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The widely held assumption that any important scientific information would be available in English underlies the underuse of non-English-language science across disciplines. However, non-English-language science is expected to bring unique and valuable scientific information, especially in disciplines where the evidence is patchy, and for emergent issues where synthesising available evidence is an urgent challenge. Yet such contribution of non-English-language science to scientific communities and the application of science is rarely quantified. Here, we show that non-English-language studies provide crucial evidence for informing global biodiversity conservation. By screening 419,679 peer-reviewed papers in 16 languages, we identified 1,234 non-English-language studies providing evidence on the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation interventions, compared to 4,412 English-language studies identified with the same criteria. Relevant non-English-language studies are being published at an increasing rate in 6 out of the 12 languages where there were a sufficient number of relevant studies. Incorporating non-English-language studies can expand the geographical coverage (i.e., the number of 2 degrees x 2 degrees grid cells with relevant studies) of English-language evidence by 12% to 25%, especially in biodiverse regions, and taxonomic coverage (i.e., the number of species covered by the relevant studies) by 5% to 32%, although they do tend to be based on less robust study designs. Our results show that synthesising non-English-language studies is key to overcoming the widespread lack of local, context-dependent evidence and facilitating evidence-based conservation globally. We urge wider disciplines to rigorously reassess the untapped potential of non-English-language science in informing decisions to address other global challenges., Australian Research Council Future Fellowship; Natural Environment Research Council; Hungary National Research, Development and Innovation Office; German Research Foundation; Germany‘s Excellence Strategy EXC 2037; Poland National Science Centre Sonata Bis 4 Grant; European Union (EU); Horizon 2020; Research and Innovation Programme; Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant; Brasil Coordenaçao de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior; Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONACYT); Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (BECAS CHILE); CNPq-Brazil; University of Queensland Strategic Funding; University of Turin Local Research Grant; Colombian Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation; University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest Ph.D. Fellowship; Arcadia; MAVA; David and Claudia Harding Foundation

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Antimony has attracted a substantial amount of attention and has been proven to be the most promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its suitable sodium insertion plateaus and high theoretical storage capacity. However, the dramatic volume expansion (up to 390%) during sodiation/desodiation results in severe structural deterioration and rapid capacity decay. As a consequence, antimony anodes exhibit poor cycling stability. Herein, we report a binder-free Sb/NiSb alloy prepared by a controllable electrodeposition process. The inactive nickel provided both good conductivity and structural reinforcement to reduce the large volume expansion/contraction, which endowed the Sb/NiSb anode with excellent cycle stability (521 mAh∙g−1 upon 100 cycles) and rate performance (above 400 mAh∙g−1 at 2000 mA∙g−1) that were superior to those of the bare Sb anode. The excellent Na storage performance of the Sb/NiSb anode was attributed to the synergistic effect of its cauliflower-like structure and the alloying effect of the Sb/NiSb. The operando XRD results indicated that the reaction mechanism resembled that of analogous transition metal antimonides. In addition, a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) was observed with operando XRD and HR-TEM of the Sb/NiSb anode. The cost-effective preparation of Sb/NiSb composite anodes and their excellent electrochemical properties offer the potential to prepare a broad spectrum of binder-free metallic alloys (e.g., Bi and Sn) as high-performance anode materials for SIBs.

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Antimony has attracted a substantial amount of attention and has been proven to be the most promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its suitable sodium insertion plateaus and high theoretical storage capacity. However, the dramatic volume expansion (up to 390%) during sodiation/desodiation results in severe structural deterioration and rapid capacity decay. As a consequence, antimony anodes exhibit poor cycling stability. Herein, we report a binder-free Sb/NiSb alloy prepared by a controllable electrodeposition process. The inactive nickel provided both good conductivity and structural reinforcement to reduce the large volume expansion/contraction, which endowed the Sb/NiSb anode with excellent cycle stability (521 mAh∙g−1 upon 100 cycles) and rate performance (above 400 mAh∙g−1 at 2000 mA∙g−1) that were superior to those of the bare Sb anode. The excellent Na storage performance of the Sb/NiSb anode was attributed to the synergistic effect of its cauliflower-like structure and the alloying effect of the Sb/NiSb. The operando XRD results indicated that the reaction mechanism resembled that of analogous transition metal antimonides. In addition, a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) was observed with operando XRD and HR-TEM of the Sb/NiSb anode. The cost-effective preparation of Sb/NiSb composite anodes and their excellent electrochemical properties offer the potential to prepare a broad spectrum of binder-free metallic alloys (e.g., Bi and Sn) as high-performance anode materials for SIBs.

