A new study published in Research by Prof. Shisheng Lin group from Zhejiang University and collaborating institutions reports a defect-rich silicon–carbon composite anode with an initial discharge capacity of 6,694.21 mAh g⁻¹, well above the commonly cited theoretical capacity of silicon.

FSP1 (fibroblastspecific protein 1) was originally considered a marker of fibroblasts, but recent studies have confirmed that it is primarily expressed by a proinflammatory macrophage subset in liver injury and participates in the regulation of inflammation and fibrosis. This study systematically explores the interplay among these three elements.

When intense femtosecond laser pulses irradiate nanoparticles, the rapid energy deposition triggers a cascade of electronic and ionic responses within an extremely short time window, giving rise to transient nanoplasma shock waves-one of the most extreme states of matter reproducible in laboratory environments. These nanoscale shock waves offer a unique platform for studying mesoscale physical processes on ultrafast timescales, and hold promise for applications ranging from nanofabrication and compact laser-driven ion accelerators to targeted cancer therapies. However, achieving fine control over the spatial characteristics and propagation of nanoplasma shock fronts has remained a long-standing challenge.