Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yesmin Panecatl-Bernal, Rodolfo Lima Juarez, Elder Alpes de Vasconcelos, Melissa Chavez Portillo, Walter Mendes de Azevedo, Miguel-Angel Mendez-Rojas, Rafael Garrido-Rosado, Julio Villanueva-Cab, Salvador Alcantara Iniesta, Joaquin Alvarado
Summary: The ZnO/MCM-41 composites with flower-like morphology and wrinkled surface were successfully synthesized via a low-cost and easy method under hydrothermal conditions. The composite showed unique physical properties, such as irregular structure and adsorption capabilities, making it potentially beneficial for applications in photocatalysis and pollutant removal. This novel structure may provide insights for further research and development in the field of nanocomposite materials.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
M. El-Shahat, M. Mochtar, M. M. Rashad, M. A. Mousa
Summary: Graphene and ternary nanocomposites of Mn3O4, TiO2, and rGO electrodes have been prepared and characterized for supercapacitor applications. The ternary nanocomposite electrode showed a high specific capacitance and cycling stability, demonstrating its potential in supercapacitor applications. An asymmetric supercapacitor constructed using these materials exhibited a high-energy density and satisfactory cycle stability.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jemini Jose, Sujin P. Jose, T. Prasankumar, Sadasivan Shaji, Saju Pillai, P. B. Sreeja
Summary: The novel electrodeposited PdP and its ternary composite PdPGO with reduced graphene oxide exhibit excellent electrochemical properties and high stability. The exhaustive study reveals that the PdPGO composite on stainless steel shows superior electrochemical properties with a specific capacitance of 595 F g(-1) at 1 A g(-1) in 1 M H2SO4. The outstanding supercapacitance retention of 88% even after 5000 cycles at 5 A g(-1) demonstrates the synergistic effect of the individual components and the potential for Pd based composites as novel electrode materials for high efficiency supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
H. Srinivasa Varaprasad, P. V. Sridevi, M. Satya Anuradha
Summary: The study investigated the properties of novel semiconducting metal oxide composites added with SnO2/CeO2, enhancing the structural, optical, and dielectric characteristics. The addition of additives such as SnO2 and CeO2 modified the parameters of the composites, showing significant potential for improving the material's performance.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
J. J. Rushmittha, S. Radhika, C. M. Padma
Summary: A new nanocomposite of zirconium oxide supported copper ferrite (ZCFO) at different concentrations was synthesized using the co-precipitation technique. The XRD technique revealed a grain size of 60-70 nm for the sample. VSM analysis confirmed the ferromagnetic behavior of the NCs with a multi-domain nature. CV analysis showed that the synthesized sample exhibited a maximum specific capacitance of 790.87 F/g at a scan rate of 10 mV/s for ZCFO-1. GCD analysis demonstrated faradic behavior with prolonged discharge time even at higher current density, and cyclic stability analysis revealed a capacitive retention of 90.4% for ZCFO-1 over 2000 charge-discharge cycles.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Golnoush Zamiri, A. S. Md. Abdul Haseeb, Priyanka Jagadish, Mohammad Khalid, Ing Kong, Syam G. Krishnan
Summary: In this study, a ternary nanocomposite of three-dimensional graphene-tin oxide-titanium dioxide (3DG-SnO2-TiO2) was successfully synthesized using a hydrothermal technique. The nanocomposite exhibited a high surface area and porosity. As a battery-type supercapacitor electrode in 6 M KOH electrolyte, the ternary nanocomposite showed excellent electrochemical performances, and when used as a positive electrode in an asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) with commercial activated carbon as a negative electrode, the device achieved a high energy density and cycling stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sheeba Britto, Velavan Ramasamy, Priya Murugesan, Ramasamy Thangappan, Rajasekar Kumar
Summary: In this study, rGO-TiO2-MoO3 composite material was synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method and its structure was confirmed by various characterization techniques. The electrochemical performance tests showed that the composite material exhibited high specific capacitance and good electrochemical properties.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rubia Shafique, Malika Rani, Arshad Mahmood, Razan A. Alshgari, Kiran Batool, Tahira Yaqoob, Naveed Kausar Janjua, Safia Khan, Shamim Khan, Ghulam Murtaza
Summary: A novel method of synthesizing MXene/CoCr2O4 nanoelectrode material with high stability and conductivity has been reported. The optimized nanocomposite shows superior electrochemical performance in alkaline electrolyte, indicating its potential applications in electrochemical devices such as supercapacitors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sadananda Muduli, Subir K. Pati, Smrutirekha Swain, Surendra K. Martha
Summary: The MoO3-ZnO composite material exhibits good specific capacitance and cycling stability in 1 M Na2SO4, making it a suitable electrode material for supercapacitors.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu Liang, Wei Li, Xuan Wang, Run Zhou, Hao Ding