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Antimony has attracted a substantial amount of attention and has been proven to be the most promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its suitable sodium insertion plateaus and high theoretical storage capacity. However, the dramatic volume expansion (up to 390%) during sodiation/desodiation results in severe structural deterioration and rapid capacity decay. As a consequence, antimony anodes exhibit poor cycling stability. Herein, we report a binder-free Sb/NiSb alloy prepared by a controllable electrodeposition process. The inactive nickel provided both good conductivity and structural reinforcement to reduce the large volume expansion/contraction, which endowed the Sb/NiSb anode with excellent cycle stability (521 mAh∙g−1 upon 100 cycles) and rate performance (above 400 mAh∙g−1 at 2000 mA∙g−1) that were superior to those of the bare Sb anode. The excellent Na storage performance of the Sb/NiSb anode was attributed to the synergistic effect of its cauliflower-like structure and the alloying effect of the Sb/NiSb. The operando XRD results indicated that the reaction mechanism resembled that of analogous transition metal antimonides. In addition, a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) was observed with operando XRD and HR-TEM of the Sb/NiSb anode. The cost-effective preparation of Sb/NiSb composite anodes and their excellent electrochemical properties offer the potential to prepare a broad spectrum of binder-free metallic alloys (e.g., Bi and Sn) as high-performance anode materials for SIBs.

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Antimony has attracted a substantial amount of attention and has been proven to be the most promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its suitable sodium insertion plateaus and high theoretical storage capacity. However, the dramatic volume expansion (up to 390%) during sodiation/desodiation results in severe structural deterioration and rapid capacity decay. As a consequence, antimony anodes exhibit poor cycling stability. Herein, we report a binder-free Sb/NiSb alloy prepared by a controllable electrodeposition process. The inactive nickel provided both good conductivity and structural reinforcement to reduce the large volume expansion/contraction, which endowed the Sb/NiSb anode with excellent cycle stability (521 mAh∙g−1 upon 100 cycles) and rate performance (above 400 mAh∙g−1 at 2000 mA∙g−1) that were superior to those of the bare Sb anode. The excellent Na storage performance of the Sb/NiSb anode was attributed to the synergistic effect of its cauliflower-like structure and the alloying effect of the Sb/NiSb. The operando XRD results indicated that the reaction mechanism resembled that of analogous transition metal antimonides. In addition, a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) was observed with operando XRD and HR-TEM of the Sb/NiSb anode. The cost-effective preparation of Sb/NiSb composite anodes and their excellent electrochemical properties offer the potential to prepare a broad spectrum of binder-free metallic alloys (e.g., Bi and Sn) as high-performance anode materials for SIBs.

The limited availability and rising cost of lithium have motivated research into sodium as an alternative ion for rechargeable batteries. However, anode development for such sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has advanced slowly. Herein, novel binder-free ternary Sb−Fe−P composites were synthesized through a controllable electrodeposition method and were examined as prospective anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The Sb47Fe39P14 electrode exhibited a high desodiation capacity of 431.4 mA h g−1 at 100 mA g−1 with a capacity retention of 97.8% during the 200th cycle. Further, this anode delivered a high rate capacity (245.8 mA h g−1 at 2000 mA g−1). The promising Na-ion storage, cycle and rate performance of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode are mainly ascribed to the synergistic effect of its microstructure and active/inactive metal matrix. A kinetics investigation revealed that the rate capability of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode can be attributed to the combination of primary pseudocapacitive and secondary solid-state diffusion contributions. The results of this study should enable the development of a controllable, scalable electrodeposition strategy and help explore other metallic composites with excellent lifespans and high rate capabilities for practical SIB applications.

