tackling sulfur’s insulating nature and polysulfide shuttling. It highlights atomic‑level catalytic engineering, hierarchical carbon scaffolds, and electrolyte‑solvation co‑design as levers to activate Li2S and achieve reversible cycling. These...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
Liquid NaK‐Enabled Strategy for the Facile and Scalable Synthesis of Porous Fe/Co/Ni‐Based Materials for Magnetically Enhanced OER Catalysis
Researchers have introduced a room‑temperature liquid NaK‑enabled alloy‑to‑alloy method to produce porous, multiphase Fe/Co/Ni magnetic electrocatalysts. The process avoids high‑temperature calcination and toxic etchants, delivering yields above 80 % and enabling solvent recovery. The resulting amorphous materials exhibit mesoporosity up to...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
Determination of Nucleation Process and Spherical Micelle Growth by Time‐Resolved SAXS During PISA: Evidence From Liquid Crystalline Spherical Nanoparticles
Researchers employed time‑resolved small‑angle X‑ray scattering (TR‑SAXS) to monitor polymerization‑induced self‑assembly (PISA) of liquid‑crystalline spherical micelles. The data reveal that nucleation occurs early and particle growth proceeds through a structural shift from interdigitated to non‑interdigitated core conformations, a shift governed...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Jan 25, 2026
D‐Band Modulation by Elements Synergistic Design for High‐Performance Zinc Air Batteries
Researchers engineered ultrafine high‑entropy nitride (HEN) nanoparticles that exploit elemental synergy to shift the d‑band center, accelerating *OH adsorption and desorption. Tungsten plays a pivotal role by reconstructing the electronic environment of the other metals. The resulting catalyst delivers an...
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News•Jan 25, 2026
Bifunctional Cu–Sn Oxides for Electrocatalytic Upgrade of Nitrate and Glucose to Ammonium Formate
Researchers have introduced a bifunctional Cu‑Sn oxide catalyst that simultaneously drives nitrate reduction and glucose oxidation in a paired electrochemical cell. The catalyst delivers an NH₃ yield of 26.57 mg h⁻¹ cm⁻² with 85.3% Faradaic efficiency, while generating formate at 44.88 mg h⁻¹ cm⁻² and 81.8%...
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