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Electrochemistry
Alagar Ramar, Fu-Ming Wang, Alem Gebrelibanos Hailu, Laurien Merinda, Endazenaw Bizuneh Chemere
Summary: Caffeine, as a molecular organic material, shows stable reversible capacity and high stability in lithium-ion batteries. It can be used for lithium-ion doping and has potential practical applications.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao Zhang, Chaoye Zhu, Zhihong Ma
Summary: Silicon has been widely accepted as a promising anode material for new-generation lithium-ion batteries due to its high lithium storage density and abundant mineral resources. This study proposed a simple and environmentally friendly method to prepare a Si-Cu3Si composite with coherent phase boundaries, which significantly improves the cyclic stability of silicon anodes. The effects of morphology, composition, and structure on the electrochemical performance of the nano-sized Si@Cu3Si anode were clarified through various analyses.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinwang Cao, Chang Ma, Lei Luo, Lei Chen, Hui Cheng, Raphael Simha Orenstein, Xiangwu Zhang
Summary: The addition of nanofiber materials to Li-ion batteries has been a significant advancement, as it provides unique structural features and enhances their electrochemical performance. This article discusses recent advancements in nanofiber materials for Li-ion batteries, including the synthesis, structure, and properties of nanofiber cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes, as well as their applications. The challenges and prospects of nanofiber materials in Li-ion battery applications are also outlined.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongshan Wei, Liyong Niu, Xiaohua Zhou, Yunru Zhang, Liwen Zhong, Yu Yang, Xiaoyuan Yu
Summary: Due to its high capacity and availability, silicon anode is a promising option for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. However, its volume expansion and low conductivity limit its practical applications. In this study, a SiOx/Si with good dispersion was synthesized and then coated with carbon to form a SiOx/Si/C composite. The optimized composite exhibited high specific capacity, excellent cyclability, and structural stability. This work provides a new idea for the design of future lithium-ion battery anode materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zehao Zhang, Xiang Liu, Youjun Lu, Haibo Li
Summary: This work proposes a facile covalent self-assemble strategy to prepare the ZrN@rGO composite for enhanced LIB. The results show that a strong Zr-C covalent bond is formed between ZrN and rGO, and electron transfer promotes charge density at the ZrN@rGO heterointerface. The volume change of ZrN can be effectively alleviated by coupling with rGO, leading to a high specific capacity in the lithium-ion battery.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Xin, Shuqing Nie, Shi Pan, Chang Miao, Haoyi Mou, Minyue Wen, Wei Xiao
Summary: SnSb and TiO2 nanoparticles are successfully embedded into carbon nanofibers through electrospinning and calcination treatments. The presence of TiO2 is crucial for constructing the well-designed fiber structure, and the synergistic effects of SnSb, TiO2, and CNFs contribute to enhanced lithium storage capacity and cycling performance. The composite electrodes show promising potential for practical applications in energy storage.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tianxiang Yuan, Renheng Tang, Fangming Xiao, Shiyong Zuo, Ying Wang, Jiangwen Liu
Summary: The silicon suboxide (SiO) anode material shows promise for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity, but it faces challenges such as large volume change (200%), low electrical conductivity, and low first Coulombic efficiency. A ternary composite ((SiOx/G/SnO2)@C) with a carbon coating layer is developed to address these issues, where graphite as part of the active materials improves Coulombic efficiency and controls volume change, and the carbon coating layer is designed to further restrain the high-volume change of SiOx. With the presence of SnO2, the composite exhibits improved electrochemical performance. Experimental results show that (SiOx/G/SnO2)@C achieves a first charging capacity of 382.6 mAh g(-1) at a current density of 100 mA g(-1), with the Coulombic efficiency improved from 62.2% to 74.9%. After 110 cycles, the capacity reaches 424.6 mAh g(-1) and the capacity retention rate is 103.9%.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenxiu Hou, Chao Yan, Panrun Shao, Kun Dai, Jun Yang
Summary: This study investigates the application of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) as electrode materials for aqueous ammonium ion batteries (AAIBs). A PANI/Na0.73Ni[Fe(CN)(6)](0.88) hybrid (PNFF) is synthesized using a covalent bond assisted engineering with in situ polyaniline (PANI) polymerization, combining the high conductivity of PANI and the stability of PBAs. It is found that the PANI content affects the electrochemical performance of PNFF, and an optimized PANI content results in enhanced reversible capacity and cycling stability. The ammonium storage mechanism of PNFF is investigated using in situ Raman and ex situ XPS/FTIR analysis, and a durable aqueous NH4+ full cell is assembled using a polyimide@MXene anode.
