https://pubs.aip.org/aip/app/article/10/10/100901/3367252 Chiral nanophotonic structures have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in chiral sensing, on-chip optical devices, and optical communication. Although most chiral structures to date have been generated using conventional design approaches—guided by human intuition and followed by parameter sweeps—these methods are inherently limited in efficiently exploring complex, high-dimensional design spaces....

https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adem.202501034 Abstract The safety of lithium-ion batteries remains a critical concern owing to the risk of thermal runaway, which can lead to severe fires and explosions. This study introduces a novel polymer-dispersed extinguishing agent (PDEA) layer, fabricated via a single-step ultraviolet (UV)-induced phase separation process, eliminating the need for high-temperature manufacturing techniques. Spontaneously formed droplets of a...

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c02955 Abstract To establish competitive biorefineries aligned with global climate goals, reliance on petroleum-derived solvents and the limitations imposed by lignocellulosic recalcitrance must be overcome. In this study, we present a sustainable and efficient biomass conversion strategy that integrates a green, biocompatible deep eutectic solvent (DES) with a mechanical ball-milling pretreatment to enable high-solid-loading, one-pot...