Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Men, Jiajv Lin, Yuan Zhou, Xiongwu Kang
Summary: A facile and scalable strategy was developed to construct N-doped porous carbon framework wrapped FeSe2 composite as anode material for sodium ion batteries, showing remarkable performance and shedding light on the industrial production of high-performance sodium ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Jiang, Hongyu Wang, Jiquan Zhao, Jingde Li, Guihua Liu, Yongguang Zhang
Summary: The study successfully addressed the challenges in the application of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) by fabricating a porous microsphere-based sulfur cathode, Mg ZIF-67/CNT@GO composite. This composite showed improved electrical conductivity, reduced loss of polysulfides, and enhanced catalytic performance, leading to promising electrochemical performance of the LSBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Florian Schmidt, Sebastian Kirchhoff, Karin Jaegle, Ankita De, Sebastian Ehrling, Paul Haertel, Susanne Doerfler, Thomas Abendroth, Benjamin Schumm, Holger Althues, Stefan Kaskel
Summary: In this study, lithium-sulfur technology was combined with a sustainable solvent-free electrode dry-coating process using a renewable and biodegradable binder. The results showed that the traditional polytetrafluoroethylene binder could be replaced by the biodegradable sericin binder without compromising the cycle stability and performance of the cathodes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zongjie Hu, Gaojie Yan, Jinchen Zhao, Xiaojie Zhang, Yi Feng, Xiongwei Qu, Haijie Ben, Jingjing Shi
Summary: In this study, graphene oxide (GO) coated covalent organic framework (COF) compound materials were synthesized as a sulfur host material for lithium-sulfur batteries. The polar groups on COF efficiently adsorb lithium polysulfides, reducing the 'shuttle effect'. Additionally, GO wraps around sulfur, minimizing the loss of active substances and improving the cycle stability of the battery.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guozhen Zhu, Wenling Jiao, Qing Li, Yunhao Zhao, Xianhu Liu, Renchao Che
Summary: A hierarchical conductive optimization strategy was proposed to improve the rate capability of traditional TNO electrodes by fabricating highly conductive porous TNO@C/CNTs microsphere. The attached carbon materials on the TNO-based electrode significantly enhanced the conductivity and cyclic durability, leading to improved performances of LIBs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mingyue Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Ting Yang, Chuanhao Nie, Xun Xu, Yunxiao Wang, Jian Yang, Shixue Dou, Nana Wang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries have great potential for energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density and abundance of sulfur. However, the low actual energy density remains a challenge for their practical applications. This review highlights recent progress in increasing the sulfur loading of Li-S batteries and discusses key materials such as sulfur hosts and separators.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaqi Li, Xi Chen, Wenbo Yue
Summary: The study successfully prepared a high-performance hybrid gel polymer electrolyte by introducing mesoporous Co3O4 particles into the polymer electrolyte, which exhibited high ionic conductivity and thermal decomposition temperature, thereby improving the cycle and rate performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Sun, Zhibin Qu, Hua Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Tong Pei, Rui Han, Jihui Gao, Guangbo Zhao, Yunfeng Lu
Summary: This study presents a new hybrid sulfur host, NMC-Al2O3, which effectively suppresses the shuttle effects of lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries, leading to enhanced electrochemical performance and cycling stability of the cathode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Liu, Hongchang Hao, Hugo Celio, Jinlei Cui, Muqing Ren, Yixian Wang, Hui Dong, Aminur Rashid Chowdhury, Tanya Hutter, Frederic A. Perras, Jagjit Nanda, John Watt, David Mitlin
Summary: This study presents a multifunctional separator for potassium-metal batteries, utilizing tape-cast microscale AlF3 coated on polypropylene. The novel separator demonstrates excellent electrochemical performance, stability, and capacity retention in experiments.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingzhu Zhou, Dongsheng Zhang, Tongtao Wan, Xingbo Wang, Guihua Liu, Yongguang Zhang, Jingde Li, Yanji Wang
Summary: This paper introduces a pomegranate-like Co-NC@G-CNTs composite material with large surface area and high porosity, which helps to distribute sulfur uniformly and improve electrochemical performance. The three-dimensional conductive network created by Co nanoparticles and CNTs enhances ion/electron transportation within the electrode, emphasizing the importance of CNTs in enhancing the electrochemical performance of three-dimensional sulfur cathodes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiming Liang, Tianyi Li, Holden Chi, Joseph Ziegelbauer, Kai Sun, Ming Wang, Wei Zhang, Tuo Liu, Yang-Tse Cheng, Zonghai Chen, Xiaohong Gayden, Chunmei Ban
