Surface Analysis Research Articles

The respective roles of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and iron-oxidizing bacteria (IOB) in the mixed microbial corrosion process of carbon steel pipelines

The respective roles of IOB and SRB in mixed microbial corrosion of carbon steel pipelines were investigated by surface analysis and electrochemical measurements. The results indicate that in initial corrosion stage the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of SRBs can hinder the adhesion of IOB and inhibit corrosion nodulation formation. As SRB:IOB increases from 0:22500 cells/mL to 22500:22500 cells/mL, the size and number of corrosion nodulations decrease by two orders of magnitude. In latter corrosion stage, the SRBs become the dominant microbes, accelerating the propagation of corrosion nodulations in mixed microbial system due to low dissolved oxygen (DO).

Structural analysis and theoretical studies of 2-(2-chlorobenzylidene) malononitrile (CS) “a riot controlling agent”

In solvent methanol, malononitrile and 2-chlorobenzaldehyde were stirred in the presence of base piperidine to synthesise the target chemical 2-(2-chlorobenzylidene) malononitrile (CS). The crystal structure of the target compound C10H5ClN2 has been elucidated through X-ray crystallographic analysis. It crystallises in the monoclinic crystal system within the P21 space group, containing four molecules per asymmetric unit. The unit cell dimensions are a = 3.8825(3) Å, b = 21.0202(18) Å, c = 21.3481(18) Å, and β = 95.096(4)°. The phenyl and malononitrile groups, which make up the molecular components, are each planar but slanted towards one another at a dihedral angle of 12.7° (4). Besides this, target molecule is also stabilized by hydrogen bonding, halogen bonding and π stacking interactions. Solid-state structure has been analysed through Hirshfeld surface analysis, including the evaluation of the different energy frameworks, indicating that the molecular sheets are primarily formed by hydrogen bonds and halogen bonds and the stabilization is dominated via the electrostatic energy contribution. Fingerprint plots were carried out to study the relative contribution of noncovalent interactions in the target compound CS. Further, the density functional theory calculations were employed using B3LYP hybrid functional with 6-311++G level basic set to optimize the structural coordinates in gas phase and in different solvents (chloroform, water, and methanol). The chemically active regions of the target compound were identified by the analysis of molecular electrostatic potential surface. Further, from PASS analysis and literature reports, molecular docking of title compounds was carried out with human transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 ion channel (hTRPA1) (PDB-ID 6PQO). ΔGb (docking energy) and inhibition constant was calculated to be −7.53 kcal/mol and 3.33 μM respectively, with the target ion channel.

The psychology of pandemic policy support: unraveling the complex interplay of personal values and value congruence across 20 European countries

ObjectivesWe explored the roles of personal values and value congruence—the alignment between individual and national values—in predicting public support for pandemic restrictions across 20 European countries. Study designCross-sectional study. MethodsWe analyzed multinational European survey data (N = 34,356) using Schwartz's values theory and person-environment fit theory. Multilevel polynomial regression was employed to assess the linear and curvilinear effects of personal values on policy support. Multilevel Euclidean similarity analysis and response surface analysis were conducted to evaluate the impact of value congruence and delineate nuanced congruence patterns. ResultsFindings revealed that extreme levels of security, conformity, stimulation, hedonism, and achievement values were associated with decreased policy support. Value congruence with security, conformity, and benevolence increased support, while congruence with stimulation, hedonism, and achievement reduced it. High congruence between personal and national social focus values significantly boosted policy support. Extreme mismatches in self-direction values amplified support. Societal power exceeding personal power also increased support. Matched levels of hedonism motivated greater support, while stimulation and achievement value (in)congruence showed little impact. ConclusionsWe highlight the differential effects of personal values and value congruence on public attitudes toward pandemic restrictions. The findings underscore the importance of considering the interplay between individual and societal values when designing and implementing effective pandemic response strategies.

Birth expectations, birth experiences and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in mothers and birth companions: Dyadic investigation using response surface analysis.

