Carbon Neutralization最新文献

Pre-Lithiation Strategies of Silicon–Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Research Progress and Future Prospects 锂离子电池硅碳阳极预锂化策略研究进展与展望

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-04-12 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70155

Jiangang Li, Jialuo Chen, Yang Liu, Xinhui Yan, Li Zhao, Wenjie Zhang, Tayyab Shabir, Xianying Han, Yan Li, Ling Zhang

{"title":"Pre-Lithiation Strategies of Silicon–Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Research Progress and Future Prospects","authors":"Jiangang Li, Jialuo Chen, Yang Liu, Xinhui Yan, Li Zhao, Wenjie Zhang, Tayyab Shabir, Xianying Han, Yan Li, Ling Zhang","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.70155","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon–carbon (Si/C) anodes, as an attractive alternative to traditional anode materials, have been extensively studied for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Nevertheless, their widespread application still faces several key obstacles, including low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and a fast capacity decay rate. Pre-lithiation as an effective strategy has been widely used to address these issues through compensating for active lithium loss. This review comprehensively analyzes the failure mechanisms of Si/C anodes during cycling, including structural degradation, SEI instability, and kinetic constraints. The recent pre-lithiation progresses are evaluated in three categories based on the different manufacturing stages: pre-lithiation during active material synthesis, pre-lithiation during electrode fabrication, and pre-lithiation after full-cell assembly. This classification integrates pre-lithiation strategies and industrial production workflows, enabling a systematic evaluation of the relationships between cost, lithium utilization efficiency, and battery performance. Novel techniques such as dry pre-lithiation, bifunctional electrolyte additives, and topological intercalation are also investigated for their contributions to improved ICE, cycling stability, and energy density. Although significant progress has been made, obstacles related to the degree of pre-lithiation, lithiation uniformity, and process compatibility continue to restrict the large-scale application of Si/C anodes. Finally, a detailed analysis of these challenges in Si/C anodes is provided, and future development prospects are discussed for next-generation LIBs with enhanced performance and expanded commercial viability.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70155","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mechanisms of Polarity-Driven and Material-Dependent Charge Transfer at PVDF/Polymer Interfaces for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators 高性能摩擦电纳米发电机中PVDF/聚合物界面极性驱动和材料相关的电荷转移机制

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70152

Zhe Yang, Ning Wu, Muqi Chen, Zeyang Yu, Jianming Liu, Juanli Zhao, Tao Jiang, Yaokun Pang, Zhihua Xiong, Morten Willatzen, Jianjun Luo, Zhong Lin Wang

{"title":"Mechanisms of Polarity-Driven and Material-Dependent Charge Transfer at PVDF/Polymer Interfaces for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators","authors":"Zhe Yang, Ning Wu, Muqi Chen, Zeyang Yu, Jianming Liu, Juanli Zhao, Tao Jiang, Yaokun Pang, Zhihua Xiong, Morten Willatzen, Jianjun Luo, Zhong Lin Wang","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70152","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70152","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding the microscopic mechanism of interfacial charge transfer is crucial for optimizing the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Here, a combined first-principles density-functional theory and experimental study reveals how polymer polarity and chemical composition regulate charge transfer at PVDF/polymer interfaces, including Nylon, PDMS, PVC, PE, PTFE, and FEP. The results demonstrate that polar β-PVDF/polymer heterostructures exhibit substantially stronger interfacial charge transfer than nonpolar systems, driven by the intrinsic built-in electric field of β-PVDF. The transferred charges primarily originate from the functional groups of the polymers, and the charge transfer magnitude follows the sequence β-PVDF/Nylon > β-PVDF/PDMS > β-PVDF/PVC > β-PVDF/PE > β-PVDF/PTFE > β-PVDF/FEP, corresponding to electron flow from low work function polymers toward the high work function β-PVDF. Furthermore, these theoretical trends are supported by experimental results, which confirm that β-PVDF-based TENGs deliver higher electrical outputs than α-PVDF-based systems and follow the same material-dependent sequence. This work elucidates the polarization-driven and material-dependent mechanisms of interfacial charge redistribution, providing design principles for high-output and controllable TENGs.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70152","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Front Cover: Carbon Neutralization, Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2026 封面：碳中和，第五卷，第2期，2026年3月

