ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 27.4
Shuyu Wang,Miaomiao Cheng,Shenghui Wang,Wei Jiang,Feifei Yang,Xiaomei Shen,Lirong Zhang,Xiyun Yan,Bing Jiang,Kelong Fan
Radiotherapy (RT), essential for treating various cancers, faces challenges from tumor hypoxia, which induces radioresistance. A tumor-targeted “prosthetic-Arginine” coassembled nanozyme system, engineered to catalytically generate nitric oxide (NO) and oxygen (O 2 ) in the tumor microenvironment (TME), overcoming hypoxia and enhancing radiosensitivity is presented. This system integrates the prosthetic heme of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and catalase (CAT) with NO-donating Fmoc-protected Arginine and Ru 3+ ions, creating HRRu nanozymes that merge NOS and CAT functionalities. Surface modification with human heavy chain ferritin (HFn) improves the targeting ability of nanozymes (HRRu-HFn) to tumor tissues. In the TME, strategic arginine incorporation within the nanozyme allows autonomous O 2 and NO release, triggered by endogenous hydrogen peroxide, elevating NO and O 2 levels to normalize vasculature and improve blood perfusion, thus mitigating hypoxia. Employing the intrinsic O 2 -transporting ability of heme, HRRu-HFn nanozymes also deliver O 2 directly to the tumor site. Utilizing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma as a tumor model, the studies reveal that the synergistic functions of NO and O 2 production, alongside targeted delivery, enable the HRRu-HFn nanozymes to combat tumor hypoxia and potentiate radiotherapy. This HRRu-HFn nanozyme based approach holds the potential to reduce the radiation dose required and minimize side effects associated with conventional radiotherapy.
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肿瘤学
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纳米技术
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生物化学
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治疗学
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放射肿瘤学
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2022
·Vol. 34
·期 40
·2201838
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IF 32.086
Guiru Sun,Rui Gao,Hailiang Jiao,Dan Luo,Yan Wang,Zexu Zhang,Wei Lu,Ming Feng,Zhongwei Chen
The major challenges for Li-O 2 batteries are sluggish reaction kinetics and large overpotentials due to the cathode passivation resulting from insulative and insoluble Li 2 O 2 . Here, a novel nanodot (ND)-modified electrolyte is designed by employing cobalt bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Co(TFSI) 2 ) as an electrolyte additive. The Co(TFSI) 2 additive can react with discharge intermediate LiO 2 and product Li 2 O 2 to form CoO NDs. The generated CoO NDs are well dispersed in electrolyte, which integrates both the high catalytic activity of solid catalyst and the good wettability of soluble catalyst. Under the catalytis of CoO NDs, Li 2 O 2 is produced and deposits on the cathode together with them. At the recharge process, these well dispersed CoO NDs help to decompose solid Li 2 O 2 at a lower overpotential. The Li-O 2 cells with Co(TFSI) 2 exhibit a long cycle life of 200 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g −1 under a cutoff capacity of 1000 mAh g −1 , as well as a superior reversibility associated with the Li 2 O 2 formation and decomposition. The study is expected to broaden the range of electrolyte additives and provide a new view to developing highly dispersed NDs-based catalysts for Li-O 2 batteries.
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材料科学
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电化学
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Energy Storage Materials
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2022
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IF 20.831
Yiqiao Wang,Siyuan Pan,Yong Guo,Shichao Wu,Quan-Hong Yang
Li-O 2 batteries require catalysts to solve the problem of sluggish oxygen-related reaction kinetics. However, the solid catalysts and redox mediators are intrinsically deficient due to poor solid contacts and shuttle problems, respectively. Here, we report lithium phthalimide-N-oxyl (LiPINO) as a phase transfer catalyst (PTC) for promoting Li 2 O 2 formation and its reversible decomposition through the solution-phase reactions. The interaction between LiPINO and oxygen species in the electrolyte enables the high dissolution and stability of oxygen species, the fast charge transfer at liquid-solid interfaces and superior kinetics, and the suppressed side reactions. The efficient bidirectional catalytic activity and high stability of LiPINO capacitate batteries with a highly improved discharge capacity (11400 mAh g −1 ), a largely lowered charge potential (3.14 V) and an extended cycle life (more than 200 cycles) both in O 2 and air. Our understanding of the phase-transfer catalysis towards the Li-O 2 electrochemistry and the discovery of the PTC with superior activity and stability provide deep insights into the design of the most reliable catalysts for Li-O 2 batteries.
