Article
Chemistry, Physical
Agata Baran, Michal Kniola, Tomasz Rogala, Marek Polanski
Summary: A new route of materials synthesis, high-temperature, high-pressure reactive planetary ball milling (HTPRM), is introduced in this study. It allows for the controlled mechanosynthesis of materials at temperatures up to 450 degrees C and pressures up to 100 bar of hydrogen. The successful synthesis of magnesium hydride is presented as an example of the application, demonstrating the great potential of this technique for the mechanochemical synthesis of materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karina Suarez-Alcantara, Nadia Isabel Flores-Jacobo, Mayara del Pilar Osorio-Garcia, Jose Gerardo Cabanas-Moreno
Summary: In this study, a mixture of Mg-15wt.% VCl3 was prepared by cryogenic ball milling and tested for hydrogen storage. The mixture displayed hydrogen uptake even at near room temperature and achieved about 5 wt.% hydrogen in 1 minute at elevated temperature and pressure. Cryomilling and VCl3 significantly improved the hydriding/dehydriding performance of Mg/MgH2.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Adam Revesz, Roman Paramonov, Tony Spassov, Marcell Gajdics
Summary: A high-energy ball milling method was used to synthesize nanocrystalline MgH2 powder samples catalyzed by Fe2Ti with different milling times (1 h, 3 h, and 10 h). The morphology and microstructure of the powders were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The diffraction profiles were analyzed using a convolutional multiple whole profile fitting algorithm to determine microstructural parameters of the composites. The dehydrogenation characteristics of the alloys were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry. An optimal milling time of 3 h was found to result in desorption at the lowest temperature. X-ray diffraction of partially dehydrided states confirmed a two-step H-release. The effect of milling time on the hydrogenation performance was evaluated using a Sievert-type apparatus, and the composite milled for 3 h exhibited the best overall performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
F. J. Antiqueira, D. R. Leiva, G. Zepon, W. J. Botta
Summary: In recent studies, it was found that high energy ball milling of Mg/MgH2 mixed with additives can reduce the temperature for H-2 absorption/desorption without altering thermodynamic properties. This research aimed to identify efficient hydrogen absorption/desorption catalysts at low temperatures, particularly at room temperature (RT). Among the additives tested in this study, MgH2-TiFe mixture showed the best performance, attributed to the strong catalytic action of TiFe and the high energy interfaces attracting hydrogen gas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wentao Ji, Yang Wang, Jingjing Yang, Jia He, Chang Lu, Xiaoping Wen, Yan Wang
Summary: The explosion risk of hydrogen and magnesium dust mixture is high during the production of magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials and industrial magnesium products. The overpressure variation and flame propagation characteristics of the mixture were experimentally studied, and it was found that the explosion pressure and pressure rise rate significantly increase when the hydrogen concentration is greater than 10%. The flame structure of the mixture does not change significantly, but a red emission zone appears at the front of the preheating zone.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mateusz Balcerzak, Tomasz Runka, Zbigniew Sniadecki
Summary: BCC alloys with carbon catalysts show improved hydrogenation kinetics, lower desorption temperature, and enhanced hydrogen absorption rate, making them promising materials for hydrogen storage applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liu, Mark Paskevicius, Terry D. Humphries, Craig E. Buckley
Summary: This study demonstrates a one-step ball milling method using Mg2N3 as a reducing agent to regenerate sodium borohydride (NaBH4) from NaBO2$4H2O and produce ammonia gas. This simple process can generate two carbon-free hydrogen carriers suitable for energy export from renewable sources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Xiubo Xie, Cui Ni, Chuanxin Hou, Xueqin Sun, Xiaoyang Yang, Yuping Zhang, Hideo Kimura, Wei Du
Summary: This paper reviews recent advances in the nanoconfinement of Mg-based hydrogen storage materials by loading Mg particles on different supporting materials and discusses the prospects for designing high-performance Mg-based materials using nanoconfinement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERALS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aqeel Abbas, Kun-Che Hu, Hsin-Chih Lin, Kun-Ming Lin
