{"title":"Developing High-Energy, Stable All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries Using Aluminum-Based Anodes and High-Nickel Cathodes","authors":"Xin Wu, Meiyu Wang, Hui Pan, Xinyi Sun, Shaochun Tang, Haoshen Zhou, Ping He","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01751-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01751-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Aluminum (Al) exhibits excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical ductility, and good chemical compatibility with high-ionic-conductivity electrolytes. This makes it more suitable as an anode material for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) compared to the overly reactive metallic lithium anode and the mechanically weak silicon anode. This study finds that the pre-lithiated Al anode demonstrates outstanding interfacial stability with the Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>Cl (LPSCl) electrolyte, maintaining stable cycling for over 1200 h under conditions of deep charge–discharge. This paper combines the pre-lithiated Al anode with a high-nickel cathode, LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, paired with the highly ionic conductive LPSCl electrolyte, to design an ASSLB with high energy density and stability. Using anode pre-lithiation techniques, along with dual-reinforcement technology between the electrolyte and the cathode active material, the ASSLB achieves stable cycling for 1000 cycles at a 0.2C rate, with a capacity retention rate of up to 82.2%. At a critical negative-to-positive ratio of 1.1, the battery’s specific energy reaches up to 375 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>, and it maintains over 85.9% of its capacity after 100 charge–discharge cycles. This work provides a new approach and an excellent solution for developing low-cost, high-stability all-solid-state batteries. </p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01751-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143883676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guojian Wu, Si Li, Linpin Luo, Yuechun Li, Wentao Zhang, Heng Wang, Sha Liu, Chenxing Du, Jianlong Wang, Jie Cheng, Yongning Wu, Yizhong Shen
{"title":"Exploring Single-Atom Nanozymes Toward Environmental Pollutants: Monitoring and Control","authors":"Guojian Wu, Si Li, Linpin Luo, Yuechun Li, Wentao Zhang, Heng Wang, Sha Liu, Chenxing Du, Jianlong Wang, Jie Cheng, Yongning Wu, Yizhong Shen","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01734-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01734-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Review of the state-of-the-art synthesis strategies for single-atom nanozymes.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Analysis of the recent advances in single-atom nanozymes for monitoring and control of environmental pollutants.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Challenges and perspectives of single-atom nanozymes in environmental pollutants monitoring and control.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01734-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Puwu Liang, Duo Pan, Xiang Hu, Ke R. Yang, Yangjie Liu, Zijing Huo, Zheng Bo, Lihong Xu, Junhua Xu, Zhenhai Wen
{"title":"Se-Regulated MnS Porous Nanocubes Encapsulated in Carbon Nanofibers as High-Performance Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Puwu Liang, Duo Pan, Xiang Hu, Ke R. Yang, Yangjie Liu, Zijing Huo, Zheng Bo, Lihong Xu, Junhua Xu, Zhenhai Wen","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01767-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01767-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Manganese-based chalcogenides have significant potential as anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical specific capacity, abundant natural reserves, and environmental friendliness. However, their application is hindered by poor cycling stability, resulting from severe volume changes during cycling and slow reaction kinetics due to their complex crystal structure. Here, an efficient and straightforward strategy was employed to in-situ encapsulate single-phase porous nanocubic MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub> into carbon nanofibers using electrospinning and the hard template method, thus forming a necklace-like porous MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>-carbon nanofiber composite (MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>@N-CNF). The introduction of Se significantly impacts both the composition and microstructure of MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>, including lattice distortion that generates additional defects, optimization of chemical bonds, and a nano-spatially confined design. In situ/ex-situ characterization and density functional theory calculations verified that this MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>@N-CNF alleviates the volume expansion and facilitates the transfer of Na<sup>+</sup>/electron. As expected, MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>@N-CNF anode demonstrates excellent sodium storage performance, characterized by high initial Coulombic efficiency (90.8%), high-rate capability (370.5 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 10 A g<sup>−1</sup>) and long durability (over 5000 cycles at 5 A g<sup>−1</sup>). The MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>@N-CNF //NVP@C full cell, assembled with MnS<sub>0.5</sub>Se<sub>0.5</sub>@N-CNF as anode and Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>@C as cathode, exhibits a high energy density of 254 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> can be provided. This work presents a novel strategy to optimize the design of anode materials through structural engineering and Se substitution, while also elucidating the underlying reaction mechanisms.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01767-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermally Conductive Ti3C2Tx Fibers with Superior Electrical Conductivity","authors":"Yuxiao Zhou, Yali Zhang, Yuheng Pang, Hua Guo, Yongqiang Guo, Mukun Li, Xuetao Shi, Junwei Gu","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01752-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01752-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The strong covalent crosslinking between trace amounts of borates and the hydroxyl groups of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> significantly reduces interlayer spacing, enhances orientation and compactness, leading to notable improvements in both the mechanical (tensile strength of 188.72 MPa) and electrical properties (7781 S cm<sup>−1</sup>) of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> fibers.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Trace amounts of borates can promote the regularization of interfacial structures, reduce interfacial thermal resistance, and significantly enhance the thermal conductivity (13 W m<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>) of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> fibers, thus increasing their potential for efficient heat transfer applications.