Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyao Li, Dawei Yang, Jordi Jacas Biendicho, Xu Han, Chaoqi Zhang, Kun Liu, Jiefeng Diao, Junshan Li, Jing Wang, Marc Heggen, Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, Jiaao Wang, Graeme Henkelman, Joan Ramon Morante, Jordi Arbiol, Shu-Lei Chou, Andreu Cabot
Summary: This study proposes an innovative sulfur host based on iodine-doped bismuth selenide (I-Bi2Se3) to address the shuttling behavior and sluggish conversion kinetics of lithium polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries. The I-Bi2Se3 nanosheets show a suitable composition and structure for facilitating Li+ diffusion, fast electron transportation, and strong Li polysulfide adsorption and catalytic activity. The I-Bi2Se3/S electrodes exhibit outstanding initial capacities and cycling stability in the battery tests.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rakesh Saroha, Young Hoe Seon, Bo Jin, Yun Chan Kang, Dong-Won Kang, Sang Mun Jeong, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: Hierarchically porous nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers (P-N-CNF) with well-embedded metallic-Ni/Co and spinel-type NiCo2O4 nanocrystals (Ni-Co/NiCo2O4) along with metal-organic framework-derived hollow nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages (HNC), denoted as P-N-CNF@NCO/HNC, are designed as cathode substrates for advanced lithium-sulfur batteries. The porous and conductive matrix of P-N-CNF allows for rapid ion and electron transfer, while the HNC provides efficient impregnation of active material, stress channeling, and electrolyte percolation. The inclusion of metallic-Ni/Co and polar spinel-type NiCo2O4 nanoparticles prevents polysulfide migration. Experimental results show that the designed lithium-sulfur batteries display stable electrochemical performance under harsh conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shijian Xiu, Dae Kyom Kim, Yongjian Kang, Siming Duan, Qi Wang, Tianyu Chen, Yuanzhe Piao, Jungdon Suk, Xuanzhen Jin, Bo Quan
Summary: In this study, AK derived carbon (AKC) with high specific surface area and dual heteroatom doping was obtained via direct carbonization and in situ doping. AKC showed excellent electrochemical performances as a supercapacitor electrode material and a lithium-sulfur battery cathode material. The outstanding performance of AKC can be attributed to its specific surface area, pore structure, and sulfur and nitrogen co-doping effect.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Guixiang Zhao, Yanshuang Meng, Hongshuai Zhang, Mingtao Duan, Fuliang Zhu
Summary: The introduction of heteroatoms enhances the capture and absorption of polysulfides, effectively alleviating the shuttle effect and improving the cycle stability of lithium-sulfur batteries.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Ma, Xianfeng Jia, Xiaojun Liu, Jitong Wang, Wenming Qiao, Jianguo Yu, Licheng Ling
Summary: Ultrafine NbN decorated nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanosheets were synthesized using phenolic resol as a carbon precursor. The nanosheets showed efficient polysulfide trapping and fast redox reaction kinetics, leading to high capacity and capacity retention even at high sulfur content. The findings provide a new method for practical application of lithium-sulfur batteries with superior sulfur utilization and long lifespan.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiangtao Yu, Xiaoming Zhu, Ziyuan Pei, Yongpeng Li, Chenwei Li, Zhuyin Sui
Summary: This study improved the electrochemical activity of the sulfur cathode by introducing manganese dioxide and nitrogen-doped porous graphene, preventing rapid capacity decay. The prepared pNGA/MnO2@S cathode showed excellent comprehensive electrochemical performance with high specific capacities and good cycling stability.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chih-Chieh Wang, Shang-Min Lee, Yun-Hao Huang
Summary: Various nitrogen-doped 3-D porous carbon networks were prepared using a hydrothermal treatment of lotus leaves with urea and dicyandiamide as nitrogen sources. These nitrogen-doped networks demonstrated improved discharge capacity, capacity retention, and rate performance as interlayers in lithium sulfur batteries. The enhanced performance was attributed to the presence of more defects, increased lithium ion diffusivity, reduced charge transfer resistance, and a suitable pore size distribution that enabled the capture of more soluble lithium polysulfide.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lei Liu, Feng Yang, Lei Ge, Chenhao Liu, Hao Wang, Lishan Cui, Hong Yang
