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The development of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) has pushed beyond the energy density limit of conventional liquid systems. However, stress concentration remains a critical yet poorly understood cause of degradation in ASSLMBs, particularly in widely used polycrystalline (PC) Ni-rich cathode systems. Herein, we design cavity-contained PC LiNi0.9Co0.05Mn0.05O2 (NCM) cathode particles to resolve the stress concentration problem in particle-electrode-battery multiscale by bottom-up stress management. Synchrotron X-ray tomography and multiscale finite element simulations disclose the cathode reaction heterogeneity initiates stress concentration and particle-electrode-battery multiscale mechanical-electrochemical degradation. Compared to cavity-free and multi-cavity NCM, central-cavity NCM suppressed cracking within the particles through shortened ionic transport distances and a built-in stress-relief space, enhanced (de)lithiation depth and uniformity at the cathode, reduced porosity and fracture in the electrolyte, and inhibited lithium dendrite formation at the anode, suggesting significantly improved stress uniformity in particle-electrode-battery levels. Consequently, ASSLMBs using the central-cavity NCM delivers a superior cycling stability (86.4% after 200 cycles and 81.5% after 400 cycles), outperforming both the traditional cavity-free NCM (51.6% after 200 cycles) and highly anticipated single crystal NCM (44.2% after 400 cycles). This work links particle-electrode-battery multiscale mechanical-electrochemical behavior, providing valuable insights for designing ASSLMBs with long lifespan from a holistic perspective.
Air pollution and climate change are potential drivers for the increasing burden of allergic diseases. The molecular mechanisms by which air pollutants and climate parameters may influence allergic diseases, however, are complex and elusive. This article provides an overview of physical, chemical and biological interactions between air pollution, climate change, allergens, adjuvants and the immune system, addressing how these interactions may promote the development of allergies. We reviewed and synthesized key findings from atmospheric, climate, and biomedical research. The current state of knowledge, open questions, and future research perspectives are outlined and discussed. The Anthropocene, as the present era of globally pervasive anthropogenic influence on planet Earth and, thus, on the human environment, is characterized by a strong increase of carbon dioxide, ozone, nitrogen oxides, and combustion- or traffic-related particulate matter in the atmosphere. These environmental factors can enhance the abundance and induce chemical modifications of allergens, increase oxidative stress in the human body, and skew the immune system toward allergic reactions. In particular, air pollutants can act as adjuvants and alter the immunogenicity of allergenic proteins, while climate change affects the atmospheric abundance and human exposure to bioaerosols and aeroallergens. To fully understand and effectively mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution and climate change on allergic diseases, several challenges remain to be resolved. Among these are the identification and quantification of immunochemical reaction pathways involving allergens and adjuvants under relevant environmental and physiological conditions.
Nanobodies (Nbs) have shown great potential for use in immunoassays targeting small-molecule contaminants in food safety monitoring. However, a limited understanding of their recognition mechanisms has hindered the development of high-performance Nbs and the improvement of assay performance. Herein, a previously developed nanobody (Nb) 3F9 against tenuazonic acid (TeA) was selected as a model to resolve its X-ray crystal structure. Notably, Nb3F9 adopts a typical immunoglobulin fold, with TeA deeply inserted into the complementary-determining region 3 (CDR3) and buried in a binding pocket formed by Phe37, Ser99, Tyr107, Arg110, Asp112, Met113, Asp114, Pro115, Arg117, and Gly118. Based on this insight, integrating computational prediction with site-directed mutagenesis, a mutant Nb3F9-Y107K was obtained, achieving an 8.6-fold increase in sensitivity while maintaining excellent stability and high specificity compared with the wild-type. It is believed that this work provides a rational framework for improving the binding activity of Nbs and expanding
their applications in food safety.