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-04-06 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70162

Yuke Zhou, Xiyan Wei, Yuwei Li, Xianbin Wei, Yongbiao Mu, Zifan Liao, Huicun Gu, Meisheng Han, Lin Zeng

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CO2 Hydrogenation to Light Olefins and Single Hydrocarbons: Active Sites and Synergy in Oxide–Zeolite Catalysts 二氧化碳加氢制轻烯烃和单一碳氢化合物：氧化物-沸石催化剂的活性位点和协同作用

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-04-02 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70153

Xiaohong Guo, Pengwei Li, Lingqing Kong, Peixiang Shi, Yanchun Li, Congming Li

{"title":"CO2 Hydrogenation to Light Olefins and Single Hydrocarbons: Active Sites and Synergy in Oxide–Zeolite Catalysts","authors":"Xiaohong Guo, Pengwei Li, Lingqing Kong, Peixiang Shi, Yanchun Li, Congming Li","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70153","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70153","url":null,"abstract":"Catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins and single hydrocarbons represents a crucial pathway for achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable chemical production. Oxide–zeolite (OX-ZEO) catalysts have shown remarkable potential due to their high selectivity for target products. However, a systematic understanding of their active sites remains notably underdeveloped. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the active sites in OX-ZEO catalytic systems for CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins and single hydrocarbons. For the oxide components, we critically examine the controversial nature of active sites in metal oxide, including oxygen vacancies, special electronic state metal ions and dual-site synergy, with special focus on the debated ZnZrOx system. For zeolite, we analyze the relationship between zeolite properties and product distribution, including acid location and acid property. Significantly, we emphasize the interactions between oxide and zeolite components and their influence on catalytic behavior. Finally, we point out that future catalyst design should focus on understanding and utilizing the interactions between active sites.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70153","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Front Cover: Carbon Neutralization, Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2026 封面：碳中和，第五卷，第3期，2026年5月

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70159

Mingjie Wang, Hanyuan Zhang, Jiao Dai, Bohao Chang, Kaisi Liu, Weilin Xu, Yujie Ma, Jun Wan

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In Situ Polymerized Poly (p-phenylenediamine)/Polyethylene Oxide Mixed Matrix Membranes for Efficient CO2/N2 Separation 原位聚合聚（对苯二胺）/聚氧化物混合基质膜用于CO2/N2高效分离

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70151

Xinxin Jia, Yan Pan, Jiang Xiao, Jinfeng He, Tongtong Zhang, Wen-Hai Zhang, Hong Meng

{"title":"In Situ Polymerized Poly (p-phenylenediamine)/Polyethylene Oxide Mixed Matrix Membranes for Efficient CO2/N2 Separation","authors":"Xinxin Jia, Yan Pan, Jiang Xiao, Jinfeng He, Tongtong Zhang, Wen-Hai Zhang, Hong Meng","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70151","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70151","url":null,"abstract":"The trade-off effect of polymer membranes induced by molecular chains entanglement and tight packing remains a key bottleneck restricting their widespread application in the carbon capture field. This study fabricates a novel facilitated transport mixed matrix membrane by employing polyethylene oxide (PEO) as the continuous phase and poly (p-phenylenediamine) (PpPD) as the dispersed phase through an in-situ polymerization strategy. Low-concentration of PpPD nanoparticles can be uniformly dispersed in the PEO cross-linked network, which not only modulates the PEO chains packing, restricting its segmental motion, but also significantly enhances the CO2/N2 separation performance of the membrane via CO2-philic amino groups in PpPD. This strategy effectively avoids the interfacial defect between PpPD fillers and PEO matrix in traditional technology, and the optimized membrane of IP/PEO achieves CO2 permeability of 721.5 Barrer and CO2/N2 selectivity of 49.0, which exceeds the 2008 Robeson upper bound.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70151","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Interfacial P-Band Modulation in Bismuth for Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Over Wide pH Ranges 宽pH范围内铋电催化CO2还原的界面p带调制

