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Original ResearchVol. 41, Issue 1 • pp. 100-112DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61075-X• Jan 15, 2026

Electrospinning of FeNiCo/carbon nanofibers: a new paradigm for lightweight microwave absorbers

Authors: YUAN Wenpei, QU Lin, WANG Yajing, LIU Pengyu, ZHANG Yanlan, WANG Yongzhen

The proliferation of electronic devices has intensified electromagnetic radiation pollution, necessitating advanced microwave absorption materials. This study presents the electrospinning fabrication of FeNiCo/carbon nanofiber (FeNiCo/CNF) composites with exceptional microwave absorption properties. The FeNiCo/CNFs achieved a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of −55.5 dB at 14.24 GHz with an ultrathin matching thickness of only 1.6 mm. Microstructural analysis and electromagnetic parameter testing revealed that the superior absorption stems from the synergistic interaction between the carbon nanofiber network and FeNiCo alloy nanoparticles, which promotes multiple reflections and efficient energy dissipation. The precise control of coercivity and permeability via systematic modulation of magnetic metal composition enabled enhanced impedance matching and optimized magnetic-dielectric synergy. Furthermore, radar cross-section (RCS) simulations confirmed the material's capability to significantly reduce RCS values across a wide angular range, validating its potential for stealth technology applications. This work introduces a cost-effective and sustainable approach for developing ultralight, high-performance microwave absorbers, addressing the limitations of conventional materials such as high density and poor stability.

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Electrospinning of FeNiCo/carbon nanofibers: a new paradigm for lightweight microwave absorbers

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Original ResearchVol. 41, Issue 1 • pp. 100-112DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61029-8• Jan 15, 2026

Electrochemical Exfoliation of Carbon Paper for Binder-Free Cathodes in Zinc-Ion Supercapacitors

Authors: Iqra Ashraf, Awais Ahmad, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Tensangmu Lama Tamang, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Haosen Fan, Li Fang

Zinc-ion supercapacitors (ZISCs) are promising energy storage devices due to their low cost, high safety, and minimal environmental impact. However, their low energy density and poor cycling performance hinder practical application. This study presents a simple electrochemical exfoliation method to reconstruct the surface of carbon paper, introducing oxygen functional groups that enhance pseudocapacitance. The resulting binder-free electrode (EECP) exhibits a large surface area and rapid charge transfer, leading to a dominant capacitive-type charge storage mechanism with 78.8% capacitive contribution at 10 mV/s. The EECP electrode delivers a maximum specific capacitance of 252.5 F/g at 1 A/g and retains 81.7% of its capacitance after 10,000 cycles. A full ZISC device, assembled with EECP as the cathode, Zn as the anode, and 1 mol L−1 ZnSO4 aqueous electrolyte, achieves a capacitance of 186.22 F/g at 1 A/g, a capacitance retention of 97.01% after 10,000 cycles, and an energy density of 46.6 Wh/kg at a power density of 500.4 W/kg. These results demonstrate that EECP is a promising cathode material for high-rate, next-generation zinc-ion supercapacitors.

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Electrochemical Exfoliation of Carbon Paper for Binder-Free Cathodes in Zinc-Ion Supercapacitors

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Original ResearchVol. 41, Issue 1 • pp. 100-112DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61012-2• Jan 15, 2026

Increasing the Strength of Carbon Nanotube Fibers and Their Use as a Polishing Medium

Authors: XUE Zhiping, LU Jing, HUANG Hui

We report a method for increasing the mechanical strength of carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers while enabling the uniform adhesion of cerium oxide (CeO2) abrasive particles to them using polyethyleneimine (PEI). Results show that 5% of PEI increases the tensile strength of CNT fibers by approximately 175%. CeO2 particles were uniformly deposited on the reinforced CNT fibers by electrophoretic deposition. A flexible polishing tool was fabricated by weaving the CeO2-CNT fibers into a non-woven fabric substrate. When used to polish potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals, the tool reduced the surface roughness from 200 to 7.6 nm within 10 min. This approach has potential use for the development of new precision processing tools.

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Increasing the Strength of Carbon Nanotube Fibers and Their Use as a Polishing Medium

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Original ResearchVol. 41, Issue 1 • pp. 100-112DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61033-X• Jan 15, 2026

Engineered mesoporous carbon spheres with tailored pore structures for improved photothermal-chemotherapy

Authors: LIU Pengxiang, DU Juan, CHEN Aibing, HOU Senlin

Carbon-based materials have gained significant attention in anticancer treatment due to their exceptional biocompatibility, yet critical challenges persist in establishing definitive correlations between their porous structures and functional performance. We report the use of a silica template to guide pore formation in the design of mesoporous carbon spheres (mC) with tailored pore structures for improved combined photothermal-chemotherapy. The mesopore size of mC was adjusted by kinetic control of resin polymerization and silica hydrolysis. Structural characterization showed that 4.4 nm mesopores enabled an exceptional gemcitabine loading of 228 mg g−1 and a sustained pH/thermal dual-responsive release with >70% drug release under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation. Finite element analysis demonstrated pore size-dependent heat transfer dynamics, with the improved mC achieving a superior photothermal conversion efficiency of 62% by a combination of N-doping and defect engineering. In vitro evaluations confirmed outstanding biocompatibility with >95% cell viability at 200 μg mL−1 and potent tumor suppression in pancreatic and biliary cancer models with an ~5% cell viability at 25 μg mL−1 where combined therapy showed a 3.7-fold increased cytotoxicity over monotherapy. The improved structure of mC facilitated cascade therapeutic effects with enhanced tumor permeability derived from NIR-triggered hyperthermia and prolonged therapeutic exposure due to pH-responsive drug release. This pore engineering strategy establishes a structure-function process for next-generation theranostic platforms, addressing the critical limitations of conventional pancreatic and biliary cancer therapies through spatiotemporal control of multimodal treatment.

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Engineered mesoporous carbon spheres with tailored pore structures for improved photothermal-chemotherapy

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Original ResearchVol. 41, Issue 1 • pp. 100-112DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61034-1• Jan 15, 2026

Comparative Studies on Nanocarbon-Modified Carbon Paper Electrodes for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Performance in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Authors: Jaeho Jo, Jaeeon Chang, Doohwan Lee

Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are a promising technology for large-scale energy storage due to their scalability, safety, long cycling life, and decoupled power and energy capacities. However, the slow redox kinetics of vanadium species on conventional carbon electrodes limits their performance. This study investigates the deposition of carbon black (CB), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and electrochemically exfoliated graphene (Exf-Gr) onto thermally-activated carbon paper (ACP) via spray coating to enhance electrode electrocatalytic activity. Modified electrodes were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and surface area analysis. Electrochemical properties were evaluated by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and single-cell VRFB testing. Among the modified electrodes, Exf-Gr/ACP exhibited the best performance, achieving a 2.9-fold reduction in charge transfer resistance compared to pristine ACP and delivering 2.5 times the discharge capacity in single-cell tests. This improvement is attributed to Exf-Gr's high surface area, favorable catalytic activity, and excellent dispersion on the ACP substrate. Surface modification with electrochemically exfoliated graphene is a highly effective strategy for improving electrode performance in VRFB systems, with significant implications for large-scale energy storage.

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Comparative Studies on Nanocarbon-Modified Carbon Paper Electrodes for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Performance in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

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