The paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry systematically summarizes the research progress and innovative strategies for improving the performance of NaₓTMO₂ cathode materials through interface regulation engineering in recent years. This work reveals the enhancement mechanisms of interface engineering, such as inorganic/organic coatings, heterogeneous interface phase designing, and surface doping. The phase evolution behaviors, ion-transfer kinetics, and electrochemical properties of NaₓTMO₂ resulted from interfacial modulations are concluded in depth.

Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University have made a significant advancement in the development of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), introducing a novel binder that dramatically improves the stability and performance of silicon-based electrodes. This breakthrough addresses one of the most critical challenges in silicon anode technology: the unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, which has long hindered the commercialization of high-capacity silicon anodes.

In summary, the proposed multidimensional metasurface offers a novel design approach for next-generation spectro-polarimetric modulation devices, holding great promise for the development of multifunctional, miniaturized, and integrated optical detection systems and their application in platforms such as drones, micro/nano satellites, and mobile electronic devices.

A new study unveils an advanced drone-based system that offers, for the first time, a smarter way to monitor sesame health. By combining hyperspectral, thermal, and RGB imagery with deep learning, researchers have developed a powerful method for detecting simultaneous nitrogen and water deficiencies in field-grown sesame. This innovative approach leverages cutting-edge UAV-imaging technology and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of stress detection in crops. The integration of multiple data sources enables identification of combined nutrient and water-related deficiencies. This significant step forward in the field of precision farming not only enhances crop management but also supports more sustainable and efficient use of water and fertilizers, key components in building climate-resilient food systems.