Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammed M. Obeid, Qiang Sun
Summary: The study has designed a 3D porous carbon allotrope based on biphenylene nanoribbons, named Tet-C-52, which exhibits excellent stability, low mass density, and high electric conductivity, making it a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuzhou Liu, Chao Wang, Chen Sun, Xing Li
Summary: In this study, Na2Li2Ti6O14 sub-micro-wires and Na2Li2Ti6O14@C sub-micro-wires as anode materials were synthesized and found to exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in cycling tests. The carbon-coated samples show promising potential as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, providing a new modification strategy for the research of anode materials in lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Electrochemistry
Yao Liu, Wei Li, Yongyao Xia
Summary: While carbon, oxide, and silicon-based materials have limitations in current LIB applications, polyanionic compounds have gained attention for their ability to stabilize structures, adjust redox couples, and provide migration channels for guest ions, leading to electrode materials with long-term cycling, high energy density, and outstanding rate capability.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Jiang, Yuanyuan Ma, Junliang Chen, Wan Jiang, Jianping Yang
Summary: The exploration of electrode materials has a crucial impact on the development of lithium-ion batteries, with challenges in conductivity and volume change hindering commercial application. Carbon-matrix composite anodes have been identified as an effective strategy, with recent advances focusing on regulating carbon distribution. This review provides insights into future trends in carbon-matrix electrode design for LIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongming Chen, Yan Li, Ruiqi Liu, Busheng Zhang, Zhiqiang Han, Woon-Ming Lau, Yao Lu, Xiaodan Wang, Mingshan Wang, Dan Zhou
Summary: Transition metal sulfides (TMSs) are promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity. However, the Na-storage performance of TMSs is unsatisfactory due to structural degeneration caused by volume change during the redox process. In this study, a flexible and binder-free anode material of porous CoS1.097@carbon nanofibers was successfully synthesized. The unique structure of porous CoS1.097@carbon nanofibers can provide sufficient active sites, promote ion diffusion, alleviate volume variation, and maintain structural stability, resulting in high initial discharge capacity, enhanced rate capability, and long-term cycling life. The research also provides insights into the intrinsic diffusion and electrochemical storage behavior of Na+ ions. This work offers a facile approach for the synthesis of flexible and binder-free TMSs-based anode materials and promotes the practical application of wearable sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuoqing Zhao, Ziqi Guo, Jian Yang, Chengyin Wang, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Using nanoengineering strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance and structural stability of carbon-based anode materials in sodium-ion batteries shows promising potential. Further exploration of improvement methods is necessary to increase the competitiveness of sodium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ce Liang, Jianfu Chen, Kaifeng Yu, Wenming Jin
Summary: The novel ZnMn2O4 sphere/jute porous carbon composite material exhibits high cycling stability and excellent electrochemical performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Yu, Chaoran Zhang, Weidong Wu, Yuankun Cai, Yafei Zhang
Summary: Silicon has garnered attention for its high specific capacity and abundant reserves, but its volumetric changes during charging and discharging processes have hindered industrial utilization. This study introduces a novel hybrid anode material, Si@void/CNF, designed with a nodes-connected structure that provides both a conductive reticulation for silicon nanoparticles and addresses volume variation. By adjusting the mass ratio of silicon to PMMA, an optimal structure was achieved, demonstrating excellent electrochemical performance with high specific capacity and cycling stability. The electrospun structure of nodes-connected Si@void/CNF offers a promising method for fabricating advanced silicon-based anode materials.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Li, Shouwu Gao, Kun Li, Guiju Liu, Xiaoli Sheng, Dawei Shang, Limin Wu, Shaojuan Chen, Yiqian Wang, Shaohua Wu
Summary: In this study, novel nanocomposite membranes constructed with Mo-based compound nanocrystals loaded carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were successfully generated by a combination of electrospinning molybdenum acetylacetone-contained polyacrylonitrile (PAN) solution and subsequent annealing process. Different types of Mo-based nanocrystals were formed with the increase of annealing temperature. The generated CNF-based nanocomposite membranes exhibited high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability, making them suitable for various flexible electrochemical devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuming Li, Rui Li, Yongzhong Jin, Wei Zhao, Jian Chen, Ge Chen, Long Qing
Summary: A helical carbon nanofibers@titanium dioxide (TiO2@HCNFs) composite was synthesized using a facile one-pot solvothermal method, showing significantly enhanced performance as a new anode material for sodium-ion batteries. The composite maintained a high specific capacity at both low and high current densities, suggesting potential for developing new anode materials for SIBs.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alireza Fereydooni, Chenghao Yue, Yimin Chao
Summary: This review provides a brief history of Si-NPs' usage in LIBs and discusses strategies employed to overcome their drawbacks, aiming to inspire and offer valuable insights for future research endeavors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiuyong Jiang, Tong Cao, Fan Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Kai Qin, Haimei Liu, Yongyao Xia
Summary: FeS2/NPCF composite material has excellent conductivity and stable structure, showing outstanding performance in sodium-ion batteries, making it a potential excellent anode material.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kyeong-Ho Kim, Seong-Hyeon Hong
Summary: Phosphorus-rich 6-MnP4 nanoparticles synthesized via high energy mechanical milling exhibit promising electrochemical properties as an anode for both lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries, showing high initial discharge and charge capacity, as well as high initial Coulombic efficiency. This material can be further improved through the formation of nanocomposites and solid solutions.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jialun Yu, Chong Shi, Hao Su, Minnan Hu, Ya Cai, Zhongchun Li
Summary: Nitrogen- and oxygen-codoped carbon nanosheets (NOCNs) with high N and O contents were prepared through pyrolysis of a linear Schiff-base polymer at different temperatures. The NOCNs-800 obtained at 800°C showed a high specific surface area and pore volume, leading to excellent Li-ion storage performance as electrode materials for Li-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
X. Wang, X. Li, Z. Lu, J. Liu, L. Bai, J. Dong, D. Nan
Summary: A porous lignin-based carbon nanofiber anode was prepared using gas-electric blending, and it exhibited flexibility and self-supporting properties, making it suitable for direct use in lithium/sodium-ion batteries. The anode showed excellent specific capacity and cycle performance in lithium-ion batteries and exhibited outstanding performance in sodium-ion batteries. This study demonstrates the broad application prospects of lignin as a high-performance energy storage material.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)