Mastering Proton Activities in Aqueous Batteries
Advanced aqueous batteries are promising alternatives for grid energy storage. Understanding and mastering the proton activities in aqueous electrolytes will guide the design of sustainable and long‐lasting aqueous batteries. This Perspective comments on the current understanding of the thermodynamic and kinetic perspectives of proton activities and ...
Leiting Zhang, Chao Zhang, Erik J. Berg
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A methodology to evaluate the optimal insulation thickness for heating and cooling needs in different climatic zones for buildings made of reinforced concrete with cavity walls. [PDF]
Borelli D+4 more
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Emerging Opportunities of Colloidal Quantum Dots for Photocatalytic Organic Transformations
Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have gained significant attention as photocatalysts in organic transformations in recent years. This review highlights QDs’ distinctive features, including the quantum size effect, compositional and structural diversity, tunable surface chemistry, and photophysics.
Qinxuan Cao+4 more
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Efficient Integration of Ultra-low Power Techniques and Energy Harvesting in Self-Sufficient Devices: A Comprehensive Overview of Current Progress and Future Directions. [PDF]
Citroni R, Mangini F, Frezza F.
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Pushing Radiative Cooling Technology to Real Applications
Radiative cooling controls surface optical properties for solar and thermal radiation, offering solutions for global warming and energy savings. Despite significant advances, key challenges remain: optimizing optical efficiency, maintaining aesthetics, preventing overcooling, enhancing durability, and enabling scalable production.
Chongjia Lin+8 more
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Design and Simulation of Tunneling Diodes with 2D Insulators for Rectenna Switches. [PDF]
Li E, Raju P, Zhao E.
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Computational Modeling of Reticular Materials: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Reticular materials are advanced materials with applications in emerging technologies. A thorough understanding of material properties at operating conditions is critical to accelerate the deployment at an industrial scale. Herein, the status of computational modeling of reticular materials is reviewed, supplemented with topical examples highlighting ...
Wim Temmerman+3 more
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Thermoelectric Properties of Tetrahedrites Produced from Mixtures of Natural and Synthetic Materials. [PDF]
Santos BA+10 more
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The rise of lead halide perovskite semiconductors has enabled high‐performance LEDs with internal quantum efficiencies approaching 100%. In order to further enhance the external quantum efficiencies limited by light outcoupling effects, in this account, the strategies for reducing energy dissipation through the substrate, waveguide, and evanescent ...
Tommaso Marcato+2 more
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Enhancing energy efficiency in buildings using sawdust-based insulation in hot arid climates. [PDF]
Alwan NT+4 more
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