Summary: The commercial magnesium alloy ZK60 was used as a hydrogen storage material, with the addition of activated carbon and copper to investigate their effects on hydrogen absorption characteristics. The addition of 5 wt% activated carbon increased hydrogen absorption capacity, while the addition of copper reduced absorption kinetics and increased hydrogen capacity. Microstructural observations showed that ball milling reduced grain size and the addition of copper produced new phases.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhi-Nian Li, Hao-Chen Qiu, Xiu-Mei Guo, Jian-Hua Ye, Shu-Mao Wang, Li-Jun Jiang, Jun Du, Fermin Cuevas
Summary: Li-Mg-N-B-H/ZrCoH3 composites were synthesized by ball milling under different atmospheres. The composite synthesized under hydrogen atmosphere displayed the best hydrogen storage properties. The microstructures and elemental distributions were characterized and it was found that Mg underwent in situ hydrogenation and ZrCoH3 particles were homogeneously distributed. The activation energy of the composite was calculated and found to be lower with the addition of ZrCoH3. The weakening of N-H bond was analyzed and discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengru Hu, Xin Sun, Bo Li, Peng Li, Meichai Xiong, Jun Tan, Zhangze Ye, Juergen Eckert, Chu Liang, Hongge Pan
Summary: This study presents a low-cost, time-saving, and low-carbon method for synthesizing Mg(NH2)(2) through mechanochemical reaction of metallic Mg with ammonia. The synthesized Mg(NH2)(2) shows comparable hydrogen storage performance as the conventional method, providing a potential large-scale synthesis route for hydrogen storage.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Esteves, C. S. Witharamage, J. Christudasjustus, G. Walunj, S. P. O'Brien, S. Ryu, T. Borkar, R. E. Akans, R. K. Gupta
Summary: The study compared the corrosion, microstructure, and hardness of nanocrystalline AA5083 with conventional AA5083-H116, and found that the nanocrystalline AA5083 exhibited superior pitting corrosion resistance. This improved corrosion resistance was attributed to its homogenous microstructure and significant grain refinement below 100 nm.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Eli Grigorova, Pavel Markov, Boyko Tsyntsarski, Peter Tzvetkov, Ivanka Stoycheva
Summary: This study investigates the hydrogen sorption performance of materials based on 80 wt.% MgH2 with the addition of 15 wt.% Ni or V and 5 wt.% activated carbons synthesized from polyolefin wax, a waste product from polyethylene production (POW), walnut shells (CAN), and peach stones (CPS). The composition and performance of the samples are analyzed through milling, hydrogenation, X-ray diffraction, and TEM.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abhishek Kumar Patel, Dariusz Siemiaszko, Julita Dworecka-Wojcik, Marek Polanski
Summary: FeTi alloys are important low-temperature hydrogen storage alloys due to their high capacity and low price. This paper introduces a newly discovered process called self-shearing reactive milling (SSRM), which simplifies the activation process and achieves full hydrogenation of FeTi alloys through intense movement of particles. This process exposes a fresh active alloy surface, allowing hydrogen absorption without thermal treatment or evacuation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kanhaiya Chawla, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Abhinav Bajpai, Sushant Kumar, Chhagan Lal
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of hydrogen storage properties of MgH2 by using activated carbon as a catalyst in MgH2-AC nanocomposites. The results show that the presence of activated carbon helps reduce oxygen in MgO phase, leading to significantly enhanced absorption capacity and kinetics in the MgH2-AC nanocomposites. The nanocomposites also exhibit high hydrogenation properties with the presence of beta- and gamma-phases of MgH2, as supported by XRD data.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Volodymyr A. Yartys, Vasyl V. Berezovets, Ponniah Vajeeston, Lev G. Akselrud, Vladimir Antonov, Vladimir Fedotov, Steffen Klenner, Rainer Poettgen, Dmitry Chernyshov, Michael Heere, Anatoliy Senyshyn, Roman V. Denys, Ladislav Havela
Summary: Understanding the relationship between the structure, composition, and hydrogenation properties of intermetallic hydrides is crucial for improving their hydrogen storage performance. The ability to form hydrides and control their interaction with hydrogen is determined by their chemical composition. This study investigated a ScNiSn-based intermetallic hydride using various experimental techniques, including synchrotron and neutron powder diffraction, Mössbauer spectroscopy, hydrogenation, and thermal desorption spectroscopy. Computational calculations were also performed. The study revealed the mechanism of phase-structural transformation and the formation of unique metal-hydrogen bonding in the intermetallic alloy. At high pressures, a TiNiSi-type hydride was formed. The study also showed that scandium behaves similarly to the heavy rare earth metal holmium.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ashkan Makhsoos, Mohsen Kandidayeni, Bruno G. Pollet, Loic Boulon
