Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.005
Zichen Lian , Yongqian Wang , Yongchao Wang , Liangcai Xu , Xinlei Hao , Shuai Yang , Bohan Fu , Jinsong Zhang , Chang Liu , Yayu Wang
{"title":"Strongly enhanced topological quantum phases in dual-surface AlOx-encapsulated MnBi2Te4","authors":"Zichen Lian , Yongqian Wang , Yongchao Wang , Liangcai Xu , Xinlei Hao , Shuai Yang , Bohan Fu , Jinsong Zhang , Chang Liu , Yayu Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The topological quantum phases in antiferromagnetic topological insulator MnBi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>4</sub> hold promise for next-generation spintronics, but their experimental realization has been constrained by challenges in preparing high-quality devices. In this work, we report a new wax-assisted exfoliation and transfer method that enables the fabrication of MnBi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>4</sub> heterostructures with both surfaces encapsulated by AlO<em><sub>x</sub></em>. This strategy strongly enhances the transport performances of the topological quantum phases in MnBi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>4</sub> flakes, which is attributed to the enhancement of magnetism by the AlO<em><sub>x</sub></em> layer. We observe the robust axion insulator state in even-layer device with wide zero Hall plateau and high longitudinal resistivity, and the quantum anomalous Hall effect in odd-layer device with large hysteresis and sharp plateau transition. These results demonstrate that the combination of wax exfoliation and AlO<em><sub>x</sub></em> encapsulation provides great potentials for exploring novel topological quantum phenomena and potential applications in MnBi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>4</sub> and other two-dimensional materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":"70 19","pages":"Pages 3139-3145"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.032
Mu-Han Yang , Qian W.L. Zhang , Qiu-Li Li , Ross N. Mitchell , Richard W. Carlson , Zhu-Yin Chu , Yu Liu , Yi Chen , Shun Guo , Ding-Shuai Xue , Bin Su , Xu Tang , Jiang-Yan Yuan , Xian-Hua Li
{"title":"2.2-billion-year-old KREEP-rich volcanism on the Moon","authors":"Mu-Han Yang , Qian W.L. Zhang , Qiu-Li Li , Ross N. Mitchell , Richard W. Carlson , Zhu-Yin Chu , Yu Liu , Yi Chen , Shun Guo , Ding-Shuai Xue , Bin Su , Xu Tang , Jiang-Yan Yuan , Xian-Hua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Moon’s KREEP component—rich in potassium (K), rare earth elements (REE), and phosphorus (P)—is considered a critical heat source sustaining prolonged volcanic activity. However, Chang’e mission samples reveal a lack of KREEP signatures in the sources of mare basalt erupted ∼2.8 and 2.0 billion years ago, raising questions about its contribution to late-stage volcanism. Here, we present geochemical and geochronological analyses of the lunar basaltic meteorite NWA 16286, which crystallized 2201 ± 13 million years ago, representing the youngest known lunar meteorite. Its mantle source shows a high <sup>238</sup>U/<sup>204</sup>Pb ratio (∼2000) and a low <em>ε</em><sub>Nd</sub>(<em>t</em>) value (–4.3), indicating strong KREEP enrichment and extending the duration of KREEP-related magmatism by ∼800 million years. Compiled isotopic data from lunar basalts reveal three volcanic episodes, each characterized by progressively increasing <sup>238</sup>U/<sup>204</sup>Pb and decreasing <em>ε</em><sub>Nd</sub>, suggesting episodic mantle convection. We propose that episodic sluggish mantle overturn or plume-driven upwelling triggered initial decompression melting, followed by increasing incorporation of KREEP components into basalt sources during each episode of younger mare volcanism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":"70 19","pages":"Pages 3265-3271"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144990991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-10-08DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.10.001
Junyi Ye, Zhiyuan Che, Jiajun Wang, Yi Zhang, Bo Wang, Wenzhe Liu, Lei Shi, Jian Zi
{"title":"Propagation-invariant spatiotemporal vortices.","authors":"Junyi Ye, Zhiyuan Che, Jiajun Wang, Yi Zhang, Bo Wang, Wenzhe Liu, Lei Shi, Jian Zi","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diffraction, inherently linked to angular spectrum and affected by spatiotemporal coupling effects, imposes a fundamental limit on wave packets propagation. This limitation is particularly acute for spatiotemporal vortex beams, where diffraction distorts the beam profile and splits topological charges. While spatiotemporal coupling engineering has enabled diffraction-free (or propagation-invariant) wave packet propagation, achieving stable vortex propagation remains a significant challenge due to inherent constraints of regular wave dispersion. Here, we overcome this challenge by tailoring the wave system's dispersion to achieve both propagation-invariant behavior and stable vortex structures. We present the first experimental demonstration of propagation-invariant spatiotemporal vortex beams that maintain their spatiotemporal profiles and topological charges over extended propagation distances. The ability of these wave packets to stably carry diverse topological charges without splitting or deformation provides critical insights into spatiotemporal vortex dynamics and unlocks new possibilities for applications across optics, acoustics, and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145318000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Upgrading waste LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> cathode for efficient photothermal polyester recycling.","authors":"Xiangxi Lou, Penglei Yan, Qingqing Zhang, Binglei Jiao, Zhongyu Li, Panpan Xu, Muhan Cao, Jinxing Chen, Qiao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Addressing the dual challenges of solid waste pollution and resource scarcity, the upcycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) into catalysts for plastic recycling presents a compelling sustainable solution. We come up with an innovative dual-waste co-recycling strategy that simultaneously achieves high-value reutilization of low-cost spent lithium manganese oxide (LMO) cathodes and efficient depolymerization of diverse polyester wastes. Crucially, the lithium-deficient nature of spent LMO drives partial Mn<sup>3+</sup>-to-Mn<sup>4+</sup> conversion within Mn-O octahedral units, which not only reinforces adsorption and activation of polyester molecules, but also heightens. To be more specific, degraded LMO exhibits 17.5-fold higher activity than pristine counterparts in glycolysis. In comparison with conventional methods, techno-economic analysis confirms the strategy's economic viability, while lifecycle assessment reveals a 98.2 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 98.5 % decrease in fossil resource consumption. This work establishes a sustainable pathway for upcycling both LIBs and plastic waste, offering a scalable blueprint for advancing circular economy paradigms.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-09-29DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.047
Lei Feng, Nanxi Li, Sagar Jilka, Joseph Firth, Gang Wang
{"title":"Understanding mood through facial expressions: opportunities and challenges in depression detection.","authors":"Lei Feng, Nanxi Li, Sagar Jilka, Joseph Firth, Gang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145257045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}