During the perinatal period, women and their birth companions form expectations about childbirth. We aimed to examine whether a mismatch between birth expectations and experiences predict childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms (CB-PTSS) for mothers and birth companions. We also explored the influence of the mismatch between mothers' and birth companions' expectations/experiences on CB-PTSS. Dyadic longitudinal data from the Self-Hypnosis IntraPartumTrial. Participants (n = 469 mothers; n = 358 birth companions) completed questionnaires at 27 and 36 weeks of gestation and 2 and 6 weeks post-partum. We used the measures of birth expectations (36 weeks gestation), birth experiences (2 weeks post-partum) and CB-PTSS (6 weeks post-partum). Correlations revealed that birth expectations were associated with experiences for both mothers and birth companions but were not consistently associated with CB-PTSS. Birth experiences related to CB-PTSS for both mothers and birth companions. The response surface analysis results showed no support for the effect of a mismatch between expectations and experiences on CB-PTSS in mothers or birth companions. Similarly, a mismatch between mothers' and birth companions' expectations or experiences was unrelated to CB-PTSS. Following previous literature, birth expectations were associated with experiences, and experiences were associated with CB-PTSS. By testing the effect of the match between birth experiences and expectations using an advanced statistical method, we found that experiences play a more substantial role than the match between experiences and expectations in CB-PTSS. The impact of birth experiences on CB-PTSS highlights the importance of respectful and supportive maternity care.

Spectroscopic, quantum chemical and molecular docking studies of N-((anthracen-9-yl) methylene-2-methyl benzenamine): a potent probe to lipid bilayer systems

ABSTRACT A new synthesized Schiff base, N-((anthracen-9-yl) methylene-2-methyl benzenamine) (AMMB), was prepared from o-toluidine and 9-anthracenecarboxaldehyde. The structure of the compound was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction and characterized through various analytical tools such as high resolution mass, 1H and 13C NMR, infrared, UV-vis and elemental composition analysis. The molecular geometries of AMMB were optimized by means of DFT/B3LYP/6311-G++ (d,p) basis set. The optimized geometric parameters of the compound were concordant with the single crystal structure. The optimized structure was utilized in comparison of experimental FT-IR with calculated frequency calculation. TD-DFT analysis was performed to compute the electronic absorption of the compound. SCF-GIAO was employed to compute 1H and 13C NMR, which was consistent with the experimental results. Additionally, NLO, NBO, MEP and global reactivity parameters were also computed using the same level of theory. Hirshfield surface analysis, fingerprint plot and energy frameworks were presented to explore the intermolecular interactions within the crystal. Molecular docking study was carried out to predict the probable binding site of AMMB into lipid bilayers such as DMPC, DPPC, POPC, DLPE, DOPC and POPE. The molecular docking analysis of AMMB showed complex formation with binding affinity energy ranging from −9.3 to −3.4 kcal/mol.

Racially Diverse Leadership and Sustainable Alliance Portfolios

In my research, the effects that the racial diversity of firms’ leadership has in deciding the sustainable composition of firms’ alliance portfolios is investigated, defined as the distribution of exploratory, exploitative, and mixed alliances. Grounded in social categorization, information elaboration, and social contact mechanisms, racially homogeneous leadership has a J-shaped relationship with sustainable alliance portfolio composition. Very racially homogeneous or heterogeneous leadership leads firms towards maintaining more exploratory alliances in their portfolio as opposed to moderately diverse leadership, which prefers the safety of exploitative alliances. Further, I explore how racially homogeneous leadership differs from racially heterogeneous leadership in that the former has a higher propensity to maintain more exploratory alliance portfolios compared to the latter. A two-stage analysis on a panel of 128 pharmaceutical and software firms, accompanied by response surface analysis, yields support for our theorizing. This study encourages scholars to further investigate the different weights that social categorization, information elaboration, and social contact exercise on leadership diversity and how they are elemental in firms’ sustainable alliance decision-making.

New Insights on the Burst Release Kinetics of Spray-Dried PLGA Microspheres.