Summary: TiO2-ZnO/Au ternary heterojunction nanocomposite exhibits excellent photocatalytic hydrogen generation and antibacterial properties, showing great potential for applications in areas such as interior wall coating.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Vidhya, P. Anbarasu, D. Geetha
Summary: Researchers focus on nanosized semiconducting oxide gas sensors due to their potential threats to the atmosphere and human health. In this study, Zn-doped SnO2-TiO2 ternary nanocomposites were synthesized using co-precipitation and hydrothermal methods. Different compositions of ZnO-doped SnO2-TiO2 nanocomposites (STZ1, STZ2, STZ3) were obtained and characterized using X-ray diffractogram, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, and UV-diffused reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS). Thick films of STZ1, STZ2, and STZ3 were coated onto glass substrates to construct sensing devices. The STZ2 sensor exhibited the best selectivity for formaldehyde, with maximum sensitivity at 100 ppm gas concentration and response and recovery times of 8 s and 9 s, respectively, at room temperature.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
B. Arjun Kumar, Thangavel Elangovan, Dharmalingam Karthigaimuthu, D. Aravinth, Gopal Ramalingam, Fen Ran, Sambasivam Sangaraju
Summary: In this study, a CdSe quantum dots-decorated ternary metal oxide nanocomposite of ZnO/TiO2/CuO was synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method. The nanocomposite exhibited promising performance as photoanodes in DSSCs and as photocatalysts for industrial dye solution. The CdSe@CuO/TiO2/ZnO sample showed a photon conversion efficiency of 3.68% in DSSC and a photocatalytic degradation efficiency of 96%.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ragupathy Dhanusuraman, Priyanka Chahal, Asha Raveendran, Maimur Hossain, Razan A. Alshgari, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, Muthusankar Eswaran
Summary: This article describes the fabrication of a conductive Pt@PDMA/AC nanocomposite via a layer by layer electrochemical deposition process on a flexible current collector for highly effective flexible supercapacitor. The unique nanostructure and crystallinity were characterized using SEM, TEM, and X-ray diffraction. These electrodes utilize their excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, electrochemical stability, and adherence to a flexible current collector. They also exhibit great capacitive performance and exceptional cycle life.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Liu, Linye Ji, Junyi Yu, Shanjun Ding, Suibin Luo, Baojin Chu, Jianbin Xu, Rong Sun, Shuhui Yu
Summary: We successfully enhance the dielectric breakdown strength and electrostatic energy storage density of polymer-based materials by introducing heterostructure nanoparticles into the matrix. The special electrical rectification effect of these nanoparticles captures and confines charge carriers, resulting in suppressed leakage current and increased dielectric displacement and charge-discharge efficiency. The introduced heterojunction of ZnO-ZnS nanoparticles enables high energy storage performance, even at high temperatures and over long cycles.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tahira Yaqoob, Malika Rani, Arshad Mahmood, Rubia Shafique, Safia Khan, Naveed Kausar Janjua, Aqeel Ahmad Shah, Awais Ahmad, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: MXene/Ag2CrO4 nanocomposite was synthesized effectively using a superficial low-cost co-precipitation technique, and its capacitive storage potential for supercapacitors was investigated. Various analyses such as XRD, EDX, and Raman spectroscopy were conducted to characterize the nanocomposite. The study also evaluated the electrode's capacitive behavior in different electrolytes and explored its potential applications in energy storage devices like supercapacitors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Esrafil Asgari, Farzad Mohammadi, Heshmatollah Nourmoradi, Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Zeinab Rostamifasih, Bayram Hashemzadeh, Hossein Arfaeinia
Summary: The degradation of nonylphenol polyethoxylates (NPEOs) using persulphate (PS) activated by naturally pyrite semi-conductor mineral (NP-SCM) in aqueous solutions was investigated. The response surface methodology (RSM) and Box-Behnken design (BBD) technique were used to analyze the effects of various factors. The results showed that under the optimum conditions, the removal efficiency of NPEOs reached more than 99% and the NP-SCM catalyst exhibited good reusability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hassan Rasoulzadeh, Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Esrafil Asgari, Bayram Hashemzadeh
Summary: The study investigated the rate of triclosan (TCS) degradation in aqueous solutions by adsorbing it onto alginate beads impregnated with magnetic diatomite (ABMD). The results showed that the second-order model was the most appropriate, and the parameters of pH, time, ABMD dosage, and initial TCS concentration had significant effects on TCS adsorption onto ABMD. The maximum TCS removal was achieved at specific conditions, and the experimental data fitted well with the Khan model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Esrafil Asgari, Bayram Hashemzadeh
