Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mahwash Mahar Gul, Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Andrew Guy Thomas, Sobhy M. Ibrahim
Summary: A novel hybrid Barium-Iron sulphide combined with graphene oxide (Ba4Fe2S6-GO) thin film was prepared, showing enhanced electrical and photocatalytic properties. Characterization revealed small band gaps and excellent energy storage capacity of the thin film.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Veeresh, H. Ganesha, Y. S. Nagaraju, H. Vijeth, H. Devendrappa
Summary: In this study, novel nanocomposites of activated carbon/graphene oxide/tin oxide (AC/GO/SnO2) and activated carbon/graphene oxide/titanium-zinc acetate dehydrate (AC/GO/TiO2-Zn) were synthesized using hydrothermal method. The structural phase change, morphology, and microstructural arrangement in the nanocomposites were characterized using various techniques. Symmetry supercapacitor electrode devices were fabricated using the nanocomposites and their electrochemical properties were evaluated. The AC/GO/TiO2-Zn electrode demonstrated high specific capacity and cycle stability, indicating its suitability for supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad R. Thalji, Gomaa A. M. Ali, Porun Liu, Yu Lin Zhong, Kwok Feng Chong
Summary: The W18O49 nanowires-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite shows high specific capacitance and excellent rate performance in AlCl3 aqueous electrolyte, making it a promising new active material for supercapacitors electrode. It also exhibits high energy density and power density, opening up a new direction for high-performance energy storage in Al3+ electrolyte.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanieh Ansarinejad, Mehdi Shabani-Nooshabadi, Sayed Mehdi Ghoreishi
Summary: A high-performance energy storage device using Co3O4@Co3S4 nanocomposite on nickel foam covered with reduced graphene oxide has been successfully synthesized, demonstrating excellent electrochemical performance with high capacitance and energy density, as well as superior cycling stability.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cigdem Tuc Altaf, Tuluhan Olcayto Colak, Arpad Mihai Rostas, Maria Mihet, Mihaela Diana Lazar, Igor Iatsunskyi, Emerson Coy, Ipek Deniz Yildirim, Feray Bakan Misirlioglu, Emre Erdem, Mehmet Sankir, Nurdan Demirci Sankir
Summary: The development of photo-supercapacitors (PSC) is crucial for harnessing solar energy efficiently and reducing carbon emissions. This study reveals the critical ratios for graphene oxide/zinc oxide (GO/ZnO) composites in terms of PSC performance, demonstrating low photoluminescence intensity and defect densities for the optimal ratio. The best-performing GO/ZnO composites showed a 2.7-fold increase in specific capacitance after UV illumination and maintained exceptional stability over 30,000 charge and discharge cycles. The maximum energy and power densities were found to be 6.3 Whkg(-1) and 625 Wkg(-1) respectively, and a digital watch was successfully powered using GO/ZnO-based PSC under UV and AM1.5 sunlight illumination.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tamiru Deressa Morka, Masaki Ujihara
Summary: This study developed a process involving chemical bath deposition, electrochemical deposition, and calcination to produce a WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite electrode for effective supercapacitors. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, including high specific capacitance, good cycling stability, and satisfactory energy density and power density.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Que Thi Nguyen, Umesh T. Nakate, JinYu Chen, Soojin Park, Sungjune Park
Summary: Overcoming the limitation of low energy density is a challenge for supercapacitor electrode materials. Transition metal-based pseudocapacitors (PCs) have been utilized to achieve higher performance by boosting capacitance through Faradaic reversible redox reaction. This study demonstrates enhanced supercapacitor performance using nanostructured ceria and cobalt oxide active materials, with high conductivity and stable reversible oxidation states, leading to improved capacitance and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qana A. Alsulami, Laila M. Alharbi, Sherif M. A. S. Keshk
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a ternary composite electrode material consisting of graphene oxide, spinel zinc ferrite, and polyaniline, which exhibited significantly enhanced capacitance. The intercalation of polyaniline through in situ polymerization played a crucial role in improving the electrochemical properties of the material.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Antony R. Thiruppathi, Joshua van der Zalm, Libin Zeng, Michael Salverda, Peter C. Wood, Aicheng Chen
Summary: This study presents a rapid microwave-hydrothermal (MH) method for the efficient production of pure rGO with a three-dimensional interconnected porous structure. The optimized MH process allows for high specific capacitance and excellent capacitance retention and cyclability. The M-rGO demonstrates superior energy storage performance due to its highly active surface area, appropriate carbon-oxygen ratio, porous structure, and interconnected three-dimensional morphology.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Md Tanvir Uddin Malik, Aditya Sarker, S. M. Sultan Mahmud Rahat, Sanzeeda Baig Shuchi
Summary: The rapid development of graphene-based supercapacitors has reached a point where there is a need for devices with definite adaptability, which will be a fundamental benefit in innovative electronic devices. Graphene, with its unique properties such as wide surface area and high conductivity, is considered a potential candidate for usage as a building material for superconductors. Different materials are being tested to ensure suitable properties, and researchers are comparing processes to determine the most suitable way to achieve the best electrochemical performance.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Katayoon Gholami Laelabadi, Rostam Moradian, Iraj Manouchehri
