Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yilin Niu, Yue Ding, Hongxin Sheng, Sai Sun, Chaoqin Chen, Jing Du, Hong-Ying Zang, Peng Yang
Summary: This research presents the spatially confined assembly of semimetallic oxy-anions within P8W48, resulting in the formation of three crystalline compounds. The structure and composition of these compounds were systematically characterized using various physicochemical techniques. The incorporation of the largest AsIII-oxo cluster in polyoxometalates (POMs) to date and the customization of SbO33- groups in Sb4 and Sb8 were successfully achieved. The encapsulation of semimetallic oxyanions within P8W48 provides a valid strategy for the development of host-guest assemblies in POM chemistry, with potential applications in proton-conducting materials.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Och, Konstantinos Anastasiou, Ioannis Leontis, Giulia Zoe Zemignani, Pawel Palczynski, Ali Mostaed, Maria S. Sokolikova, Evgeny M. Alexeev, Haoyu Bai, Alexander Tartakovskii, Johannes Lischner, Peter D. Nellist, Saverio Russo, Cecilia Mattevi
Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis of high-quality n-type WSe2 flakes using a solid-state precursor and the ability to adjust them to p-type transport through annealing. The doping mechanism is revealed through various characterization techniques, and the high crystallinity of the material is shown.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Zhong, Yuxiang Zhu, Qiufan Sun, Meng Jiang, Jingqiu Li, Jianfeng Yao
Summary: Tunable CuxO (core-shell structured Cu2O@CuO and CuO) nanoparticles are loaded on carbon nitride nanotubes using a simple method involving annealing under different atmospheres. The resulting core-shell nanostructures exhibit enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen fixation and quantum efficiency. Compared to other structures, these nanoparticles also show accelerated charge carrier transfer and increased photoreduction capability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bahram Sarvi Hori, Mohammad Ali Rezvani, Hadi Hassani Ardeshiri, Zahra Panahiniya
Summary: A new nanocomposite, synthesized through the sol-gel method, was used as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst in the water oxidation reaction. The nanocatalyst exhibited the highest turnover number, turnover frequency, and O2 evolution at pH=9. The effects of CAN concentration, pH, and KOH amount on the catalytic activity were investigated, and a plausible reaction mechanism was proposed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Changhong Wang, Jianwen Liang, Jing Luo, Jue Liu, Xiaona Li, Feipeng Zhao, Ruying Li, Huan Huang, Shangqian Zhao, Li Zhang, Jiantao Wang, Xueliang Sun
Summary: Solid-state halide electrolytes with high ionic conductivity were successfully synthesized using ammonium-assisted wet chemistry. Microstrain-induced microstructure changes were found beneficial for lithium ion transport. Alleviating interfacial incompatibility between halide electrolytes and lithium metal by transforming the interface led to the development of high-performance all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Langerreiter, Mauri A. Kostiainen, Sandra Kaabel, Eduardo Anaya-Plaza
Summary: This study presents a new solid-state approach for synthesizing phthalocyanines, reducing the amount of the flammable and harmful solvent DMAE. Through systematic screening of reaction parameters, the influence of temperature, presence of a template, and the role of DMAE in the conversion of phthalonitrile to phthalocyanine was revealed. These results lay the foundations for greener synthesis of high-performance dyes and expand the application of solid-state synthesis to a wider family of phthalocyanines.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiushi Dai, Jingming Yao, Congcong Du, Hongjun Ye, Zhiying Gao, Jun Zhao, Jingzhao Chen, Yong Su, Hui Li, Xingjie Fu, Jitong Yan, Dingding Zhu, Xuedong Zhang, Mingyu Li, Zhenya Luo, Hailong Qiu, Qiao Huang, Liqiang Zhang, Yongfu Tang, Jianyu Huang
Summary: By using cryogenic-EM, the atomic-scale structures of interfaces in garnet electrolyte based solid-state Li metal batteries (SSLMBs) were revealed. It was found that the Li-metal batteries with a LiF-rich interlayer exhibited uniform Li+ transport and inhibited Li dendrite growth.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jun Li, Jiaxu Zhang, Huiyu Zhai, Xinfeng Tang, Gangjian Tan
