Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Violeta Koleva, Mariya Kalapsazova, Delyana Marinova, Sonya Harizanova, Radostina Stoyanova
Summary: This review compares two types of batteries and outlines the role of dual-ion intercalation chemistry in sustainable energy storage. It discusses the materials and electrolytes used in co-intercalation and suggests that hybrid metal-ion batteries may become feasible in the near future.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Debobroto Sensharma, Daniel J. O'Hearn, Amin Koochaki, Andrey A. Bezrukov, Naveen Kumar, Benjamin H. Wilson, Matthias Vandichel, Michael J. Zaworotko
Summary: Hybrid ultramicroporous materials (HUMs) are modular materials composed of metal cations and combinations of inorganic and organic ligands, making them suitable for crystal engineering studies. They have practical significance due to their excellent gas separation performance in industrial gas mixtures. This study reports the design and synthesis of a sulfate-linked HUM and sets a benchmark for the difference in sorption heats between C2H2 and CO2 at low loadings.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tom Kunde, Tobias Pausch, Bernd M. Schmidt
Summary: By carefully controlling the feed ratio, control over the outcome of the self-assembly process can be achieved to obtain highly crystalline hybrid materials of fluorinated/hydrogenated porous organic cages.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soumya Mukherjee, Naveen Kumar, Andrey A. Bezrukov, Kui Tan, Tony Pham, Katherine A. Forrest, Kolade A. Oyekan, Omid T. Qazvini, David G. Madden, Brian Space, Michael J. Zaworotko
Summary: Pyrazine-linked hybrid ultramicroporous materials show strong CO2 selectivity and outperform the first generation materials. The new aminopyrazine-linked materials exhibit reduced CO2 affinity but enhanced C2H2 affinity, enabling single-step production of polymer-grade ethylene from a ternary equimolar mixture. This performance is attributed to different binding sites in the new materials compared to the original SIFSIX-3-Zn.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Basem Moosa, Lukman O. Alimi, Weibin Lin, Aliyah Fakim, Prashant M. Bhatt, Mohamed Eddaoudi, Niveen M. Khashab
Summary: Fluorine-modified leaning pillararenes show excellent kinetic selectivity for benzene over cyclohexane, outperforming other organic molecular sieves and comparable to extended metal-organic frameworks.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Cunin, Aristide Gumyusenge
Summary: Organic electrochemical transistors have potential advantages over conventional inorganic devices, but have been limited by performance issues. A possible solution is to fabricate these organic transistors in a sandwich-like structure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Harindu Rajapaksha, Logan J. Augustine, Sara E. Mason, Tori Z. Forbes
Summary: In this study, 14 hybrid materials containing [UO2X4](2-) (X=Cl- and Br-) and organic cations were synthesized and characterized. Novel methods for determining correlation trends in their formation enthalpy (Delta H-f) and observed vibrational signatures were reported. The results demonstrated a strong correlation between EH,normtotal ${E_{{\rm{H}},{\rm{norm}}}<^>{{\rm{total}}}}$ and Delta H-f, highlighting the importance of hydrogen bonding networks in determining the relative stability of solid-state hybrid materials. Hydrogen bonding was also found to affect the vibrational characteristics of uranyl solid-state materials.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Yuan, Liang Wu, Shitao Geng, Qiuchen Xu, Xiaoju Zhao, Yan Wang, Meng Liao, Lei Ye, Zongtao Qu, Xiao Zhang, Shuo Wang, Zhaofeng Ouyang, Shanshan Tang, Huisheng Peng, Hao Sun
Summary: Chlorine (Cl)-based batteries, such as Li/Cl-2 batteries, are considered promising for energy storage due to their low cost and high performance. However, the use of Li metal anodes in these batteries raises concerns regarding safety, cost, and production complexity. In this study, a new anode chemistry using Si enables improved cycling stability and shelf lives compared to Li metal anodes. The Si anode chemistry also achieves remarkable energy and power densities, making it suitable for practical applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrew J. Bennett, Adam J. Matzger