Summary: This work presents a new manufacturing method using a nonthermal plasma to create inter-particle binding without using any polymeric binding materials, enabling solvent-free manufacturing electrodes with any electrochemistry of choice. The cold-plasma-coating technique enables fabricating electrodes with thickness (>200 mu m), high mass loading (>30 mg cm(-2)), high peel strength, and the ability to print lithium-ion batteries in an arbitrary geometry.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanfei Yang, Junping Zhang
Summary: This study introduces the design of layered nanocomposite separators with nacre-like microstructure to address the issues of non-uniform and dendritic lithium deposition in Li metal batteries, achieving stable cycling of Li metal anodes at high current density and cycling capacity. The polymer/clay layered nanocomposite separators demonstrate significant potential for enhancing battery performance and stability.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongjiu Xie, Yaolin Xu, Eneli Hark, Zdravko Kochovski, Xuefeng Pan, Xia Zhang, Johannes Schmidt, Yan Lu
Summary: In this study, carbon-coated mesoporous Fe3O4 nanospindles were developed as a catalytic sulfur host material to improve the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries. The conductive C@M-Fe3O4 particles with rich triple-phase sites can accelerate the conversion of LiPSs and promote the nucleation and growth of Li2S, leading to enhanced cycling stability and high capacity.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyu Wang, Zhengguan Xu, Yapeng Yuan, Xinghe Teng, Zepeng Pu, Yangyang Wang, Aiping Fu, Yu-Guo Guo, Hongliang Li
Summary: The newly designed Si@TiO2@rGO pomegranate-shaped microspheres exhibit high strength and superior reversible capacity, showing excellent cycling stability under high current density conditions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Wang, Xiaofang Li, Yingxi Zhang, Weijian Mao, Yuanyuan Li, Paul K. Chu, Abdulkadir Kizilaslan, Zijian Zheng, Kaifu Huo
Summary: This study presents a confined catalytic strategy to improve the sulfur utilization for high-energy Li-S batteries by embedding MoP clusters in CMK-3 as a lightweight, conductive, and catalytic cathodic host. The resulting S@cMoP-CMK-3 cathode demonstrates a high capacity, high-rate capacity, and excellent cycle stability, indicating the importance of this strategy in enhancing the performance of Li-S batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Kashif Aslam, Tanveer Hussain, Hassina Tabassum, Zhong Wei, Wenwen Tang, Sha Li, Shu-juan Bao, Xiu Song Zhao, Maowen Xu
Summary: In this study, a novel sulfur carrier YS-Fe2N@NC was synthesized to address the challenges faced by RT-Na-S batteries, demonstrating promising energy storage performance and cycling stability. The introduction of Fe2N to catalyze the conversion reactions of polysulfide within NC shell showed potential for boosting the high storage capacity, rate capability, and stability of the RT-Na-S battery.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Changpeng Lv, Chunfu Lin, X. S. Zhao
Summary: Conductive nickel niobium oxide shows high-rate capability and cycling stability at different temperatures, delivering reversible specific capacities. It holds promise for application in lithium-ion batteries working in a wide temperature range.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mike Tebyetekerwa, Timothy T. Duignan, Zhen Xu, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: This article provides an overview of the development, electrochemistry, and challenges of dual-carbon batteries (DCBs). It summarizes past lessons in ion intercalation and addresses current issues affecting DCBs, along with potential remedies. The article also highlights the importance of significant research efforts in advancing the commercialization and adoption of DCBs for a sustainable and circular economy.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin Fan, Mike Tebyetekerwa, Yilan Wu, Rohit Ranganathan Gaddam, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: MLHBs with the composite electrode material SnSx/HGF show excellent electrochemical performance, achieving high specific capacity and energy density, surpassing previously reported hybrid battery systems. The defects in the SnSx play a crucial role in enhancing ion transport efficiency and absorbing structural stress, contributing to the observed excellent electrochemical performance. This work represents a significant advancement towards realizing high-capacity cathode materials with fast charge transport kinetics for hybrid batteries.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tanveer Hussain, Thanayut Kaewmaraya, Zhe Hu, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: In this study, the role of heteroatom-functionalized nanoporous graphene (NPG) in preventing the shuttle effect in room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries (RT-NaSBs) was investigated using density functional theory. The findings demonstrate that functionalized NPG can effectively prevent the shuttle effect, enhance electrical conductivity, and promote the redox reactions between sodium and sulfur.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bei Fu, Likang Yang, Luyao Xu, Qingqing Yang, Yaying Zheng, Tianrong Zhan, Peizhi Guo