Ternary thin-film Sb-Fe-P anodes prepared by scalable and cost-effective electroplating are examined as prospective anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The optimum Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode has high reversible charge capacity of 588 mAh g −1 at 100 mA g −1 with an initial coulombic efficiency of 77.5% and 87.5% capacity retention after 50 cycles. Further, this anode shows good rate capability (460 mAh g −1 at 1 A g −1 ). The discharge/charge mechanism of Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 versus Li was revealed by ex situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The good electrochemical performance of the optimal Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode is attributed to the active/inactive metal matrix and its unique microstructure. The good electrochemical properties of the ternary binder-free Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 thin film make them promising candidates for anodes in LIBs. Because of its cost-effectiveness and suitability for large-scale manufacture, this facile electrodeposition strategy can be applied to prepare thin-film anodes for energy storage systems.

The limited availability and rising cost of lithium have motivated research into sodium as an alternative ion for rechargeable batteries. However, anode development for such sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has advanced slowly. Herein, novel binder-free ternary Sb−Fe−P composites were synthesized through a controllable electrodeposition method and were examined as prospective anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The Sb47Fe39P14 electrode exhibited a high desodiation capacity of 431.4 mA h g−1 at 100 mA g−1 with a capacity retention of 97.8% during the 200th cycle. Further, this anode delivered a high rate capacity (245.8 mA h g−1 at 2000 mA g−1). The promising Na-ion storage, cycle and rate performance of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode are mainly ascribed to the synergistic effect of its microstructure and active/inactive metal matrix. A kinetics investigation revealed that the rate capability of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode can be attributed to the combination of primary pseudocapacitive and secondary solid-state diffusion contributions. The results of this study should enable the development of a controllable, scalable electrodeposition strategy and help explore other metallic composites with excellent lifespans and high rate capabilities for practical SIB applications.

Ternary thin-film Sb-Fe-P anodes prepared by scalable and cost-effective electroplating are examined as prospective anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The optimum Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode has high reversible charge capacity of 588 mAh g −1 at 100 mA g −1 with an initial coulombic efficiency of 77.5% and 87.5% capacity retention after 50 cycles. Further, this anode shows good rate capability (460 mAh g −1 at 1 A g −1 ). The discharge/charge mechanism of Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 versus Li was revealed by ex situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The good electrochemical performance of the optimal Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode is attributed to the active/inactive metal matrix and its unique microstructure. The good electrochemical properties of the ternary binder-free Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 thin film make them promising candidates for anodes in LIBs. Because of its cost-effectiveness and suitability for large-scale manufacture, this facile electrodeposition strategy can be applied to prepare thin-film anodes for energy storage systems.

The limited availability and rising cost of lithium have motivated research into sodium as an alternative ion for rechargeable batteries. However, anode development for such sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has advanced slowly. Herein, novel binder-free ternary Sb−Fe−P composites were synthesized through a controllable electrodeposition method and were examined as prospective anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The Sb47Fe39P14 electrode exhibited a high desodiation capacity of 431.4 mA h g−1 at 100 mA g−1 with a capacity retention of 97.8% during the 200th cycle. Further, this anode delivered a high rate capacity (245.8 mA h g−1 at 2000 mA g−1). The promising Na-ion storage, cycle and rate performance of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode are mainly ascribed to the synergistic effect of its microstructure and active/inactive metal matrix. A kinetics investigation revealed that the rate capability of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode can be attributed to the combination of primary pseudocapacitive and secondary solid-state diffusion contributions. The results of this study should enable the development of a controllable, scalable electrodeposition strategy and help explore other metallic composites with excellent lifespans and high rate capabilities for practical SIB applications.

The limited availability and rising cost of lithium have motivated research into sodium as an alternative ion for rechargeable batteries. However, anode development for such sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has advanced slowly. Herein, novel binder-free ternary Sb−Fe−P composites were synthesized through a controllable electrodeposition method and were examined as prospective anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The Sb47Fe39P14 electrode exhibited a high desodiation capacity of 431.4 mA h g−1 at 100 mA g−1 with a capacity retention of 97.8% during the 200th cycle. Further, this anode delivered a high rate capacity (245.8 mA h g−1 at 2000 mA g−1). The promising Na-ion storage, cycle and rate performance of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode are mainly ascribed to the synergistic effect of its microstructure and active/inactive metal matrix. A kinetics investigation revealed that the rate capability of the Sb47Fe39P14 electrode can be attributed to the combination of primary pseudocapacitive and secondary solid-state diffusion contributions. The results of this study should enable the development of a controllable, scalable electrodeposition strategy and help explore other metallic composites with excellent lifespans and high rate capabilities for practical SIB applications.