Summary: Decarbonized hydrogen production using renewable energy sources and water electrolysis is seen as a promising solution for a sustainable future. This paper reviews the most compelling research on increasing PEMWE efficiency, which is crucial for advancing this technology. Various aspects, including power sources, inputs, stack design, control strategy, and hybrid systems, are analyzed. The paper concludes with five essential recommendations for future studies on PEMWE efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sepanta Dokhani, Mohsen Assadi, Bruno G. Pollet
Summary: Population growth and industrial expansion have led to increased energy demand and fossil fuel use, resulting in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Countries are seeking alternatives to fossil fuels, and hydrogen is a promising option for electricity generation. This study examines the production of hydrogen from seawater using a proton exchange membrane electrolyser and explores different energy sources for cost-effective power generation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiqi Zhang, Xingchen Wang, Meihui Tan, Huiyuan Liu, Qiang Ma, Qian Xu, Bruno G. Pollet, Huaneng Su
Summary: Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) have attracted attention for their high energy density, environmental friendliness, and easy availability of liquid fuel. However, the high cost and low durability of platinum (Pt) have limited their large-scale application. In this study, self-supporting electrodes (SSEs) were developed using the square-wave potential (SWP) electro-deposition method, which led to improved catalytic activity and durability compared to conventional electrodes. The SSE with cauliflower-like Pt catalyst exhibited the best performance. This research suggests that SSEs have great potential for practical applications of DMFC and DAFC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. V. Berezovets, A. R. Kytsya, T. M. Zasadnyy, I. Yu. Zavaliy, V. A. Yartys
Summary: A composite material based on magnesium hydride and citric acid was synthesized by mechanical milling in an argon atmosphere and used for hydrogen generation in the laboratory. The resulting composite material showed faster hydrogen release in hydrolysis reaction compared to pure MgH2. The effect of the composition on the hydrolysis reaction of MgH2 was studied to determine the optimal composition for hydrogen generation devices. The positive influence of citric acid on the hydrolysis of magnesium hydride was analyzed.
Article
Energy & Fuels
V Yartys, I Zavaliy, V Berezovets, Yu Pirskyy, F. Manilevich, A. Kytsya, Yu Verbovytskyy, Yu Dubov, A. Kutsyi
Summary: An autonomous power supply device based on a 30 W fuel cell stack and a hydrolysis-type hydrogen generator was developed. It included the construction of a hydrogen generation unit, development of an electronic control unit, and performance testing and optimization. The system efficiently generates H-2 using a flat type reactor with Pt catalyst deposited on cordierite as a support and a 10% solution of NaBH4. The electronic control unit effectively regulates the hydrolysis reaction rate and provides the required hydrogen supply to the fuel cell.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Raffaela Cabriolu, Bruno G. Pollet, Pietro Ballone
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulation was used to study the impact of two ionic liquids (IL) on the nucleation, growth, and collapse of (nano)cavities in water. The first IL, tetra-ethyl ammonium mesylate, decreased the tendency of water to form cavities at 25 wt % concentration. The second IL, tetrabutyl phosphonium 2,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate, promoted the formation of bubbles at the interface of water and IL-rich domains. The presence of ions hindered the collapse of cavities in [P4444][DMBS]/water solutions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Rajangam Vinodh, Shankara Sharanappa Kalanur, Sadesh Kumar Natarajan, Bruno G. Pollet
Summary: This article summarizes one of the inexpensive methods for producing green hydrogen, which is the evolving anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE). The most recent achievements in increasing polymer anionic conductivity, understanding AEM degradation mechanisms, and designing electrocatalysts are highlighted. The important issues affecting AEMWE behavior are discussed, as well as future constraints and opportunities. Strategies for producing dynamic and robust AEMWE electrocatalysts are also provided in this review.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ika Dewi Wijayanti, Volodymyr A. Yartys