Article
Electrochemistry
Lucia dos Santos-Gomez, Nuria Cuesta, Ignacio Camean, S. Garcia-Granda, Ana B. Garcia, Ana Arenillas
Summary: Silicon-carbon composites with a porous structure were prepared and evaluated for their electrochemical behavior. The composite with 30% silicon content exhibited high discharge capacity and excellent long-term stability.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhang XingYu, He Jie, Zhou Jiang, Chen HaoSen, Song WeiLi, Fang DaiNing
Summary: This study monitored the thickness evolution of SiOx-G/NCA batteries and identified an abnormal overshoot at the beginning of discharge, which could support pouch cell design and pack integration.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Ting-Ting Wei, Yu-Rong Wu, Yu-Shen Zhao, Jun-Hong Zhang, Yan-Rong Zhu, Ting-Feng Yi
Summary: In this study, Bi5Nb3O15 and Bi5Nb3O15@CeO2 anode materials were successfully prepared by a simple solid-state method. The addition of CeO2 decreased the polarization of Bi5Nb3O15 and improved the electrochemical performance, especially with Bi5Nb3O15@CeO2 (5 wt%) showing the best performance.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Li, Jianwei He, Yucong Liao, Shaoshan Zhu, Yayun Tang, Hanyang Li, Ning Lv, Yuexin Xu, Yadong Wang
Summary: In this study, a conjugate carbonyl polyimide and nano-silicon composite was designed and synthesized to address the challenges of rapid capacity fading and complicated electrode material preparation in silicon-based electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. This composite exhibited a relative high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability, as well as improved electrode kinetics and electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huichun Zhao, Xinran Wang, Ying Bai, Huifen Jin, Jiang Zhou, Guoqiang Tan, Chuan Wu
Summary: This paper presents research on the thermal behavior of high-energy LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2//Si-C pouch battery under different current rates and ambient temperatures. By using electrochemical calorimetry and finite element analysis, the heat generation rate and temperature distribution of the battery are calculated. The results show that the temperature gradient of the battery increases with the discharge rate, and the simulation results are consistent with experimental measurements.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Han, Jun Yang, Zhixin Xu, Hongping Li, Jiulin Wang
Summary: Reducing the crystallite size and carbon coating of LiMnPO4 can greatly enhance its electrochemical performance, improving the charge/discharge reversibility and discharge specific capacities.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. A. A. Mohamed, L. Singer, H. Hahn, D. Djendjur, A. Oezkara, E. Thauer, I. G. Gonzalez-Martinez, M. Hantusch, B. Buechner, S. Hampel, R. Klingeler, N. Graessler
Summary: In this study, an antiperovskite (Li2Fe)SeO material was synthesized using a one-step solid-state method. The material showed excellent thermal stability and high cycling performance, making it a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Bin Lin
Summary: This study introduces a numerical method using parametric spline function to solve the coupled KGS equations. The fourth-order accuracy scheme can be achieved by selecting appropriate parameters, with no restrictions on time step rationing. The validity and accuracy of the method are demonstrated through numerical examples and simulations.
