Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xue Liu, Haicong Ji, Bin Peng, Zhaoning Cui, Qiongzhen Liu, Qinghua Zhao, Liyan Yang, Dong Wang
Summary: Researchers have developed a cotton-derived carbon/MoS2@reduced graphene oxide (RGO) electrode for energy storage, which exhibits superior performance in sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Usman Hameed, Muhammad Yasir Akram, Ghulam Ali, Muhammad Hafeez, Faizah Altaf, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shabnam Shahida, Patrizia Bocchetta
Summary: This study successfully designed a method to synthesize Fe3O4/RGO composite material, which exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries, with high reversible capability and cyclic capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Yun-Cheng Tang, Xin-Tao Li, Hong Liu, Yong Wang, Yi Xu, Fei-Hu Du
Summary: Amorphous silicon (a-Si) is considered as one of the most promising materials for the anode of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its satisfactory theoretical capacity, moderate discharge potential, and abundant reserves. However, its further development is hindered by the slow Na+ diffusion kinetics, poor electrical conductivity, and rupture-prone structures. In this study, a composite (a-Si@rGO) consisting of porous amorphous silicon hollow nanoboxes (a-Si HNBs) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is prepared. The as-synthesized composite anode exhibits excellent electrochemical properties attributed to the synergistic action of the porous hollow nanostructure of a-Si and the rGO coating.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojuan Wang, Xiaoting Chen, Ruiting Hou, Qian Zhang
Summary: FeTe/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanocomposites were synthesized using a hydrothermal method followed by an anneal process. The FeTe/RGO electrode exhibited stable cyclability and good rate capability in both Na-ion and K-ion batteries, with reversible capacities of 360 mAh g(-1) and 320 mAh g(-1) respectively after 100 cycles at 100 mA g(-1). The superior electrochemical properties of FeTe/RGO were attributed to its unique structure which can accommodate volume variation and enhance electronic conductivity, making it potentially favorable for applications in electrochemical devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingming Wang, Pengfei Zhou, Liang Bian, Kaibin Cui, Jiaxuan Bai, Ming Hao, Jinsheng Liang, Baizeng Fang, Fei Wang
Summary: WS2/tourmaline composite has been synthesized and shown to exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity for RhB degradation. The composite material enhances the migration efficiency of interfacial electrons and provides sufficient reactive species for photocatalytic degradation. The presence of sulfur vacancies in the composite is found to be crucial for the enhanced photocatalytic performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianyu Liu, Jixian Wu, Siwei Fan, Guangda Li
Summary: The CoS2/S@N-HCS composite material prepared in the study exhibits excellent cycling performance and rate capability in sodium-ion batteries, making it a potential anode material.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Guozhen Zhu, Qihao Yang, Renchao Che
Summary: Co3O4/NiO@C (CNOT@C) microspheres were synthesized via a solvothermal method and annealing treatment under an argon atmosphere. The CNOT@C exhibited a high initial reversible specific capacity of 1469.7 mA h g(-1) due to its unique triangular hollow tube morphology and high specific surface area. The triangular hollow tubes relieved volume expansion, allowing CNOT@C to maintain a high reversible specific capacity of 694.9 mA h g(-1) after 1000 cycles at 6000 mA g(-1). Furthermore, the carbon layer coating on CNOT@C resulted in excellent rate performance, with a reversible specific capacity of 429.8 mA h g(-1) at 10,000 mA g(-1).
