In the field of high-end optics, the demand for fluorescent-tunable polymers is increasingly urgent. However, traditional fluorescent materials have limitations including insufficient stability, poor processability, and volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution. In this study, using an improved acetone method synthesis process, Schiff base Cu(II) complexes were innovatively introduced into the main chain of waterborne polyurethane (WPU), to successfully prepare fluorescencecontrollable PMBxCu1-WPU (x = 1, 2, 3), realizing the stable bonding of the Schiff base ligand (PMB) and Cu(II) in the polyurethane chain. The successful synthesis of PMB and the structure of the PMBxCu1-WPU were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffractometer and other testing methods. It was found that the particle size of PMBxCu1-WPU increased by increasing Cu(II) content, and the absolute value of its Zeta potential exceeded 40 mV, showing excellent dispersion stability. PMBxCu1-WPU still maintained good thermal stability, with an initial decomposition temperature of about 220 °C. With the increase in Cu(II) coordination degree, the UV-vis absorption peak undergoes a certain degree of redshift. It is worth noting that after PMB was incorporated into WPU, its emission peak redshifted from 499 nm to 551 nm; with the increase of Cu(II) coordination degree, the emission peak further blue-shifted to 534 nm, which indicates that the fluorescence emission wavelength of PMBxCu1-WPU can be precisely regulated by the coordination degree of Cu(II). This study provides a new method for developing high-performance fluorescent-tunable waterborne polyurethane, and has potential application in the fields of intelligent anti-counterfeiting and biomedicine.

The slow cathodic oxygen reduction rate (ORR) of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is still one of the main bottlenecks in its industrialization. As an ORR catalyst, metal oxides are expected to significantly enhance ORR efficiency by providing active sites, regulating reaction pathways, and enhancing stability. In this paper, four bimetallic oxide catalysts, CuO/Co3O4, CuO/ MnO2, CuO/NiO, and CuO/Fe2O3, were synthesized by sol–gel method, and their structural characteristics were characterized. The results showed that CuO/Co3O4 exhibited the largest specific surface area and optimized pore structure, and the synergistic effect of Cu and Co significantly improved the electrochemical performance. As the cathode catalyst of MFCs, CuO/Co3O4 shows high ORR catalytic activity, low charge transfer resistance, and good stability. In MFCs application, CuO/ Co3O4 catalyst achieved the maximum power density of 227 mW m− 2. In the five-cycle test, the output voltage is stable at about 240 mV, and the COD removal rate reaches 91.9%, which shows great application potential in wastewater treatment.

Carbon fibers (CFs) are notable for their lightweight, high strength, and excellent electrical conductivity, making them promising for applications like electrical wiring. However, integrating CFs into copper-based wiring systems faces challenges, particularly regarding conductivity loss in fractured CFs. This article discusses a two-step experiment to enhance electrical and mechanical connection. Electrothermal-induced solvent evaporation (EISE) and meniscus-confined electrochemical deposition (MECD) were identified as effective methods for welding fractured CFs and were successfully implemented in open-air environment. Deposition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) around the fiber improved conductivity by reducing fiber-tofiber contact resistance and creating a metal-like surface. Microstructural analysis and EDS analysis revealed that the CNT cladding exhibited high density and fewer irregularities and bulges in the joint area. Furthermore, the CNTs were tangled, forming a less organized structure compared to the original CF. In contrast, the Cu cladding exhibited paint-like coverage, significant irregularities, bulges, and cracks but maintained a small thickness. Electrical testing revealed that the average resistance of a single joined fiber decreased to resistance of 11.45 Ω and an electrical resistivity of 2.27 Ω/m, demonstrating improved electrical conductivity. Under optimal conditions, the joined fibers exhibited plastic fracture, and all joints showed improved performance except joint 1.e-g enhanced mechanical strength and stress tolerance.

Poor bonding occurs with resin due to surface inertness of carbon fiber (CF), so CF surfaces were often treated. In some common surface treatments, sizing was a simple and effective modification method. Polyurethane (PU) was used as the main component of sizing agents due to its similar structure to polyamide 6 (PA6). The CF/PA6 composites’ interfacial properties were improved using PU as a sizing agent. Meanwhile, in this paper, glycidol (GLD) was introduced into the PU emulsion so that the epoxy group reacted with the carboxyl group on the acidified CF. After testing, when the content of glycidyl in the sizing agent is 2%, the CF/PA6 composites showed an important improvement in tensile, impact, and flexural strengths, which increased by 49.4%, 94.6%, and 53.2%, respectively. In addition, the effect of modified WPU sizing agents with different GLD contents on the properties of CF/PA6 composites was investigated.