Ternary thin-film Sb-Fe-P anodes prepared by scalable and cost-effective electroplating are examined as prospective anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The optimum Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode has high reversible charge capacity of 588 mAh g −1 at 100 mA g −1 with an initial coulombic efficiency of 77.5% and 87.5% capacity retention after 50 cycles. Further, this anode shows good rate capability (460 mAh g −1 at 1 A g −1 ). The discharge/charge mechanism of Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 versus Li was revealed by ex situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The good electrochemical performance of the optimal Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode is attributed to the active/inactive metal matrix and its unique microstructure. The good electrochemical properties of the ternary binder-free Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 thin film make them promising candidates for anodes in LIBs. Because of its cost-effectiveness and suitability for large-scale manufacture, this facile electrodeposition strategy can be applied to prepare thin-film anodes for energy storage systems.

Ternary thin-film Sb-Fe-P anodes prepared by scalable and cost-effective electroplating are examined as prospective anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The optimum Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode has high reversible charge capacity of 588 mAh g −1 at 100 mA g −1 with an initial coulombic efficiency of 77.5% and 87.5% capacity retention after 50 cycles. Further, this anode shows good rate capability (460 mAh g −1 at 1 A g −1 ). The discharge/charge mechanism of Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 versus Li was revealed by ex situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The good electrochemical performance of the optimal Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 anode is attributed to the active/inactive metal matrix and its unique microstructure. The good electrochemical properties of the ternary binder-free Sb 48 Fe 36 P 16 thin film make them promising candidates for anodes in LIBs. Because of its cost-effectiveness and suitability for large-scale manufacture, this facile electrodeposition strategy can be applied to prepare thin-film anodes for energy storage systems.

Novel ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys prepared by simple single-step electrodeposition are investigated as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. The Fe 51 Sn 38 P 11 electrode, in particular, shows outstanding Li-storage properties, with initial specific discharge/charge capacities of 857.8 and 655 mA h g ¿1 , respectively. The reversible capacity remains stable at 427 mA h g ¿1 , even after 90 cycles, corresponding to a coulombic efficiency of 96% and a capacity retention of 65%. The cauliflower-like morphology of the above anode is well preserved after 90 cycles, suggesting that this alloy could significantly mitigate the electrode volume expansion by exerting a positive multiphase synergistic effect. The superior electrochemical performance of the ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys confirmed its potential as an alternative Li-ion storage anode; the large-scale suitability of the developed electroplating method provides an additional advantage.

Novel ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys prepared by simple single-step electrodeposition are investigated as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. The Fe 51 Sn 38 P 11 electrode, in particular, shows outstanding Li-storage properties, with initial specific discharge/charge capacities of 857.8 and 655 mA h g ¿1 , respectively. The reversible capacity remains stable at 427 mA h g ¿1 , even after 90 cycles, corresponding to a coulombic efficiency of 96% and a capacity retention of 65%. The cauliflower-like morphology of the above anode is well preserved after 90 cycles, suggesting that this alloy could significantly mitigate the electrode volume expansion by exerting a positive multiphase synergistic effect. The superior electrochemical performance of the ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys confirmed its potential as an alternative Li-ion storage anode; the large-scale suitability of the developed electroplating method provides an additional advantage.

Novel ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys prepared by simple single-step electrodeposition are investigated as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. The Fe 51 Sn 38 P 11 electrode, in particular, shows outstanding Li-storage properties, with initial specific discharge/charge capacities of 857.8 and 655 mA h g ¿1 , respectively. The reversible capacity remains stable at 427 mA h g ¿1 , even after 90 cycles, corresponding to a coulombic efficiency of 96% and a capacity retention of 65%. The cauliflower-like morphology of the above anode is well preserved after 90 cycles, suggesting that this alloy could significantly mitigate the electrode volume expansion by exerting a positive multiphase synergistic effect. The superior electrochemical performance of the ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys confirmed its potential as an alternative Li-ion storage anode; the large-scale suitability of the developed electroplating method provides an additional advantage.

