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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunmeng You, Xianhao Hua, Yuanying Cui, Guiming Wu, Shujun Qiu, Yongpeng Xia, Yumei Luo, Fen Xu, Lixian Sun, Hailiang Chu
Summary: Porous carbon materials derived from Momordica grosvenori shells exhibit excellent electrochemical performance, including high specific capacitance, favorable cycling stability, and retention rate, making them promising electrode candidate materials for practical use in electrochemical energy storage and conversion.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Liu, Cheng-Fang Liu, Shihao Xu, Tao Cheng, Shi Wang, Wen-Yong Lai, Wei Huang
Summary: In order to address global warming and fossil fuel shortages, it is necessary to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable renewable energy technologies. Supercapacitors bridge the performance gap between electrostatic double-layer capacitors and batteries by storing energy from electrochemical processes at the electrode surface. Organic electrode materials, particularly porous organic polymers (POPs), have drawn extensive attention due to their special characteristics and potential for use in supercapacitors.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yutian Shao, Yulin Liu, Qing Guan, Chunyan Ding
Summary: In this study, N-doped layered porous carbons (NLPCs) were synthesized from biomass waste. The NLPCs showed high volumetric capacitance and energy density when used as electrodes for supercapacitors. Furthermore, the capacitance retention of the NLPC4-based supercapacitor was over 100% after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. These results demonstrate the promising application prospects of NLPCs in high volumetric performance supercapacitors.
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiaodong Luo, Shaolong Li, Haiyang Xu, Xuhui Zou, Yuan Wang, Jun Cheng, Xi Li, Zhangfeng Shen, Yangang Wang, Lifeng Cui
Summary: A simple one-step method for preparing biomass derived carbon materials with hierarchical pore structure for supercapacitor application is proposed. The carbon materials exhibit interconnected carbon networks with macropores, small mesopores and micropores, and different temperature carbonization results in varying properties such as surface area and electrical conductivity. The electrodes based on these carbon materials show high specific capacity and stability, with S-850 sample displaying superior specific capacity at low charge-discharge current density and S-900 electrode showing high specific capacity under high current density. The symmetrical devices based on S-850 demonstrate superb stability and high energy and power densities in alkaline electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhi-Yuan Feng, Kang-Kai Liu, Biao Jin, Shicui Jiang, Long-Yue Meng
Summary: Ellipsoidal porous carbons with yolk-shell structures assembled using MnO and Ganoderma lucidum spores were fabricated for energy storage systems, exhibiting excellent ion transfer capability. Surface functionalization with heteroatom doping and O2/Ar plasma treatment improved specific capacitance and charging speed. The best sample showed a specific capacitance of 568.9 F g-1 and a capacitance retention rate of 75.11% after 10000 cycles, demonstrating potential for high-performance supercapacitors.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Tao Lyu, Shiying Lin, Lanlan Mo, Feijun Wang, Ziqiang Shao
Summary: This study focuses on the application of natural polyelectrolyte in energy storage devices. A multi-doped hierarchically porous carbon material is fabricated from polyelectrolyte and used as an electrode in supercapacitors. The material exhibits large specific surface area, optimized 3D porous structure, and high heteroatom concentration, resulting in remarkable electrochemical performances. It shows promise for applications in energy storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Oliver Gmach, Johannes Golda, Ulrich Kulozik
Summary: The research found that egg yolk and its fractions have different impacts on the destabilization during freezing/thawing, with plasma stabilized emulsions showing higher stability than granule stabilized emulsions. Enzymatic treatment can increase the stability of emulsions, but its effectiveness decreases with longer frozen storage time.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Mutian Ma, Yuanhao Wang, Yongli Chen, Fengzhi Tan, Yafeng Cao, Weijie Cai
Summary: This study demonstrates the excellent electrochemical performance of biomass-derived porous carbon materials, including high specific capacitance and excellent rate stability, showcasing their potential in energy storage applications.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Fang Geng, Yunxiao Xie, Yi Wang, Jinqiu Wang
Summary: The study found that high-intensity ultrasound treatment can induce depolymerization of chicken egg yolk granules, leading to a significant reduction in particle size. Additionally, HIU treatment increases the dissolution of yolk granule components, enhances their polarity, and strengthens hydrogen bond forces, ultimately improving the performance of yolk granules.
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Chemistry, Physical
Thirukumaran Periyasamy, Shakila Parveen Asrafali, Seong-Cheol Kim
Summary: In this study, four different electrode materials were fabricated using a simple three-dimensional structure method. By incorporating transition metal compounds as electrochemically active species, the electrochemical performance of the materials was improved. The fabricated electrode materials were characterized using various spectroscopic and microscopic methods, revealing good pore structure and stable electrochemical performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Shan, Lifei Lin, Xin Huo, Liwei Lin, Wang Zhang
Summary: Ordered polymerization of polyaniline on porous carbon was achieved through cyclodextrin polymer functionalization. This functionalized material exhibited remarkable specific capacitance and high rate capability in a supercapacitor device, while maintaining good stability during cycling.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenfei Zhao, Yujie Chi, Yuan Chi
Summary: The heat sensitivity of egg yolk can be improved by using xylitol. This study investigated the behavior and properties of soluble and insoluble components in egg yolk treated with xylitol at different temperatures. The results showed that increased temperature induced hydrogen proton liberation and transfer, changes in viscosity, microstructure, and protein transformation. Xylitol was found to stabilize protein structure and alleviate the damage caused by heat treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yan Xue Xue, Fei Fei Dai, Ding Ling Gao, Yu Xiang Liu, Jian Hua Chen, Qian Yang, Qiao Jing Lin, Wei Wei Lin
Summary: Researchers have developed a cobalt sulfide/carbon (CoS2/PZH) composite material by assembling cobalt sulfide and hierarchical porous carbon derived from Pien Tze Huang waste using a one-step hydrothermal method. The CoS2/PZH composite material exhibits a hierarchical porous structure with hollow CoS2 embedded in a PZH framework. It shows excellent synergistic effects, including shortened diffusion channels, exposed active sites, and stable structures, resulting in high specific capacity, energy density, and long-term cycling stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Geyu Feng, Ziyun Su, Huiyu Duan, Suli Liu, Huan Pang, Changyun Chen
Summary: In this study, edible fungus residue is used as a precursor to obtain edible fungi derived hierarchical porous carbons (EFHPCs) with hierarchical porous structure and heteroatom doping through a carbonization-activation method. When assembled in an asymmetric aqueous supercapacitor, EFHPCs exhibit significantly higher energy density and can be used as ideal negative electrodes for supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sheng Zhu, Fei Zhang, Hai-Gang Lu, Jian Sheng, Lina Wang, Si-Dian Li, Gaoyi Han, Yan Li
Summary: A novel structured graphene, named flash nitrogen-doped graphene (FNG), has been synthesized using a solvent-and catalyst-free flash Joule heating method. FNG features high graphitization with a turbostratic structure and exhibits high surface-area-normalized capacitance and exceptional rate capability. It also demonstrates desirable cyclic stability, making it a promising candidate for high-performance supercapacitors.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.