In this study, a composite material based on agricultural waste coconut shells was successfully developed as an efficient, lightweight, and sustainable electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorber. Specifically, coconut shells were used as the raw material, and a simple one-step activation charring process was employed to obtain coconut shell porous carbon (CSPC). ZnFe2O4 with a hollow spherical structure was then in situ grown on the surface of CSPC, resulting in a special ZnFe2O4/ CSPC composite material. Due to its unique hollow structure, porous characteristics, and heterogeneous interfaces, the composite material achieved optimized impedance matching, leading to excellent EMW absorption performance. The fabricated ZnFe2O4/ CSPC composite demonstrated a minimum reflection loss ( RLmin) of − 37.32 dB at 10.80 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth of 2.40 GHz at a thickness of only 2.0 mm. SEM and TEM analyses confirmed that the composite possessed a hollow and porous structure, while the BET specific surface area was measured at 133.709 m2 g⁻1. Based on the synergistic effects of ZnFe2O4 and CSPC, dielectric losses, magnetic losses, and impedance matching, the potential EMW absorption mechanisms were proposed. The ZnFe2O4/ CSPC composite material prepared in this study was a novel, green, and sustainable EMW absorber.

With high redox activity, superior conductivity, abundant pores, and large specific surface area, nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon featuring a hierarchically porous structure is regarded as ideal electrode material for supercapacitors. In this work, hierarchically porous nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon (PG-PZC50) was fabricated via non-solvent induced phase separation and high-temperature calcination processes. SEM images showed its three-dimensional network structure, with abundant macro- and mesopores distributed throughout. XRD and Raman spectra confirmed the phase purity and graphitic nature of the as-prepared material, while XPS revealed its surface elemental composition, especially the content and doping states of nitrogen atoms. The graphene oxide-induced three-dimensional network, combined with the mesoporous structure of metalorganic framework-derived N-doped carbon particles, creates abundant migration channels and a large adsorption surface area for the electrolyte ions. Benefiting from its hierarchically porous structure and high nitrogen-doping content, the formed PG-PZC50 reached high specific capacitances of 499.7 F g− 1 at 0.1 A g− 1 and 179.6 F g− 1 at 20 A g− 1. Notably, the material also demonstrated robust cyclic stability with no capacitance loss after 10,000 charge–discharge cycles. The proposed synthetic strategy provides new ideas for the facile and reproducible construction of nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon with 3D hierarchically porous structure and high capacitive performances.

Thermal property represents a critical metric when evaluating the performance of next generation nuclear graphite. Despite the extensive measurement data available, a detailed investigation into the influence of microstructure on graphite’s thermal conductivity remains underexplored. In this work, taking advantage of the distinct microstructures between different graphite grades, a comparative study of four graphite grades was conducted to elucidate the structure–property relationship. The microstructures of graphite were characterized by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques, demonstrating specimen preparation induced damage and annealing induced restoration. Thermal properties were investigated across multiple scales using laser flash analysis and photothermal radiometry. The results indicate that despite similar densities, thermal conductivity varies significantly between different grades and correlates positively with crystallite sizes. By interpolating an infinitely large crystallite and removing the impact of macroscale porosity, an upper bound for the thermal conductivity of isotropic defect-free nuclear graphite has been established.

It is challenging to treat canine brucellosis due to the immune evading and stealthy characteristic of the causative bacteria, Brucella (B.) canis. Gold nanoparticle aptamer (AuNP-Apt) conjugated antimicrobial peptide (AMP) is a promising alternative to antibiotics for various bacterial infections. However, the toxicity of AuNP-Apt has been variable throughout research, and the in vivo toxic mechanism has not been fully elucidated. This study evaluated the therapeutic potential against B. canis, and the toxicity of AuNP-Apt conjugated antimicrobial peptide, RW-BP100 (AuNP-AptHis-RW-BP100His), in a mouse model. Intravenous (IV) treatment with AuNP-AptHis-RW-BP100His reduced the bacteria burden and histopathologic lesions. The IV treatment also induced CD4+ T cell differentiation and modulated serum cytokine levels. However, high-dose AuNP-Apt was lethal, resulting in tissue accumulation and vessel embolism. Therefore, AuNP-AptHis-RW-BP100His is a promising therapeutic agent for B. canis treatment, but due to its toxicity, further studies are needed for its utilization in clinical practice.

