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    Xiujiao Deng, Jinghao Wang, Shanshan Yu, Suiyi Tan, Tingting Yu, Qiaxin Xu, Nenghua Chen, Siqi Zhang, Ming-Rong Zhang, Kuan Hu, Zeyu Xiao
    Exploration, 2024, 4(3): 20230090-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/EXP.20230090
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    Atherosclerosis, a chronic disease associated with metabolism, poses a significant risk to human well-being. Currently, existing treatments for atherosclerosis lack sufficient efficiency, while the utilization of surface-modified nanoparticles holds the potential to deliver highly effective therapeutic outcomes. These nanoparticles can target and bind to specific receptors that are abnormally over-expressed in atherosclerotic conditions. This paper reviews recent research (2018–present) advances in various ligand-modified nanoparticle systems targeting atherosclerosis by specifically targeting signaturemolecules in the hope of precise treatment at themolecular level andconcludes with a discussion of the challenges and prospects in this field. The intention of this review is to inspire novel concepts for the design and advancement of targeted nanomedicines tailored specifically for the treatment of atherosclerosis.

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    Yufang He, Li Wang, Aiping Wang, Bo Zhang, Hiep Pham, Jonghyun Park, Xiangming He
    Exploration, 2024, 4(2): 20230114-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/EXP.20230114
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    Multi-scale simulation is an important basis for constructing digital batteries to improve battery design and application. LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is experimentally proven to be crucial for the electrochemical performance of lithiummetal batteries. However, the LiF-rich SEI is sensitive to various electrolyte formulas and the fundamental mechanism is still unclear. Herein, the structure and formation mechanism of LiF-rich SEI in different electrolyte formulas have been reviewed. On this basis, it further discussed the possible filming mechanism of LiF-rich SEI determined by the initial adsorption of the electrolyte-derived species on the lithiummetal anode (LMA). It proposed that individual LiF species follow the Volmer–Weber mode of film growth due to its poor wettability on LMA. Whereas, the synergistic adsorption of additive-derived species with LiF promotes the Frank-Vander Merwe mode of film growth, resulting in uniform LiF deposition on the LMA surface. This perspective provides new insight into the correlation between high LiF content, wettability of LiF, and highperformance of uniform LiF-rich SEI. It disclosed the importance of additive assistant synergistic adsorption on the uniform growth of LiF-rich SEI, contributing to the reasonable design of electrolyte formulas and high-performance LMA, and enlightening the way for multi-scale simulation of SEI.