Summary: This study developed a UV/ZnO/SO3 reactor for the degradation and defluorination of ciprofloxacin antibiotic content in wastewater. The UZS process showed the highest degradation efficiency of 98% after 60 minutes at pH 12.0. Kinetic studies, energy consumption, and cost analysis confirmed the superiority of the UZS process compared to other processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hossein Arfaeinia, Zahra Asadgol, Bahman Ramavandi, Sina Dobaradaran, Roshanak Rezaei Kalantari, Yusef Poureshgh, Mojtaba Behroozi, Esrafil Asgari, Farshad Bahrami Asl, Soleyman Sahebi
Summary: This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of paraben congeners in various wastewater treatment plants, as well as seawater and sediments from the Persian Gulf. It demonstrates differences in removal efficiency and concentrations of parabens, and highlights negative ecological effects on certain aquatic populations. These findings contribute to a better understanding of paraben pollution and its potential risks to the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Esrafil Asgari, Navid Alinejad, Bayram Hashemzadeh
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effect of a sulfite reducing agent on the performance of the UV/hematite photocatalytic process in removing ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions. The results showed that the simultaneous presence of hematite and sulfite significantly improved the degradation efficiency of ciprofloxacin, with a degradation increase of 89%, 64%, and 59% compared to UV alone, UV/hematite, and UV/sulfite processes, respectively. Additionally, under the selected conditions, 94% of ciprofloxacin was degraded after 5 minutes of reaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hassan Sepehrmansourie, Hassan Alamgholiloo, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Mohammad Ali Zolfigol
Summary: In this study, a double Z-scheme heterojunction material UiO-66/NH2-MIL-125/g-C3N4 was developed for the degradation of OFL antibiotics under visible light irradiation. The material exhibited high photocatalytic activity and a significantly higher degradation rate constant compared to pristine UiO-66/MIL-125. Radical trapping and EPR experiments confirmed the essential role of (OH)-O-center dot and O-center dot(2)- in OFL photodegradation. This research not only provides a novel approach to construct MOF on other MOFs but also offers a new method for removing emerging pollutants from wastewater.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nishtman Hassanloie, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Golaleh Sheykhaghaei, Michael Aalinejad, Khadijeh Ojaghi Aghbash, Hassan Alamgholiloo
Summary: In this study, a new type of bimetallic particle catalyst was designed and prepared for the synthesis of benzothiazoles. The core-shell nanocomposites showed excellent catalytic properties and selectivity, providing a promising approach for the development of green chemistry and green technologies.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hassan Alamgholiloo, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Ahmad Poursattar Marjani
Summary: In this study, a Fe2O3/CNT/MIL heterostructure was developed for the degradation of ofloxacin (OFX) antibiotics under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm). The introduction of α-Fe2O3 and NH2-MIL-125 enhanced the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, resulting in a high photodegradation rate of OFX. The loading of SWCNTs improved the electrical conductivity of α-Fe2O3 and NH2-MIL-125, further enhancing the photodegradation activity. (OH)· and O·2- were identified as the main active species responsible for the degradation process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ayda Farajollahi, Ahmad Poursattar Marjani, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Hassan Alamgholiloo
Summary: The utilization of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs) in the presence of nanomaterials has gained attention for the degradation of organic pollutants. A new methodology was described for the fabrication of GO/CuMn2O4 nanocomposite for PMS activation in CV degradation. The prepared nanocomposite exhibited the highest degradation rate of CV within 35 min and demonstrated the important role of SO4 center dot - and center dot OH radicals.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayda Farajollahi, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Ahmad Poursattar Marjani, Hassan Alamgholiloo
Summary: In this research, pyranoquinoline derivatives were synthesized through an environmentally friendly method using CuMnxOy (x = 2, and y = 4)-GO as a nanocatalyst and water as a green solvent. The multi-component reaction between different derivatives of aryl glyoxal, ethyl cyanoacetate, and 4-hydroxyquinoline-2(1H)-one was carried out in one pot using nanocatalyst, K2CO3, and H2O. The distinguishing features of this work are easy workup, recyclability of nanocatalyst, facile synthesis process, and high yields of products.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hassan Sepehrmansourie, Hassan Alamgholiloo, Mohammad Ali Zolfigol, Nader Noroozi Pesyan, Milad Mohammadi Rasooll
Summary: Combining different metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a smart strategy for constructing hybrid MOFs. In this study, UiO-66(Zr)-on-MIL-125(Ti)-NH2 with g-C3N4 nanosheets was developed as an efficient photocatalyst for the Gomberg-Buchmann-Hey reaction under visible light irradiation. The presence of Zr and Ti metals in the MOF-on-MOF and g-C3N4 nanosheets enhances the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, leading to improved photocatalytic performance.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shahram Nazari, Esrafil Asgari, Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Seyyed Ahmad Mokhtari, Hassan Alamgholiloo