해양 플라스틱 오염은 시급한 국제적 협력을 요구하는 초국경적 과제이다. 이러한 협력은 국가 주권을 존중하는 동시에, 각국의 책임을 공정하고 권위 있 게 배분할 수 있는 통일된 국제적 틀 위에서 이루어져야 한다. 제5차 유엔환경 총회(UNEA) 결의에 따라 정부간협상위원회(INC)가 설립되어 2024년까지 법적 구속력 있는 '글로벌 플라스틱 협약'을 마련하는 것을 목표로 하였으나, 2025년 제5차 회의(INC-5.2)까지 협약은 타결되지 못했다. 플라스틱의 원천 규제, 재원 (financing mechanism), 그리고 원료 관리에 관한 쟁점을 둘러싼 이견이 여전 히 존재하며, 이는 모두 국가별 책임 배분 문제와 직결된다. 본 연구는 '공동의 그러나 차별화된 책임(CBDR)' 원칙을 글로벌 해양 플라스 틱 거버넌스 연구에 도입하고자 한다. 먼저 CBDR의 이론적 기반을 규명하고, 책임 구조 설계에 있어 그 적용 가능성을 검토한다. 이어서 국가, 지역, 다자적 차원에서의 논쟁과 실천을 분석하고, 현재 진행 중인 조약 협상의 맥락에서 CBDR의 역할을 조명한다. 본 연구는 CBDR 원칙 적용 과정에서 직면하는 도전 과제, 즉 원칙의 도구화 경향, 차별화 논리의 모순, 분류 기준의 낙후성, 해석 상의 이견, 그리고 이행 수단의 교착 상태 등을 식별한다. 이를 바탕으로 본 논문은 CBDR을 구체화하기 위한 전략으로 절차 규칙 개 혁, 동태적·계층적 책임 시스템 구축, ‘핵심–신축’(core-flexible) 의무 체계 설 계, 그리고 다차원적 지원 및 감독 메커니즘 수립을 제안한다. 이러한 조치들 은 CBDR을 분열의 원천에서 각국의 상이한 이익과 역량을 조율하는 거버넌스 도구로 전환시킬 수 있다. 이러한 제안은 공정한 책임 분담을 통해 해양의 지 속가능성, 전 지구적 형평성, 그리고 공중 보건을 증진함으로써, 효과적이고 보 편적인 플라스틱 조약으로 나아가는 길을 마련하는 데 기여할 것이다.

Covalent organic framework (COF) membranes have emerged as promising candidates for hydrogen purification due to their tunable pore sizes and robust structures. However, achieving high selectivity and permeability simultaneously remains a challenge due to the inherent pore size distribution of COF materials. In this study, we fabricated two distinct COF membranes, TpPa-1 and TpTGCl, with pore sizes of 1.8 nm and 0.39 nm, respectively, using tailored synthesis methods. The TpTGCl membrane, synthesized via room temperature interfacial polymerization and vacuum-assisted filtration, exhibits an ultrathin nanosheet structure with an interlayer π–π stacking distance of 0.33 nm. This unique architecture, combined with its affinity for CO2 adsorption, enables exceptional hydrogen separation performance, achieving a H2/ CO2 selectivity of 52.5 and a H2 permeability of 3.49 × 10– 7 mol m− 2 s− 1 Pa− 1. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the steric hindrance effect as the primary mechanism for the selective permeation of hydrogen. The TpTGCl membrane effectively sieves larger gas molecules ( CO2, N2, CH4, etc.) without the need for material modification or excessive membrane thickness. This study demonstrates the potential of COF membranes with tailored pore sizes for high-performance hydrogen purification and offers valuable insights for the development of advanced separation technologies.

Currently, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) paper (also called Buckypaper, BP) is highly promising for application in flexible electronic materials. However, the lack of flexibility and durability of BP greatly affects the comprehensive performance. Here, we propose a simple method for manufacturing a waterborne polyurethane (WPU) toughened carbon nanotube paper (WPU-BP) with excellent overall performance through vacuum filtration. In WPU-BP, as the content of WPU increased from 0 to 48.3%, the tensile strength increased from 8.08 to 16.25 MPa, and the elongation at break increased from 2.14 to 225.04%, while the conductivity decreased from 41.34 to 20.33 S/cm. The WPU-BP with the WPU content of 18.9% (CNP8) demonstrated the optimum strain sensing performance. The gauge factor of CNP8 can reach 8.57 with a response time of 145 ms. It can detect a wide range of body movements from large joint movements to slight breathing, and exhibits high stability, maintaining high stability even after 1000 cycles. In addition, CNP8 shows excellent Joule heating performance, it can reach 186.1 °C at 5 V, with heating and cooling times of only 16 and 18 s, respectively, as well as with good reproducibility. In a word, the as-prepared WPU-BP exhibits excellent both strain sensing performance and Joule heating effect, and holds significant potential for applications in heating devices and wearable sensors.