研究领域:
电化学
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能源材料
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物理化学
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电池技术
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催化化学
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2024
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IF 5.7
Xinru Wang,Qiuxu Chen,Daming Yang,Ying Li,Dongxu Yin,Baoxin Ni,Wei Lu,Guiru Sun,Ming Feng
Photo-assisted electrochemical strategy has garnered interest for its ability to diminish the large overpotential of lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs). Nonetheless, creating a sophisticated photocatalyst capable of absorbing a wide spectrum of light and dramatically lowering the recombination rate for electron-hole pairs presents a significant challenge. Herein, we design an Ag-doped ZnO (Ag@ZnO) hollow nanosphere as photocatalysts to boost the reaction dynamics of photo-assisted LOBs. The Ag@ZnO hollow nanospheres, featuring a mesoporous structure, are beneficial for improving O 2 transport and enabling the retention of discharge products. Additionally, the ability to absorb light and the efficiencies of electron-hole separation are enhanced for Ag@ZnO as a result of Ag doping. The electrons generated by photoexcitation facilitate the conversion of O 2 to produce Li 2 O 2 during discharge, whereas during charging, the presence of holes causes the decomposition of Li 2 O 2 . Consequently, a significantly low overpotential of 0.22 V, ultrahigh cycling efficiency of 93.73%, and good reversibility was achieved for the photo-assisted LOBs using Ag@ZnO. We consider that this work can offer a reliable strategy to improve electrochemical kinetics and contribute to the development of efficient photocatalysts for photo-assisted LOBs.
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材料科学
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能源存储与转换
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光电化学
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2024
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IF 3.8
Bingbing He,Qinyuan Wang,Ying Chen,Weifeng Yao
The development of a cost-effective method for synthesizing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) holds significant importance. Here, we introduce a novel catalyst, a nitrogen-doped carbon-loaded nickel nanoparticle catalyst (Nix NPs@N–C), tailored for efficient H2O2 production via the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction. Benefiting from the synergistic interplay between highly active nickel nanoparticles and nitrogen-doped carbon, the optimal Nix NPs@N–C catalyst demonstrates an outstanding 78% selectivity for H2O2 at 0.5 V vs a reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), yielding approximately 387 mmol g–1 h–1 in a 0.1 M KOH alkaline solution at 0.3 V vs RHE. With its utilization of cost-effective raw materials, streamlined synthesis method, and exceptional catalytic performance, the Nix NPs@N–C catalyst emerges as a promising candidate for electrocatalytic H2O2 synthesis in practical applications.
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化学
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材料科学
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环境科学
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2024
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IF 3.8
Yu-Zhen Xu,Yu-Le Wang,Yu-Dong Shan,Song-Hai Wu,Yong Liu,Xu Han
Selective oxidation of cyclohexene (Cy) to cyclohexene oxide (Cy-ep) by O2 under solvent- and initiator-free conditions is a challenge in chemical processes, which is still constrained by its low selectivity (theoretical selectivity of 50.0%). Given the low epoxide selectivity (<20.0%) of single metal catalysts, we propose a relay catalysis strategy on the oxidation of Cy to Cy-ep with high selectivity by the spherical Mg–Mo bimetallic oxide (MMO). Such a relay catalyst exhibits a desirable Cy conversion of 31.0% and a high selectivity of 49.3% toward Cy-ep. Meanwhile, the high stability and reusability of MMO also indicate its potential to be used for industrial scale-ups. A series of characterizations and DFT calculations reveal that the negatively charged lattice oxygen in [MgII–O–II] adsorbs allylic H of Cy to weaken the bond energy of the allylic C–H bond and form Cy•, and then Cy• rapidly traps O2 to give CyOO•, which subsequently abstracts H from allylic C–H of another Cy to form 2-cyclohexene-1-hydroperoxide (Cy-OOH) and Cy•, achieving the propagation cycle. On the other hand, the Mo(VI) site in MMO catalyzes the produced Cy-OOH peroxo, which then oxidizes Cy to Cy-ep and 2-cyclohexene-1-ol. This work provides insight into the relay catalyst for the epoxidation of olefin with O2 with high selectivity under solvent- and initiator-free conditions.