Summary: Researchers designed a new type of S-scheme WO3/ZIF-67 heterojunction for the degradation of oxytetracycline (OTC) under visible light irradiation. The results showed that this heterojunction exhibited high photocatalytic activity for OTC degradation and had good reusability and stability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hassan Rasoulzadeh, Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Esrafil Asgari
Summary: This study explored a new advanced oxidation process for the degradation of ofloxacin and metronidazole antibiotics. The UV/ZnO/sulphite (UZS) process showed high degradation rates for both antibiotics, with more than 90% degradation of metronidazole within 5 minutes. The study also highlighted the importance of (OH)-O-center dot radicals in the decomposition of the antibiotics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shahram Nazari, Hassan Alamgholiloo, Esrafil Asgari, Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam, Hossein Najafi Saleh, Saeed Parastar, Ali Niapour
Summary: Bacteria contamination poses serious threats to the environment and public health. Designing green-based nanostructures to eliminate bacteria contaminants from water has remained a challenge. In this study, silver nanoparticles supported on propyliminodiacetic acid-functionalized gamma-Fe2O3@carbon nanospheres were successfully fabricated and showed remarkable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Ahmadifar, K. Benfriha, M. Shirinbayan, A. Aoussat, J. Fitoussi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of innovative polymer-metal interface treatment on the reliability and robustness of hydrogen storage technology. A scaled-down demonstrator was fabricated using rotomolding to examine the mechanical characteristics, damage, and fatigue behaviors of the metal-polymer interface. The findings reveal that sandblasting treatment enhances the resilience of the interface.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. A. Kandil, Mohamed M. Awad, Gamal I. Sultan, Mohamed S. Salem
Summary: This paper proposes a novel hybrid system that splits solar radiation into visible and thermal components using a beam splitter and integrates a phase change material (PCM) packed bed with a PV cell. Experimental and theoretical analyses show that the hybrid configuration significantly increases the net power output of the system compared to using a PV system alone.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinchao Li, Ya Xiao, Shiqiang Lu
Summary: The combination of energy storage and microgrids is crucial in addressing the uncertainty of distributed wind and solar resources. This article proposes a multi microgrid interaction system with electric-hydrogen hybrid energy storage, which optimizes the system's capacity configuration to improve its economy and reliability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Shri Hari S. Pai, Sarvesh Kumar Pandey, E. James Jebaseelan Samuel, Jin Uk Jang, Arpan Kumar Nayak, HyukSu Han
Summary: This review discusses the structure-property relationship of nickel oxide nanostructures as excellent supercapacitive materials and provides an overview of various preparation methods and strategies to enhance specific capacitance. It comprehensively analyzes the current status, challenges, and future prospects of nickel oxide electrode materials for energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaowei Wu, Xin Dong, Ziqin Liu, Xinyi Wang, Pu Hu, Chaoqun Shang
Summary: The growth of Li dendrites in lithium metal batteries is effectively controlled by constructing a three-dimensional framework on the surface of Li using Ni(OH)2 nanosheets modified Prussian blue tubes. This method provides a homogenous Li+ flux and sufficient space to accommodate the volume change of Li, resulting in suppressed dendrite growth and improved cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yan-Jie Liao, Yi-Yen Hsieh, Yi-Chun Yang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: We present two-dimensional AgInP2Se6 (AIPSe) bimetallic phosphorus trichalcogenides nanosheets as anodes for advanced alkali metal ion batteries (AMIBs). The introduction of bimetallic components enhances the electronic/ionic conductivity and optimizes the redox dynamics, resulting in superior electrochemical performance. The AIPSe@G anodes achieve high specific capacity, excellent cycle stability, and rate capability in both lithium-ion (LIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). The comprehensive full cell tests further demonstrate the stability of AIPSe@G anodes under diverse current regimes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chenghu Wu, Weiwei Li, Tong Qian, Xuehua Xie, Jian Wang, Wenhu Tang, Xianfu Gong
Summary: In the context of increasing global environmental pollution and constant increase of carbon emission, hydrogen production from surplus renewable energy and hydrogen transportation using existing natural gas pipelines are effective means to mitigate renewable energy fluctuation, build a decarbonized gas network, and achieve the goal of carbon peak and carbon neutral in China. This paper proposes a quasi-steady-state modeling method of a hydrogen blended integrated electricity-gas system (HBIEGS) considering gas linepack and a sequential second-order cone programming (S-SOCP) method to solve the developed model. The results show that the proposed method improves computational efficiency by 91% compared with a general nonlinear solver.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingcen Zhang, Zhi Guo, Yazheng Zhu, Haifeng Zhang, Mengjie Yan, Dong Liu, Junjie Hao