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70148

Weipeng Zhang, Bari Wulan, Nana Chen, Xinping Xie, Yuying Zhao, Jing Zhang, Haibin Guan, Dongxing Tan, Di Zhu, Lei Chen, Baofeng Zhao

{"title":"Interfacial P-Band Modulation in Bismuth for Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Over Wide pH Ranges","authors":"Weipeng Zhang, Bari Wulan, Nana Chen, Xinping Xie, Yuying Zhao, Jing Zhang, Haibin Guan, Dongxing Tan, Di Zhu, Lei Chen, Baofeng Zhao","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70148","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70148","url":null,"abstract":"Heteroatom modification effectively tailors the electronic structure of the p-block metal for CO2 reduction reaction, but the p-orbital hybridization of sulfur-induced in the electroreduction process remains unclear. Here, an in-situ electrochemical modification approach is developed to tailor bismuth catalysts coordinated with sulfur atoms. The pronounced interaction between bismuth and sulfur p orbital optimizes the electronic states for efficient CO2 electroreduction, achieving high Faradaic efficiency of 95.5% for formate and near 100% selectivity for C1 products, while maintaining 93% formate Faradaic efficiency under pH-universal electrolytes. In-situ characterization and theoretical calculations reveal a descriptor-based design principle, wherein tuning the sulfur atom configuration modulates bismuth p-orbital delocalization with an optimized p-band center, thereby reducing energy barrier for formate generation. Based on the fundamental insights, a solar-driven CO2-H2O electrolyzer was constructed with a FEformate of 93.7% and an energy conversion efficiency of 13.9%. This work establishes an electronic structure design strategy based on p-orbital delocalization modulation, offering theoretical insights and practical guidance for developing advanced main-group metal electrocatalysts.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70148","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Battery-Free UV-Dose Detector via Defect-Engineered Ca2SnO4:RE (RE = Sm3+, Pr3+) Oxide Phosphors 基于缺陷工程Ca2SnO4:RE （RE = Sm3+, Pr3+）氧化物荧光粉的无电池紫外剂量检测器

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70150

Sangwon Wi, Yunsang Lee

{"title":"Battery-Free UV-Dose Detector via Defect-Engineered Ca2SnO4:RE (RE = Sm3+, Pr3+) Oxide Phosphors","authors":"Sangwon Wi, Yunsang Lee","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70150","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70150","url":null,"abstract":"We report the defect-related luminescence properties and non-powered UV detection capabilities of Sm3+ and Pr3+-doped Ca2SnO4 (CSO:RE, RE = Sm and Pr) phosphors. Under UV excitation, CSO:RE exhibits distinct orange and deep-red emissions due to characteristic 4f–4 f transitions of RE3+ ions. Comprehensive long-persistent luminescence (LPL), thermoluminescence (TL), and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) measurements confirm the presence of thermally and optically responsive trap states. Notably, our samples demonstrated highly stable OSL signals even after 504 h of storage in a dark environment, evidencing excellent information storage retention. Finally, leveraging these properties, we demonstrate battery-free UV-dose detectors that operate under ambient sunlight and enable optical readout. Our approach requires zero operational energy, avoids battery- and wiring e-waste, and minimizes maintenance. Furthermore, robust oxide host combined with elastomeric encapsulation ensures outdoor durability and solid validation on solar-exposure mapping.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Durable Organic Anode Material With High Mass-Loading for Proton Batteries 质子电池高质量负载耐用有机负极材料

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70147

Ying Sun, Yu Lin, Jun Long, Ziyi Xiang, Liping Wan, Yexuan Yu, Guodong Li, Cheng Fu, Yonggang Wang, Jianhang Huang

