Perspective

The design strategies of single-atom copper catalysts are briefly summarized and the key factor for their application in industrially electrochemical conversion of CO2 into C2 and C2+ products are pointed out. Abstract: Copper is the only metal that can convert CO2 into C2 and C2+ in electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR). However, the Faraday efficiency of CO2 conversion …

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Schematic illustration of the therapeutic role and drug development of cannabidiol (CBD) for diabetes. This article comprehensively summarizes the pharmacology and therapeutic role of CBD for diabetes and its complications. Furthermore, the strategies for identifying molecular targets of CBD and developing CBD analogues with greater therapeutic potency have been proposed. Abstract: In recent years, cannabidiol …

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Rethinking the pathways to sustainable fire retardants, from the perspective of sustainability, costs, and efficiency. Abstract: Flame retardants are currently used in a wide range of industry sectors for saving lives and property by mitigating fire hazards. The growing fire safety requirements for materials boost an escalating demand for consumption of fire retardants. This has …

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This perspective describes multiple types of commonly used adoptive cell therapy with an emphasis on their clinical progress. In addition, the challenges and opportunities of adoptive cell therapy for future clinical translation are described from the authors’ point of view. Abstract: Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) is a rapidly growing anti-cancer strategy that has shown promise …

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Various structures are adopted in tandem solar cells (TSCs) to overcome the efficiency limit of the single junction solar cell. Fair and accurate evaluation of the various TSCs requires understanding the effectiveness and limitations of their characterization methods. Various types of TSCs are summarized. And characterization methods of TSCs are discussed. Abstract: In the search …

Characterization of various tandem solar cells: Protocols, issues, and precautions Read More »

In this perspective, the recent advancements of inverted perovskite solar cells based on diverse hole transport materials, including polymer-, copper-, nickel-based and self-assembled monolayers and others, have been systematically reviewed. In addition, the current research issues and possible future directions for industry applications are given from the authors’ point of view. Abstract: Inverted perovskite solar …

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COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral disease that has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide. The virus continues to evolve, and each time it does, there is a greater risk that the vaccines and antivirals initially developed to target this deadly infection will no longer be therapeutically viable. Here we discuss the vaccines …

Keeping up with the COVID’s—Could siRNA-based antivirals be a part of the answer? Read More »

Liquid metal (LM) offers a fascinating paradigm for constructing flexible chalcogen batteries. This perspective elaborated the appealing features of LMs and discussed recent advances on LM based battery. The viable strategies and future development of LM-based chalcogen batteries are highlighted. Abstract: Flexibility has become a certain trend in the development of secondary batteries to meet …

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In this paper, we mainly introduce the recent progress on the construction of nerve conduit for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury, including the design of the conduits in combination with biological effectors and cellular components. In addition, we give perspectives on nerve imaging to allow for the in situ monitoring, and the application of …

Neural tissue engineering: From bioactive scaffolds and in situ monitoring to regeneration Read More »

Augmented photosynthesis will increase the amount of CO2 sequestration and provide sustainable food and biofuel. Luminescent materials that shift the wavelength to a more usable range could augment photosynthesis. Recent findings of augmented photosynthesis by luminescent materials especially aggregation-induced emission luminogens were summarized and a bright prospect has been speculated to inspire more research efforts. Abstract: …

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