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kiattisak Promsuwan, Jenjira Saichanapan, Asamee Soleh, Kasrin Saisahas, Proespichaya Kanatharana, Panote Thavarungkul, Kunanunt Tayayuth, Chun Xian Guo, Chang Ming Li, Warakorn Limbut
Summary: A portable, highly sensitive, and rapid sensor has been proposed for the determination of carcinogenic substance formaldehyde in food samples. The sensor showed good anti-interference characteristics, repeatability, and reproducibility, and successfully determined formaldehyde concentrations in food samples with high accuracy.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hoon Ju Lee, Suk Woo Lee, Hyuntae Hwang, Seong In Yoon, Zonghoon Lee, Hyeon Suk Shin
Summary: The study demonstrates the synthesis of vertical MoS2/WS2 heterostructures on rGO, showing high catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Characterization revealed that MoS2/WS2/rGO exhibited enhanced electrochemical HER performance attributed to fast electron transfer in the heterostructure. This work suggests great potential for TMD-based (photo)electrocatalysts through modification of their morphology and interlayer spacing.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mei Tang, Xiaoqing Ma, Yu-Bin Niu, Wenxi Zhao
Summary: A SnO2@RGO electrode material has been developed by modifying SnO2, which takes advantage of the characteristics of graphene and hollow SnO2 to solve the problem of structural collapse caused by volume changes, and exhibits improved performance in lithium-ion batteries.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Heidari Gourji, Tharmakularasa Rajaramanan, Oyvind Frette, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: In this research, ternary metal molybdate nanomaterials with a unique yolk-shell hollow structure were successfully synthesized using a self-templating method. These materials showed remarkable performance as electrode materials in supercapacitors.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xu Yang, Hao-Jie Liang, Xin-Xin Zhao, Hai-Yue Yu, Mei-Yi Wang, Xue-Jiao Nie, Xing-Long Wu
Summary: In this work, a sandwich structure of SnO/rGO was designed, showing excellent electrochemical performance with good rate capability and stable cycling performance.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Elisa Thauer, Xiaoze Shi, Shuai Zhang, Xuecheng Chen, Lukas Deeg, Ruediger Klingeler, Karolina Wenelska, Ewa Mijowska
Summary: This study introduces a facile method for preparing graphene coated core-shell Mn3O4 nanoparticles encapsulated in hollow carbon spheres. The high temperature preparation of HCSs led to good electrical conductivity and the Mn3O4 filling exhibited characteristic ferrimagnetic ordering. Electrochemical studies showed that the encapsulated Mn3O4 nanoparticles had superior properties, providing new choices for electrode materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hengjia Shao, Xiangmin Feng, Yipeng Liu, Yong Zhang, Linxuan Han, Yang Gao, Na Wang, Xintao Zhang, Fuyi Jiang, Caifu Dong
Summary: In this study, graphene-loaded indium sulfide nanosheets array composites (In2S3/RGO) were synthesized to enhance the performance of sodium-ion batteries. The optimized In2S3/RGO material exhibited high specific capacity, excellent cycling stability, and remarkable rate performance. XRD and HRTEM analysis revealed the conversion mechanism for energy storage in In2S3/RGO.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shenglin Zhong, Zhengguang Zou, Shangwang Le, Chilian Shu, Shuchao Zhang, Jing Geng
Summary: The 3D hierarchical flower-like VO2 hollow microspheres, synthesized through a hydrothermal method, exhibit excellent performance, including high reversible capacity, extraordinary rate capacity, and good cycling life. This is attributed to their considerable surface area, efficient self-expansion, and self-shrinkage buffering.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Honglin Luo, Yang Zhang, Deqiang Gan, Zhiwei Yang, Haiyong Ao, Quanchao Zhang, Fanglian Yao, Yizao Wan
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Honglin Luo, Jikui Liu, Zhiwei Yang, Quanchao Zhang, Haiyong Ao, Yizao Wan
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Honglin Luo, Haiyong Ao, Mengxia Peng, Fanglian Yao, Zhiwei Yang, Yizao Wan
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Xiao, Yizao Wan, Fanglian Yao, Yuan Huang, Yong Zhu, Zhiwei Yang, Honglin Luo
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Honglin Luo, Zhiwei Yang, Fanglian Yao, Wei Li, Yizao Wan
POLYMERS & POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chen Zhang, Jingjie Cao, Shaozhen Zhao, Honglin Luo, Zhiwei Yang, Miguel Gama, Quanchao Zhang, Dan Su, Yizao Wan
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Zhihuan Huang, Yizao Wan, Mengxia Peng, Zhiwei Yang, Honglin Luo
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tingting Li, Ruisong Guo, Yani Luo, Fuyun Li, Leichao Meng, Xiaohong Sun, Zhiwei Yang, Honglin Luo, Yizao Wan
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Honglin Luo, Jian Xiao, Mengxia Peng, Quanchao Zhang, Zhiwei Yang, Hongjuan Si, Yizao Wan
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Honglin Luo, Deqiang Gan, Miguel Gama, Junpin Tu, Fanglian Yao, Quanchao Zhang, Haiyong Ao, Zhiwei Yang, Junjie Li, Yizao Wan
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Quanchao Zhang, Jiaojiao Dong, Mengxia Peng, Zhiwei Yang, Yizao Wan, Fanglian Yao, Jianye Zhou, Chenxi Ouyang, Xiaoyan Deng, Honglin Luo