Summary: This paper investigates the electrochemical performance of Hf-modified Ti-Zr based AB2 Laves type metal hydride battery anode alloys. The alloys were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and the electrochemical performance was studied through PCT diagrams and electrochemical tests. The Hf content in the alloys affected the phase composition, electrochemical discharge capacities, exchange current densities, H diffusion rates, and hydrogen storage capacity. The presence of Hf resulted in a decrease in discharge capacities and exchange current densities, while the alloy with the lowest Hf content showed the highest H storage capacity. The modification of the intrinsic properties of the alloys with Hf substitution played a role in the observed effects.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Faranak Foroughi, Marina Tintor, Alaa Y. Faid, Svein Sunde, Gregory Jerkiewicz, Christophe Coutanceau, Bruno G. Pollet
Summary: In this study, a method for activating polycrystalline metallic nickel surfaces towards the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in N2-saturated 1.0 M KOH aqueous electrolyte was developed through continuous and pulsed ultrasonication. It was found that ultrasonically activated Ni exhibited improved HER activity compared to non-ultrasonically activated Ni, with a much lower overpotential of -275 mV vs RHE at -10.0 mA cm-2. The ultrasonic pretreatment was observed to be a time-dependent process that gradually changed the oxidation state of Ni, and longer ultrasonication times resulted in higher HER activity compared to untreated Ni. This study highlights a straightforward strategy for activating nickel-based materials for the electrochemical water splitting reaction through ultrasonic treatment.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Youness El Issmaeli, Amina Lahrichi, Shankara S. Kalanur, Sadesh Kumar Natarajan, Bruno G. Pollet
Summary: This review examines the application of iron oxyhydroxide (FeOOH) based materials in supercapacitors (SCs). It explores factors that affect their electrochemical performance and proposes improvement strategies such as increasing surface area and facilitating electron transfer and ion diffusion. Additionally, the synergistic effects of composite materials on supercapacitive performance are investigated. FeOOH-based materials show potential for high energy-density SCs, providing an effective pathway in fabricating efficient, cost-effective, and practical energy storage systems for future devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Volodymyr A. Yartys, Colin J. Webb, Fermin Cuevas
Summary: The paper provides an overview of advanced in situ diffraction studies for probing the structure and reacting mechanisms of hydrogen and energy storage materials. These studies utilize high flux diffraction beam and high resolution measurements to establish the mechanism of phase-structural transformations and their kinetics. Various conditions, such as hydrogen/deuterium pressures and temperatures, as well as different charge-discharge states, are considered. The paper also highlights the contributions of Dr. Michel Latroche and summarises a long-standing collaboration between the co-authors in the field.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ihor Zavaliy, Vasyl Berezovets, Roman Denys, Oleksandr Kononiuk, Volodymyr Yartys
Summary: The catalytic effect of eta-Zr3V3O0.6 mixed suboxide and graphite additives on MgH2 properties in hydrogen storage and generation processes was investigated. Hydride composites were obtained by reactive ball milling and characterized using XRD and SEM. The addition of Zr3V3O0.6 and graphite significantly enhanced hydrogen absorption and desorption rates, as well as lowered the activation energy and desorption temperature. The synthesized composite showed improved kinetics and enhanced hydrogenation capacity, making it a promising material for hydrogen storage. The catalytic composites also exhibited efficient hydrogen generation in hydrolysis reaction. Overall, the research received a rating of 8 out of 10.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Serge Nyallang Nyamsi, Wafeeq Davids, Ivan Tolj, Sivakumar Pasupathi, Mykhaylo Lototskyy
Summary: Thermal batteries using metal hydride pairs are attracting attention for their potential in thermochemical energy storage. The combination of high-temperature metal hydrides, such as Mg-based hydrides, and low-temperature metal hydrides, like AB2 type hydrides, offers high energy storage density and moderate energy storage efficiency. Improving the heat discharging performance of thermal batteries can significantly enhance the energy storage efficiency. In this study, the heat releasing performance of an MgH2/(TiZr)(MnFeCr)2-based thermal battery was experimentally investigated, with a focus on the effects of different LTMH bed heat transfer conditions. The results showed that active heat transfer conditions, such as forced convection or resistive heating, led to a thermochemical energy storage density ranging from 1500 to 1820 kJ/kg-Mg and a relatively high-temperature lift between 47 and 55 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the thermal battery discharged heat at a relatively high specific power, which could be advantageous for heat-to-work conversion applications using organic or steam Rankine cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Boris Tarasov, Artem Arbuzov, Sergey Mozhzhukhin, Aleksey Volodin, Pavel Fursikov, Moegamat Wafeeq Davids, Joshua Adeniran, Mykhaylo Lototskyy
