A research team developed iron- and zirconium-modified carbon nanofibers that accelerate carbon dioxide (CO₂) release from monoethanolamine (MEA), a widely used solvent for post-combustion carbon capture. 

Temperature is a fundamental physical quantity. With the rapid development of stretchable electronics, transparent stretchable temperature sensors are in critical demand. However, performance retention under strain is a great challenge, and the influence of the electrode on the sensing performance is rarely reported.

A self-powered blue photodetector based on WS₂:Ag nanocomposites with Au/graphene asymmetric electrodes is reported. The localized surface plasmon resonance of Ag nanoparticles synergizes with high-energy excitons in WS₂, enhancing near-field absorption and hot-electron injection. Transient absorption spectroscopy reveals that the built-in electric field facilitates rapid carrier separation. Under zero bias, the device delivers a responsivity of 244 mA/W and an external quantum efficiency of 74.7%. It further demonstrates high-resolution (128 × 128) single-pixel imaging in both clear and turbid water, achieving a peak signal-to-noise ratio of 25.5 dB. This work offers a viable strategy for low-power underwater optical communication and high-visibility imaging.

Researchers have developed a breakthrough tandem electrode structure that integrates both anodic (NiO) and cathodic (W₁₈O₄₉) electrochromic materials onto a single substrate. By inserting a conductive ITO interlayer, the team successfully overcame the common problem of material interference, significantly speeding up response times and enhancing coloration efficiency. This innovation allows smart windows to switch seamlessly between transparent, brown, and blue states, providing dynamic control over both visible light and heat-producing near-infrared radiation for more energy-efficient buildings.