Summary: In this study, a fast preparation route for Li7La3Zr2O12-based garnet-type solid electrolytes is proposed, which involves a short-period thermal reaction followed by conventional hot pressing technique. The synthesized electrolytes exhibit high phase purity and superior electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chuang Yu, Feipeng Zhao, Jing Luo, Long Zhang, Xueliang Sun
Summary: Solid electrolytes are crucial for the safety, reliability, and performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries. Argyrodites, as a relatively new class of solid electrolytes based on sulfides, show high ionic conductivity, low cost, and good compatibility with Li metal, but still face challenges in practical applications despite continuous research improvements.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongzi Jin, Xiangkun Kong, Huang Huang, Yining Jiang, Wenyi Xiang, Yifan Xu, Lei Zhang, Ranran Peng, Chengwei Wang
Summary: The low conductivities of ions and electrons in the cathode, as well as poor cathode interface performance, are major challenges in the application of garnet solid-state batteries. This study proposes the use of a single-phase garnet-type mixed ionic and electronic conductor (MIEC) as the cathode framework, aiming to achieve high activity and stability at the cathode interface. Through calculations and sintering techniques, a series of garnet-type MIECs have been synthesized and screened, with Li43Fe3La24Zr12Ta4O96 (3Fe) exhibiting excellent electronic conductivity of 2.87 x 10-4 S cm-1 and ionic conductivity of 4.57 x 10-5 S cm-1. This work provides a new strategy to address the cathode interface problem in garnet solid-state batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boran Tao, Chaojun Ren, Hongda Li, Baosheng Liu, Xiaobo Jia, Xinwei Dong, Shaohui Zhang, Haixin Chang
Summary: This review presents the research progress on solid-state electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries, analyzes the ion transport mechanism, and summarizes effective strategies for improving ionic conductivity and interface stability.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muratahan Aykol, Joseph H. Montoya, Jens Hummelshoj
Summary: The rational solid-state synthesis of inorganic compounds involves catalytic nucleation on crystalline reactants, where contributions of reaction and interfacial energies to nucleation barriers are approximated from thermo-chemical data and crystal features. Favorable synthesis reactions are identified by Pareto analysis of relative nucleation barriers and phase selectivities, enabling reaction planning for a range of compounds and discussing pathways for retrosynthesis of inorganics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Reem A. Karaballi, Yashar Esfahani Monfared, Isobel C. Bicket, Robert H. Coridan, Mita Dasog
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis of UV-plasmonic Cr2N nanoparticles using a solid-state nitridation reaction. The nanoparticles exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance in the UV-C region and have potential applications in biological photodegradation, photocatalysis, disinfection, and bioimaging.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boran Tao, Dailin Zhong, Hongda Li, Guofu Wang, Haixin Chang
Summary: Since the breakthrough in 2018, research on halide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) has gained momentum. Halide SSEs have more balanced properties compared to oxide and sulfide SSEs, making them suitable for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). This article provides a comprehensive overview of halide SSEs, including screening principles, structural design theories, substitution strategies, moisture resistance mechanisms, synthesis methods, and application prospects in ASSBs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tadayoshi Akao, Hideaki Nagai, Kunimitsu Kataoka, Junji Akimoto
Summary: Garnet-type Ta-substituted Li7La3Zr2O12 materials have attracted attention as solid electrolytes for future oxide-based all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries due to their superior ionic conductivity and stabilities. However, high-temperature sintering needed for high lithium-ion conductivity leads to the formation of insulating interface impurities. In this study, low-temperature sintering of submicrometer-sized garnet-type LLZT fine powder at 400 degrees C was demonstrated, achieving high lithium-ion conductivity without interface impurities.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