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yizao Wan, Shanshan Yang, Jie Wang, Deqiang Gan, Miguel Gama, Zhiwei Yang, Yong Zhu, Fanglian Yao, Honglin Luo
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizao Wan, Peixun Xiong, Jinzhi Liu, Fangfang Feng, Xiaowei Xun, Francisco M. Gama, Quanchao Zhang, Fanglian Yao, Zhiwei Yang, Honglin Luo, Yunhua Xu
Summary: Ultrathin, strong, and highly flexible Ti3C2Tx MXene/bacterial cellulose (BC) composite films were successfully fabricated using a scalable in situ biosynthesis method. The composite films exhibited excellent mechanical properties and specific EMI shielding efficiency, making them promising materials for addressing EMI problems in modern society.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Zhihuan Huang, Yizao Wan, Xiangbo Zhu, Peibiao Zhang, Zhiwei Yang, Fanglian Yao, Honglin Luo
Summary: This study incorporated dual nanoparticles of graphene oxide and hydroxyapatite into PEEK matrix to create ternary composites with macropores on the surfaces. The inclusion of GO and HAp significantly improved cell adhesion and proliferation, demonstrating a promising approach for enhancing tissue integration of PEEK for bone implants.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yizao Wan, Shanshan Yang, Mengxia Peng, Miguel Gama, Zhiwei Yang, Xiaoyan Deng, Jianye Zhou, Chenxi Ouyang, Honglin Luo
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Abdul Qayoom Mugheri, Shaista Khan, Ali Asghar Sangah, Aijaz Ahmed Bhutto, Muhammad Younis Laghari, Nadeem Ahmed Mugheri, Asif Ali Jamali, Arsalan Ahmed Mugheri, Nagji Sodho, Abdul Waheed Mastoi, Aftab Kandhro
Summary: Green hydrogen has the potential to transition to a pollution-free energy infrastructure. This study proposes a solution to produce hydrogen during the photoelectrochemical process, offering greater stability and control over chemical reactions. Techno-economic assessments show the efficiency and economic feasibility of co-producing value-added chemicals to enhance green hydrogen production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Danpeng Cheng, Wuxin Sha, Qigao Han, Shun Tang, Jun Zhong, Jinqiao Du, Jie Tian, Yuan-Cheng Cao
Summary: LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) is a critical cathode material for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The aging of cathode/electrolyte interfaces leads to capacity degradation and long-term cycle instability. A novel neural network model called ACGNet is developed to predict electrochemical stability windows of crystals, allowing for high-throughput screening of coating materials. LiPO3 is identified as a promising coating material with high oxidation voltage and low cost, which significantly improves the cycle stability of NCM batteries. This study demonstrates the accuracy and potential of machine learning in battery materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
P. Mohana, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, S. Arunmetha
Summary: This study successfully fabricates a non-noble CuO/NiO/rGO nanocomposite and investigates its electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline environment. The experimental results demonstrate that the electrocatalyst exhibits high activity and good stability, offering a new synthetic approach for sustainable energy production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Qiong Qu, Jing Guo, Hongyu Wang, Kai Zhang, Jingde Li
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional electrode host design consisting of carbon nanofibers implanted ordered porous Co-decorated Al2O3 supported on carbon nanotube film (CNTF) was proposed to address the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and dendrite formation of metal lithium anode in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The electrode exhibited excellent conductivity, efficient confinement of LiPSs, and catalytic conversion performance, resulting in high initial capacity and good capacity retention during cycling. As an anode, the electrode showed excellent Li+ diffusion performance and uniform lithium growth behavior, achieving a dendrite-free lithium electrode. The flexible pack cell assembled from these electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 972 mAh g(-1) with good capacity retention.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hong Zhang, Jin-Peng Yu, Chen Chen, Cheng-Yong Shu, Guang-Yu Xu, Jie Ren, Kai Cui, Wen-Fang Cai, Yun-Hai Wang, Kun Guo
Summary: Spray coating of acetylene black nanoparticles onto stainless steel mesh can enhance its biofilm formation ability and current density, making it a promising electrode material for microbial electrochemical systems. The spray coating method is simple, cost-effective, and suitable for large-size stainless steel electrodes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Binpeng Hou, Jingjin Chen, Li-Hong Zhang, Xiaowen Shi, Zizhong Zhu
Summary: The electrochemical performance of Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O2 and its oxygen-deficient phase Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O1.83 was studied through first-principles calculations. The results show that the oxygen-deficient phase has a higher theoretical capacity but lower voltage platform and higher chemical activity compared to the pristine phase.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yating Du, Sayoko Shironita, Daisuke Asakura, Eiji Hosono, Yoshitsugu Sone, Yugo Miseki, Eiichi Kobayashi, Minoru Umeda