Spray drying is one of the leading manufacturing methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) owing to its rapid, single-step, and cost-effective nature. It also has the capacity to generate microspheres capable of controlled release of APIs including biomolecules and vaccines. However, one of the key challenges of spray-dried formulations especially with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based controlled-release injectables is burst release, where a significant fraction of the API is released prematurely within a short period of time following administration, leading to detrimental impact on the performance and quality of end products. This study uses a model API, bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein, to identify the sources of burst release that may affect the kinetics and performance of long-acting injectable microsphere formulations. Spray-dried microspheres with various formulations (i.e., variable BSA/PLGA ratios) were characterized in terms of their morphology, particle size, surface area, thermal properties, moisture content, as well as chemical compositions and their distributions to investigate the impact of spray drying on the burst release phenomenon. The results suggest that a relatively high initial release (85%) observed is mainly attributed to the protein distribution close to the particle surface. Morphology analysis provided evidence that the microspheres retained their spherical structure during the burst release phase. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and argon cluster sputtering-assisted time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry analysis suggest an enrichment of PLGA on particle surfaces with buried BSA protein. The statistically significant difference in particle size and surface area between three different formulations may be responsible for an initial variation in release but did not seem to alter the overall burst release profile. Considering the suggested source of burst release, the two-fluid spray-drying method, characterized by a single liquid feed delivering a preprepared emulsion, generated matrix-type microspheres with a surface layer of PLGA, as evidenced by surface analysis. The PLGA surface layer proved to be prone to degradation and pore formation, allowing for faster diffusion of BSA out of the microspheres, resulting in a burst release. Increasing the polymer concentration did not seem to halt this process.

THOUGHT EXPERIMENT ANALYSES OF ALBERT EINSTEIN'S ELEVATOR

In this contribution we identify, analyze and interpret Einstein's elevator as a paradigmatic thought experiment (TE) that shows how modern physics may surpass classical mechanics. On surface analyses we show that Einstein’s elevator is, in fact, a series of interrelated TE, TE1 through TE6, involving two frames of reference – or two systems of coordinates, K and K', deducing principle of relativity from Galileo – and two observers, an inside and outside observer. On deep analyses of Einstein's elevator appears a deconstructive TE featuring principle of relativity, destructing, falsifying Newton's theory, that does not hold on to principle of relativity, and constructing, verifying Einstein's, that does. On interpretation, admitting theoretical TE may have flaws as with regard to imaginability, conceptual and terminological coherence, we argue that TE are usually valid as arguments, and are rather considered antifallacies than fallacies. TE may develop on analysis from prima facie or secunda facie (in)conceivability to ideal (in)conceivability; our logical analyses validate Einstein’s elevator as a paradigmatic TE. Lastly, we may add two 21st-century conditions to (e.g. Karl Popper's) view of growth of science –global cross-culturalism and environmental pragmaticism– to arrive at a balanced view of progress of science and society1.

Effect of Occlusal and Axial Thickness on the Fracture Load of Implant-Supported Monolithic Zirconia Crowns.

To evaluate the fracture load of monolithic zirconia crowns with implant screw holes, focusing on variations in occlusal and axial thicknesses, and to assess the interaction between these variables. Six different prostheses were designed using CAD software, varying in occlusal thickness (0.5 mm, 1.0 mm) and axial thickness (0.4 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.2 mm) based on the height and thickness differences of the titanium implant abutment. Twelve specimens per design were created by milling zirconia blocks and titanium abutments. These specimens were cemented with resin and subjected to thermomechanical aging (50 N, 200,000 cycles, 5°C-55°C, 30 seconds dwell time) using a chewing simulator. Static loading was applied using a universal testing machine at a rate of 0.5 mm/min until fracture occurred, and the load value (N) at the moment of the initial fracture was recorded. Fracture pattern and surface analyses were performed. Statistical analyses included two-way analysis of variance, Tukey HSD test, multiple regression analysis, and Fisher's exact test. Both occlusal and axial thicknesses significantly influenced the fracture load (P < .05), with a significant interaction between them (P < .05). An occlusal thickness of 1.0 mm exhibited a significantly higher fracture load compared to 0.5 mm (P < .05). An axial thickness of 1.2 mm showed a significantly higher fracture load compared to 0.4 mm and 0.8 mm (P < .05). The difference in axial thickness between 0.8 mm and 1.2 mm had a more substantial impact on fracture load than the difference in occlusal thickness between 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm (P < .05). Fractographic analysis showed that the thin axial wall exhibited twist hackles without involvement of the crown margin, whereas the thick axial wall exhibited no hackles and a more catastrophic failure involving the crown margin. For monolithic zirconia crowns with implant screw holes, when sufficient occlusal thickness cannot be achieved, an axial thickness of at least 1.2 mm is recommended to ensure higher fracture resistance.