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01752-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143877774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultra‑Broadband and Ultra-High Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performance of Aligned and Compact MXene Films","authors":"Weiqiang Huang, Xuebin Liu, Yunfan Wang, Jiyong Feng, Junhua Huang, Zhenxi Dai, Shaodian Yang, Songfeng Pei, Jing Zhong, Xuchun Gui","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01750-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01750-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the rapid development of electronic detective techniques, there is an urgent need for broadband (from microwave to infrared) stealth of aerospace equipment. However, achieving effective broadband stealth primarily relies on the composite of multi-layer coatings of different materials, while realizing broadband stealth with a single material remains a significant challenge. Herein, we reported a highly compact MXene film with aligned nanosheets through a continuous centrifugal spraying strategy. The film exhibits an exceptional electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of 45 dB in gigahertz band (8.2–40 GHz) and 59 dB in terahertz band (0.2–1.6 THz) at a thickness of 2.25 μm, owing to the high conductivity (1.03 × 10<sup>6</sup> S m<sup>−1</sup>). Moreover, exceptionally high specific shielding effectiveness of 1.545 × 10<sup>6</sup> dB cm<sup>2</sup> g⁻<sup>1</sup> has been demonstrated by the film, which is the highest value reported for shielding films. Additionally, the film exhibits an ultra-low infrared emissivity of 0.1 in the wide-range infrared band (2.5–16.0 μm), indicating its excellent infrared stealth performance for day-/nighttime outdoor environments. Moreover, the film demonstrates efficient electrothermal performance, including a high saturated temperature (over 120 °C at 1.0 V), a high heating rate (4.4 °C s<sup>−1</sup> at 1.0 V), and a stable and uniform heating distribution. Therefore, this work provides a promising strategy for protecting equipment from multispectral electromagnetic interference and inhibiting infrared detection. </p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01750-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143877775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Janus Smart Window for Temperature-Adaptive Radiative Cooling and Adjustable Solar Transmittance","authors":"Zuowei Zhang, Meina Yu, Cong Ma, Longxiang He, Xian He, Baohua Yuan, Luoning Zhang, Cheng Zou, Yanzi Gao, Huai Yang","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01740-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01740-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Using polymer-stabilized liquid crystal as the active control layer and KCWO-PNIPAM (KPP) as the passive control layer, a KPP smart window was constructed, successfully achieving dual electro-thermal collaborative control.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The window can adjust incident light across three bands: visible light, near-infrared light, and mid-far infrared light (especially 8–13 µm).</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Combination of active and passive control to meet the diverse weather conditions.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01740-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143877776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-Energy Conversion and Electromagnetic Shielding Enabled by Carbonized Polyimide/Kevlar/Graphene Oxide@ZIF-67 Bidirectional Complex Aerogel-Encapsulated Phase-Change Materials","authors":"Tao Shi, Xing Gao, Huan Liu, Xiaodong Wang","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01761-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01761-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>A “five-in-one” multifunctional phase-change composite is developed for magnetothermal, electrothermal, solar-thermal, and thermoelectric energy conversion and electromagnetic shielding applications.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The developed composite is based on an innovative combination of carbonized polyimide/Kevlar/graphene oxide@ZIF-67 complex aerogel as a supporting material and paraffin wax as a phase-change material.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The developed composite exhibits excellent solar-thermal, thermoelectric, electrothermal, and magnetothermal energy conversion performance along with high electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01761-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143877773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ziao Xu, Chentian Zhang, Faqiang Wang, Jianyong Yu, Gang Yang, Roman A. Surmenev, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
{"title":"Smart Textiles for Personalized Sports and Healthcare","authors":"Ziao Xu, Chentian Zhang, Faqiang Wang, Jianyong Yu, Gang Yang, Roman A. Surmenev, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01749-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01749-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Advances in wearable electronics and information technology drive sports data collection and analysis toward real-time visualization and precision. The growing pursuit of athleticism and healthy life makes it appealing for individuals to track their real-time health and exercise data seamlessly. While numerous devices enable sports and health monitoring, maintaining comfort over long periods remains a considerable challenge, especially in high-intensity and sweaty sports scenarios. Textiles, with their breathability, deformability, and moisture-wicking abilities, ensure exceptional comfort during prolonged wear, making them ideal for wearable platforms. This review summarized the progress of research on textile-based sports monitoring devices. First, the design principles and fabrication methods of smart textiles were introduced systematically. Textiles undergo a distinctive fiber–yarn–fabric or fiber–fabric manufacturing process that allows for the regulation of performance and the integration of functional elements at every step. Then, the performance requirements for precise sports data collection of smart textiles, including main vital signs, joint movement, and data transmission, were discussed. Lastly, the applications of smart textiles in various sports scenarios are demonstrated. Additionally, the review provides an in-depth analysis of the emerging challenges, strategies, and opportunities for the research and development of sports-oriented smart textiles. Smart textiles not only maintain comfort and accuracy in sports, but also serve as inexpensive and efficient information-gathering terminals. Therefore, developing multifunctional, cost-effective textile-based systems for personalized sports and healthcare is a pressing need for the future of intelligent sports.\u0000</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01749-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amaan Chougle, Ayman Rezk, Syed Usama Bin Afzal, Abdul Khayum Mohammed, Dinesh Shetty, Ammar Nayfeh
{"title":"Evolving Role of Conjugated Polymers in Nanoelectronics and Photonics","authors":"Amaan Chougle, Ayman Rezk, Syed Usama Bin Afzal, Abdul Khayum Mohammed, Dinesh Shetty, Ammar Nayfeh","doi":"10.1007/s40820-025-01748-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-025-01748-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000<ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>This review offers an overview of recent advancements in conjugated polymers (CPs), with a thorough discussion of their molecular engineering. Key electronic properties are put forth that complement traditional inorganic semiconductor devices.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Key concepts and innovations in molecular engineering are discussed, highlighting advancements that improve device performance, with a particular focus on photovoltaics, organic field-effect transistors, and nonvolatile memory devices.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The current challenges in fabricating CP-based devices are explored, along with anticipated future developments and growing market demand.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-025-01748-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}