Abundant heat is generated in household, industry and natural processes, and the majority
of the heat is dissipated in the environment as waste heat owing to the low heat utilization …

The hierarchical, porous, and macromolecular structures of woods provide opportunities for
them to be modified and processed into structural, functional, and multi-functional materials …

Solar energy fits well with the increasing demand for clean sustainable energy. This paper
describes a freestanding hybrid film composed of a conductive metal–organic framework …

The hydrogel thermoelectrochemical cells (thermocells, TECs) are a simple, efficient, and
inexpensive technology for harvesting low-grade heat from the environment. For the current …

Maximizing the benefits of nanomaterials from biomass requires unique considerations
associated with their native chemical and physical structure. Both cellulose nanofibrils and …

Spontaneous electricity generator using moisture in ambient air has been developed rapidly
in recent years for its great potential in self-sustained systems. However, due to the lack of …

Cellulose-based film material, due to its remarkable physicochemical properties,
environmentally friend and low cost, has been widely applied in many high-end areas …

More than half of the waste heat rejected into the environment has temperatures lower than
100° C, which accounts for nearly 85 PWh/year worldwide. Efficiently harvesting low-grade …

Heavy-metal pollution is a significant environmental issue that has raised global concern
due to its harmful impact on humans and the natural ecosystem. Heavy metal pollution …

With the advances in technology and the growing focus on environmental protection and
sustainable development, the field of engineering materials is constantly pursuing the …