Structural characterisation of a cyanomesogen by X-ray diffraction and computational methods

The work reports the structural analysis of a cyanomesogen namely, p-cyanobenzylidene p-nonyloxyaniline belonging to the Schiff base class of compounds. It exhibits a partial bilayer/inter-digitated smectic Ad phase and a nematic phase. Polarising Optical Microscopy (POM) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) studies have been carried out to study phase sequence and transition temperatures. Micro-structural parameters, like molecular length, spacing, crystallite size, activation energy and micro-strain, have been estimated and pair correlation function (PCF) studies have been done for exhibited mesophases using the X-ray diffraction technique. The study investigated the surface, electronic and optical properties of a compound by computational studies like Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Hirshfeld surface analysis (HSA) methods using the DFT B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level basis set. The results reveal that the polarity associated with the polar groups and alkoxy chain lengths, contributes majorly to the mesomorphic characteristics and stability. The Highest Occupied Molecular Orbitals (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbitals (LUMO) analyses of the DFT optimised molecule give electronic and geometrical parameters, atomic charge distribution, polarisability factors which are used to interpret the characteristics of the mesophases and their suitability for electro-optical and non-linear optical applications of the compound in terms of the predicted data.

The Effect of Cold Plasma Treatment on the Storage Stability of Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

Postharvest Agaricus bisporus is susceptible to browning, water loss, and microbial infection. In order to extend its shelf life, cold plasma technology was used to treat and evaluate A. bisporus. Firstly, according to the results of a single factor test and response surface analysis, the optimal conditions for cold plasma treatment were determined as a voltage of 95 kV, a frequency of 130 Hz, and a processing time of 10 min. Secondly, storage experiments were carried out using the optimized cold plasma treatment. The results showed that the cold plasma treatment in the packaging significantly reduced the total viable count in A. bisporus by approximately 16.5%, maintained a browning degree at 26.9% lower than that of the control group, and a hardness at 25.6% higher than that of the control group. In addition, the cold plasma treatment also helped to preserve the vitamin C and total protein content of A. bisporus. In conclusion, cold plasma treatment showed great potential in enhancing the postharvest quality of fresh A. bisporus.

Designing of an Oat-Mango Molded Snack with Feasible Nutritional and Nutraceutical Properties

In recent years, the market has seen a growing demand for healthy and convenient food options, such as fruit and cereal bars, driven by shifts in eating habits. These changes are primarily attributed to time constraints in meal preparation and the need for ready-to-eat foods. Consequently, this has promoted interest in creating a nutritious, high-quality snack combining oats and mango. This study employed a response surface analysis of extreme vertex mixtures, incorporating constraints and three components: oats, mango peel, and dehydrated mango pulp. This resulted in ten different mixtures, each with unique combinations and proportions of the three components. It evaluated the microbiological quality, proximal composition, total phenolic content, tannins, Aw, color, texture, and chemical properties during storage at room temperature. The optimal blend, which demonstrated the best quality characteristics, consisted of 44.38% oats, 5.36% mango peel, and 29.24% mango pulp. This formulation yielded a protein content of 7.1 g, dietary fiber of 20.3 g per 100 g, total phenols of 3.4 mg gallic acid per g, and no pathogenic microorganisms. According to the obtained data, Aw &gt; 0.3, the estimated shelf life could be 12 months at room temperature. Developing a stable oat-mango snack with excellent nutritional, nutraceutical, chemical quality, and microbiological properties is technologically feasible.