Summary: In contrast to neutral cocrystals, designing ionic cocrystals, especially those with an ion pair, is challenging. Previous studies that correlate specific molecular properties to cocrystal formation generally exclude ionic cocrystals, leaving few clear avenues to success for prospective ionic cocrystal engineers. In this study, ammonium nitrate was targeted for cocrystallization with a potential coformer group selected based on likely interactions with the nitrate ion. Six novel ionic cocrystals were discovered, and a high packing coefficient was found to be a consistent feature among successful coformers.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang Guo, Jingyue Yu, Shikai Deng
Summary: Plasmonic metasurfaces enhance light-2D materials interaction and have great potential for precise manipulation of light at the nanoscale. This review provides an overview of plasmonic lattices, optical properties of 2D materials, and fabrication strategies for hybrid metasurfaces. It summarizes the enhanced photoluminescence, quantum emission, optoelectronic detection, nonlinear process, and valleytronics in hybrid metasurfaces, as well as their development for nanophotonic functional devices. Future directions including novel structural design, all-dielectric metasurfaces, dynamic metasurfaces, and plasmonic mediation of chemical reactions and physical processes are also outlined. Hybrid metasurfaces of plasmonic lattices and 2D materials offer versatile platforms for light-matter interactions and contribute to advancements in nanophotonic devices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyu Fu, Dongzi Xu, Xiaoxia Liu, Yuji Gao, Shenghong Yang, Huaifeng Li, Mingming Luan, Pingping Su, Nianxing Wang
Summary: Semiconductive photocatalytic materials, especially cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles, have attracted much attention for their potential applications in solar fuel generation and environmental purification. The low charge separation ability of CdS nanoparticles has limited their practical use. In this study, a viologen-based polymer (PHV) was introduced to create PHV/CdS hybrid films, which significantly improved the photoelectrochemical performance of CdS. The ideal PHV-to-CdS ratio was found to be 2:1. The PHV/CdS hybrid film exhibited a lower band gap and inhibited electron-hole recombination, enhancing its photoelectrochemical activities. This work suggests that the PHV/CdS hybrid film holds promise for future photocatalysis applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Wang, Amir Lashgari, Jingchao Chai, Jianbing Jimmy Jiang
Summary: Membrane-free batteries have been successfully demonstrated in flow conditions, with detailed mechanistic studies conducted using operando spectroscopic techniques, opening up new avenues for practical applications of redox flow batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Magdalene W. S. Chong, Stephen P. Argent, Florian Moreau, William J. F. Trenholme, Christopher G. Morris, William Lewis, Timothy L. Easun, Martin Schroder
Summary: In this study, a 2D coordination network with a unique structure was synthesized, and its strong selectivity for different gases was discovered.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nans Roques, Anthony Tovar-Molle, Carine Duhayon, Stephane Brandes, Alex Spiess, Christoph Janiak, Jean-Pascal Sutter
Summary: Five isostructural microporous supramolecular architectures with different R groups were obtained by H-bonded assembly, and a three-component H-bonded porous framework was successfully achieved using a mixture of tripodal cations with different R groups. The materials have pore diameters ranging from 3.0 to 8.5 angstrom and the sorption properties are influenced by the R groups.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Teoh, Ghada Ayoub, Igor Huskic, Hatem M. Titi, Christopher W. Nickels, Brad Herrmann, Tomislav Friscic
Summary: This study presents a rapid blending technology called SpeedMixing for fast mechanosynthesis and discovery of model pharmaceutical cocrystals. The method utilizes rapid spinning in the absence of bulk solvents and milling/grinding media. Syntheses of pharmaceutical cocrystals based on different active pharmaceutical ingredients demonstrate that SpeedMixing is a rapid, scalable, controllable, and selective method for the synthesis of cocrystals, cocrystal polymorphs, and stoichiomorphs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongzhao Su, Jiangnan Huang, Guangxing Yang, Hongjuan Wang, Hao Yu, Qiao Zhang, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng
