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N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands, with strong metal-binding affinity, offer a robust platform for constructing organic–inorganic nanohybrids with high stability and tunable properties. However, achieving precise structural control in a simple manner remains challenging. Here, we report a one-pot synthesis of nanohybrids using self-assembling peptoids functionalized with histidine-2-ylidene, which simultaneously enable peptoid assembly and NHC–metal binding. Histidine-2-ylidene-functionalized peptoids were designed to self-assemble and provide NHC binding sites, while AuNPs served as the inorganic component due to NHCs’ strong affinity for gold surfaces. The resulting peptoid-NHC@AuNPs form well-defined vesicles that are characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electron microscopy. Importantly,more » the vesicle size and morphology can be tuned via the peptoid sequence or environmental conditions. Further experiments highlight the crucial role of the NHC sites in the formation and stabilization of these nanohybrids. This modular strategy offers a versatile route to fabricating functional NHC-based nanohybrids for potential applications in sensing.« less

Coupled with anionic and cationic redox chemistry, Li-rich/excess cathode materials are prospective high-energy-density candidates for the next-generation Li-ion batteries. However, irreversible lattice oxygen loss would exacerbate irreversible transition metal migration, resulting in a drastic voltage decay and capacity degeneration. Herein, a metastable layered Li-excess cathode material, T2-type Li_0.72[Li_0.12Ni_0.36Mn_0.52]O₂, was developed, in which both oxygen stacking arrangement and Li coordination environment fundamentally differ from that in conventional O3-type layered structures. By means of the reversible Li migration processes and structural evolutions, not only can voltage decay be effectively restrained, but also excellent capacity retention can be achieved upon long-term cycling. Moreover,more » irreversible/reversible anionic/cationic redox activities have been well assigned and quantified by various in/ex-situ spectroscopic techniques, further clarifying the charge compensation mechanism associated with (de)lithiation. These findings of the novel T2 structure with the enhanced anionic redox stability will provide a new scope for the development of high-energy-density Li-rich cathode materials.« less

Abstract Li‐rich cathode materials are of significant interest for coupling anionic redox with cationic redox chemistry to achieve high‐energy‐density batteries. However, lattice oxygen loss and derived structure distortion would induce serious capacity loss and voltage decay, further hindering its practical application. Herein, a novel Li‐rich cathode material, O3‐type Li _0.6 [Li _0.2 Mn _0.8 ]O ₂ , is developed with the pristine state displaying both a Li excess in the transition metal layer and a deficiency in the alkali metal layer. Benefiting from stable structure evolution and Li migration processes, not only can high reversible capacity (≈329 mAh g ⁻¹more » ) be harvested but also irreversible/reversible anionic/cationic redox reactions are comprehensively assigned via the combination of in/ex situ spectroscopies. Furthermore, irreversible lattice oxygen loss and structure distortion are effectively restrained, resulting in long‐term cycle stability (capacity drop of 0.045% per cycle, 500 cycles). Altogether, tuning the Li state in the alkali metal layer presents a promising way for modification of high‐capacity Li‐rich cathode candidates.« less

Abstract Triggering oxygen‐related activity is demonstrated as a promising strategy to effectively boost energy density of layered cathodes for sodium‐ion batteries. However, irreversible lattice oxygen loss will induce detrimental structure distortion, resulting in voltage decay and cycle degradation. Herein, a layered structure P2‐type Na _0.66 Li _0.22 Ru _0.78 O ₂ cathode is designed, delivering reversible oxygen‐related and Ru‐based redox chemistry simultaneously. Benefiting from the combination of strong Ru 4d‐O 2p covalency and stable Li location within the transition metal layer, reversible anionic/cationic redox chemistry is achieved successfully, which is proved by systematic bulk/surface analysis by in/ex situ spectroscopy (operandomore » Raman and hard X‐ray absorption spectroscopy, etc.). Moreover, the robust structure and reversible phase transition evolution revealed by operando X‐ray diffraction further establish a high degree reversible (de)intercalation processes (≈150 mAh g ⁻¹ , reversible capacity) and long‐term cycling (average capacity drop of 0.018%, 500 cycles).« less

The field-driven magnetization dynamics of a multiskyrmion cluster in a nanodisk is investigated by micromagnetic simulation and analytical calculation. Under a weak in-plane static magnetic field, the multiskyrmion cluster shows an oscillatory motion around an equilibrium position, which resembles the dynamical behavior of the conventional torsional pendulum. We show that this oscillation is induced by restoring torque acting on the skyrmion generated by the potential energy determined by the angle of the skyrmion orientation. Moreover, the multiskyrmion cluster can be driven to rotate by an in-plane rotating magnetic field. The rotation directions and frequencies are fully determined by the numbermore » of the skyrmions.« less