Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However,much efforts are devoted to the exploration of cathode materials and their storage mechanisms in this system,and inadequate attentions are received in regard to anode side especially in neutral or mild acidic electrolyte.Therefore,in this review,the fundamental understanding of existing issues including dendrite formation,corrosion,and hydrogen evolution are mainly revealed,as well as their interaction in neutral or mild acidic medium.In addition,the currently existing solution strategies on the anode are summarized and the mechanisms that contained are simultaneously investigated.Finally,perspectives on future anode modification and innovation direction are provided for the further development and research of Zn-based ZIBs.展开更多
Acupuncture can improve the cognitive state of Alzheimer＇s disease, but its mechanism is not clear. Dendritic atrophy and synaptic loss in Alzheimer＇s disease brain are positively correlated with cognitive damage. T...Acupuncture can improve the cognitive state of Alzheimer＇s disease, but its mechanism is not clear. Dendritic atrophy and synaptic loss in Alzheimer＇s disease brain are positively correlated with cognitive damage. Therefore, we speculated that the effect of acupuncture on improving cognitive function may be associated with reduced dendritic damage in the brain. Acupuncture at Qihai（CV6）, Zhongwan（CV12）, Danzhong（CV17）, bilateral Zusanli（ST36）, and bilateral Xuehai（SP10） acupoints was performed once a day（1-day rest after 6-day treatment） for 14 consecutive days. Senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8（SAMP8） mice without acupuncture and senescence-accelerated mouse resistant 1（SAMR1） mice were used as normal controls. After 14 days of treatment, spatial learning and memory ability of mice was assessed in each group using the Morris water maze. Dendritic changes of pyramidal cells in the hippocampal CA1 region were analyzed by quantitative Golgi staining. Our results showed that acupuncture shortened escape latency and lengthened retention time of the former platform quadrant in SAMP8 mice. Further, SAMP8 mice exhibited a significant increase in the number of apical and basal dendritic branches and total length of apical and basal dendrites after acupuncture. These results suggest that acupuncture improves spatial learning and memory ability of middle-aged SAMP8 mice by ameliorating dendritic structure.Acupuncture can improve the cognitive state of Alzheimer＇s disease, but its mechanism is not clear. Dendritic atrophy and synaptic loss in Alzheimer＇s disease brain are positively correlated with cognitive damage. Therefore, we speculated that the effect of acupuncture on im- proving cognitive function may be associated with reduced dendritic damage in the brain. Acupuncture at Qihai （CV6）, Zhongwan （CV 12）, Danzhong （CV17）, bilateral Zusanli （ST36）, and bilateral Xuehai （SP10） acupoints was performed once a day （1-day rest after 6-day treat- ment） for 14 展开更多
Lithium metal is supposed to be critical material for constructing next-generation batteries due to extremely high capacity and ultralow redox potential. However, the perplexing issue of lithium dendrite growth impede...Lithium metal is supposed to be critical material for constructing next-generation batteries due to extremely high capacity and ultralow redox potential. However, the perplexing issue of lithium dendrite growth impedes the commercial application. The initial nucleation and low Li ions diffusion rate in the electrolyte/electrode interface dominate the deposition behavior. Therefore, a uniform and flexible interface is urgently needed. Here, a facile method is proposed to prepare a thin and porous LiF-rich layer (TPL) by the in-situ reaction of small amount of ammonium hydrogen difluoride (NH4HF2) and Li metal. The deposition morphology on Li metal anode with LiF layer is significantly flat and homogeneous owning to low lateral diffusion barrier on LiF crystals and the porous structure of TPL film. Additionally, the symmetrical cells made with such TPL Li anodes show significantly stable cycling over 100 cycles at high current density of 6 mA/cm^2. The TPL Li|LiFePO4 full cells keep over 99% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 2.0 C. This approach serves as a facile and controllable way of adjusting the protective layer on Li metal.展开更多