Summary: Ethylbenzene (EB) oxidation to oxygenated products is studied using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and CNTs with confined cobalt nanoparticles (Co@C/CNTs) as catalysts. Co@C/CNTs show enhanced interfacial charge transfer and improved overall activity by speeding up elementary steps and reducing energy barriers. The rate-determining step is confirmed to be the homolytic cleavage of peroxide. The predicted results and experimental data for the ratio of acetophenone (AcPO) to 1-phenylethyl alcohol (PEA) are in close agreement, indicating the dominant role of AcPO synthesis in the reaction route.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinlong Jiang, Xiaofeng Hu, Shangying Lu, Chao Shen, Shoushuang Huang, Xiaoyu Liu, Yong Jiang, Jiujun Zhang, Bing Zhao
Summary: By depositing gold on the surface of copper foil and constructing a LiF/LixMgy interfacial layer, the deposition position of Li can be controlled to preferentially deposit between the ionically conductive LiF/LixMgy artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and the high-lithiophilicity metal layer, achieving high-performance Li-metal batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunting Wang, Qian Yao, Mingyue Wang, Cheng Zheng, Nana Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Jian Yang, Shixue Dou, Huakun Liu
Summary: CNT/S-TiO2 is a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries, with high safety and good stability. The incorporation of SWCNT and sulfur dopants improves conductivity and ion transport dynamics, resulting in rapid charge delivery and high specific capacity. CNT/S-TiO2 demonstrates excellent rate performance and long cycling stability, surpassing actual application requirements.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yifei Wang, Yan Liu, Qiming Li, Zhiqi Li, Ao Xu, Caifu Dong, Jianchao Sun, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xueqin Sun, Jian Yang, Fuyi Jiang, Yanli Zhou
Summary: The N-doped carbon wrapped porous FeS0.5Se0.5 nanorods (FeS0.5Se0.5@NC) are successfully designed using FeOOH nanorods, poly-dopamine, sulfuration, and selenization processes. The FeS0.5Se0.5@NC exhibits remarkable sodium storage properties in room-temperature sodium ion batteries due to the cooperative effect of dual-anion guided hetero-structure and the protection of the N-doped carbon layer. It shows satisfied specific capacity, long-period cycling stability, and prominent rate capability, even at low temperatures.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Longzhi Li, Yue Deng, Kunkun Hu, Bangqiang Xu, Nana Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Xun Xu, Jian Yang
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries have been widely used, but their energy density is not meeting the demand. Silicon is considered as a potential next-generation anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical specific capacity. However, the volume expansion issue of silicon-based anode materials can lead to performance reduction. This work reviews and evaluates modification measures of Si, SiO, and SiO2 to address these challenges and discusses future development recommendations.
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Zhou, Qiming Li, Qi Han, Lanling Zhao, Yan Liu, Yifei Wang, Zhiqi Li, Caifu Dong, Xueqin Sun, Jian Yang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Fuyi Jiang
Summary: The hierarchical Cu2S@NC@MoS3 heterostructures, consisting of Cu2S hollow nanospheres decorated with high-capacity MoS3 and high-conductive N-doped carbon, exhibit excellent electrochemical performance for sodium ion storage. The presence of a N-doped carbon layer as a linker facilitates uniform deposition of MoS3, enhancing structural stability and electronic conductivity. The hollow/porous structures effectively alleviate volume changes of active materials. The ternary Cu2S@NC@MoS3 heterostructures demonstrate high charge capacity, excellent rate capability, and long cyclic life, making them promising for energy storage applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chuanhao Nie, Gulian Wang, Dongdong Wang, Mingyue Wang, Xinran Gao, Zhongchao Bai, Nana Wang, Jian Yang, Zheng Xing, Shixue Dou
Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries have gained significant attention as a promising energy storage candidate due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness. However, the cycling stability of Zn metal anodes is a major challenge due to issues such as dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution. Interface engineering strategies, including controllable synthesis of Zn, surface engineering, electrolyte formulation, and separator design, have been developed to address these challenges. This review provides an update on these strategies and discusses future challenges and perspectives for the development of practical AZIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xunfu Zhou, Lanzhen Peng, Limei Xu, Jin Luo, Xiaomei Ning, Xiaoqin Zhou, Feng Peng, Xiaosong Zhou