Summary: In this study, PdSn nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized with different molar ratios of Pd/Sn using a simple one-step method. The alloyed PdSn NPs showed higher electrocatalytic activity and better stability compared to commercial Pd/C for ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR). Especially, PdSn@NP-2 exhibited the best electrocatalytic performance, with a current density for EOR in the alkaline condition reaching up to 2463.8 mA mg(-1), approximately 3.6 times higher than commercial Pd/C (700 mA mg(-1)). Additionally, increasing temperature and concentrations of KOH/C2H5OH positively influenced the current density of the PdSn NPs samples, as observed through electrochemical measurements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianzhuo Lao, Xuejiang Liao, Chen Chen, Jiasheng Wang, Likang Yang, Ze Li, Jun-Wei Ma, Aiping Fu, Hongtao Gao, Peizhi Guo
Summary: A facile low-temperature synthesis method is employed to successfully synthesize Pd-enriched-HEA-core and Pt-enriched-HEA-shell nanoparticles with a single phase of face-centred cubic structure. These nanoparticles show excellent electrocatalytic activity and durability for methanol oxidation and ethanol oxidation reactions. This study provides a promising direction to find a feasible route for scalable high-entropy alloy manufacturing with potential applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Deepti Mishra, Arindam Modak, Kamal Kishore Pant, Prabhakaran Vanaraja Ambeth, Muxina Konarova, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: The promotional effect of mixed ceria-zirconia oxides (CZO) on the Mo/HZSM-5 catalyst for methane dehydroaromatization (MDA) reaction was studied. The surface and structural properties of the synthesized catalyst were thoroughly characterized, and the correlation between catalytic properties and MDA reaction performance was discussed. The impregnation of CZO solid solution on Mo/HZSM-5 improved the catalytic performance and benzene production rate, while reducing coke formation. The redox properties of CZO-deposited Mo/HZSM-5, acting as a selective oxygen supplier and performing hydrogen combustion, were identified as the main reasons for the enhanced catalytic activity.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luyao Xu, Bei Fu, Fahui Gao, Jun-Wei Ma, Hongtao Gao, Peizhi Guo
Summary: Strain engineering is a promising method to tune the properties of nanomaterials, but the preparation of low-dimensional nanomaterials, such as nanosheets, remains challenging. In this study, strained 2D palladium-lead nanosheets with face-centered cubic structures were successfully prepared, which exhibited a high number of active sites for ethanol oxidation reaction. The strain effect was found to enhance the binding ability of the nanosheets, leading to significantly improved electrocatalytic activity. This study provides a promising approach to construct efficient fuel cell catalysts with abundant active sites and controllable strain degrees.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Likang Yang, Ze Li, Chen Chen, Jiasheng Wang, Qizhi Yin, Yuxiang Zhang, Peizhi Guo
Summary: Palladium-based nanosheet self-assembled materials with alloyed PdM (M = Ag, Cu, and Sn) show enhanced catalytic response for alcohol oxidation reactions. Among them, PdCu alloy exhibits the best performance in terms of catalytic activity, toxicity resistance, and stability. The improved catalytic performance is mainly attributed to better electronic effects, altered atomic distances, and a larger electrochemical active surface area (ECSA). Higher temperature, pH, and alcohol concentration can also accelerate the rate of alcohol electrooxidation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Deepti Mishra, Sonit Balyan, Xiu Song Zhao, Muxina Konarova, K. K. Pant
Summary: The catalytic activity of Mo-doped HZSM-5 in methane dehydroaromatization (MDA) is influenced by the state/distribution of initially dispersed Mo-oxide on the zeolite surface. Two different forms of Mo oxide precursors were synthesized to study their effect on catalytic activity. Microwave-assisted impregnation method was used to improve dispersibility, and the features of resulting Mo-containing HZSM-5 catalysts were explored. The MoH2-4M catalyst prepared by MW-impregnated h-MoO3 showed higher benzene formation rate and enhanced resistance to the formation of polyaromatics/hard coke.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. M. N. M. Rathnayake, Debra J. Searles, Timothy T. Duignan, X. S. Zhao
Summary: Diglyme co-intercalation with sodium ion into graphite can potentially be used as an anode for sodium-ion batteries. The functionalisation of diglyme molecules with fluoro and hydroxy groups significantly affects the binding between sodium, the solvent ligand, and graphite. The hydroxy-functionalised diglyme exhibits the strongest binding to graphite and the graphene layer enhances the binding of the sodium-diglyme complex to the graphene layer.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Fujie Li, Chao Wang, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: Anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles with a carbon shell synthesized using a sol-gel approach demonstrate high-rate capability and excellent stability for sodium-ion batteries. The anode material shows nearly zero-strain characteristic during charge/discharge processes and undergoes irreversible sodiation activation to form a sodiated-TiO2 phase. The full cell assembled with this anode material delivers an energy density of 220 Whkg(-1), indicating its potential for sodium-ion batteries.