Summary: In this study, a new type of sensible heat storage material was prepared using low-cost steel slag as the main component, providing an effective way of recycling steel slag. By analyzing the effects of different pretreatment steel slag content and sintering temperatures on the organization and properties of heat storage materials, the study found that the steel slag heat storage material exhibited excellent performance and stability under certain conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
D. Carrillo-Pena, G. Pelaz, R. Mateos, A. Escapa
Summary: Methanogenic biocathodes have the potential to convert CO2 and electricity into methane, making them suitable for long-term electrical energy storage. They can also function as biological supercapacitors for short-term energy storage, although this aspect has received less attention. In this study, carbon-felt-based MB modified with graphene oxide were investigated for their electrical charge storage capabilities. Results showed that the potential of the electrode during discharging plays a significant role in determining the charge storage capacity.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marco Gambini, Federica Guarnaccia, Michele Manno, Michela Vellini
Summary: This paper presents an analytical assessment of the energy-power relationship for different material-based hydrogen storage systems. It explores the impact of power demand on the amount of discharged hydrogen and the utilization factor. The results show that metal hydrides have higher specific power compared to liquid organic hydrogen carriers. The study provides insights into the discharge duration and energy utilization of hydrogen storage systems.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Rebar T. Abdulwahid, Pshko A. Mohammed, Srood O. Rashid, Ari A. Abdalrahman, Wrya O. Karim, Bandar A. Al-Asbahi, Abdullah A. A. Ahmed, M. F. Z. Kadir
Summary: This study investigates a novel biodegradable green polymer electrolyte for energy storage. Results show that the sample with added glycerol has the highest conductivity. The primary conduction species in the electrolyte are ions. Testing confirms that the sample can withstand a voltage suitable for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Binit Kumar, Abhishek Awasthi, C. Suresh, Yongseok Jeon
Summary: This study presents a new numerical model for effective thermal conductivity that overcomes the limitations of previous models. The model can be applied to various shapes and phase change materials, using the same constants. By incorporating the natural convection effect, the model accurately calculates the thermal conductivity. The results of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of the model for different shapes and a wide range of alkanes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Supak Pattaweepaiboon, Wisit Hirunpinyopas, Pawin Iamprasertkun, Katechanok Pimphor, Supacharee Roddecha, Dirayanti Dirayanti, Adisak Boonchun, Weekit Sirisaksoontorn
Summary: In this study, electrode powder from spent zinc-carbon/alkaline batteries was upcycled into LiMn2O4 cathode and carbon anode for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The results show that the upcycled LiMn2O4 exhibits improved electrochemical performance, with higher discharge capacity compared to pristine LiMn2O4. Additionally, the recovered carbon materials show superior cycling performance. This research provides great potential for upcycling waste battery electrodes to high-value cathode and anode materials for lithium-ion battery applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pan Yang, H. D. Yang, X. B. Meng, C. R. Song, T. L. He, J. Y. Cai, Y. Y. Xie, K. K. Xu
Summary: This paper introduces a novel multi-task learning data-driven model called GBLS Booster for accurately assessing the state of health (SOH) and remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium batteries. The model combines the strengths of GBLS and the CNN-Transformers algorithm-based Booster, and the Tree-structured Parzen Estimator (TPE) algorithm is used for optimization. The study devises 10 healthy indicators (HIs) derived from readily available sensor data to capture variations in battery SOH. The random forest method (RF) is employed for feature refinement and data dimension reduction, while the complete empirical mode decomposition (CEEMDAN) method and the Pearson correlation coefficient are used for noise reduction and data point elimination in RUL prediction. The proposed model demonstrates exceptional accuracy, robustness, and generalization capabilities.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Arrinda, M. Oyarbide, L. Lizaso, U. Osa, H. Macicior, H. J. Grande
Summary: This paper proposes a robust aging model generation methodology for lithium-ion batteries with any kind of lab-level aging data availability. The methodology involves four phases and ensures the robustness of the aging model through a verification process.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)