The rational fabrication of composite structures made of mixed components has shown great potential for boosting the energy density of supercapacitors. Herein, an elaborate hierarchical MOF-derived NiCo₂S₄@Mo-doped Co-LDH arrays hybrid electrode was fabricated through a step-wise method. By leveraging the synergistic effects of a uniform array of NiCo₂S₄ nanowires as the core and an MOF-derived porous shell, the NiCo₂S₄@Mo-doped Co-LDH hybrid electrode demonstrates an exceptional specific capacitance of 3049.3 F g⁻¹ at 1 A g⁻¹. Even at a higher current density of 20 A g⁻¹, the capacitance remains high at 2458.8 F g⁻¹. Moreover, the electrode exhibits remarkable cycling stability, with 91% of the initial capacitance maintained after 10,000 cycles at 10 A g⁻¹. Additionally, the as-fabricated asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) based on the NiCo₂S₄@Mo-doped Co-LDH electrode achieves an impressive energy density of 97.5 Wh kg⁻¹ at a power density of 835.6 W kg⁻¹. These findings provide a promising approach for the development of hybrid-structured electrodes, enabling the realization of high-energy-density asymmetric supercapacitors.

Designing and fabricating a highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor is crucial for the early detection and management of diabetes. Meanwhile, the development of innovative electrode substrates has become a key focus for addressing the growing demand for constructing flexible sensors. Here, a simple one-step laser engraving method is applied for preparing laser-induced graphene (LIG) on polyimide (PI) film, which serves as the sensor substrate. NiCo-layered double hydroxides (NiCo-LDH) are synthesized on LIG as a precursor, utilizing the zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-67), and then reacted with Ni(NO₃)₂ via solvent-thermal methods. The sensitivity of the non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor is significantly improved by employing NiCo-LDH/LIG as the sensing material. The porous and interconnected structure of NiCo-LDH, derived from ZIF-67, enhances the accessibility of electrochemically active sites, while the incorporation of LIG ensures exceptional conductivity. The combination of NiCo-LDH with LIG enables efficient electron transport, leading to an increased electrochemically active surface area and enhanced catalytic efficiency. The fabricated electrode achieves a low glucose detection limit of 0.437 μM and demonstrates a high sensitivity of 1141.2 and 631.1 μA mM⁻² cm⁻² within the linear ranges of 0–770 μM and 770–1970 μM, respectively. Furthermore, the NiCo-LDH/LIG glucose sensor demonstrates superior reliability and little impact from other substances. A flexible integrated LIG-based non-enzymatic glucose sensor has been developed, demonstrating high sensitivity and suggesting a promising application for LIG-based chemical sensors.

Converting biowaste into carbon-based supercapacitor materials provides a new solution for high-performance and environmentally friendly energy storage applications. Herein, the hierarchical PAC/NiCo₂S₄ composite structure was fabricated through the combination of activation and sulfuration treatments. The PAC/NiCo₂S₄ electrode garnered advantages from its hierarchical structure and hollow architecture, resulting in a notable specific capacitance (1217.2 F g⁻¹ at 1.25 A g⁻¹) and superior cycling stability. Moreover, a novel all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) was successfully constructed, utilizing PAC/NiCo₂S₄ as the cathode and PAC as the anode. The resultant device exhibited exceptionally high energy (49.7 Wh kg⁻¹) and power density (4785.5 W kg⁻¹), indicating the potential of this biomass-derived, hierarchical PAC/NiCo₂S₄ composite structure for employment in high-performance supercapacitors.

Carbon-coated silicon nanotube (SiNT@CNT) anodes show tremendous potential in high-performance lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Unfortunately, to realize the commercial application, it is still required to further optimize the structural design for better durability and safety. Here, the electrochemical and mechanical evolution in lithiated SiNT@CNT nanohybrids are investigated using large-scale atomistic simulations. More importantly, the lithiation responses of SiNW@CNT nanohybrids are also investigated in the same simulation conditions as references. The simulations quantitatively reveal that the inner hole of the SiNT alleviates the compressive stress concentration between a-Li_xSi and C phases, resulting in the SiNT@CNT having a higher Li capacity and faster lithiation rate than SiNW@CNT. The contact mode significantly regulates the stress distribution at the inner hole surface, further affecting the morphological evolution and structural stability. The inner hole of bare SiNT shows good structural stability due to no stress concentration, while that of concentric SiNT@CNT undergoes dramatic shrinkage due to compressive stress concentration, and that of eccentric SiNT@CNT is deformed due to the mismatch of stress distribution. These findings not only enrich the atomic understanding of the electrochemical–mechanical coupled mechanism in lithiated SiNT@CNT nanohybrids but also provide feasible solutions to optimize the charging strategy and tune the nanostructure of SiNT-based electrode materials.

In the evolving realm of ergonomics, there is a growing demand for enhanced comfortability, visibility, and accessibility in the operation of engineering machinery. This study introduces an innovative approach to assess the ergonomics of a driller’s cabin by utilizing a digital human. Through the utilization of inertial motion capture sensors, the method enables the operation of a virtual driller animated by real human movements, thereby producing more precise and realistic human–machine interaction data. Additionally, this study develops a simplified model for the human upper limbs, facilitating the calculation of joint forces and torques. An ergonomic analysis platform, encompassing a virtual driller’s cabin and a digital human model, is constructed using Unity 3D. This platform enables the quantitative evaluation of comfortability, visibility, and accessibility. Its versatility extends beyond the current scope, offering substantial support for product development and enhancement.