ENERGY MATERIAL ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xin Fan, Mike Tebyetekerwa, Yilan Wu, Rohit Ranganathan Gaddam, Xiu Song Zhao
Summary: This study proposes a high-capacity conversion-type cathode based on SnS2-MoS2 heterostructure for improving the energy density and cycling performance of magnesium/lithium hybrid batteries. The experimental results show that the SnS2-MoS2 electrode exhibits high charge capacity and rate capability with negligible capacity fading across 1000 cycles.
ENERGY MATERIAL ADVANCES
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. K. Vineeth, Mike Tebyetekerwa, Hanwen Liu, Chhail Bihari Soni, Sungjemmenla, X. S. Zhao, Vipin Kumar
Summary: This article summarizes the development of room-temperature solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries as post-lithium-ion energy storage solutions. Various methods to improve ionic conduction, ensure interfacial stability, and enhance overall electrochemical properties are discussed. By considering both physical and electrochemical approaches, electrolyte materials are categorized as inorganic and organic solid polymer electrolytes, and their advantages and disadvantages are evaluated.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haris Azhar, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Neelam Zaman, Sarah Farrukh
Summary: This study uses a novel adsorbent Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and its composites to adsorb CO2. Experiment results show that 5 wt% g-C3N4/Ni-BDC MOF exhibits the highest adsorption capacity.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayumu Nodera, Shinya Aikawa
Summary: In this study, a CO2 sensor capable of low-temperature operation was fabricated using an open-channel-type thin-film transistor structure with a polar surface of an oxide semiconductor. The sensor showed a sensitivity 2.9 times greater than that under an inert N2 atmosphere at an operating temperature of only 150 degrees C. The results suggest that TFTs fabricated with polar surfaces of oxide semiconductors are useful for gas-sensing applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bindhyabasinee Mishra, Jyotirmayee Nanda, Subhra S. Brahma, K. J. Sankaran, R. Sakthivel, S. Ghadei, S. Suman
Summary: In this study, a series of polycrystalline mixed spinel ferrites were synthesized and characterized. The Mg0.5Zn0.5La0.05Fe1.95O4 ferrite showed the best response and recovery time, indicating its potential as a material for LPG sensing.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, A. Arun Kumar, Dhananjay Joshi
Summary: Rare earth doped aluminate-based phosphors are preferred over sulfide-based phosphors. The unique luminescence features of lanthanide-based materials are being utilized for multidisciplinary research and inventive applications. The past years have seen an increase in research interest in aluminate-based phosphors, leading to improvements in their long-lasting phosphorescence and phosphorescence efficiencies. Combustion synthesis route is an efficient technique for preparing nano-phosphor due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Younes Zohrabi
Summary: Water is essential for the survival of living organisms, but industrialization has led to contamination of water sources with heavy metals and harmful pollutants. Magnetic nano ferrites have shown potential in effectively removing heavy metals from water due to their magnetic characteristics, high surface area, surface active sites, chemical stability, and ease of modification. This review explores recent literature on the synthesis and application of magnetic ferrites for removing heavy metals from water, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for future research.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baolin Liu, Chenxin Xie, Guanglei Qian, Lishan Zhou, Chenglei Zhang, Lingzhi Zhu
Summary: In this study, a self-cleaning CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane has been developed for the removal of small-sized pollutants. The membrane exhibited superior removal ability and permeability compared to conventional membranes, and maintained high efficiency even after repeated tests. The CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane also showed excellent removal efficiency when treating real wastewater, indicating its high potential for practical applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Debabrata Panda, Akhilesh Kumar Sahu, Krunal M. Gangawane
