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Evolutionary Search for Novel Thorium Borides toward Advanced Nuclear Fuels

, 2022
Thorium (Th)-based fuels are considered as promising candidates for generation-IV reactors. To explore potential thorium boride (ThxBy) structures and to obtain physical properties of these thorium borides, in our work, a variable-composition ...
Yaolin Guo (11295861), Shiyu Du (1360161), Jiexi Song (13918902), Yanqing Qin (9665852), Xiwu Gong (13918905), Diwei Shi (10843612), Xinyu Chen (47670)   +6 more
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Dual‐Function Electrocatalysis: Simultaneous Wastewater Remediation and Hydrogen Evolution—A Comprehensive Review

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction with the electro‐oxidation of pollutants and waste streams offers an energy‐efficient route for simultaneous hydrogen production and pollutant remediation. This review summarizes the reaction mechanisms, catalyst design principles, and emerging paired‐electrolysis strategies that govern activity, selectivity ...
Safa Al‐Yahyaey, Rashid Al‐Hajri, Ala'a H. Al‐Muhtaseb, Hussein A. Younus, Mohammed Al‐Abri   +4 more
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Achievement of Transition Metal Chalcogenides/Oxides in Hydrogen Production by Seawater Electrolysis

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs)/oxides have shown great application potential in seawater splitting for hydrogen generation due to their adjustable electronic properties, abundant active sites, and excellent catalytic performance. ABSTRACT Under the impetus of global “dual carbon” goals, green hydrogen has become a key component of the future ...
Xiaohui Du, Xinyu Li, Jianna Li, Tao Sun
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Boron Content and Cooling Rate on the Microstructure and Boride Formation of β-Solidifying γ-TiAl TNM Alloy

Metals, 2020
Boron is a unique and popular grain refiner element in cast titanium aluminide (TiAl) alloys, as it helps to improve mechanical properties if properly alloyed.
Daniel Bernal, Xabier Chamorro, Iñaki Hurtado, Iñaki Madariaga   +3 more
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A Review of Grain Boundaries: Formation Mechanism, Synthesis Strategy, and Application in Electrocatalysis

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
An overview of grain boundary engineering in the field of electrocatalysis. ABSTRACT Key electrocatalytic reactions such as HER, OER, ORR, CO2RR, and NRR offer promising routes for storing renewable energy as chemical fuels. However, their widespread application is constrained due to the lack of highly active and stable catalysts. Grain boundaries (GBs)
Jingyu Gao, Fengming Zhou, Xinying Li, Ying Deng, Zexing Wu, Siyuan Feng, Yujing Zhu, Dan Zhang, Zhenyu Xiao   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Co‐Catalyst/Semiconductor Interface Coupling Design for Efficient Solar‐Driven Photocatalysis

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
Interfacial coupling strength is proposed as a unifying descriptor governing charge‐transfer behavior in co‐catalyst/semiconductor photocatalytic systems. This review establishes a coupling‐strength‐guided framework that correlates interface engineering strategies with charge transport pathways, electronic structure regulation, and photocatalytic ...
Fangxu Dai, Zhiyu Song, Meiyan Qiu, Zhen Zhang, Dan Zhang, Xiaobo Chen, Yun Hau Ng, Xin Li   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis of TiB2 powders by borothermal and carbothermal reduction of TiO2 [PDF]

Processing and Application of Ceramics
Titanium diboride powders were synthesized from TiO2 following different reduction methods at temperatures range from 1000 to 1400°C for 1h under flowing argon gas.
Abdelgawad Mohamed Mahrous Hussein, Biçer Hülya   +1 more
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Nonthermal Plasma–Enabled Cascade N2 Activation and Electroreduction

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
Integrating plasma‐assisted NOx synthesis with subsequent electrochemical reduction enables the sustainable synthesis of high‐value N‐containing chemicals under ambient conditions. ABSTRACT The development of sustainable nitrogen fixation technologies operating under ambient conditions is critical for reducing the energy intensity and carbon footprint ...
Shijia Li, Wei Gao, Ziyun Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Nanophotonic Biosensors and the Paradigm of Trans‐Scale Autonomous Bio‐Integrated Diagnostics for Addressing Health Complexities

Electron, EarlyView.
Physics‐driven advances in optical nanobiosensors for rapid, miniaturized, and point‐of‐care diagnostics for next‐generation decentralized and personalized healthcare based on sensor intelligence. ABSTRACT Public health emergencies and the escalating burden of chronic diseases necessitate a paradigm shift from centralized laboratory testing to rapid ...
Vishal Chaudhary, Harsh Sable, Sonu Sonu, Lakshita Phor, Reddicherla Umapathi, Pradeep Bhadola   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wood‐Derived 3D Conductive Cellular Bio‐C@YB2C2 Ceramics for Efficient Electromagnetic Shielding and Joule Heating

Electron, EarlyView.
Herein, a biomimetic, anisotropic, robust wood‐derived 3D conductive Bio‐C@YB2C2 framework was synthesized by in situ boron/carbon thermal reduction reaction on the carbonized wood template. The as‐obtained Bio‐C@YB2C2 composites accurately inherit the specific microstructure of natural wood, providing pathways for terahertz wave dissipation.
Yong‐Mei Hou, Yi Ren, Xu Hao, Han Jia, Xiao‐Nan Zhou, Zhi‐Lei Wei, Zhong‐Qi Shi, Jian‐Feng Yang, Bo Wang, Suo‐Cheng Song   +9 more
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