Summary: A simple, environmentally degradable, and scalable approach was used to design and fabricate interdigitated and sandwich electrodes, with high-performance active materials prepared by the hydrothermal method. Planar supercapacitors showed a capacitance of 99 F/g at 0.5 mA current and good stability after 1000 cycles at 5 A/g current density, with a capacitance retention rate over 98.3%. The sandwich-type supercapacitors exhibited a low charge transfer resistance of 1.75 Ω and achieved a capacitance retention of 83% when the current density changed from 0.25 to 5.0 A/g, indicating promising potential for high-performance supercapacitor applications in future electronic productions.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nagi M. El-Shafai, Nasser A. Alamrani, Ameena M. Al-bonayan, Sraa Abu-Melha, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly, Ibrahim El-Mehasseb
Summary: The study focuses on the fabrication of modified copper oxide nanorods captured on decorated graphene oxide surfaces using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Electrochemical performance and optical activities were measured using various instruments, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used to evaluate the supercapacitor efficiency of the nanocomposites. The findings suggest that the manufactured nanocomposites have potential applications in supercapacitors, energy storage, and water treatment.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Muazzin Mupit, Muhammad Remanul Islam, Mohd Asyadi Azam, Rosli Yunus, Ong Siew Kooi
Summary: The electrochemical characteristics of magnetic particle-filled conductive polyaniline-doped graphene oxide nanocomposites were investigated. The nanocomposite was characterized and its electrochemical properties were evaluated. The results showed that the nanocomposite exhibited high specific gravimetric capacitance.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Raouf Aliakbari, Elaheh Kowsari, Hamid Reza Naderi, Saeedeh Sarabadani Tafreshi, Seeram Ramakrishna, Amutha Chinnappan, Nora H. de Leeuw
Summary: In this study, graphene oxide sheets were functionalized and synthesized into GO-Amine-SSQ-Fc composite. The composite exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and high specific capacitance, indicating its potential as an electrode material for supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nomxolisi Dywili, Afroditi Ntziouni, Miranda M. Ndipingwi, Chinwe Ikpo, Assumpta C. Nwanya, Konstantinos Kordatos, Emmanuel Iwuoha
Summary: GO was synthesized using the modified Hummers method and further reduced to rGO. The rGO showed higher specific capacitance and power compared to GO, making it suitable for supercapacitor applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kabeer Nasrin, Vasudevan Sudharshan, Kaipannan Subramani, Marappan Sathish
Summary: This review investigates the material design and electrochemical performance of 2D/2D MXene heterostructures for supercapacitors. The synthesis and energy storage properties of MXene are discussed, along with different preparation methods and the synergistic enhancement of MXene with other materials. Future research directions, including fundamental mechanism investigations and material optimizations, are outlined.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Jayachitra, P. Ravi, P. Murugan, M. Sathish
Summary: Topological insulators have attracted significant attention in photocatalytic water splitting, and Bi2Se3, with its unique properties, has been successfully exfoliated into few-layer nanosheets to enhance the photocatalytic activity when composited with TiO2 nanoparticles. The improved hydrogen evolution rate and photostability of the Bi2Se3/TiO2 nanocomposite suggest its promising potential for photocatalytic hydrogen production.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaipannan Subramani, Shanmugam Shunmugasundaram, Velu Duraisamy, Rajaji Ilavarasi, Sakkarapalayam Murugesan Senthil Kumar, Marappan Sathish
Summary: Porous carbon materials are considered as a proficient impetus for enhancing supercapacitor performance due to their high surface area and meso/microporous traits. Dual heteroatom doping (such as nitrogen and boron) can further improve the activity of the material, resulting in excellent rate capability and capacitance retention.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
M. Priyadharshini, M. Sandhiya, M. Sathish, T. Pazhanivel, G. Mani, Asma A. Alothman, Khadraa N. Alqahtani
Summary: Ni2P2O7 prepared using a soft template method showed enhanced electrochemical performance by adding different surfactants, leading to improved specific capacitance and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kabeer Nasrin, Vasudevan Sudharshan, Kaipannan Subramani, Manickavasakam Karnan, Marappan Sathish
Summary: A scalable synthesis method for 2D/2D MXene/BCN heterostructure through no residue direct pyrolysis is reported in this study, offering high pseudocapacitive activity and impressive stability by removing terminal groups at elevated temperature. This method shows promise as a convenient solution for energy storage applications in the future.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shivam Rawat, T. Boobalan, M. Sathish, Srinivas Hotha, Bhaskar Thallada