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE APPLIED SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
David C. Chou, Houn-Gee Chen, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study aims to examine the role of corporate social responsibility and green information technology in achieving environmental sustainability. It proposes a value model that combines the operational procedures of CSR and Green IT to achieve desired value outcomes. The study illustrates the four-stage value creation process of this model through corporate experience analyses.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Quan Yang, Yajuan Wang, Dong Tian, Haodong Wu, Yanzhi Ding, Xiaoyong Lu, Yonghong Chen, Bin Lin
Summary: This study proposes a new strategy of using quasi-symmetrical ceria-based buffer layers to enhance the performance and stability of solid oxide fuel cells. The designed buffer layers SNDC and SDC demonstrate the best polarization impedance and power density at 800 degrees C.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Birkneh Sirak Teketel, Bayu Admasu Beshiwork, Xiaoyan Luo, Dong Tian, Shiyue Zhu, Halefom G. Desta, Quan Yang, Yonghong Chen, Bin Lin
Summary: By employing an A-site doping strategy, higher-oxygen-vacancy cobalt-free layered perovskite cathodes for high-performing protonic ceramic fuel cells at reduced temperatures are achieved. Both Nd and K doping significantly improve the electrical conductivities of the cathodes and promote the single-cell output performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Liping Zhu, Lanqi Li, Qiang Yang, Liang Chen, Lei Zhang, Gang Zhang, Bin Lin, Jie Tang, Zongjie Zhang, Shenxi Chen
Summary: This study investigated the microbial communities of different TQ with red heart and non-red heart characteristics using high throughput sequencing and culture-dependent methods. Two species of Monascus were isolated, and it was confirmed that the cause of red heart was the growth of Monascus strains. Moreover, Monascus had an inhibitory effect on the growth of Saccharomyces and Aspergillus. This study provides safe, health-beneficial, and superior fermentation strains and strategies for improving the quality of TQ and LATB.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jie Tang, Bin Lin, Wei Jiang, Qun Li, Liping Zhu, Gang Zhang, Qianjin Chen, Qiang Yang, Shengzhi Yang, Shenxi Chen
Summary: This study investigates the change of beta-damascenone during the brewing process of light-flavor Baijiu and aims to optimize fermentation parameters for higher production. The highest beta-damascenone production was observed in Wickerhamomyces anomalus YWB-1. After optimization, beta-damascenone production increased 3.02-fold under the optimum conditions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiankun Hou, Kang Liu, Walid Al-Maksoud, Yuchang Huang, De Ding, Yongpeng Lei, Yi Zhang, Bin Lin, Lirong Zheng, Min Liu, Jean-Marie Basset, Yin Chen
Summary: Nonprecious-metal heterogeneous catalysts with atomically dispersed active sites have shown high activity and selectivity in various reactions, but their rational design and large-scale synthesis pose a significant challenge. Current approaches involve high temperatures and tedious procedures. In this study, a straightforward and scalable strategy was demonstrated for synthesizing atomically dispersed Ni electrocatalysts in a large quantity with high yield, using two simple steps under mild conditions. The resulting catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic performance in both oxygen evolution and reduction reactions, with tunable activity, high reproducibility, and stability. The strategy provides a practical and green method for the industrial manufacturing of nonprecious-metal single-site catalysts with predictable structures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kashif Khan, Zaheer uD Din Babar, Sana Qayyum, Muhammad Bilal Hanif, Sajid Rauf, Amir Sultan, Michal Mosialek, Martin Motola, Bin Lin
Summary: In this study, B-site doped BCZNY electrolyte with Ni addition was successfully fabricated, leading to a substantial decrease in sintering temperature and higher conductivity. SFM was used as a symmetrical electrode material and exhibited good chemical and thermal compatibility with BCZY and BCZNY electrolytes. The SFM-BCZNY composite electrode showed the lowest area-specific polarization resistance values in humidified hydrogen. The prepared BCZNY was demonstrated to be a promising protonic electrolyte for IT-SOFCs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
David C. Chou, Binshan Lin