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化学工程
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材料科学
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催化化学
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
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2025
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IF 2
Zhang Dongbo,Tang Xinyue,Wang Ning,Xiao Mingwei,Yan Jiangrong,Zhang Yongsheng
High-entropy oxides used as thermal barrier coating materials have attracted considerable attention from scientific communities owing to their unique properties, such as low thermal conductivity and good stability at high temperatures. In this study, a new (La 0.2 Gd 0.2 Zr 0.2 Ce 0.2 Ho 0.2 )O 2-δ ((LGZCH)O) fluorite-structured high-entropy oxide was successfully synthesized through a solid-state reaction at 1400 °C. The resulting material demonstrated good phase stability after sintering at high temperatures. The microstructure, microscopic morphology, ionic valence, compositional distribution, optical properties, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion properties, and mechanical properties of (LGZCH)O were investigated. X-ray diffraction results showed that the (LGZCH)O fluorite-structured high-entropy oxide exhibited good stability during sintering at different temperatures with an optimum sintering temperature of 1580 °C. Ce 4+ converted to Ce 3+ at high temperatures. Scanning electron microscopy results showed that the material had a high porosity of approximately 28.9% after sintering at 1580 °C. (LGZCH)O had a higher infrared radiation emissivity of 82.2%-87.6% in the range of 2.5-6.0 μm indicating that it had better thermal radiation shielding performance. After porosity modification, the thermal conductivity ranged from 1.27 to 1.00 W m −1 K −1 from room temperature to 1000 °C, which is considerably lower than that of yttria-stabilized zirconia. Additionally, (LGZCH)O exhibited low coefficients of thermal expansion measuring 9.65 × 10 −6 K −1 and 10.13 × 10 −6 K −1 at 1000 and 1200 °C, respectively. The hardness and Young’s modulus of the bulk (LGZCH)O measured via nanoindentation tests were 8.86 GPa and 153.98 GPa, respectively, which are marginally inferior to those of YSZ. Therefore, (LGZCH)O can be considered a promising candidate material for thermal barrier coatings.
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材料科学
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能源工程
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2019
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IF 9.518
Zepeng Kang,Yi-Heng P. Job Zhang,Zhiguang Zhu
In this study, a novel carbon tube was prepared by carbonizing a rectangular polypyrrole (RPPy) tube at a high temperature for the construction of enzymatic biofuel cells with high performance. SEM and TEM images clearly showed that the initial PPy presented a rectangular tube shape, while the carbonized PPy became a shriveled rectangular tube with a concave surface, which might be beneficial for enzyme immobilization and electrochemical applications. The glucose oxidase (GOx)- or laccase (Lac)-modified electrodes based on carbonized RPPy exhibited excellent bioelectrochemical performance. In addition, a biofuel cell (GOx, glucose/O 2 , Lac) was assembled, and the open-circuit voltage reached 1.16 V. The maximum power density was measured to 0.350 mW cm −2 , which correlated to the gravimetric power density of 0.265 mW mg −1 (per mg of GOx) at 0.85 V. The constant-current discharge method was used to further evaluate the continuous discharge capacity. The discharge time reached 49.9 h at a discharge current of 0.2 mA before the voltage was lower than 0.8 V. Furthermore, three of the fabricated biofuel cells in series were able to continually light up a white light-emitting diode (LED) whose turn-on voltage was ca. 2.4 V for more than 48 h. This study suggests that carbonized conducting polymers may become a useful electrode material for the development of enzymatic biofuel cells.
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生物化学
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材料科学
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能源科学
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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IF 9.965
Chunzhen Fan,Suqing Wu,Xiangyong Zheng,Ke Bei,Shengbing He,Min Zhao
This study is the first to apply a zero-valent iron (ZVI) system in the treatment of cottonseed oil (CTO) refining wastewater. The results indicated that the ZVI system can effectively degrade and mineralize CTO in the wastewater, whereas sunlight irradiation and O 2 bubbling can considerably enhance CTO degradation, removing 93.5% of CTO and 69.0% of chemical oxygen demand within 180 min. In addition, a low concentration (0.1 mM) of S O 4 2 - and Cl − in the wastewater improved CTO degradation, whereas a high concentration (>1 mM) of these anions considerably inhibited the degradation process. However, N O 3 - at all concentrations hindered CTO degradation. Furthermore, OH and O 2 - were the main active species for CTO degradation in the ZVI system under dark conditions. However, in addition to these two species, photogenerated hole (h + ) played a key role in CTO degradation under sunlight irradiation. This observation might be derived from the photocatalytic effect due to photoexcitation of the iron corrosion product, γ-FeOOH. Our findings show that the ZVI system assisted by sunlight irradiation and O 2 bubbling is feasible for CTO-refining wastewater treatment and can guide the real wastewater treatment project.
