Double‐shelled nanostructure of SnO2@C tube‐in‐SnO2@C tube boosts lithium‐ion storage by Tian, Qinghua, Zhang, Feng, Yang, Li, Chen, Peng

“…In the case of SnO 2 -based lithium-ion battery anodes, the double-shelled hollow nanostructures are expected to possess better performances than their single-shelled counterparts, but the fabrication of double-shelled hollow nanostructures is more difficult than those with single shell because of the increased complexity of structures. …”
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Metal organic framework derived Carbon/TiO2 nanotube hybrids for high-rate and high-capacity lithium ion battery by Li, Wenlong

“…The development of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) with high-rate and high-capacity features is of great importance for next-generation portable electronics, electrical vehicles, and even electrical energy storage grid. …”
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Systematic control of α-Fe 2 O 3 crystal growth direction for improved electrochemical performance of lithium-ion battery anodes by Shen, Nan, Keppeler, Miriam, Stiaszny, Barbara, Hain, Holger, Maglia, Filippo, Srinivasan, Madhavi

“…α-Fe2O3 nanomaterials with an elongated nanorod morphology exhibiting superior electrochemical performance were obtained through hydrothermal synthesis assisted by diamine derivatives as shape-controlling agents (SCAs) for application as anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The physicochemical characteristics were investigated via XRD and FESEM, revealing well-crystallized α-Fe2O3 with adjustable nanorod lengths between 240 and 400 nm and aspect ratios in the range from 2.6 to 5.7. …”
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Graphene nanoscroll/nanosheet aerogels with confined SnS 2 nanosheets : simultaneous wrapping and bridging for high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes by Zhang, Youfang, Zhao, Chenyang, Zeng, Zhihui, Ang, Jia Ming, Che, Boyang, Wang, Zhe, Lu, Xuehong

“…In this paper, we report graphene nanoscrolls bridged by crumpled graphene nanosheets as an effective conductive framework for confining SnS2 nanosheets for lithium-ion battery (LIB) applications. The nanoscroll/nanosheet hybrid aerogels (GNAs) with confined SnS2 nanosheets are facilely prepared via fast quenching, freeze-drying and thermal annealing. …”
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LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 hollow structures as high-performance cathodes for lithium-ion batteries by Zhou, Liang, Zhao, Dongyuan, Lou, David Xiong Wen

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Physical characteristics and occurrence rates of meteoric plasma layers detected in the Martian ionosphere by the Mars Global Surveyor Radio Science Experiment by Withers, Paul, Mendillo, Michael, Hinson, David, Cahoy, Kerri

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Hybrid mesoporous microbeads based on sheets-like sulfur-doped copper oxide embedded in calcium alginate-derived carbon for batch and columnar adsorption of cationic dye by Naggar, Ahmed H., Alshammari, Mutairah S., Seaf-Elnasr, Tarek A., Chong, Kwok Feng, Bakr, Zinab H., Alotaibi, N. F., Ali, Hazim M., El-Nasser, Karam S., Thabet, Mahmoud, Abd El-Monaem, Eman M., Goda, Adel E. S., Gomaa, Hassanien

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Reserving interior void space for volume change accommodation : an example of cable-like MWNTs@SnO2@C composite for superior lithium and sodium storage by Zhao, Yi, Wei, Chao, Sun, Shengnan, Wang, Luyuan Paul, Xu, Zhichuan Jason

“…Reserving interior void space in the cable-like structure of multiwalled carbon nanotubes-in-SnO2-in-carbon layer (MWNTs@SnO2@C) is reported for the first time. …”
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Elucidation of functional significance of plasmodium falciparum reticulocyte binding like protein homologues - RH1, RH2A AND RH4 during merozoite invasion. by Karthigayan Gunalan.