Design and damping characterization of sandwich composite made of particle-filled hollow spheres and steel sheets

Sandwich composites made of particle-filled hollow sphere structures (PHSS) and steel sheets offer excellent lightweight and damping properties, ideal for high-speed machine tool components under dynamic loads. Previous research has focused on single particle-filled hollow sphere (PHS) and small PHSS, leaving a gap understanding of PHSS/steel sandwich composites. In this study a test rig was developed, and Design of Experiments and Response Surface Analysis were used to investigate the effects of sheet and core thickness (design parameters), filling ratio, and particle size (particle parameters) on the damping performance of PHSS/steel sandwiches. The results indicate that the design parameters have a significant influence on damping performance. The interaction between design and particle parameters also substantially affects damping. Minimizing particle size, increasing filling ratio, thinning the face layer, and thickening the core layer significantly improve structural damping. To address manufacturing tolerances, a finite element (FE) model-based optimization was developed to accurately determine PHSS material parameters. These parameters were used in an FE model of the PHSS-steel composite, with identified contact parameters minimizing measurement and simulation differences. The homogenized material model and the linear model using global damping parameters accurately reproduce the dynamic properties of the PHSS-steel sandwich composite in low vibration modes.

Investigation of the corrosion behavior of 29NC alloy in LiCl-KCl melt at 500 oC depending on the content of Li2O and LiOH from 0 to 2 mol. %

Molten chloride salt electrolytes are promising for use as a working medium for the implementation of high-temperature technologies. Alkali metal chlorides are an aggressive environment in relation to structural materials. One of the possible methods of reducing the corrosion damage of a structural material is the method of oxygen passivation of the surface of a metal or alloy by introducing a certain amount of oxygen-containing additives into the melt. The article considers the effect of oxygen-containing impurities (lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide) on the corrosive behavior of a metal material — an alloy of the composition iron–cobalt–nickel. To assess the corrosion resistance of materials, gravimetric analysis, micro-X-ray spectral analysis (XRSA) of the surface and cross-section sections, and X-ray phase analysis (XRF) of the sample surface were used. The dependences of the corrosion rate of the material on the concentration of oxygen-containing additives Li2O and LiOH are presented. Based on the data set of gravimetric, MRSA and XRF data, it was found that 29NC alloy samples in the LiCl–KCl–nLi2O salt melt are not susceptible to corrosion, but in the LiCl–KCl–nLiOH melt, the speed of the 29NC alloy increases significantly due to the interaction of the LiOH additive with the most electronegative component of the alloy — iron.

Synthesis, XRD structural analysis and theoretical studies of a potential inhibitor against rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

This work focused on analyzing the properties of N-(5-nitrothiazol-2-yl)furan-2-carboxamide (C8H5N3O4S, NTFC) as a possible inhibitor of the rheumatoid arthritis process. The synthesis of NTFC was carried out and good-quality crystals were obtained and studied by NMR (1H and 13C), DEPT 135, UV-Vis, IR, MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of NTFC consists of two rings, thiazole and furan, and a central C-N-C(=O)-C segment, which appears to be planar. This central amide segment forms angles of 2.61 (10) and 7.97 (11)° with the planes of the thiazole and furan rings, respectively. The crystal structure of NTFC exhibits N-H...N, N-H...O and C-H...O hydrogen bonds, and C-H...π and π-π interactions that facilitate self-assembly and the formation of hydrogen-bonded dimers, which implies the appearance of R22(8) graph-set motifs in this interaction. The stability of the dimeric unit is complemented by the formation of strong intramolecular C-S...O interactions of chalcogen character, with an S...O distance of 2.6040 (18) Å. Hirshfeld surface (HS) analysis revealed that O...H/H...O interactions were dominant, accounting for 36.8% of the total HS, and that N-H...N interactions were fundamental to the formation of the dimeric structure. The molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) map showed a maximum energy of 46.73 kcal mol-1 and a minimum of -36.06 kcal mol-1. The interaction energies of molecular pairs around NTFC are highest for those interactions linked by N-H hydrogen bonds. The properties of the NTFC ligand as a potential inhibitor of the DHODH (dihydroorotate dehydrogenase) enzyme were evaluated by molecular docking, showing coupling energies very close to those obtained with the control drug for rheumatoid arthritis, i.e. leflunomide.