Summary: A variety of hierarchical nanoporous silica aerogels were synthesized from well-dispersed silica sols, exhibiting diversified particle distributions and excellent thermal properties. The silica aerogels showed low thermal conductivity and high-temperature resilience. Surface modification and dilution of silica sols further improved the thermal resistance of the aerogels. The resilient skeleton structure developed from tiny particles effectively restricted heat dissipation and maintained the porous network at high temperatures.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hardy Shuwanto, Hairus Abdullah, Young Ku, Jenni Lie
Summary: In this study, a defective system of V-doped Fe2O3 with Pt as a cocatalyst was used for photoelectrochemical water oxidation. The defects in the VFPt-2.5 photoanode were characterized by XPS and EPR analyses. The SEM and TEM analyses revealed that the electrodeposited V-doped alpha-Fe2O3 had a nanosized morphology with an average diameter of 12 nm and a thickness of 300 nm. Under light irradiation, the VFPt-2.5 photoanode achieved a remarkable onset potential and photocurrent density. The stability test showed that Pt helped overcome the charge recombination caused by surface states.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Reza Gholipur, Hemin Mohammed Ali Khalifa, Khatereh Afrouzeh
Summary: Developing doped cathode materials is crucial for achieving low cost and high-performance energy storage. LiMn1.977(Ce, Cu, Ti, CeCuTi)0.023O4 nanoparticles show unmatched high structural stability, capacity, and safety during charge/discharge cycles. Ti-doped LiMn2O4 cathode calcined at 700 degrees C demonstrates the highest capacity and retention when multi-walled carbon nanotubes are added. The presence of titanium increases the porosity for reversible lithium storage and the dielectric constant.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Amutha, M. Rameshbabu, S. Sasi Florence, G. Ramalingam, S. Muthupandi, K. Prabha
Summary: This research provides an overview of the structural analysis and magnetic characteristics of dilute magnetic semiconductor oxides (DMSOs) based on binary metal oxide nanomaterials with different ferromagnetic or paramagnetic dopants. The coprecipitation method was used to create nanoparticle samples, and the results showed certain ferromagnetic behavior and increased magnetic properties.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Preeti Kumari, Vipul Srivastava, Ramesh Sharma, Hamid Ullah
Summary: In this study, the rare-earth ferrites perovskite RFeO3 (R = Pr, Nd) were investigated for their various properties including structural, electronic, magnetic, optical, thermodynamic, and thermoelectric behavior. The study found that these materials exhibit half-metallic behavior under certain conditions, and their optical and thermoelectric properties were evaluated, making them potential candidates for spintronic devices and UV absorbers.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuting Yuan, Tianchi Wang, Tian Feng, Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, Fe/Fe3O4/C hollow electromagnetic wave absorbers were prepared using hollow ceiba fibers as templates. The proposed hollow structure could reflect and scatter electromagnetic waves multiple times, leading to significant energy consumption. The impedance matching of magnetic materials and biochar enabled the joint absorption of magnetic and dielectric losses to absorb electromagnetic waves.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. R. Mamatha, B. R. Radha Krushna, J. Malleshappa, S. C. Sharma, Satish Kumar, C. Krithika, Nandini Robin Nadar, Dileep Francis, K. Manjunatha, Sheng Yun Wu, H. Nagabhushana
Summary: Nanostructured SrAl2O4:Tb3+/M (M = Li+, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Bi3+) green nanophosphors were synthesized using an environmentally friendly combustion process and Areca nut as a sustainable fuel source. The introduction of alkali metal co-dopants optimized the luminescent intensity and showed potential for data security applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomoyuki Tachibana, Akihiro Yabuki
Summary: A one-step thermal-reduction method was used to synthesize copper sulfide films with different compositions and pillar-like structures, through adjusting the sulfur ratio and incorporating excess sulfur during the synthesis process.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Mahdy, I. K. El Zawawi, Manal Mounir Ahmad
Summary: Pure PVA and its nanocomposites with CuO and/or CoFe2O4 films were prepared and characterized. The optical properties of the films can be modulated by controlling the percentage of CuO and/or CoFe2O4. The nanocomposites exhibit good ferromagnetic behavior, making the prepared films potentially useful in antenna system miniaturization and flexible magneto-electronic applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