Commercial lithium-ion(Li-ion)batteries based on graphite anodes are meeting their bottlenecks that are limited energy densities.In order to satisfy the large market demands of smaller and lighter rechargeable batteri...Commercial lithium-ion(Li-ion)batteries based on graphite anodes are meeting their bottlenecks that are limited energy densities.In order to satisfy the large market demands of smaller and lighter rechargeable batteries,high-capacity metallic Li replacing low-specific-capacity graphite enables the higher energy density in next-generation rechargeable Li metal batteries(LMBs).However,Li metal anode has been suffering from dendritic problems,interfacial side reactions,volume change and low Coulombic efficiency.Therefore,performance enhancements of Li metal anodes are rather important to realize the high energy density characteristic of metallic Li.In this review,the annoying Li dendrite growth,unstable reaction interface and practical application issues of Li metal anodes are summarized and detailedly discussed to understand the current challenges concerning Li metal anodes.For overcoming such remaining challenges,the corresponding strategies and recent advances are covered and categorized.Finally,we discuss future opportunities and perspectives for developing high-performance Li metal anodes.展开更多
Diabetic retinopathy （DR） is one of the most common retinal diseases world-wide. It has a complex pathology that involves the vasculature of the inner retina and breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. Extensive res...Diabetic retinopathy （DR） is one of the most common retinal diseases world-wide. It has a complex pathology that involves the vasculature of the inner retina and breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. Extensive research has determined that DR is not only a vascular disease but also has a neurodegenerative component and that essentially all types of ceils in the retina are affected, leading to chronic loss of visual function. A great deal of work using animal models of DR has established the loss of neurons and pathology of other cell types, including supporting glial cells. There has also been an increased emphasis on measuring retinal function in the models, as well as further validation and extension of the animal studies by clinical and translational research. This article will attempt to summarize the more recent developments in research towards understanding the complexities of retinal neurodegeneration and functional vision loss in DR.展开更多
Lithium metal is a promising anode material owing to its very low electrochemical potential and ultrahigh specific capacity.However,the growth of lithium dendrites could result in a short lifespan,low coulombic effici...Lithium metal is a promising anode material owing to its very low electrochemical potential and ultrahigh specific capacity.However,the growth of lithium dendrites could result in a short lifespan,low coulombic efficiency,and potential safety hazards during the progress of lithium plating/stripping.These factors drastically hinder its application in lithium metal batteries.This review focuses on the use of three dimensional(3D)porous host frameworks to improve Li plating/stripping behaviors,accommodate the change in volume,and suppress or block lithium dendrite growth.Various 3D porous frameworks,including the conductive carbon-based,metal-based,and lithiophilic inorganic-compound frameworks are introduced and summarized in detail.The particular functions,relative developments,and optimized strategies of various 3D porous frameworks for lithium deposition/dissolution behaviors are discussed.Moreover,the challenges and promising developments in the field of Li metal anodes will be discussed at the end of this review.展开更多
The rapid advance of mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)is driving the development of the energy storage system market.But the thorny issues of Zn anodes,mainly including dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution,and corro...The rapid advance of mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)is driving the development of the energy storage system market.But the thorny issues of Zn anodes,mainly including dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution,and corrosion,severely reduce the performance of ZIBs.To commercialize ZIBs,researchers must overcome formidable challenges.Research about mild aqueous ZIBs is still developing.Various technical and scientific obstacles to designing Zn anodes with high stripping efficiency and long cycling life have not been resolved.Moreover,the performance of Zn anodes is a complex scientific issue determined by various parameters,most of which are often ignored,failing to achieve the maximum performance of the cell.This review proposes a comprehensive overview of existing Zn anode issues and the corresponding strategies,frontiers,and development trends to deeply comprehend the essence and inner connection of degradation mechanism and performance.First,the formation mechanism of dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution,corrosion,and their influence on the anode are analyzed.Furthermore,various strategies for constructing stable Zn anodes are summarized and discussed in detail from multiple perspectives.These strategies are mainly divided into interface modification,structural anode,alloying anode,intercalation anode,liquid electrolyte,non-liquid electrolyte,separator design,and other strategies.Finally,research directions and prospects are put forward for Zn anodes.This contribution highlights the latest developments and provides new insights into the advanced Zn anode for future research.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 51972346,51802356,51932011,and 51872334)Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(2020CX024)