Synthesis, characterization, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of coordination compounds composed of two different aminopyridines, isothiocyanate ligand molecules, and two different transition metal atoms

Synthesis, characterization, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of coordination compounds composed of two different aminopyridines, isothiocyanate ligand molecules, and two different transition metal atoms

Synthesis of New Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine Derivatives: NMR Spectroscopic Characterization, X-Ray, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, DFT, Molecular Docking, and Antiproliferative Activity Investigations

Synthesis of New Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine Derivatives: NMR Spectroscopic Characterization, X-Ray, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, DFT, Molecular Docking, and Antiproliferative Activity Investigations

Sensitivity analysis of a dual-continuum model system for integrated CO2 sequestration and geothermal extraction in a fractured reservoir

Depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs are considered as the most feasible option for CO2 geological sequestration and utilization. Most of the hydrocarbon reservoirs are naturally fractured. Simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer in these fractured formations remains a significant challenge in reservoir engineering. In this study, a dual-continuum model is developed to simulate integrated CO2 sequestration and CO2-circulated geothermal extraction in a fractured reservoir block in North Oman. The high-dimensional sensitivity of key parameters controlling CO2-brine flow and heat transfer in this matrix-fracture system is quantitatively evaluated by an efficient surrogate modeling approach. The surrogate models are constructed and validated based on a suite of physics-based model simulations. It is found that fracture permeability dominates the CO2 injectivity, storage, circulation and associated geothermal extraction. Response surface analysis shows that the flow area density between matrix-fracture and matrix block length controls the flux interaction between matrix and fracture formations. In contrast, the fracture aperture shows negligible influence in the dual-continuum modeling system. Particularly, sensitivity varying with locations on the response surface is analyzed for defined performance indicators.

Mechanistic model of minute virus of mice elution behavior in anion exchange chromatography purification.

This study aimed to propose a methodology for developing a mechanistic model for viral clearance of the minute virus of mice (MVM) on flow-through anion exchange (AEX) chromatography. Protein surface analysis was applied to investigate the possibility of molecular interaction between the recombinant biotherapeutic and MVM. The protein product-free Tris buffers were spiked with MVM, and the MVM elution profile from AEX chromatography was quantitatively analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for pooled fractions. GoSilico™ Chromatography Modeling Software was applied to develop the mechanistic models for MVM species. For evaluating the visual fit of the developed model, the R2 of intact MVM virions and uncoated capsids between the simulated and measured amount in each fraction are 0.880 and 0.948, respectively. Response surface plots of logarithmic reduction values (LRV) against pH and conductivity in loaded sample were generated to show the range for suitable loaded sample conditions for achieving a good LRV. To evaluate the applicability of the developed MVM elution model to a recombinant biotherapeutic, two demonstrations of AEX chromatography purification were performed with a loaded sample of a model monoclonal antibody. The peaks of the MVM species in the elution step of both runs were accurately simulated by the developed model. In addition, to assess the possibility of molecular interaction between the virus and the target protein significantly affecting the MVM elution behavior, the antibody's surface was evaluated in terms of hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity using surface analysis.

Regulating the Helmholtz plane by trace ionic liquid additive for advanced Al-air battery

Al-air batteries (AABs) are the next generation of alternative energy sources due to their high theoretical energy density, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Researchers have been interested in AABs with stable discharge in alkaline solution, long discharge time, and high conductivity. However, the uncontrolled self-corrosion of the Al anode and the severe hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline electrolytes have been two major drawbacks hindering the commercial development of AABs. These shortcomings reduce the Al anode's utilization and significantly shorten the battery's service life. Herein, the Helmholtz plane structure was reconstructed using an ionic liquid additive called 1-aminopropyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide (AMIB) to regulate the electrochemical interface between the electrolyte and the Al anode. Electrochemical tests found that when 3 mM AMIB was added, the corrosion inhibition efficiency could reach up to 60 %. Further surface analysis and theoretical calculations showed that AMIB can form a dense and uniform protective layer on the surface of the Al anode substrate, which reduces the anode corrosion, lowers the active centers for hydrogen evolution on the Al surface, and reduces the hydrogen evolution rate. The full-cell studies found that the specific capacity of the cell increased from 1227 to 2564 mAh g−1, the energy density increased from 1546 to 3359 Wh kg−1, and the Al anode utilization increased from 41.2 % to 86.1 % as the AMIB addition to the alkaline electrolyte risen from 0 to 3 mM. This method of electrolyte regulation provides an efficient strategy for the commercial development of AABs.