Summary: A nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon host was successfully designed to immobilize lithium polysulfides, leading to enhanced cycling performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kailiang Qi, Ruiying Lei, Fan Zhang, Yuzhou Luo
Summary: In this study, an N, P co-doped porous carbon (NPPC) was synthesized by one-step solid-state pyrolysis of a mixture of bio-wastes and potassium hydroxide. The NPPC displayed a hierarchically porous structure with high specific surface area. The S/NPPC composite material showed a high initial reversible capacity and excellent cycling performance in a lithium-sulfur battery. This work provides a simple method to convert abandoned bio-wastes into ideal cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eunji Kim, Albert S. Lee, Taewoong Lee, Hyeok Jun Seo, Seongwook Chae, Kihyun Kim, Jun-Woo Park, Seung Geol Lee, Jin Hong Lee
Summary: This study focuses on the development of porous carbon materials co-doped with nitrogen and sulfur atoms as a host structure to regulate the shuttling behavior of lithium polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries. The experimental results show that these materials enhance the redox reaction kinetics of lithium polysulfide intermediates and provide active sites for capturing them, leading to excellent rate performance, cycling stability, and high Columbic efficiency of the sulfur composite electrodes.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wang Xinling, Zhou Na, Tian Yawen, Zhou Mingran, Han Jingru, Shen Yuansheng, Hu Zhiyi, Li Yu
Summary: In this study, a ZIF-8 derived flower-like two-dimensional porous carbon nanosheet/sulfur composite was designed as the cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries. This material has a unique two-dimensional flower-shaped porous structure, which effectively alleviates the volume expansion issue and provides a fast channel for ion and electron transport. The presence of heteroatom N further promotes the adsorption of polysulfide, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hongcheng Gao, Shihao Miao, Mengqin Shi, Xiaoxia Mao, Xiaojing Zhu
Summary: This study presents a simple strategy to design advanced S hosts for practical applications of Li-S batteries. The S cathode based on cobalt nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon demonstrates high specific capacity, low-capacity fading rate, and superior rate performance. Moreover, the S/MgCo-HC electrode exhibits reversible area capacities under high S loading and low electrolyte conditions. Stable electrochemical properties are also achieved in the assembled Li-S soft-packaged battery under folding conditions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhongyi Huang, Zhen Li, Ming Zhu, Guanyao Wang, Fangfang Yu, Minghong Wu, Gang Xu, Shi-Xue Dou, Hua-Kun Liu, Chao Wu
Summary: The holey 2D N-doped TiNb2O7 (N-TNO) nanosheets with high electroactive surface area and lithiophilic/sodiophilic sites effectively regulate Li/Na deposition, leading to excellent cycling stability. The N-TNO interfacial layer enables stable electrodeposition in Li and Na cells, with full cells based on N-TNO showing stable cycling over 1000 cycles at a high N/P ratio.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanli Song, Zhifeng Wang, Yajing Yan, Weimin Zhao, Zhumabay Bakenov
Summary: A composite sulfur cathode with high sulfur loading demonstrated stable and excellent charge/discharge capacity performance, showing great potential for improving the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanjie Gao, Yanyu Liu, Yongguang Zhang, Nurzhan Baikalov, Aishuak Konarov, Zhumabay Bakenov
Summary: This study prepared nitrogen-doped graphitized porous carbon with embedded nickel-iron alloy nanoparticles as a sulfur host for improved lithium-sulfur battery performance. Through density functional theory calculations and excellent electronic conductivity and adsorption capabilities, effective management of soluble lithium polysulfides was achieved.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saima Batool, Muhammad Idrees, Su-Ting Han, Ye Zhou
Summary: Members of the 2D group VA semiconductors, such as phosphorene, arsenene, antimonene, and bismuthine, are a new class of 2D materials that have gained significant research interest. These materials have layered morphology, tunable direct bandgap, high charge carrier mobility, high stability, unique in-plane anisotropy, and negative Poisson's ratio, making them promising for various applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and batteries. This review analyzes the recent advancements in the fundamental characteristics, fabrication techniques, and potential implementation of 2D group VA materials, as well as provides insights and concerns for the future of this field.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Khalid, Iqra Shafiq, Khalid Mahmood, Riaz Hussain, Muhammad Fayyaz Ur Rehman, Mohammed A. Assiri, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Safwan Akram