Summary: In this study, metallosupramolecular complexes were constructed as catalysts to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction in artificial photocatalysis. The results showed that these complexes significantly increased the photocatalytic activity and improved the utilization efficiency of noble metals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingting Zeng, Guangxing Yang, Qiao Zhang, Zhiting Liu, Chengxiong Dang, Binhao Qin, Feng Peng
Summary: Converting CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels through clean and renewable energy electricity is crucial for sustainable development. This study prepared carbon coated nickel catalysts (Ni@NCT) using solvothermal and high-temperature pyrolysis methods, and obtained Ni@NC-X catalysts by pickling with different acids. The results showed that Ni@NC-Cl treated with hydrochloric acid exhibited the best activity and selectivity for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (ECRR), with a considerable CO yield of 472.9μmol h-1 cm-2 at -1.16 V. Controlled experiments revealed a synergistic effect between Ni and N. Theoretical calculations supported the correlation between activity and selectivity of ECRR on different acid-washed catalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehan Zhou, Zhiwei Liu, Xin Zhang, Hang Liu, Nan Meng, Haifei Bai, Jianmei Huang, Mingjing Qi, Xizhen Song, Xiaojun Yan
Summary: This research proposes a design method and performance model for air-cooling PEMFCs with high OER, which is achieved by using high-speed airflow to feed the cathode. The results show that the high OER design can enhance the performance of PEMFCs while reducing parasitic power caused by cooling fans. The PEMFC with high OER exhibits a current jump effect and increases the net power and power density significantly.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengwen Zou, Jun Kang, Yuzheng Zhang, Mingjing Qi, Xiaojun Yan, Xiaoliang Zhang, Jianmei Huang
Summary: In this work, transition metal nickel ion (Ni2+) was introduced into CsPbI3 nanocrystals (NCs) to stabilize their black phase. The optimized CsPbI3 NCs film exhibited a record photoactive black-phase stability time of 54 hours. The doped Ni2+-CsPbI3 NCs solutions maintained bright red emission even after vigorous stirring and long-term storage, showing improved stability and photoluminescence quantum yield.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongzhao Su, Hongyi Liu, Hongjuan Wang, Jiangnan Huang, Hao Yu, Qiao Zhang, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng
Summary: This study investigates the aerobic oxidation of ethyl benzene to acetophenone using carbon nitride supported transition metal oxides as catalysts. Among these catalysts, Co3O4/CNx exhibited the highest activity and selectivity, while CuO/CNx showed relatively low activity but high selectivity. Mechanism investigations revealed that CuO/CNx had a fast reaction rate, which prevented the generation of reactive free radicals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junhao Lan, Qiao Zhang, Guangxing Yang, Zhiting Liu, Feng Peng
Summary: In this study, a novel magnetic material of Fe/P-NPGC was successfully fabricated as an efficient peroxymonosulfate activation catalyst to remove tetracycline hydrochloride. Fe2P and graphitic N exhibited excellent electron transfer efficiency, improving the activation of PMS and generating an efficient non-radical pathway.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianfeng Huang, Bo Zhang, Cong Guo, Guangxing Yang, Qiao Zhang, Shuang Li, Hao Yu, Feng Peng
Summary: Noble-metal high-entropy-alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) synthesized via the co-reduction of noble-metal precursors in triethylene glycol demonstrate activity in the electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The composition of the HEA NPs significantly affects the product selectivity by regulating the oxidation pathways.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Shen, Yiqian Liu, Yaru Shi, Xiaoyu Liu, Yong Jiang, Shoushuang Huang, Jiujun Zhang, Bing Zhao
Summary: This study constructs a multiple ion-electron conductive network on the FeS2 cathode to achieve a high-energy all-solid-state battery. The dual-carbon framework and Li7P3S11 coating layer strategies improve ion-electron transport kinetics and enhance interfacial contact. The FeS2@C/rGO@Li7P3S11 cathode demonstrates excellent rate capability and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)