National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-25eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf151
Yu Chang, Yu Cheng, Rui Jia, Ruojiang Wang, Qing Xu, Lanqing Gong, Yike Wei, Bin Tang, Chenhui Guo, Bin Sun, Xingmin He, Xueyan Li, Lili Gong, Hong Ye, Xiaoyang Wang, Yitao Dai, Mingdong Dong, Yongbing Tang, Fan Zhang, Peng Tan, Tingrui Pan
{"title":"Unified iontronic sensing for operando monitoring of physical-chemical events in lithium-ion batteries.","authors":"Yu Chang, Yu Cheng, Rui Jia, Ruojiang Wang, Qing Xu, Lanqing Gong, Yike Wei, Bin Tang, Chenhui Guo, Bin Sun, Xingmin He, Xueyan Li, Lili Gong, Hong Ye, Xiaoyang Wang, Yitao Dai, Mingdong Dong, Yongbing Tang, Fan Zhang, Peng Tan, Tingrui Pan","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf151","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Operando measurement of expansion force has become an effective way of monitoring physical-chemical events in lithium-ion batteries, of which the conventional optical means is limited by material fragility, structural incompatibility and system complexity. The utilization of flexible sensors can potentially address these challenges; however, their functionality and stability are restricted within hours in corrosive environments. Here, an <i>in-situ</i> unified iontronic sensing mechanism, derived from the super-capacitive electrode/electrolyte interface, is developed for expansion-force measurement in highly corrosive electrolyte environments. Specifically, it leverages the structural and material similarities between batteries and iontronic sensors to create a unified assessing device, utilizing only existing materials to produce <i>in-situ</i> detection. Consequently, the intelligence-incorporated architecture exhibits exceptional stability for continuous measurements over one month, enabling 400 charging/discharging cycles in a battery lifespan. Therefore, the unified iontronic sensing device, which has long-term on-board monitoring of expansion forces, offers an accurate and effective solution for the aging evaluation and safety pre-warning of lithium-ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf151"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12121480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144181958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-25eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf164
Yi-Gang Xu, Jingyou Chen
{"title":"The oldest anchor for lunar crater chronology constrained by the new age of 4.25 Ga of the South Pole-Aitken basin.","authors":"Yi-Gang Xu, Jingyou Chen","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf164","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf164","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf164"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12086693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144102154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-25eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf166
Weijia Sun, Hrvoje Tkalčić, Marco G Malusà, Yongxin Pan
{"title":"Seismic evidence of liquid water at the base of Mars' upper crust.","authors":"Weijia Sun, Hrvoje Tkalčić, Marco G Malusà, Yongxin Pan","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf166","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf166","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Liquid water was abundant on Mars during the Noachian and Hesperian periods but vanished as the planet transitioned into the cold, dry environment we see today. It is hypothesized that much of this water was either lost to space or stored in the crust. However, the extent of the water reservoir within the crust remains poorly constrained due to a lack of observational evidence. Here, we invert the shear wave velocity structure of the upper crust, identifying a significant low-velocity layer at the base, between depths of 5.4 and 8 km. This zone is interpreted as a high-porosity, water-saturated layer, and is estimated to hold a liquid water volume of 520-780 m of global equivalent layer (GEL). This estimate aligns well with the remaining liquid water volume of 710-920 m GEL, after accounting for water loss to space, crustal hydration and modern water inventory.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf166"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12125978/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of self-assembled molecules in halide perovskite optoelectronics: an atomic-scale perspective.","authors":"Xiaoyu Wang, Xue Wang, Xinjiang Wang, Muchen Li, Hanming Li, Yuhao Fu, Lijun Zhang","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf150","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite significant advancements in the study of metal halide perovskites worldwide, the large-scale industrialization of related optoelectronic devices faces ongoing challenges related to efficiency, long-term stability, and environmental and human toxicity. Self-assembled molecules (SAMs) have recently emerged as crucial strategies for enhancing device performance and stability, particularly by mitigating interface-related challenges. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted roles of SAMs in enhancing the performance and stability of perovskite optoelectronic devices. We begin by introducing the evolution of SAMs, their unique physicochemical properties and implemented applications in optoelectronic devices. Subsequently, we delve into the diverse beneficial effects of SAMs in perovskite devices and elucidate the underlying atomic-scale mechanisms responsible for these performance enhancements. Finally, we critically analyze the current challenges associated with the rational design and implementation of SAMs in perovskite devices and conclude by outlining promising future research directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 5","pages":"nwaf150"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12096312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144128179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TT-Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> with dual-band modulation and exceptional performance retention for fast-responsive electrochromics.","authors":"Qingjiao Huang, Peipei Shao, Mingao Hou, Yihan Lei, Zhexuan Ou, Jiacheng Hu, Ying Zhu, Bowen Li, Menghan Yin, Yiwen Zhang, Renfu Zhang, Jiawei Sun, Changjian Li, Guangfu Luo, Rui-Tao Wen","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf154","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf154","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Independently modulating the transmittance of solar spectra, specifically within the visible and near-infrared light ranges, presents a significant prospect for windows that can effectively manage lighting and energy consumption in both buildings and