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Chemistry, Physical
Xiuping Sun, Lu Wang, Chuanchuan Li, Debao Wang, Iqbal Sikandar, Ruxia Man, Fang Tian, Yitai Qian, Liqiang Xu
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are considered as attractive alternatives for next-generation battery systems due to their promising application potential, however, the design and application of bi-functional high-performance anode still remain a great challenge. In this study, dandelion-like Bi2S3/rGO hierarchical microspheres showed reversible capacity as anode material for PIBs and SIBs, demonstrating high performance even at high current densities. The results indicate that Bi2S3/rGO has application potential as a high-performance bi-functional anode for PIBs and SIBs.
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Chemistry, Physical
Junyang Hu, Huwei Wang, Shuwei Wang, Yu Lei, Lei Qin, Xiaojing Li, Dengyun Zhai, Baohua Li, Feiyu Kang
Summary: Research shows that the deposition mechanism of sodium and potassium in metal batteries differs from that of lithium, resulting in the formation of micrometer-scale granules, which may cause short circuits in the battery.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ying Wang, Ping Niu, Jianzhong Li, Shulan Wang, Li Li
Summary: Phosphorus composite anodes are considered promising candidates for sodium-ion batteries and potassium-ion batteries, but their practical use is limited by poor cycling stability and sluggish electrochemical reaction dynamics caused by volume variation and low electronic conductivity. Compositing with a suitable second component has been proposed as an effective strategy to potentially resolve these issues.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ji Ma, Yuankun Li, Xiaojie Wei, Chunting Liu
Summary: Reduction roasting strategy was employed to transform hematite into powerful anode materials to store Li+, Na+, and K+ ions, constructing a porous structure to enhance ion accessibility. The newly-designed anodes were tested for storage capacity, cycling stability, and rate performances, while cyclic voltammetry curves and electrochemical impedance spectra were measured to unveil ion-storage mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ajay Piriya Vijaya Kumar Saroja, Zhipeng Wang, Henry R. Tinker, Feng Ryan Wang, Paul R. Shearing, Yang Xu
Summary: TiNb24O62-x/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite anode is a versatile anode for sodium- and potassium-ion batteries (SIBs and PIBs) due to the synergistic effect of oxygen vacancy and carbon incorporation, enhancing ion and electron diffusion. This composite anode exhibits high reversible capacities, great rate performance, and superior cycle stability, making it a promising candidate for SIBs and PIBs.
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Chemistry, Physical
Weifeng Li, Daoling Peng, Wenxin Huang, Xiaoshan Zhang, Zhipeng Hou, Wenli Zhang, Bixia Lin, Zhenyu Xing
Summary: Graphite, a cost-effective and well-developed material, shows promise as an anode material for potassium ion batteries due to its desirable characteristics such as high capacity, tap density, conductivity, and charge curve. However, graphite suffers from capacity fading and poor rate capability. Most research focuses on the electrolyte or binder, aiming for a more robust passivation layer, and modifying graphite directly is not common. This study proposes a strategy of oxidizing graphite to cripple its crystallinity, followed by adjusting coherence length under different pyrolysis temperatures, resulting in improved battery performance.
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Chemistry, Physical
Wenli Zhang, Minglei Sun, Jian Yin, Wenxi Wang, Gang Huang, Xueqing Qiu, Udo Schwingenschlogl, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: By catalytic pyrolysis of graphitic carbon nitride enabled by metal cyanamides, a high edge-nitrogen doped three-dimensional turbostratic carbon material has been synthesized, exhibiting promising performance as anodes for both PIBs and SIBs.