{"title":"Durable Organic Anode Material With High Mass-Loading for Proton Batteries","authors":"Ying Sun, Yu Lin, Jun Long, Ziyi Xiang, Liping Wan, Yexuan Yu, Guodong Li, Cheng Fu, Yonggang Wang, Jianhang Huang","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70147","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70147","url":null,"abstract":"Organic materials are highly compelling candidates for next-generation electrodes. However, low mass-loading and poor cycle stability in aqueous electrolyte during repetitive charge-discharge process significantly undermine its practical deployment. Here, indanthrone (IDT), characterized with extended conjugated π-system and rigid planar structure, was developed as a high-performance proton-storage material. Electrochemical analyses and theoretical calculations identify two carbonyl (C=O) and two imine (C = N) groups as the active proton-hosting sites. Importantly, two additional carbonyls flanking the imines remain inactive owing to intramolecular hydrogen bonds, which enhance the chemical and electrochemical robustness of IDT and underpin extended cycling. As a result, a full MnO2@GF//IDT cell delivers ultra-stable operation for over 20,000 cycles at a high mass loading of 8 mg cm−2, demonstrating durable performance and practical relevance. These results establish a structure-function blueprint for organic proton batteries and highlight IDT as a promising, scalable proton-storage material.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Tailoring Defective Tungsten Oxide Aerogel Evaporator for Enhanced Solar Steam Generation and Heavy Metal Adsorption Toward Agricultural Irrigation 改进的氧化钨气凝胶蒸发器用于增强太阳能蒸汽产生和农业灌溉中重金属的吸附

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Carbon Neutralization Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.70149

Baihang Cai, Wei Zhao, Zhonghua Yuan, Jie Xiao, Dajun Li, Yuntao Cui, Yanru Wang, Chenglu Jiang, Yun Zeng, Yingjun She, Jiangtao Zhao, Hongzhang Wang, Yang Zhao, Jun-Heng Fu

{"title":"Tailoring Defective Tungsten Oxide Aerogel Evaporator for Enhanced Solar Steam Generation and Heavy Metal Adsorption Toward Agricultural Irrigation","authors":"Baihang Cai, Wei Zhao, Zhonghua Yuan, Jie Xiao, Dajun Li, Yuntao Cui, Yanru Wang, Chenglu Jiang, Yun Zeng, Yingjun She, Jiangtao Zhao, Hongzhang Wang, Yang Zhao, Jun-Heng Fu","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.70149","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.70149","url":null,"abstract":"Freshwater scarcity and industrial wastewater pollution present dual challenges that severely hinder sustainable development. Solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) strategy, combined with heavy metal ion removal, offers a cost-effective solution for wastewater purification by harnessing solar energy. Herein, inspired by the integration of photothermal conversion and adsorption capabilities, a multifunctional aerogel (r-WCTOA) evaporator was engineered by introducing oxygen vacancies in WO3 (r-WO3−x) to enhance its photothermal conversion efficiency, followed by compositing with wastepaper-derived cellulose. The enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of r-WO3−x particles, coupled with the porous structure of a cellulose fiber substrate exhibiting excellent mechanical integrity, enables efficient light absorption up to 92.89%. The r-WCTOA evaporator achieves an average water evaporation rate of 1.812 kg m−2 h−1 with a desalination efficiency of 99.8% under one sun irradiation. Additionally, r-WCTOA evaporator demonstrates superior heavy metal removal capacity with a maximum Pb2+ adsorption performance of 171.86 mg g−1, producing purified water that meets WHO drinking water standards. Notably, the freshwater recovered from evaporated leachate could be directly reused for subsequent irrigation, ensuring a sustainable and resource-efficient remediation cycle. This multifunctional r-WCTOA evaporator with porous structures synergistically achieves efficient wastewater purification and heavy metal removal during solar-driven evaporation, providing a scalable, cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for solar water treatment systems.","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.70149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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