Summary: A series of derivatives with D-pi-A configuration were designed by substituting various donor moieties via structural tailoring. Quantum-chemical approaches were used to explore the optoelectronic properties of the designed chromophores. The results showed that DOCD2 had the least energy gap and efficient charge transfer from the donor to the acceptor.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iftikhar Hussain, Mohd Zahid Ansari, Muhammad Ahmad, Awais Ali, Tehseen Nawaz, Tanveer Hussain, Charmaine Lamiel, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Xi Chen, Muhammad Sajjad, Thanayut Kaewmaraya, Karim Khan, Kaili Zhang
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have advantages in improving the structure and properties of metal-based active materials, and a novel electrode material Ni-Co-Se/C@CuO is obtained by integrating Ni-Co-MOF with pre-oxidized Cu mesh. Ni-Co-Se/C@CuO exhibits superior electrochemical performance compared to Ni-Co-MOF@CuO, including higher specific capacity, lower resistivity, richer redox activity, and more favorable diffusion-dominated storage mechanism. When assembled as a hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) with rGO, Ni-Co-Se/C@CuO shows a high energy density of 42 W h kg(-1) at a power density of 2 kW kg(-1) and maintains its capacity retention even after 20,000 cycles. The improved capacity performance of Ni-Co-Se/C@CuO is attributed to its unique and preserved heterostructure with enhanced metallic properties. Such evaluation of novel electrodes with superior properties may benefit next-generation electrodes for supercapacitor devices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abrar U. Hassan, Sajjad H. Sumrra, Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Zubair, Abrar Mohyuddin, Nyiang K. Nkungli, Muhammad Imran
Summary: In this study, new visible light harvesting dyes (MBR1-MBR5) with silyl based anchoring abilities on semiconducting units were designed for future dye-solar cell applications. DFT calculations were used to evaluate their unique D-pi-A (semiconductor) molecular structures. The goal of the study was to enhance the optical performance in the visible region by deriving a novel dye structure (MBR) from the chemical structure of mordant black dye (MB) and introducing electron acceptor semiconducting units (MBR1-MBR5).
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chuan Li, Ayesha Khan Tareen, Karim Khan, JianYu Long, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Farooq Khan, Muhammad Iqbal, Zhongjian Xie, Ye Zhang, Asif Mahmood, Nasir Mahmood, Waqas Ahmad, Han Zhang
Summary: Sensors, integrated with AI, 5G, ML, and IoTs, are crucial for sustainable development and are widely used in various sectors. The combination of 2D nanomaterials with these technologies has revolutionized sensor applications in different fields. The development of 2D NMs, such as MXenes and borophene, has greatly advanced the construction of novel sensors and ESDs.
PROGRESS IN SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. R. Khalid, Syed Muhammad Hamza, Faisal Ali, T. Iqbal, M. Rafique, Muhammad Imran, Mohammad A. Assiri
Summary: Wastewater treatment is a severe issue due to the use of different dyes in industries. Researchers have developed CoMoO4/MoO3 composites as a suitable photocatalyst for degrading these dyes. The composites showed improved photocatalytic efficiency, enhanced degradation stability, and extended visible light response. These results were achieved through the formation of p-n junction heterostructure and increased active sites for dye reduction.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shabbir Hussain, Muazzam Ali Muazzam, Mahmood Ahmed, Muhammad Ahmad, Zeeshan Mustafa, Shahzad Murtaza, Jigar Ali, Muhammad Ibrar, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Imran
Summary: Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles (NPs) using aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Acacia nilotica leaves was investigated. The NPs were characterized and analyzed using various techniques. The synthesized NPs showed smaller crystallite size and spherical shape for aqueous extract, while demonstrating good electrochemical stability and comparable antibacterial effect to ciprofloxacin for ethanolic extract.
JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Gu, Jingjing Chen, Iftikhar Hussain, Zhiqiang Wang, Xi Chen, Muhammad Ahmad, Shien-Ping Feng, Zhouguang Lu, Kaili Zhang
Summary: Organic materials show promise as electrodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries due to their sustainability, structural flexibility, and potential recyclability. However, the highly reactive and short-lived radicals generated during the redox process of organic electrodes pose challenges. This review summarizes the importance, history, structures, and working principles of organic radicals in rechargeable batteries, highlighting the strategies to track and regulate them. Furthermore, the perspectives for the development of high-performance rechargeable organic batteries based on radical chemistry are discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Xiaofeng Zhang, Salamat Ali, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Awais Ahmad, Iftikhar Hussain, Shahid Hussain, Shaukat Khan, Mohamed Ouladsmane, Sayed M. Tag ElDin, Waqas Ul Arifeen, Weihua Han
Summary: This study proposes 2H-MoS2 nanosheets as a capacitive energy storage material for aqueous ammonium-ion supercapacitors. The MoS2@CC electrode exhibits outstanding NH4+ ion storage and the assembled AASC demonstrates high charge storage performance with extremely stable rate and cycling performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Salamat Ali, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Tayyaba Najam, Anand Parkash, Shaukat Khan, Majed A. A. Bajaber, Sayed M. M. Eldin, Roaa A. A. Tayeb, Mohammed M. M. Rahman, Jing Qi
Summary: The fast growth of electrochemical energy storage systems requires the use of innovative electrode materials. Layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are considered promising materials for rechargeable batteries (RBs) due to their layered structures and large specific surface areas. This review summarizes the recent advances in TMDs for RBs, discussing their properties, characterizations, and engineering techniques for high-performance RBs.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Khalid Hussain, N. R. Khalid, Muhammad Tanveer, T. Iqbal, Maira Liaqat, Sultana Rahman, M. Rafique, Muhammad Imran, Mohammad A. Assiri
Summary: In recent years, semiconductor photocatalysts have been widely used to eliminate emerging wastewater contaminants under visible light. However, the large bandgap energy and fast charge recombination pose challenges in practical applications. This study explores the excellent photocatalytic activity of Co3O4/MoO3 nanocomposites in degrading rhodamine B and alizarin yellow dyes. The p-n heterojunctions formed between p-Co3O4 and n-MoO3 significantly enhance the visible light photocatalytic performance, with 91% RhB removal and 67% AY removal after 120 minutes of visible light exposure.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammed A. Assiri, Farhan Munir, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Hasher Irshad, Waqar Rauf, Sohail Anjum Shahzad
Summary: This study reports an active probe PAT based on geometry-dependent hydrogen bonding for detecting H2O2 molecules. Unlike common fluorescent probes, probe PAT exhibits a strong fluorescence enhancement response to H2O2 due to restrictions in intramolecular vibrations. The probe shows excellent selectivity, nanoscale level detection, fast response, and distinguished photostability. Moreover, it can be conveniently used as a portable sensing tool for rapidly recognizing H2O2 vapors and solutions, with potential applications in various fields.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Thermodynamics
Iftikhar Hussain, Charmaine Lamiel, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Muhammad Ahmad, Sumanta Sahoo, Xi Chen, Ning Qin, Sarmad Iqbal, Shuai Gu, Yuxiang Li, Christodoulos Chatzichristodoulou, Kaili Zhang
Summary: MXene, a two-dimensional transition metal carbide, nitrides, and/or carbonitrides, shows great potential in various research fields due to its excellent conductivity, hydrophilicity, and abundant surface functional groups. However, challenges in aggregation and low stability greatly limit its applicability. MXenes can be synthesized through techniques such as exfoliation of MAX phases assisted by HF and nonHF materials, and bottom-up approaches utilizing vapor deposition and templating methods. MXene-based heterostructure composites have been investigated as potential nanomaterials for energy storage, and this article provides an overview of MXene synthesis and current developments in MXene-based heterostructure composites for electrochemical energy storage devices. Challenges and difficulties in the future design of MXene-based heterostructure composites are also discussed.
PROGRESS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdul Mateen, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Xiaofeng Zhang, Iftikhar Hussain, Tayyaba Najam, Awais Ahmad, Asma A. Alothman, Mohamed Ouladsmane, Sayed M. Eldin, Weihua Han, Kui-Qing Peng
Summary: Symmetric pseudocapacitors (SPCs) have high power density and long life-span, but their energy density is insufficient for critical applications. In this study, we developed a low-cost silicon (Si) embedded in metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived cobalt nano-sized particles/nitrogen-doped carbon (Si/Co-NC) electrode material that works at positive and negative potential windows simultaneously. The optimized electrode with 30% Si content achieved remarkable capacitance and retained 97% of capacitance after 10,000 cycles. Additionally, a symmetric pseudocapacitor, Si/Co-NC1||Si/Co-NC1-SPC, showed a broader operating potential window range, excellent capacitance, and achieved the highest energy density reported for symmetric supercapacitors to date.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Sumreen Asim, Tayyaba Najam, Muhammad Khalid, Iftikhar Hussain, Awais Ahmad, Mohammed A. Assiri, Weihua Han
Summary: Flexible Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (f-ZIHSCs) are a promising energy storage technology that combines the high energy of Zn-ion batteries with high-power supercapacitors for portable flexible electronics. However, the development of f-ZIHSCs is still in its early stages and faces various challenges. This review provides an up-to-date overview of recent achievements and underlying concepts in energy storage mechanisms of f-ZIHSCs, with a focus on cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials systems. It also discusses advancements in fabrication designs and addresses current challenges and recommendations for future progress.