The constituents of coal tar pitch (CTP) significantly impact the wettability of calcined coke (CC) and the performance of prebaked anodes (PA) used in aluminum electrolysis. However, balancing wettability and carbon residue within CTP remains a central challenge in material applications. In addition, limited pore permeability and structural stability in these composites hinder the effective utilization of PA. Enhancing CTP fluidity is crucial for overcoming these challenges. In this work, a novel method was developed to modify CTP utilizing various coal tar fractions, enabling controlled modulation of CTP composition and wettability. Incorporating different fractions allowed for substantial control over interfacial bonding and pore structure. The chemical composition, functional groups, and elemental content of the CTP were analyzed via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR). Subsequently, systematic comparisons of PA materials produced from different CTP formulations demonstrated improved wettability and enhanced mechanical properties. Moreover, DFT calculations were performed to compare the adsorption energies of small molecules from different coal tar fractions with coke, reflecting the interaction strength between the molecules and the solid surface. Using micro-computed tomography (μ-CT), the refined pore structure was examined, resulting in a PA composite with an optimized balance of high strength and toughness.

Contamination of food with heavy metal ions and nitrites poses a serious threat to human health. Consequently, the development of fast and sensitive platforms for detecting these contaminants is urgently required. In this paper, a novel MnMgFe- LDHs/DC sensor is constructed based on a simple strategy, in which MnMgFe layered double hydroxide (LDHs) is used as a metal precursor, and a unique "island bridge" carbon network structure is generated by its pyrolysis with ZIF-8@B, N-WMCNTs. The electrical conductivity was enhanced, and a large electroactive surface area was provided for the MnMgFe- LDHs/DC. The electrochemical properties of Pb2+, Cd2+ and nitrite were investigated using this electrode as a working electrode. Under optimized conditions, the sensing platform exhibited a wide linear range with the Pb2+, Cd2+, and NO2 − limits of detection of 46.16 nM, 59.25 nM, and 0.083 μM, respectively. Of particular note is that this sensing platform exhibits outstanding anti-interference capabilities. It can precisely and efficiently conduct the detection of nitrite and heavy metal ions in pickled foods.

Combining CuPc with semiconductor materials as organic‒inorganic hybrid photocatalysts can effectively improve the light absorption capacity and separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes in semiconductor photocatalysts. Herein, a CuPc/Bi2WO6 Z-scheme heterojunction was successfully designed and used for CO2 photoreduction. The separation of photogenerated electrons and holes is greatly enhanced because of the formation of a compact organic‒inorganic heterointerface and the built-in electric field between CuPc and Bi2WO6, which increases the photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency. Moreover, the photosensitizer CuPc can effectively enhance the light absorption of Bi2WO6. The optimal 1CuPc/ Bi2WO6 composite exhibits the best photocatalytic performance, with a CO production rate of 2.95 μmol g− l h− 1, which is three times greater than that of Bi2WO6 under visible-light irradiation. This work provides a new idea for the construction of an organic‒inorganic photocatalytic system for CO2 reduction.

In aluminum electrolysis, carbon anodes fulfill dual functions: providing electrical conductivity and participating in electrochemical reactions. However, these anodes face challenges such as cracking and degradation, which adversely affect their performance and longevity. Consequently, improving the quality of carbon anode is crucial to enhancing the production efficiency of electrolyzers. Key properties, including porosity and air permeability, significantly influence anode consumption and durability. This study presents the development of carbon anodes with reduced porosity and air permeability through optimized forming, sintering, and doping processes. Results revealed that using powdered pitch as a binder led to higher densification, improved flatness, and reduced porosity. Molding under a pressure of 20 MPa for 45 min further enhanced anode quality. Sintering reduced layer spacing and increased graphitization, with optimal conditions determined to be 1100 ℃ for 45 min. These conditions produced carbon anodes with maximum bulk density, minimum resistivity, and an air permeability of 2.54 nPm. The introduction of fusible B₂O₃ effectively sealed internal pores, coated the carbon substrate surfaces, and formed a protective film. This innovation reduced air permeability to 2.05 nPm and significantly enhanced the oxidation resistance of the anodes. These findings provide valuable insights into the production of high-performance carbon anodes, contributing to improved efficiency in aluminum electrolysis.