Summary: This study developed a metal hydride (MH) hydrogen storage and compression system based on AB(5)-type intermetallics, which can operate at near-atmospheric H-2 suction pressure. The system provides high productivity in both charge and discharge modes, with H-2 absorption at 1 atm and H-2 desorption at 2-5 atm. The system uses MH powders mixed with Ni-doped graphene-like material or expanded natural graphite for improved H-2 charge dynamics, and exhibits high H-2 flow rates during charging and release.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Sheng, Jingshan He, Dun Ma, Yuanbo Wang, Wu Shao, Tian Ding, Ronghao Cen, Jingwen He, Zhihao Deng, Wenjun Wu
Summary: This study presents an innovative approach to improve the photovoltaic conversion characteristics and stability of perovskite solar cells through carbon electrode interface modification. By in-situ polymerization and carbonization on the surface of nano-graphite, a dendritic structure carbon electrode is formed, reducing the work function and aligning the energy levels with perovskite. This leads to improved charge and hole collection efficiency, resulting in increased photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the modified carbon electrode-based perovskite solar cells exhibit exceptional stability, maintaining high efficiency even without encapsulation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Shi, Jian Song, Xiaoxiao Tian, Tongtong Liu, Zhanjun Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates the improvement of mechanical properties and reduction of coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in graphene oxide (GO)/epoxy (EP) nanocomposites by enhancing the interface between GO and EP through functionalization and incorporating rigid-flexible interphases. The results reveal that the SiO2-PEA-GO hybrid exhibits better strengthening and toughening effects, as well as lower CTE, compared to the PEA-GO hybrid due to the presence of rigid-flexible interfaces with higher bonding strength and better energy dissipation mechanisms. Additionally, the nanocomposites with longer polyetheramine (PEA) molecules in the rigid-flexible interphases demonstrate higher strength and toughness, while maintaining a lower CTE. This work provides a promising strategy for constructing adjustable flexible-rigid interfacial structures and offers potential in developing GO/EP nanocomposites with high mechanical properties and low CTE.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rafal Janus, Sebastian Jarczewski, Jacek Jagiello, Piotr Natkanski, Mariusz Wadrzyk, Marek Lewandowski, Marek Michalik, Piotr Kustrowski
Summary: In this study, a facile procedure for the synthesis of CMK-1 and CMK-2 carbon replicas was developed. The method utilizes basic laboratory equipment and a renewable carbon source, and operates under mild conditions. The resulting carbon mesostructures exhibit exquisite replication fidelity and structural homogeneity, making them suitable for applications in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anqi Wang, Connor J. MacRobbie, Alex Baranovsky, Jean-Pierre Hickey, John Z. Wen
Summary: In this study, a novel polymer-free nanothermite aerogel with a wide range of nanoparticle loading was fabricated via a new additive manufacturing process. The SEM images showed a unique porous structure formed by extra thin rGO sheets, wrapping individual nanothermite clusters. The DSC-TGA results and high-speed combustion videos confirmed the enhanced energetic performance of the printed specimen.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanze Wu, Misheng Zhao, Shiwei Miao, Xiaoyan Li, Yongzhong Wu, Xiao Gong, Hangxiang Wang
Summary: Superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is an energy-efficient technology for seawater desalination, which is easily fabricated using robust photothermal superhydrophobic coating and substrate. The created bifunctional coating on the melamine sponge substrate shows stable and highly efficient photothermal and superhydrophobic performance for seawater desalination. This superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is expected to have wide applications in seawater desalination.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zichen Xiang, Zhi Song, Tiansheng Wang, Menghang Feng, Yijing Zhao, Qitu Zhang, Yi Hou, Lixi Wang