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However,much efforts are devoted to the exploration of cathode materials and their storage mechanisms in this system,and inadequate attentions are received in regard to anode side especially in neutral or mild acidic electrolyte.Therefore,in this review,the fundamental understanding of existing issues including dendrite formation,corrosion,and hydrogen evolution are mainly revealed,as well as their interaction in neutral or mild acidic medium.In addition,the currently existing solution strategies on the anode are summarized and the mechanisms that contained are simultaneously investigated.Finally,perspectives on future anode modification and innovation direction are provided for the further development and research of Zn-based ZIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81603686,81603684the High School Science and Technology Fund Planning Project of Tianjin of China,No.20120211+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin of China(Key Program),No.15JCZDJC36700,16JCZDJC37500the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin of China,No.17JCYBJC26200
文摘Acupuncture can improve the cognitive state of Alzheimer＇s disease, but its mechanism is not clear. Dendritic atrophy and synaptic loss in Alzheimer＇s disease brain are positively correlated with cognitive damage. Therefore, we speculated that the effect of acupuncture on improving cognitive function may be associated with reduced dendritic damage in the brain. Acupuncture at Qihai（CV6）, Zhongwan（CV12）, Danzhong（CV17）, bilateral Zusanli（ST36）, and bilateral Xuehai（SP10） acupoints was performed once a day（1-day rest after 6-day treatment） for 14 consecutive days. Senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8（SAMP8） mice without acupuncture and senescence-accelerated mouse resistant 1（SAMR1） mice were used as normal controls. After 14 days of treatment, spatial learning and memory ability of mice was assessed in each group using the Morris water maze. Dendritic changes of pyramidal cells in the hippocampal CA1 region were analyzed by quantitative Golgi staining. Our results showed that acupuncture shortened escape latency and lengthened retention time of the former platform quadrant in SAMP8 mice. Further, SAMP8 mice exhibited a significant increase in the number of apical and basal dendritic branches and total length of apical and basal dendrites after acupuncture. These results suggest that acupuncture improves spatial learning and memory ability of middle-aged SAMP8 mice by ameliorating dendritic structure.Acupuncture can improve the cognitive state of Alzheimer＇s disease, but its mechanism is not clear. Dendritic atrophy and synaptic loss in Alzheimer＇s disease brain are positively correlated with cognitive damage. Therefore, we speculated that the effect of acupuncture on im- proving cognitive function may be associated with reduced dendritic damage in the brain. Acupuncture at Qihai （CV6）, Zhongwan （CV 12）, Danzhong （CV17）, bilateral Zusanli （ST36）, and bilateral Xuehai （SP10） acupoints was performed once a day （1-day rest after 6-day treat- ment） for 14
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant no. 2015CB251100)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No. L182023)
文摘Lithium metal is supposed to be critical material for constructing next-generation batteries due to extremely high capacity and ultralow redox potential. However, the perplexing issue of lithium dendrite growth impedes the commercial application. The initial nucleation and low Li ions diffusion rate in the electrolyte/electrode interface dominate the deposition behavior. Therefore, a uniform and flexible interface is urgently needed. Here, a facile method is proposed to prepare a thin and porous LiF-rich layer (TPL) by the in-situ reaction of small amount of ammonium hydrogen difluoride (NH4HF2) and Li metal. The deposition morphology on Li metal anode with LiF layer is significantly flat and homogeneous owning to low lateral diffusion barrier on LiF crystals and the porous structure of TPL film. Additionally, the symmetrical cells made with such TPL Li anodes show significantly stable cycling over 100 cycles at high current density of 6 mA/cm^2. The TPL Li|LiFePO4 full cells keep over 99% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 2.0 C. This approach serves as a facile and controllable way of adjusting the protective layer on Li metal.
