Review
Energy & Fuels
Susmi Anna Thomas
Summary: This article provides a review of the potential applications of black phosphorous (BP) in rechargeable batteries. It discusses the unique properties of BP compared to other 2D materials and explores various synthesis methods. The article also examines the application of BP in different types of rechargeable batteries and emphasizes the preparation of BP-based hybrid electrodes. The advantages of BP-based hybrid electrodes, such as high specific capacity and long cycle life, highlight their potential use in next-generation rechargeable batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huili Wang, Cheng Liu, Yu Cao, Shuo Liu, Baoshan Zhang, Zhenpeng Hu, Jie Sun
Summary: In this work, the lithiation mechanism of green phosphorus (GP) with different layers as anode materials in Li-ion batteries was investigated using first-principles calculations. The results showed that single-layer GP has a higher specific capacity and faster Li diffusion rate compared to double-layer and bulk GP. The lithiation voltage also increases with the number of GP layers. Additionally, the specific capacity of GP is higher than that of black phosphorus anode.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Han, Zhoujia Liu, Fenfen Zheng, Yixuan Bai, Zhiqian Zhang, Xiaogang Li, Weiwei Xiong, Junhao Zhang, Aihua Yuan
Summary: A novel flower-like Co-TCPP MOF/rGO composite with superior performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries was successfully synthesized in this study. The introduction of rGO effectively reduces MOF stacking, enhances electron transport rate, exposes more active sites, decreases Li+ diffusion distance, and improves overall electrical conductivity of the electrode. The superior performance of the composite electrode is attributed to the prevention of Co-TCPP MOF crystal stacking growth and improvement of electrical conductivity by rGO.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuangying Wei, Stefanos Mourdikoudis, Bing Wu, Jan Pastika, Rui Gusmao, Jalal Azadmanjiri, Lukas Dekanovsky, Jan Luxa, Min Li, Vlastimil Mazanek, Zdenek Sofer
Summary: The demands for better performing lithium-ion batteries in the energy storage market are enormous. In this study, a novel composite material was developed by combining layered chromium selenophosphate, carbon-based materials, and Ni-B nanoflakes. The optimized composite showed remarkable electrochemical performance in both lithium half-cells and lithium full cells. It has the potential to be used as a promising candidate anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guifang Zeng, Qing Sun, Sharona Horta, Shang Wang, Xuan Lu, Chao Yue Zhang, Jing Li, Junshan Li, Lijie Ci, Yanhong Tian, Maria Ibanez, Andreu Cabot
Summary: This study proposes a new cathode material based on Bi2Te3@PPy composite for ZIBs, which exhibits strong ionic absorption affinity and high structural stability, leading to high capacity and ultra-long lifespan. The mechanism of charge/discharge is analyzed using various methods, and it is found that proton charge storage dominates in ZIBs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmed Eissa Abdelmaoula, Jun Shu, Yu Cheng, Lin Xu, Gang Zhang, Yangyang Xia, Muhammad Tahir, Peijie Wu, Liqiang Mai
Summary: The core-shell MOF-in-MOF nanopores structure of CSIL solid electrolyte enhances lithium transference number and ionic conductivity, demonstrating promising potential for solid-state or quasi-solid-state rechargeable batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan-Fu Huang, Yi-Chun Yang, Yen-Yang Tseng, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: A 2D/2D composite consisting of few layer MnPSe3 nanosheets and graphite was prepared through a high energy ball milling method. The unique 2D/2D layer nanostructures can effectively overcome the severe aggregation during charge/discharge cycles. The MnPSe3/graphite composite shows promising performance in alkali ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuoguo Yuan, Qian Xia, Can Huang, Hongyun Jin
Summary: Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are considered as one of the most attractive alternatives to liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries, but their poor interface compatibility with lithium metal has hindered their development. Recent studies have shown that two-dimensional materials can improve the interface stability of SSEs with lithium metal, leading to promising advancements in energy applications.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huan Xiao, Milton Chai, Mojtaba Abdollahzadeh, Hadi Ahmadi, Vicki Chen, Damian B. Gore, Mohsen Asadnia, Amir Razmjou
Summary: This study proposes a new method for preparing double-layered UiO-66-based membranes for Mg2+ and Li+ separation in brine. The membranes exhibit high selectivity for Li+ over Mg2+ and provide a promising solution for enriching Li+ from salt lake brines. The effects and mechanisms under different conditions are discussed. This research is important for developing lithium separation techniques and addressing issues related to salt lake brines.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoqiang Yuan, Yang-Yi Liu, Jun Xia, Yichun Su, Wenxian Wei, YinBo Zhu, Yang An, HengAn Wu, Qiang Xu, Huan Pang
Summary: In this study, zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) was grown uniformly on Cu nanosheets, and carbon-coated CuZn alloy nanosheets were prepared by calcination under H-2/Ar atmosphere. The CuZn@C nanosheets acted as zincophilic sites to uniformly absorb Zn ions and inhibit the formation of Zn dendrites. They also prevented the direct contact between zinc anode and electrolyte, preventing side reactions. The CuZn@C nanosheets exhibited excellent zinc plating/exfoliation performance and long cycle life.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoqiang Yuan, Yang-Yi Liu, Jun Xia, Yichun Su, Wenxian Wei, YinBo Zhu, Yang An, HengAn Wu, Qiang Xu, Huan Pang
Summary: The growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) on CuO nanosheets (NSs) and the preparation of carbon-coated CuZn alloy NSs (CuZn@C NSs) under H-2/Ar atmosphere have been used to tackle the issues hindering the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). The Cu-Zn and Zn-N bonds in CuZn@C NSs act as zincophilic sites to uniformly absorb Zn ions and prevent the formation of Zn dendrites, while also hindering the side reactions between the zinc anode and electrolyte. The CuZn@C NSs exhibited excellent zinc plating/exfoliation performance, long cycle life, and high capacity retention when used as anodes in CuZn@C/V2O5 full cells.