Summary: This study explores the support and importance of social mediating technologies for the success of social entrepreneurship. It utilizes a meta-analysis method to validate two research propositions and establishes a conceptual framework with three constructs: social mediating technologies, social network capabilities, and social entrepreneurship success. The results demonstrate the significant role of social mediating technologies and social network capabilities in achieving social entrepreneurial success.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Quan Yang, Jing Lu, Chanyu Li, Dong Tian, Yanzhi Ding, Xiaoyong Lu, Xing Gao, Yonghong Chen, Bin Lin
Summary: In this study, the electrochemical performance of BCF (BaCe0.5Fe0.5O3-delta) cathode in IT-SOFCs is improved by incorporating Mo doping. Mo doping enhances the structural stability of BCF and increases the ORR catalytic activity. The introduction of Mo reduces the polarization impedance of BCFM (BaCe0.5Fe0.45Mo0.05O3-delta) by 22% and improves the output power by 32.17% at 800 degrees C, demonstrating that Mo doping is an effective strategy to enhance the electrochemical performance of BCF.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Business
Garry Wei-Han Tan, Eugene Cheng-Xi Aw, Tat-Huei Cham, Keng-Boon Ooi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Ali Abdallah Alalwan, Janarthanan Balakrishnan, Hing Kai Chan, Jun-Jie Hew, Laurie Hughes, Varsha Jain, Voon Hsien Lee, Binshan Lin, Niprendra P. Rana, Teck Ming Tan
Summary: This article aims to provide valuable perspectives on six critical areas in which the metaverse could have a significant impact, including marketing ethics, marketing communication, relationship marketing, retail marketing, supply chain management, and transportation management. By gathering insights from various contributors, it explores the roles of the metaverse in each area and discusses the associated opportunities, challenges, and research agenda.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie, Mamo Gebrezgiabher, Bin Lin, Madhu Thomas, Wolfgang Linert
Summary: A magnetically recyclable direct Z-scheme CoFe2O4-loaded g-C3N4 photocatalyst material was fabricated and characterized. The loading of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles onto g-C3N4 nanosheets decreased the optical band gap, enhancing electron-hole separation. The developed photocatalyst exhibited high photodegradation efficiency for methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation and maintained stability after multiple cycles.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guoqing Wang, Xiaoyan Luo, Chen Chen, Birkneh Sirak Teketel, Bo Xu, Weili Yu, Bin Lin
Summary: The authors report a new atomic-level directional ion conductor of defect-engineered hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheets for bioinspired nanofluidic iontronic devices and propose a vacancy-defect-controlled strategy to achieve atomiclevel directional hydrogen ion conduction in h-BN nanosheets. This work provides a new technology of vacancy-defect-controlled atomic-level directional ions conduction in 2D materials for ion-conductor integrated circuit and opens the door for constructing bioinspired nanofluidic iontronic devices in future neuronal-computer interfaces.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunyi Sun, Bin Lin, Xiangyong Zheng, Yingchao Dong, Min Zhao, Chuyang Y. Tang
Summary: In this work, a smooth ceramic-based graphene desalination membrane was developed with enhanced anti-fouling and anti-scaling ability for efficient treatment of hypersaline wastewater. The graphene membrane exhibited stable water flux and high salt rejection during constant operation, attributed to its lower attractive interaction force with foulant, lower surface roughness, and higher affinity with water compared to polypropylene membranes. The membrane also demonstrated promising oil and ions rejection for industrial petrochemical wastewater during long-term operation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Guoqing Wang, Chen Chen, Bayu Admasu Beshiwork, Bin Lin
Summary: With global warming and an increase in extreme weather, reducing carbon emissions in response to climate change has become a global consensus. Hybrid vehicles have the benefits of energy savings and low emissions, but there are still some defects in current commercial hybrid vehicles. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the next generation low-carbon hybrid vehicles.
APPLICATIONS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE
(2023)