基金financially supported by the Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(No.2019CX033)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No:51904344)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2019A1515012111)the Science&Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant No.20180123)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(KQTD20180412181422399)。
文摘Commercial lithium-ion(Li-ion)batteries based on graphite anodes are meeting their bottlenecks that are limited energy densities.In order to satisfy the large market demands of smaller and lighter rechargeable batteries,high-capacity metallic Li replacing low-specific-capacity graphite enables the higher energy density in next-generation rechargeable Li metal batteries(LMBs).However,Li metal anode has been suffering from dendritic problems,interfacial side reactions,volume change and low Coulombic efficiency.Therefore,performance enhancements of Li metal anodes are rather important to realize the high energy density characteristic of metallic Li.In this review,the annoying Li dendrite growth,unstable reaction interface and practical application issues of Li metal anodes are summarized and detailedly discussed to understand the current challenges concerning Li metal anodes.For overcoming such remaining challenges,the corresponding strategies and recent advances are covered and categorized.Finally,we discuss future opportunities and perspectives for developing high-performance Li metal anodes.
文摘Diabetic retinopathy （DR） is one of the most common retinal diseases world-wide. It has a complex pathology that involves the vasculature of the inner retina and breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. Extensive research has determined that DR is not only a vascular disease but also has a neurodegenerative component and that essentially all types of ceils in the retina are affected, leading to chronic loss of visual function. A great deal of work using animal models of DR has established the loss of neurons and pathology of other cell types, including supporting glial cells. There has also been an increased emphasis on measuring retinal function in the models, as well as further validation and extension of the animal studies by clinical and translational research. This article will attempt to summarize the more recent developments in research towards understanding the complexities of retinal neurodegeneration and functional vision loss in DR.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51521001,51832004 and 51602239)the National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(51425204)+1 种基金the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(B17034)the Yellow Crane Talent(Science&Technology)Program of Wuhan City.
文摘Lithium metal is a promising anode material owing to its very low electrochemical potential and ultrahigh specific capacity.However,the growth of lithium dendrites could result in a short lifespan,low coulombic efficiency,and potential safety hazards during the progress of lithium plating/stripping.These factors drastically hinder its application in lithium metal batteries.This review focuses on the use of three dimensional(3D)porous host frameworks to improve Li plating/stripping behaviors,accommodate the change in volume,and suppress or block lithium dendrite growth.Various 3D porous frameworks,including the conductive carbon-based,metal-based,and lithiophilic inorganic-compound frameworks are introduced and summarized in detail.The particular functions,relative developments,and optimized strategies of various 3D porous frameworks for lithium deposition/dissolution behaviors are discussed.Moreover,the challenges and promising developments in the field of Li metal anodes will be discussed at the end of this review.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071171)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program-Pan Deng Scholars(XLYC1802005)+5 种基金Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program(LNBQW2018B0048)Natural Science Fund of Liaoning Province for Excellent Young Scholars(2019-YQ-04)Key Project of Scientific Research of the Education Department of Liaoning Province(LZD201902)Foundation for Young Scholars of Liaoning University(a252102001)Australian Research Council(ARC)Future Fellowship(FT210100298)CSIRO Energy Centre,Kick-Start Project and the Victorian Government’s support through the provision of a grant from veski-Study Melbourne Research Partnerships(SMRP)project.
文摘The rapid advance of mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)is driving the development of the energy storage system market.But the thorny issues of Zn anodes,mainly including dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution,and corrosion,severely reduce the performance of ZIBs.To commercialize ZIBs,researchers must overcome formidable challenges.Research about mild aqueous ZIBs is still developing.Various technical and scientific obstacles to designing Zn anodes with high stripping efficiency and long cycling life have not been resolved.Moreover,the performance of Zn anodes is a complex scientific issue determined by various parameters,most of which are often ignored,failing to achieve the maximum performance of the cell.This review proposes a comprehensive overview of existing Zn anode issues and the corresponding strategies,frontiers,and development trends to deeply comprehend the essence and inner connection of degradation mechanism and performance.First,the formation mechanism of dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution,corrosion,and their influence on the anode are analyzed.Furthermore,various strategies for constructing stable Zn anodes are summarized and discussed in detail from multiple perspectives.These strategies are mainly divided into interface modification,structural anode,alloying anode,intercalation anode,liquid electrolyte,non-liquid electrolyte,separator design,and other strategies.Finally,research directions and prospects are put forward for Zn anodes.This contribution highlights the latest developments and provides new insights into the advanced Zn anode for future research.