Novel ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys prepared by simple single-step electrodeposition are investigated as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. The Fe 51 Sn 38 P 11 electrode, in particular, shows outstanding Li-storage properties, with initial specific discharge/charge capacities of 857.8 and 655 mA h g ¿1 , respectively. The reversible capacity remains stable at 427 mA h g ¿1 , even after 90 cycles, corresponding to a coulombic efficiency of 96% and a capacity retention of 65%. The cauliflower-like morphology of the above anode is well preserved after 90 cycles, suggesting that this alloy could significantly mitigate the electrode volume expansion by exerting a positive multiphase synergistic effect. The superior electrochemical performance of the ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys confirmed its potential as an alternative Li-ion storage anode; the large-scale suitability of the developed electroplating method provides an additional advantage.

Hua Wang,1 Jun Liu,2 Shan Tao,2 Guihong Chai,2 Jianwei Wang,3 Fu-Qiang Hu,2 Hong Yuan2 1Center of Analysis and Measurement, 2College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 3The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China Purpose: Nanoparticles (NPs) that target bone tissue were developed using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) copolymers and tetracycline (TC)-based bone-targeting moieties. These NPs are expected to enable the transport of drugs, such as simvastatin (SIM), for the treatment of osteoporosis. Methods: The molecular structures of TC–PLGA were validated by 1H-NMR, and the SIM-loaded NPs were prepared using the solvent emulsification method. The surface properties, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, cell mineralization, bone targeting potential, and animal pharmacodynamics of the TC–PLGA NPs were evaluated and compared to those of PLGA NPs. Results: It was confirmed that the average particle size of the NPs was approximately 220 nm. In phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, pH 7.4), the SIM-loaded NPs exhibited a cumulative release of up to 80% within 72 hours. An in vitro cell evaluation indicated that the NPs had an excellent cellular uptake capacity and showed great biocompatibility with MC3T3-E1 cells, thereby reducing the cytotoxic effects of SIM. The cell mineralization assay showed that the SIM-loaded NPs induced osteogenic differentiation and mineralized nodule formation in MC3T3-E1 cells, thereby achieving the same effect as SIM. Preliminary findings from in vitro and in vivo bone affinity assays indicated that the TC–PLGA NPs may display increased bone-targeting efficiency compared to PLGA NPs lacking a TC moiety. The use of SIM-loaded TC–PLGA NPs in treating osteoporosis was tested through animal pharmacodynamics analyses performed in ovariectomized rats, and the results suggested that the SIM-loaded TC&ndash

Hua Wang,1 Jun Liu,2 Shan Tao,2 Guihong Chai,2 Jianwei Wang,3 Fu-Qiang Hu,2 Hong Yuan2 1Center of Analysis and Measurement, 2College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 3The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China Purpose: Nanoparticles (NPs) that target bone tissue were developed using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) copolymers and tetracycline (TC)-based bone-targeting moieties. These NPs are expected to enable the transport of drugs, such as simvastatin (SIM), for the treatment of osteoporosis. Methods: The molecular structures of TC–PLGA were validated by 1H-NMR, and the SIM-loaded NPs were prepared using the solvent emulsification method. The surface properties, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, cell mineralization, bone targeting potential, and animal pharmacodynamics of the TC–PLGA NPs were evaluated and compared to those of PLGA NPs. Results: It was confirmed that the average particle size of the NPs was approximately 220 nm. In phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, pH 7.4), the SIM-loaded NPs exhibited a cumulative release of up to 80% within 72 hours. An in vitro cell evaluation indicated that the NPs had an excellent cellular uptake capacity and showed great biocompatibility with MC3T3-E1 cells, thereby reducing the cytotoxic effects of SIM. The cell mineralization assay showed that the SIM-loaded NPs induced osteogenic differentiation and mineralized nodule formation in MC3T3-E1 cells, thereby achieving the same effect as SIM. Preliminary findings from in vitro and in vivo bone affinity assays indicated that the TC–PLGA NPs may display increased bone-targeting efficiency compared to PLGA NPs lacking a TC moiety. The use of SIM-loaded TC–PLGA NPs in treating osteoporosis was tested through animal pharmacodynamics analyses performed in ovariectomized rats, and the results suggested that the SIM-loaded TC&ndash