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Electrochemistry
Pengfei Wang, Zhe Gong, Ke Ye, Yinyi Gao, Kai Zhu, Jun Yan, Guiling Wang, Dianxue Cao
Summary: This study investigates the performance of potassium-ion batteries under high-temperature conditions using sulfur-doped biomass carbon, showing that sulfur can enhance the specific capacity of the material at high temperatures but also cause electrolyte decomposition issues. Overall, the research sheds light on the potential of high-temperature PIBs but highlights the challenges of maintaining stability under such conditions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huilan Sun, Qiaoyan Zhang, Fei Yuan, Di Zhang, Zhaojin Li, Qiujun Wang, Huan Wang, Bo Wang
Summary: Reasonable microstructural composition and carbon layer spacing are crucial for the sodium storage performance of hard carbons, and the presence of pseudo-graphitic domains plays a significant role in storing sodium ions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huilan Sun, Qiaoyan Zhang, Fei Yuan, Di Zhang, Zhaojin Li, Qiujun Wang, Huan Wang, Bo Wang
Summary: The internal structure of hard carbons plays a crucial role in sodium storage, with pseudo-graphitic domains being key. Carbon layers can accelerate sodium ion insertion/extraction, while defects and functional groups facilitate ion transfer. The optimized material exhibits high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Sourav Ghosh, Zhimin Qi, Haiyan Wang, Surendra K. Martha, Vilas G. Pol
Summary: The impact of the operating potential window of WS2 electrodes during charge-discharge in Na and K-ion batteries was investigated, revealing that restricting the upper cut-off potential to 2.0 V resulted in better electrochemical performance. Additionally, kinetic analysis showed that K-ion storage in WS2 electrodes is diffusion dominated, while Na-ion storage is pseudo-capacitive in nature.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Xi Luo, Wen-Hao Li, Hao-Jie Liang, Hong-Xia Zhang, Kai-Di Du, Xiao-Tong Wang, Xin-Fang Liu, Jing-Ping Zhang, Xing-Long Wu
Summary: This study reports an exfoliated polyimide COF composite prepared on single-walled carbon nanotubes as an advanced anode for potassium-ion batteries, demonstrating efficient ion diffusion and extended stability.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ji Ma, Chunting Liu
Summary: The research demonstrates promising electrochemical performance in potassium-ion storage by wrapping Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets onto Prussian blue skeleton. The new design allows accommodation of potassium ions and buffering of volume strain, resulting in good performance at high current densities.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yuliang Yang, Jue Wang, Suqin Liu, Weiwei Zhu, Guanying Ye, Xianhui Yi, Bingan Lu
Summary: A novel architecture with well dispersed bismuth and antimony based phosphate nanobundles on graphene nanosheet is designed as an outstanding anode for potassium-ion batteries. The nanobundles exhibit favorable cycling performance, remarkable capacity maintenance, promising voltage plateaus, and superior overall battery performance. The study also reveals the nature of the potassium storage mechanism of bismuth and antimony based phosphate nanobundles, providing important insights for electrode development in potassium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Wang, Zhe Gong, Ke Ye, Yinyi Gao, Kai Zhu, Jun Yan, Guiling Wang, Dianxue Cao
Summary: In this study, an innovative nitrogen-rich biomass carbon (N-CHC) with high specific surface area and nitrogen content is prepared using a novel method. It shows excellent performance as a potassium ion hybrid capacitor half-cell anode, with good rate performance and a higher diffusion coefficient, indicating potential for large-scale applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Cheng-Chieh Chuang, Hsun-Chen Chu, Sheng-Bor Huang, Wei-Shun Chang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
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Kuo-Lung Wang, Kuan-Ting Chen, Yuan-Hsing Yi, Yi-Hao Hung, Hsing-Yu Tuan, Masaki Horie
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Engineering, Environmental
Cheng-Chieh Chuang, Yi-Yen Hsieh, Wei-Chung Chang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hsuan-Peng Lin, Kuan-Ting Chen, Che-Bin Chang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsing-Yu Tuan
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Chemistry, Physical
Cheng-Ying Chan, Chao-Hung Chang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: Binary transition metals such as BiPt, PtRu, AsPt, etc., have been identified as efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and the raspberry-like SbPt nanoparticles synthesized in this study exhibit high catalytic activity for HER.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Chun-Yu Tsai, Chao-Hung Chang, Tzu-Lun Kao, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: By utilizing bismuth as a seed, uniform SnP0.94 teardrop nanorods were successfully synthesized, exhibiting high reversible capacity and excellent rate performance as an anode material. The shape of the nanorods has a significant impact on their electrochemical performance, demonstrating the ability to effectively maintain structural stability during cycling.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang-Ting Zheng, Kuan-Ting Chen, Yi-Yen Hsieh, Hsing-Yu Tuan
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Che-Bin Chang, Chun-Yu Tsai, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: Phosphorus-hyperdoped silicon nanowires (PH-SiNWs) are synthesized in large scale via the tin (Sn)-seeded supercritical fluid-liquid-solid (SFLS) method, with very low resistivity. These PH-SiNWs show improved cycling life and performance as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Sheng-Bor Huang, Yi-Yen Hsieh, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: This study explores a flexible freestanding potassium-ion battery with exceptional rate performance and cycling stability, achieving remarkable capacities and charging capabilities. The battery shows better rate-capability retention under high power densities, indicating potential for wearable electronics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Kuan-Ting Chen, Yi-Chun Yang, Yuan-Hsing Yi, Xiang-Ting Zheng, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: A stable carbon ink composed of conductive carbon materials is reported for coating conducting layer on cathode/anode current collector for LIBs. The carbon-coated current collectors show superior performance in various battery types and can improve the adhesion of active materials, reducing interface resistance and avoiding peeling during charge/discharge process. The developed method enables efficient industrial production of high-quality carbon material inks for next-generation LIB-based current collectors.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Kuan-Ting Chen, Shaokun Chong, Lingling Yuan, Yi-Chun Yang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: The construction of an anode material with a conversion-alloying dual mechanism has facilitated the development of high-energy density potassium-ion batteries. The Bi2Se3@NC@rGO composite exhibits excellent electrode integrity and electrochemical kinetics, achieving a high reversible capacity, great rate capability, and ultra-long cycling life. The K-ion full cell assembled using K2Ni[Fe(CN)(6)] cathode also contributes to a high-energy density and excellent cyclability.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Ying Chan, Chao-Hung Chang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suh-Ciuan Lim, Cheng-Ying Chan, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsing-Yu Tuan
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Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)