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Two-dimensional layered transition metal dichalcogenides, such as MoS2, have been considered to be a promising anode material for sodium storage. However, their performance have been limited by the sluggish sodium diffusion kinetics. In this work, high performance anode material was obtained through constructing hierarchical MoS2 nanosheets assembled hollow spheres. The used self-templating method show more feasibility than the commonly reported template removal-involved routes. The prepared hollow structure can also provide rapid and stable electron/sodium ion transport without the assistance of conducting substrates, which enables the MoS2 anodes exhibit a high specific capacity of 527 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1. Even at a high current density of 1 A g-1, capacity of 357 mAh g-1 can still be obtained after 500 cycles (capacity retention ~94.5%). This work provides a facile way towards high performance MoS2 anode materials for sodium-ion battery.With the increasing demand for high-energy-density energy storage devices, lithium metal batteries have rekindled the interest of researchers due to ultra-high specific capacity. However, the extremely unstable interfaces between the electrolyte and electrodes limit its application seriously. Herein, we introduce an organosilicon compound, 1,3-Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane (DTMDS), as multifunctional electrolyte additive to enhance the performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4/Li batteries. DTMDS contains two functional groups siloxane groups (Si-O) and unsaturated carbon-carbon double bonds (CC). Siloxane groups can capture hydrogen fluoride (HF) in electrolyte, and the carbon-carbon double bonds can form thin and dense passivation layer on both cathode and anode surfaces by polymerization. As a result, the capacity retention of the batteries can retain more than 95% after 500 cycles. This work provides a valuable reference for the design of multifunctional additives and stabilizing the interfaces of high-voltage lithium metal batteries.A composite material with temperature-humidity control functions was prepared by using sepiolite-zeolite powder as humidity control matrix and capric acid phase change microcapsules as temperature control material. MPI-0479605 concentration The micromorphology, thermal conductivity, compressive strength, hygrothermal effect were studied by environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM), thermal conductivity test, strength test and hygrothermal effect test, respectively. The results showed that the phase change temperature of capric acid phase change microcapsule is between 31 °C ~ 32 °C, the phase change enthalpy is 123.91 J/g, and it has good thermal stability. The humidity control performance is the best and the maximum humidity absorption rate is 6.28% when sepiolite-zeolite powder ratio is 91. The humidity control matrix@CAM (Capric acid microcapsules) can control the relative humidity of the environment at 51.74 ~ 58.54% and reduce the temperature fluctuation range by 2 °C ~ 3 °C. Capric acid phase change microcapsules are embedded in the interlaced sepiolite and zeolite powder to form a frame space body which produce capillary condensation adsorption and surface adsorption, absorb and desorb heat through phase changes, thus giving humidity control matrix@CAM a good temperature-humidity control performance.High charge transfer resistance and low electrocatalytic activity of counter electrodes (CEs) are mainly responsible for the poor photovoltaic performance of quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs). Herein, a novel strategy has been successfully introduced for the first time to improve the electrocatalytic activity and charge transfer properties of a copper sulfide (CuS) CE by modifying it with the addition of hydrohalic acids (HHA). Through the suitable surface modification of HHA-incorporated CuS CE, the charge transfer from the external circuit to the CE surface was effectively facilitated. The electrochemical analyses suggest that charge transfer resistance is sufficiently reduced at the CE/electrolyte interface by using the HHA-treated CuS CEs. This improvement is mainly attributed to the high electrocatalytic activity of the modified CEs for the reduction of the polysulfide redox couple electrolyte in QDSSCs. The device constructed with TiO2/CdS/CdSe/ZnS photoanodes and the hydrogen-fluoride-treated CuS (HFCuS) CE exhibits a power conversion efficiency of 4.25%, which is considerably higher than that of the device with the bare CuS CE (3.11%). These findings can facilitate the fabrication of highly efficient CEs for next-generation solar cells.It is of great significance for absorber designers to correctly understand impedance matching and its related calculation methods, because excellent impedance matching effect is an important prerequisite for absorber to consume electromagnetic wave (EMW). However, there are some problems in literatures, such as the lack of deep understanding of impedance matching and application conditions of Eq. (3) for the calculation of reflection loss (RL). Based on the transmission line theory of electronic circuit, this paper expounds the definition, symbol, property of various impedances and their influence on impedance matching effect. On the basis of simplifying the actual situation in the process of EMW absorption to the correct transmission line model, the original transmission line model of RL calculation formula and its limitation are pointed out. The doubts about the validity of the quarter wavelength theory in literatures are explained from three aspects the reduction of EMW length, the multiple reflection and the impedance transformation of absorber.

Determine if the Amplatz™ Vascular Plug 4 (AVP4) can be used to occlude left-to-right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in dogs with inadequate arterial vascular access for the Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO).

Six adolescent dogs with PDA whose femoral artery was too small for insertion of a 4 Fr vascular access sheath.

Standard femoral arterial vascular access and a 4 Fr diagnostic catheter were used to deploy an appropriately sized AVP4 into the PDA of each dog. Successful occlusion was defined as no residual ductal flow and determined by color Doppler echocardiography and angiography.

The AVP4 was successfully deployed, and complete occlusion of the PDA was achieved in all dogs. There were no complications encountered in any of the dogs.

The AVP4 is a viable option for the correction of PDA in dogs with inadequate arterial vascular access for the ACDO and should be considered as one of the options available for PDA correction in this challenging animal population.

The AVP4 is a viable option for the correction of PDA in dogs with inadequate arterial vascular access for the ACDO and should be considered as one of the options available for PDA correction in this challenging animal population.