Summary: This study investigates the effect of high- and low-temperature environments on the charge-discharge performance of a Li-ion battery. The deterioration mechanisms of the battery at different temperatures are analyzed through various characterization techniques. The results indicate that the battery performance deteriorates more significantly at a low-temperature environment of 5 degrees C compared to higher temperatures. The understanding of the deterioration mechanisms can contribute to the development of safer battery usage methods.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Si-Si Shi, Zhi-Xiang Yuan, Fei Zhang, Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, a new nano-electrocatalyst was prepared, which exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of NO2- to ammonia in a neutral electrolyte, potentially due to the synergistic enhancement between Co3O4-x and Co.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Berna Dalkiran, Havva Bekirog
Summary: This study reports the use of deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on ethylene glycol and urea as low-cost and green electrolytes for enhancing electrochemical detection of natural antioxidants. The study successfully developed a disposable and effective electrochemical sensing platform for simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid (AA) and gallic acid (GA) using NaOH nanorods on a pencil graphite electrode. The proposed electrode showed improved analytical performance, with higher peak currents and shifted oxidation potentials in DES compared to BR buffer medium.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Sijun Ren, Jianguo Huang
Summary: In this study, a novel bio-inspired nanofibrous WO3/carbon composite was synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method. The three-dimensional network structure of the composite alleviated the volume expansion of WO3 nanorods and enhanced the charge-transport kinetics. The optimized composite exhibited superior lithium storage properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhilong Zheng, Yu Chen, Hongxia Yin, Hengbo Xiao, Xiangji Zhou, Zhiwen Li, Ximin Li, Jin Chen, Songliu Yuan, Junjie Guo, Haibin Yu, Zhen Zhang, Lihua Qian
Summary: This study found that interstitial Zn cations in CoMoO4 can modulate the dissolution kinetics of Mo cations and improve the OER performance. The interstitial Zn cations can prevent the dissolution of Co cations at high potential, enhancing the durability of the catalyst.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xiaobo Lin, Shern R. Tee, Debra J. Searles, Peter T. Cummings
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations using the constant potential method were used to investigate the charging dynamics and charge storage of supercapacitors. The simulations revealed that the water-in-salt electrolyte exhibited the highest charge storage and significantly higher capacitance on the negative electrode. The varying contributions of different electrode regions to supercapacitor performance were also demonstrated.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wiktoria Lipinska, Vita Saska, Katarzyna Siuzdak, Jakub Karczewski, Karol Zaleski, Emerson Coy, Anne de Poulpiquet, Ievgen Mazurenko, Elisabeth Lojou
Summary: The spatial distribution of enzymes on electrodes is important for bioelectrocatalysis. In this study, controlled spatial distribution of gold nanoparticles on Ti nanodimples was achieved. The efficiency of enzymatic O2 reduction was found to be influenced by the size of the gold nanoparticles and their colocalization with TiO2. The highest stability of enzymatic current was observed with the largest gold nanoparticles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tariq M. Al-Hejri, Zeenat A. Shaikh, Ahmed H. Al-Naggar, Siddheshwar D. Raut, Tabassum Siddiqui, Hamdan M. Danamah, Vijaykumar V. Jadhav, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Rajaram S. Mane
Summary: This study explores a promising self-growth approach for the synthesis of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) nanosponge-balls on the surface of a nickel-foam (NiF) electrode. The modified NiF electrode, named Ni(OH)2@NiF, shows distinctive nanosponge-ball morphology and demonstrates excellent energy storage capability and electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Rafael Del Olmo, Gregorio Guzman-Gonzalez, Oihane Sanz, Maria Forsyth, Nerea Casado
Summary: The use of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) is becoming increasingly extensive, and it is important to optimize the devices to achieve their maximum practical specific capacity. In this study, mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) binders based on PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT: PDADMA-TFSI were developed for Li-ion cathodes, and their performance was compared with conventional formulations. The influence of electrode formulations, including the addition of conducting carbon and an Organic Ionic Plastic Cristal (OIPC), was also analyzed. The proposed binders showed improved performance compared to conventional formulations with different electrolyte types and active materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