“…One major family of ligands involved in these interactions is the Reticulocyte binding like protein Homologues (RHs). Using highly specific monoclonal antibodies against PfRH1, RH2a and RH4, we have focused on the processing and erythrocyte binding properties of RHs that are important for host cell recognition. …”
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Stand-alone and combined effects of protein hydrolysate and humic-like substances derived from waste materials on the growth, physiology and mineral nutrition of tea nursery plants by Raguraj, Sriharan, Kasim, Susilawati, Sanali, Bellana Vithanage Roshika, Senarathne, Thakshala Thilini Kumari, Weerathunga, Saman Kumara, Damayanthi, Maha Makkalage Nalika, Wijesinghe, Senarath Pathiranalage Shyamali Kumari, Amali, Rathnasekara Kuruppu Arachchige, Madushani, Maha Gamage Kusala, Liyanage, Liyana Rallage Mahesh Chaminda

“…This study was designed to investigate the effects of individual and combined application of protein hydrolysate (PH) and humic-like substances (HLS) along with the reduction of fertilizer on the growth, physiological and biochemical parameters and mineral nutrition of tea nursery plants. …”

Study of chemical vapor deposited carbon nanotubes as electrical interconnect by Ng, Chou Shing

“…Last but not least, a comparison study is done to find out the differences in properties of the carbon nanotubes grown on the two thin films.…”
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Applying Frederick Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory to tourism. by Lim, Joelle Chye Ling., Quek, Winnie Hwee Ping.

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Exploratory study on how advertising affects credit card usage of young professionals : the case of Singapore. by Goh, Yee Ping., Ho, Kim Ling., Tok, Mingyun.

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Humic acid-induced formation of tobermorite upon hydrothermal treatment with municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash and its application for efficient removal of Cu(II) ions by Luo, Hongwei, He, Dongqin, Zhu, Weiping, Wu, Yichao, Chen, Zhitao, Yang, En-Hua

“…The formation of tobermorite induced by humic acid (HA) and IBA under hydrothermal condition was explored and its potential application for efficient removal of Cu(II) ions was further investigated. After hydrothermal treatment, the morphology and microstructure of IBA remarkably changed from sheet-like to particle-like, thereby resulting in substantial increases of sorption capacity. …”
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Structure and functions of a metallo-beta-lactamase- like hypothetical protein bleg1_2437 from alkali-tolerant soil bacterium Bacillus lehensis G1 by Tan, Soo Huei

“…In the present study, there are 1202 hypothetical proteins (HPs) have been discovered from newly sequenced genome of alkali-tolerant soil bacterium B. lehensis G1, HP Bleg1_2437 may likely be an MBL. Domain and sequence analysis of HP Bleg1_2437 using InterProScan and DELTA-BLAST revealed that this 23 kDa protein contains highly conserved metal-binding residues such as H54, H56, D58, H59, H131 and H191 that are similar with the those in subclass B3 of MBL that are involved in the coordination of two Zn2+ ions. …”
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Investigation on liquid crystal based tuning elements for tunable diode laser by Wang, Pin

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Comparison of the crack nucleation approach versus the crack growth approach by Zhang, Pin

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A facile approach to nanoarchitectured three-dimensional graphene-based Li–Mn–O composite as high-power cathodes for Li-ion batteries by Zhang, Wenyu, Zeng, Yi, Xu, Chen, Xiao, Ni, Gao, Yiben, Li, Lain-Jong, Chen, Xiaodong, Hng, Huey Hoon, Yan, Qingyu

“…We report a facile method to prepare a nanoarchitectured lithium manganate/graphene (LMO/G) hybrid as a positive electrode for Li-ion batteries. The Mn2O3/graphene hybrid is synthesized by exfoliation of graphene sheets and deposition of Mn2O3 in a one-step electrochemical process, which is followed by lithiation in a molten salt reaction. …”
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In situ cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose-polyethylene glycol binder for improving the long-term cycle life of silicon anodes in Li ion batteries by Lee, Dongsoo, Park, Hyunjung, Goliaszewski, Alan, Byeun, Yun-ki, Song, Taeseup, Paik, Ungyu

“…To increase the energy density of Li-ion batteries (LIBs), silicon has been widely studied due to its relative abundance and high theoretical specific capacity (∼3572 mAh g–1). …”
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Direct growth of FeVO4 nanosheet arrays on stainless steel foil as high-performance binder-free Li ion battery anode by Lim, Tuti Mariana, Yan, Qingyu, Sim, Daohao, Rui, Xianhong, Chen, Jing, Tan, Huiteng, Yazami, Rachid, Hng, Huey Hoon

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