Article
Electrochemistry
Jiyue Hou, Yao Yao, Ying Wang, Wenhao Yang, Fei Wang, Peng Dong, Xin Wang, Yiyong Zhang, Xue Li, Yingjie Zhang
Summary: Lithium titanate is an effective material in suppressing lithium metal plating and lithium dendrite formation due to its high lithium ion diffusion coefficient and relatively high discharge plateau. This study successfully synthesized spinel lithium titanate through the calcination of selected MXene and mixing it with lithium carbonate. The obtained structure demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance, making it suitable for applications in lithium-ion batteries.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmad Majed, Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, Chukwudi F. F. Nwaokorie, Karamullah Eisawi, Chaochao Dun, Audrey Buck, Jeffrey J. J. Urban, Matthew M. M. Montemore, Volker Presser, Michael Naguib
Summary: This study explores the potential of layered boride materials (MoAlB and Mo2AlB2) as high-performance electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). It is found that Mo2AlB2 exhibits a higher specific capacity than MoAlB in LIBs, achieving a specific capacity of 593 mAh g(-1) after 500 cycles at 200 mA g(-1). Surface redox reactions are identified as the key mechanism for Li storage in Mo2AlB2. Additionally, sodium hydroxide treatment of MoAlB leads to a porous morphology and higher specific capacities in SIBs, with Mo2AlB2 exhibiting a specific capacity of 150 mAh g(-1) at 20 mA g(-1). These findings suggest the potential of layered borides as electrode materials for both LIBs and SIBs, emphasizing the importance of surface redox reactions in Li storage mechanisms.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Claude Delmas, Dany Carlier, Marie Guignard
Summary: This paper provides an overview of research on lithium and sodium layered materials as positive electrodes in lithium (sodium)-ion batteries, focusing on the solid-state chemistry's role in discovering new materials and optimizing properties for different applications. Layered structures, especially lithium-based ones, are considered as the best candidates for high energy density batteries for mobile applications. Through high-temperature solid-state chemistry, many substituted phases have been obtained to stabilize the layered structure and increase the specific capacity.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuyu Yuan, Baonan Jia, Shuying Cheng, Huiyan Zhao, Feng Wei, Shuli Gao, Pengfei Lu
Summary: This study explores the possibility of using 2D VSi2P4 as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries using first-principles calculations. The results show that 2D VSi2P4 has excellent stability and high charge and discharge rates, making it a promising material for battery applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Tan, Chunmei Gao, Shifeng Ji, Yunqing Xing, Yi Guo, Baogui Liang
Summary: Membrane separation technology is widely used in wastewater treatment due to its cost-effectiveness and productivity. However, organic membrane fouling caused by humic acid is a major barrier to its further development. This study successfully addressed this issue through the production of composite materials and self-cleaning membranes, providing beneficial strategies and solutions for membrane contamination problems.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qichang Peng, Qingdong Ruan, Bin Wang, Jinyuan Liu, Chao Huang, Xingwang Zhu, Dan Li, Liangliang Liu, Yinchuan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Jia Yan, Paul K. Chu, Hui Xu
Summary: The escalating issue of water pollution has led to significant attention in the field of photocatalysis. In this study, OV-Sb2WO6-X photocatalyst with oxygen vacancies was synthesized, which exhibited enhanced charge separation efficiency and improved photocatalytic activity. The introduction of oxygen vacancies was successfully controlled and characterized, and the modified photocatalyst showed superior degradation efficiency for dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wangcheng Zhang, Cunchuan Zheng, Hu Xie, Weichao Du
Summary: By using a specific curing agent ETB, the problem of dispersion and stability for oily epoxy resin in cement slurry system has been successfully solved. The application of the emulsified curing agent ETB in oilfield cement slurry system shows good rheological performance, resistance to high temperature and high pressure water loss, and corrosion resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
O. I. Krivonos, A. Babenko, O. B. Belskaya
Summary: This study synthesized biochar based on sapropel and investigated the effects of chemical modification on its textural characteristics, acid-base properties, and adsorption properties. The results showed that the chemical modification increased the fraction of micropores, specific surface area, and changed the surface properties of biochar. The experiment also revealed that biochar pretreated with alkali exhibited the maximum adsorption capacity for copper ions. A conceptual model identifying the mechanisms of copper adsorption on sapropel-based biosorbent was proposed.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
H. Lachhab, N. Benzbiria, A. Titi, S. Echihi, M. E. Belghiti, Y. Karzazi, A. Zarrouk, R. Touzani, C. Jama, F. Bentiss