electrical-vehicles. Electrochromic devices, capable of regulating the transmittance of visible and near-infrared light in response to external electrical stimuli, are considered as one of the ideal candidates for smart windows. However, electrochromic devices typically suffer from single-mode control (i.e. simultaneously varying the visible and near-infrared light), slow response and inadequate long-term durability. In this paper, we demonstrate that TT-Nb₂O₅ enables independent modulation of visible and near-infrared light and possesses rapid switching kinetics and exceptional cycling stability, i.e. no observed degradation of optical modulation after more than 10 000 cycles. The dual band modulation is attributed to a combination of progressive splitting and downward shift of Nb 3<i>d</i> conduction bands and rise of Fermi level as ion insertion proceeds. The open framework of the crystal structures accounts for the exceptional cycling stability. Simulation results based on assembled smart windows indicate a potential cooling energy saving of 160 GJ without compromising the outdoor view, or 225 GJ for a complete blocking of visible and near-infrared light can be achieved in hot climate zones.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf154"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12139003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-24eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf161
Xinwen Ou, Han Song, Jing Zhang, Zhang Lin
{"title":"Quantitative relationship between activity effects and interfacial characteristics of environmental fine particles.","authors":"Xinwen Ou, Han Song, Jing Zhang, Zhang Lin","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf161","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A multi-factor coupling theoretical framework for interfacial activity is proposed, quantitatively uncovering the synergistic effects of particle size and specific surface energy on fine particle interfacial behavior, while offering a precise design basis for the controllable separation and stabilization of pollutants in fine particles.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf161"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12104974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144151283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-23eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf155
Liangliang Zhou, Changxin Li, Yongfeng Luo, Qimin Liang, Yangyang Chen, Zhuojun Yan, Longbin Qiu, Sisi He
{"title":"An autonomous fabric electrochemical biosensor for efficient health monitoring.","authors":"Liangliang Zhou, Changxin Li, Yongfeng Luo, Qimin Liang, Yangyang Chen, Zhuojun Yan, Longbin Qiu, Sisi He","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf155","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As a promising frontier in next-generation healthcare monitoring, smart textiles that are capable of dynamic physiological sensing through sweat analysis represent an emerging paradigm in wearable electronics. However, the inherent inaccessibility of sweat in sedentary individuals and scenarios has restricted our ability to capitalize on this non-invasive and insightful source of molecule-level information. Here, we first present a comfortable, autonomous and integrated iontophoretic biosensing textile system that features an on-demand stimulation skin-interfaced sweat-induction unit. The textile system uses skin-interface stabilized iontophoretic hydrogel electrodes that enhance interface conformability and optimize interface impedance, eliminating the need for high-current stimulation in conventional iontophoresis. By combining biosensing fibers with a stabilized transduction layer design, we show that the resultant biosensing textile system continuously collects multibiomarker data, including glucose, lactate, uric acid and pH levels, for up to 6 hours. This system holds promise for advancing wearable electronics in personalized healthcare, clinical monitoring and remote diagnostics with superior user-friendliness and versatility.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf155"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12118457/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
National Science ReviewPub Date : 2025-04-21eCollection Date: 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf153
Qing-Ren Meng, Guo-Li Wu, Bo Wan, Ri-Xiang Zhu, Liang Duan, Bin Wang, Jian-Min Hu
{"title":"Proto-Tethyan tectonics in East China: a revisit.","authors":"Qing-Ren Meng, Guo-Li Wu, Bo Wan, Ri-Xiang Zhu, Liang Duan, Bin Wang, Jian-Min Hu","doi":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf153","DOIUrl":"10.1093/nsr/nwaf153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two major Early Paleozoic orogens exist in East China, the North Qinling-North Tongbai and Wuyi-Yunkai orogens, which used to be regarded as two independent systems controlled by distinct plate tectonic processes. The North Qinling-North Tongbai orogen consists predominantly of subduction- and collision-related rock assemblages, whereas the Wuyi-Yunkai orogen is made up chiefly of collision-related foreland fold-thrust systems. It is demonstrated that the two seemingly unrelated orogens are actually two components of an immense single orogen that is here named the Fuxi-Nüwa orogen. We stitch together a complete picture of the Fuxi-Nüwa orogen based on a holistic treatment of Early Paleozoic tectonics in East China. It is surmised that the Fuxi-Nüwa orogen was created by initial continental promontory-intraoceanic arc point collision and final complete collision of the North China block with West Cathaysia. The orogen was then torn apart in the Carboniferous, with the Wuyi-Yunkai orogen gradually moving away along a crustal-scale sinistral shear zone. Our proposed tectonic panorama offers satisfactory explanations for many perplexing questions that have plagued geologists for decades, such as the tectonic driver for the Kwangsian orogeny in West Cathaysia, mechanisms for ultra-high-pressure metamorphism and exhumation of the eclogized continental rocks in the North Qinling, simultaneousness of Silurian high-flux magmatism in the North Qinling-North Tongbai and Wuyi-Yunkai orogens, broad absence of Silurian-Early Devonian strata, and causes for Mid-Late Devonian marine inundation over West Cathaysia. Discovery and restoration of the Fuxi-Nüwa orogen will reshape our understanding of tectonic evolution of the Proto-Tethyan regimes, and necessitate reassessment of potentials of oil-gas resources in East China.</p>","PeriodicalId":18842,"journal":{"name":"National Science Review","volume":"12 6","pages":"nwaf153"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12121481/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144182462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}