In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, a series of thermodynamically stable 2D cluster-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) Fe_n-(pyz) (n = 1~6) with room-temperature ferrimagnetism has been proposed based on first principles calculations. The strong d–p spin exchange interactions between the clusters and pyrazine ligands lead to robust ferrimagnetic ordering. Interestingly, altering the size of Fe_n clusters in Fe_n-(pyz) (n = 1~6) MOFs results in diverse functional spintronic properties, including bipolar magnetic semiconductors (BMS), half semiconductors (HSC) and Dirac half metals (HM).

In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, a step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunction involving a donor-acceptor (D-A) conjugated polymer and manganese cadmium sulfide (BTz@MCS) has been fabricated to achieve efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂ production in a non-sacrificial system. The high photocatalytic performance of the developed catalyst is attributed to well-designed S-scheme heterojunctions with improved charge separation and transfer.

In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, an indium-involved modification strategy is employed to address the instability of sulfide electrolyte and Lithium metal. The optimized doping yields a high Li-ion conductivity of 7.5 mS cm⁻¹ for Li_5.54In_0.02PS_4.47O_0.03Cl_1.5 electrolyte, accompanied by enhanced endurance against air/moisture and bare Li metal. Additionally, a composite layer comprising Li–In alloy and LiF phases is generated on the surface of lithium metal anode via the reaction between InF₃ and molten Li. Consequently, the combination of the Li_5.54In_0.02PS_4.47O_0.03Cl_1.5 electrolyte and the InF₃@Li anode provides exceptional electrochemical performances in both symmetric cells and solid-state lithium metal batteries across different operating temperatures.

Mesoscale eddies are ocean vortices less than 100 kilometers in diameter that are responsible for the localized “weather” of the oceans. Because of the large amount of mass and energy movement associated with these currents, mesoscale eddies play an integral role in determining Earth’s climate. A group of oceanographers wrote a review article outlining how to best model the 3D structure of mesoscale eddies over time to better predict future changes in climate.

Americans love their corn — whether it’s canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal.

But what if this staple grain could be more than just a starch? What if it could become a critical source of protein and fiber while helping prevent cancer, obesity, diabetes and inflammation?

It can, University of Missouri researchers say. And the secret is in the color.