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| Open AccessReply to: Concerns about global phosphorus demand for lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in the light electric vehicle sector
- Chengjian Xu
- , Qiang Dai
- & Bernhard Steubing
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| Open AccessSoil microbiomes mediate degradation of vinyl ester-based polymer composites
The effect of microbial communities on the degradation of polymer composites has not been widely studied. Here, a multi-omics and materials characterization approach reveals the time-dependent effect of naturally occurring microbes on the degradation of vinyl ester composites.
- Adam M. Breister
- , Muhammad A. Imam
- & Pavana Prabhakar
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| Open AccessFuture material demand for automotive lithium-based batteries
Lithium-ion-based batteries are a key enabler for the global shift towards electric vehicles. Here, considering developments in battery chemistry and number of electric vehicles, analysis reveals the increasing amounts of lithium, cobalt and nickel that could be needed.
- Chengjian Xu
- , Qiang Dai
- & Bernhard Steubing
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| Open AccessSynthesis of 14C-labelled polystyrene nanoplastics for environmental studies
Nanoplastics are a substantial environmental risk, and it is important to understanding where and how they are released into the environment. Here, a simple methodology is reported for the one-step synthesis of radiolabelled nanopolystyrene that can be used in environmental studies.
- Maya Al-Sid-Cheikh
- , Steven J. Rowland
- & Richard C. Thompson
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| Open AccessInterfacial assembly of self-healing and mechanically stable hydrogels for degradation of organic dyes in water
Hydrogels are attractive for the treatment of waste water, but their mechanical properties are typically reduced when underwater. Here, a synthesis strategy is reported for a graphene oxide-coated hydrogel which can catalyze organic dye degradation in water over multiple cycles.
- Guihua Yan
- , Yunchao Feng
- & Lu Lin
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| Open AccessCrystallisation control of drop-cast quasi-2D/3D perovskite layers for efficient solar cells
Perovskite solar cells have substantial potential for solar conversion, but developing simple and scalable fabrication processes is challenging. Here, a drop-casting process compatible with roll-to-roll production of quasi-2D/3D perovskite layers is developed, with a conversion efficiency of up to 16%.
- Chuantian Zuo
- , Andrew D. Scully
- & Mei Gao