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环境科学
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污水处理
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高影响因子
RSC Advances
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2018
·Vol. 8
·期 71
·40984-40988
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IF 2.936
Xiaonan Gao,Wenfei Guo,Lihong Ge,Fanpeng Kong,Kehua Xu,Bo Tang
Sodium selenite (Na2SeO3), as an anti-tumor drug for inducing tumor cells' apoptosis, has been widely studied under normoxic conditions and has been shown to exhibit oxidative stress process-induced apoptosis. However, since the real tumor environment is hypoxic, the actual mechanism is still unclear. Hence, considering the main metabolite of Na2SeO3 in the metabolic process to be hydrogen selenide (H2Se) and also that it can be converted to superoxide anion (O2˙−) instantaneously in the presence of oxygen, a dual-ratiometric fluorescence imaging system for simultaneous monitoring of the changes of H2Se and O2˙− induced by Na2SeO3-guided tumor cell apoptosis under hypoxic conditions was constructed. Two molecular probes NIR-H2Se and dihydroethidium were used to detect H2Se and O2˙−, respectively, whereas Rhodamine 110 was used as the reference fluorophore. Notably, H2Se levels significantly increased under hypoxic conditions, but there was no change in the level of O2˙−, which is inconsistent with the results of the previous researches. Therefore, we hypothesize that the mechanism of Na2SeO3-induced apoptosis for tumor cells is caused by reductive stress; also, this method can be applied for the future study of other anti-cancer selenium compounds.
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生物化学
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医学影像学
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肿瘤学
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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2024
·Vol. 121
·期 23
·e2320012121
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IF 9.4
Xin He,Youxuan Ni,Wenjiao Ma,Qiu Zhang,Zhenkun Hao,Yunpeng Hou,Haixia Li,Zhenhua Yan,Kai Zhang,Jun Chen
Rechargeable sodium-oxygen (Na–O2) battery is deemed as a promising high-energy storage device due to the abundant sodium resources and high theoretical energy density (1,108 Wh kg–1). A series of quasisolid electrolytes are constantly being designed to restrain the dendrites growth, the volatile and leaking risks of liquid electrolytes due to the open system of Na–O2 batteries. However, the ticklish problem about low operating current density for quasisolid electrolytes still hasn’t been conquered. Herein, we report a rechargeable Na–O2 battery with polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene recombination Nafion (PVDF–HFP@Nafion) based quasisolid polymer electrolyte (QPE) and MXene-based Na anode with gradient sodiophilic structure (M-GSS/Na). QPE displays good flame resistance, locking liquid and hydrophobic properties. The introduction of Nafion can lead to a high Na+ migration number (tNa+ = 0.68) by blocking the motion of anion and promote the formation of NaF-rich solid electrolyte interphase, resulting in excellent cycling stability at relatively high current density under quasisolid environment. In the meantime, the M-GSS/Na anode exhibits excellent dendrite inhibition ability and cycling stability. Therefore, with the synergistic effect of QPE and M-GSS/Na, constructed Na–O2 batteries run more stably and exhibit a low potential gap (0.166 V) after an initial 80 cycles at 1,000 mA g–1 and 1,000 mAh g–1. This work provides the reference basis for building quasisolid state Na–O2 batteries with long-term cycling stability.
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材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
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IF 6.215
Mingjie Sun,Shuai Guo,Ziling Wang,Lu Zou,Bo Chi,Jian Pu,Jian Li
It is crucial to design effective cathode catalysts for high performance of Li–O 2 batteries (LOBs). Herein, porous LaCo 0.6 Ni 0.4 O 3 nanofibers decorated with ultrafine Co 3 O 4 nanoparticles (Co 3 O 4 @LCN NFs) are designed and employed as cathode catalyst for LOBs. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurement results suggested that uniform dispreading of Co 3 O 4 nanoparticles on LCN NFs surface could largely increase the surface chemisorbed oxygen, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. Furthermore, with the assistance of Co 3 O 4 nanoparticles, Co 3 O 4 @LCN NFs can significantly facilitate O 2 adsorption and diffusion, Li 2 O 2 nucleation/decomposition and the formation of tiny sheet-like Li 2 O 2 , thereby achieving a low charge overpotential. A high specific capacity of 11,288 mA h g −1 , a low charge voltage plateau of 3.72 V at first cycle and excellent cycle stability of 116 cycles at 1000 mA g −1 are obtained for LOBs with Co 3 O 4 @LCN NFs.
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材料科学
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电化学
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