Summary: The corrosion inhibitory potency of two new pyrimidine-pyrazole derivatives, PPA and PPC, was evaluated for mild steel in 1 M HCl. The results showed enhanced inhibition activities with increased concentration, reaching maximal values of 91.15% and 92.39% for PPA and PPC, respectively. However, the mitigation potency decreased with increasing temperature. SEM and XPS analysis revealed that PPA and PPC adsorbed on the mild steel surface, forming a shielding layer that prevented the dissolution of the steel in the acidic solution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmugapriya Sivalingam, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila, Goutham Golla, Lakshmanan Arunachalam, Tarunendu Singh, G. Karthikeyan, A. Shanthi, Kannan Malaichamy
Summary: This study aims to develop a nano-biofungicide comprising of volatile essential oil molecules to enhance its efficacy in the field of agriculture through easily scalable green synthesis technique. The nano biofungicide was prepared through one pot hot melt ultrasonication technique with easy water dispersibility and long term stability. The physico-chemical analysis revealed that, nano bio-fungicides were amorphous sphere-shaped nanoparticles with low melting point. The encapsulation efficiency of major components of essential oil was determined, and it was found that they followed Higuchi model of release kinetics. The essential oil loaded nanostructured lipid carrier showed significantly higher mycelial growth inhibition compared to pure essential oil, indicating enhanced bio-efficacy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinlong Li, Yingqing Zhan, Yiwen Chen, Hongshan Jia, Ximin Chen, Fei Zhu, Xulin Yang
Summary: In this study, ZnO quantum dots decorated MXene nanosheets were used as a functional filler for waterborne epoxy coating. The improved dispersion and synergy of ZnO QDs and MXene nanosheets enhanced the anticorrosion performance of the coating.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fucheng Guan, Jing Tao, Qiang Yao, Zheng Li, Yihang Zhang, Shi Feng, Jianbin Sun, Qiang Yang, Xuecui Song, Jing Guo, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This paper presents a method for preparing adsorbent materials based on biomass that can efficiently adsorb methylene blue. The experimental results show that the material has a hierarchical structure, high adsorption capacity, and reusability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Hu, Zuli Mo, Weiliang Wang, Chengzhe Li, Zhaojia Guo, Guanqing Lin, Zhimin Guo
Summary: This study developed a novel in-situ particle vision and measurement (PVM) system to investigate heterocoagulation between coarse and fine particles in mineral processing. The experimental results showed that the degree of heterocoagulation decreased with increasing pH and stirring speed. Furthermore, under certain hydrodynamic conditions, coal particles were more distributed at the rear of the glass bead.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tanveer ul Haq Zia, Anwar ul Haq Ali Shah, Behisht Ara, Kashif Gul
Summary: A label-free immunosensor for detection of hepatitis C core antigen was fabricated using a ternary nanocomposite based on polypyrrole, silver doped zinc oxide, and exfoliated graphene. The immunosensor demonstrated low detection limit, high selectivity, and stability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Feng, Jiachen Li, Lijun Liang, Linli Zhu, Sa Liu, Li Ren
Summary: In this study, polystyrene divinylbenzene microspheres were surface-modified by poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) to develop an efficient hemoperfusion adsorbent for the removal of protein-bound toxins. The modified microspheres showed increased adsorption capacity and better biocompatibility, making them promising for clinical hemoperfusion therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoye Bi, Dong Xue, Yunpeng Wang, Chencheng Lv, Zexiong Li, Tao Zhao
Summary: This research aimed to develop a durable and formaldehyde-free flame retardant treatment for cotton fabrics. The results demonstrated successful grafting of phosphorous acid (PA) onto cotton fabrics, leading to enhanced flame resistance while maintaining the desired fabric characteristics.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruolin Wang, Wenjuan Sun, Haisheng Han, Dongping Tao
Summary: This study finds that Al-starch colloidal depressants can effectively inhibit the flotation of ultrafine calcite and chlorite, and increase the grade of valuable minerals. The chemisorption of Al-starch on mineral surface changes the functional group peaks and generates new O-Al functional groups.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wondimu K. Wakejo, Ali Maged, Beteley T. Meshesha, Joon W. Kang, Abayneh G. Demesa, Sandip Chakrabarti, Thallada Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Amit Bhatnagar
Summary: Simultaneously removing different pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater is an important environmental issue, and the use of a system that can remove multiple contaminants at once is necessary. Functionalized biochar (FBC) has been found to be effective in simultaneously removing acetaminophen and ciprofloxacin and other pharmaceutical pollutants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Wang, Fengwen Yan, Jie Wu, Zhijun Huang, Liuting Song, Shunda Yuan
Summary: In this study, Cu single atoms are anchored on the external surface of g-C3N4 nanofibers to maximize atom utilization. This catalyst exhibits excellent Fenton-like catalytic activity and good stability due to the full utilization of Cu active sites.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)