Summary: This study presents a co-electrospinning synthesis strategy to fabricate lightweight and porous Co@C composite nanofibres with wideband microwave attenuation capacity. The addition of MOF-derived Co additives enhances the low-frequency absorption performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Snow, C. Olson, E. Torres, K. Shirley, E. Cazalas
Summary: This study investigates the use of a perovskite-based graphene field effect transistor (P-GFET) device for X-ray detection. The sensitivity and responsivity of the device were found to be influenced by factors such as X-ray tube voltage, current, and source-drain voltage. Simulation experiments were conducted to determine the dose rate and energy incident on the device during irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zuzana Jankovska, Lenka Matejova, Jonas Tokarsky, Pavlina Peikertova, Milan Dopita, Karolina Gorzolkova, Dominika Habermannova, Michal Vastyl, Jakub Belik
Summary: This study provides new insights into microwave-assisted pyrolysis of scrap tyres, demonstrating that it can produce microporous carbon black with potential application in xylene adsorption. Compared to conventional pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis requires less time and energy while maintaining similar adsorption capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Max Bommert, Bruno Schuler, Carlo A. Pignedoli, Roland Widmer, Oliver Groning
Summary: A detailed understanding of the interaction between molecules and two-dimensional materials is crucial for incorporating functional molecular films into next-generation 2D material-organic hybrid devices. This study compares the energy level alignment of different-sized fullerenes on a Moire superstructure and finds that C-84 fullerenes can be either neutral or negatively charged depending on slight variations of the electrostatic potential. This discovery suggests a new path to achieve ambipolar charge transfer without overcoming the electronic gap of fullerenes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanjing Cheng, Xianxian Sun, Ye Yuan, Shuang Yang, Yuanhao Ning, Dan Wang, Weilong Yin, Yibin Li
Summary: The dual-structure aerogel (GS) consisting of flexible silica fibers and graphene honeycomb structures exhibits excellent resilience, flexibility, and reliability. It also shows remarkable wave absorbing performance, making it an ideal candidate for microwave absorption applications such as flexible electronics and aerospace.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuyu Fan, Yinong Chen, Shu Xiao, Kejun Shi, Xinyu Meng, Songsheng Lin, Fenghua Su, Yifan Su, Paul K. Chu
Summary: Graphene coatings are promising solid lubrication materials due to their mechanical properties. This study presents a new method for in situ deposition of high-quality graphene coatings on hard substrates using NiCo solid solution and competitive reaction strategies. The graphene coating deposited on substrates with deep NiCo solid solution demonstrates superior low-friction and durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengdi Wang, Sanyin Qu, Yanling Chen, Qin Yao, Lidong Chen
Summary: The improved thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers are achieved by selectively capturing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in a conducting polymer film, leading to increased carrier mobility and reduced thermal conductivity. The resulting composite film exhibits significantly higher electrical conductivity and lower thermal conductivity compared to films with a mixture of SWNTs. This work provides a convenient and efficient method to enhance the thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Heng Wei, Weihua Li, Kareem Bachagha
Summary: This article reviews the research progress of carbon nanotube-based microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) in recent years, covering the fundamental theory, design strategies, synthesis methods, and future development directions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenguang Shi, Junlong Huang, Zongheng Cen, Tan Yi, Shaohong Liu, Ruowen Fu
Summary: This study developed a high-performance Li metal host material, which achieved dendrite-free Li deposition with a low nucleation overpotential and high Coulombic efficiencies through the combination of Ti3C2-g-PV4P sheets and Ag nanoparticles. The full cells assembled with the Li@host anode and LiFePO4 cathode exhibited high discharge capacity and excellent cycling stability, demonstrating a perspective design for future energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomotaro Mae, Kentaro Kaneko, Hiroki Sakurai, Suguru Noda
Summary: A new partial prelithiation method for SiO/C-CNT electrodes was developed, which showed reduced irreversible capacity and achieved high energy densities with good reversibility. The method allows for precise control of the degree of prelithiation and is applicable to various chemistries.