Summary: Biochar prepared from litchi seeds was used to fabricate supercapacitor electrodes. The activated biochar showed a specific capacitance of 493 F g-1, significantly higher than the initial capacitance of 190 F g-1. The activated biochar supercapacitor exhibited excellent cyclic stability with capacitance retention above 90% after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Srinivasan Suresh Vivekanand, Srinivasan Suresh Balaji, Kabeer Nasrin, Marappan Sathish
Summary: In this study, Se-doped graphene was synthesized using supercritical fluid technique and characterized by XPS and EDAX. The Se-doped graphene exhibited a gravimetric capacitance of 581 F g(-1) in 1 M H2SO4 solution and a specific capacitance of 420 C g(-1) in 0.01 M ammonium metavanadate solution in 1 M H2SO4. The Se-doped graphene symmetric supercapacitor showed an improved capacitance retention of 85% over 50000 cycles and a coulombic efficiency of 94%. The energy density of the Se-doped graphene symmetric supercapacitor reached 23.33 Wh kg(-1) in 0.01 M ammonium metavanadate solution in 1 M H2SO4 solution.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bebin Ambrose, Kabeer Nasrin, Murugesan Arunkumar, Arthy Kannan, Marappan Sathish, Murugavel Kathiresan
Summary: Supercapacitor devices have become increasingly important in energy storage applications due to their excellent power density, quick charging/discharging capabilities, and long cycle ability. This study focuses on the synthesis of two different viologen-based covalent organic polymers (COPs) with hollow sphere and hollow tube morphologies, which show improved stability and enhanced performance compared to traditional polymer electrodes. One of the COPs, COP-2, exhibits remarkable electrochemical performance and exceptional stability with 100% capacitance retention after 50,000 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. Nasrin, M. Arunkumar, N. Koushik Kumar, V. Sudharshan, S. Rajasekar, D. Mukhilan, M. Arshad, M. Sathish
Summary: This research demonstrates the ability to store energy in a hetero-assembly of two-dimensional materials, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and Nb2C MXene, through dual N doping on both lattices using the supercritical fluid processing method. The engineered hetero-assembly, N-(Nb2C/rGO), exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance with high specific capacitance and admirable energy density in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes. Additionally, the capacitance retention remains close to 100% after multiple cycles of charging and discharging in a quasi-solid-state electrolyte. This study provides insights into the modulation of energy storage ability and the design of high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitors.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
K. P. Annamalai, S. Gokulnath, T. Boobalan, M. Sathish
Summary: The energy density of solid-state electrochemical energy storage devices can be increased by constructing indigenous Sn doped nickel dichalcogenides nanosheets with tunable composition.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Ravi, K. Dinesh Kumar, V. N. Rao, M. V. Shankar, M. Sathish
Summary: The key to achieving a stable and efficient photocatalyst for continuous hydrogen production is to steer photo excitons through interface engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts. Binary nanocomposites, with advantages such as larger surface area, effective light harvesting, improved photoexcitons separation, and non-corrosiveness, have gained special attention. In this study, a nanocomposite of metallic TaN nanoparticles attached with a TiO2 layer was successfully synthesized using hydrothermal method. The analysis revealed the formation of metallic TaN wrapped with irregular spherical TiO2 morphology. The TaN plays a key role in boosting photocatalytic activity by promoting the separation and transfer of photoexcitons.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Subramani Prakash, Murugesan Sandhiya, Jawaharali Kamarsamam, Mahadevan Ganesan, Marappan Sathish
Summary: This study focuses on customizing spent LiB anodes into high-performance supercapacitor electrodes via supercritical water exfoliation, with a significant improvement in electrochemical performance and energy density after the addition of dopamine. This processing method offers a solution to the recycling of spent LiBs.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nadar Allwyn, Bebin Ambrose, Murugavel Kathiresan, Marappan Sathish
Summary: Diversity in electrocatalysis and energy storage is crucial in addressing energy and ecological issues. This study introduces a self-sacrificial viologen-based covalent triazine polymer template for the production of nitrogen-doped carbon, eliminating the need for time-consuming postdoping processes. The resulting carbon material exhibits excellent capability for oxygen reduction reaction and shows promising performance in zinc-air batteries, demonstrating outstanding durability and specific capacity value nearing the theoretical value.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Sandhiya, D. Ponraj Jenis, V. Sudha, S. M. Senthil Kumar, R. Thangamuthu, M. Sathish
Summary: Using acetaminophen as a redox additive with H2SO4, the energy density of supercapacitor electrodes can be increased. The reversible redox process of acetaminophen enhances the electrochemical performance of the supercapacitor electrodes and increases the ionic conductivity of PVA/H2SO4 gel electrolyte, resulting in excellent energy density of the flexible supercapacitor.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kabeer Nasrin, Vasudevan Sudharshan, Murugesan Arunkumar, Marappan Sathish
Summary: This study unveils a synergistically in situ prepared 2D/2D Nb2C/Ti3C2 MXene heterointerface nanoarchitecture, which delivers excellent specific capacitance and energy density, along with superior cycling retention.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.
