Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqiang Feng, Ruiqing Cheng, Lei Yin, Yao Wen, Jian Jiang, Jun He
Summary: This article reviews the controllable preparation and applications of atomically thin 2D oxide crystals in electronic and optoelectronic devices. The various types of 2D oxide crystals and their synthetic approaches are summarized based on their bonding nature. The recent advances in device applications, focusing on the unique physical and electrical properties of 2D oxides, are emphasized.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alvaro Masias, James Marcicki, William A. Paxton
Summary: Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) have evolved from consumer electronics to powering the automotive sector, meeting the unique requirements of vehicle applications. Automotive-driven battery targets are determined by international research groups and existing electric vehicle performance. Challenges and opportunities in transitioning LIBs from CE to automotive sector are assessed in terms of energy, life, cost, safety, and fast charge capability.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jorge Becerra, Vishnu Nair Gopalakrishnan, Toan-Anh Quach, Trong-On Do
Summary: Solar-light harvesting materials, particularly those involving plasmonic metals, are currently a hot topic in catalysis. By coupling plasmonic metal nanoparticles with semiconductor materials, unique synergistic effects and properties can be achieved. Reticular materials, such as metal organic frameworks, play a key role in generating these plasmonic nanocomposites and enhancing their performance in various applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Raquel V. Barrulas, Marcileia Zanatta, Teresa Casimiro, Marta C. Corvo
Summary: In recent years, porous materials, especially porous poly(ionic liquid)s, have gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications. Research has focused on designing, synthesizing, and controlling the porosity of poly(ionic liquid)s, as well as exploring various applications such as CO2 capture and reuse. Challenges in this field are also being addressed, with a critical perspective on key requirements for inducing porosity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gaolei Wei, Yuxuan Liu, Binglei Jiao, Nana Chang, Mengting Wu, Gangfeng Liu, Xiao Lin, XueFei Weng, Jinxing Chen, Liang Zhang, Chunling Zhu, Guiling Wang, Panpan Xu, Jiangtao Di, Qingwen Li
Summary: This article explores the obstacles to the practical implementation of direct recycling of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and provides potential solutions. It emphasizes the need for long-term collaboration among manufacturers, battery producers, and recycling companies to advance fully automated recycling of spent LIBs. Lastly, a smart direct recycling framework is proposed to achieve the full life cycle sustainability of LIBs.
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Xu Li, Paul Russell, Catalina Mladin, Chonggang Wang
Summary: This article discusses the applications of blockchain technology in wireless applications, reviewing blockchain technology and 5G system architecture, presenting the benefits of blockchain technology and proposing a wireless blockchain middleware architecture as a potential solution to address challenges. Future research directions such as inter-blockchain interactions, efficient blockchain transaction management, and blockchain-based messaging in future wireless systems like 5G, beyond 5G, and 6G are also highlighted.
IEEE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
T. Yang, Y. Yang, X. Wang, G. Zhang, Z. Cheng
Summary: Due to their potential in converting heat to electricity, thermoelectric materials have been a major focus in condensed matter physics and material science. Recently, there has been increased interest in the role of topological properties in thermoelectrics. Topological insulators and semimetals/metals with exotic electronic band structures and quantum surface states offer new opportunities to enhance thermoelectric properties. This review article presents the advantageous combination of topological properties in thermoelectric materials, with examples of novel topological materials and their applications for high thermoelectric performance. It also explores the working mechanism and challenges for further development, providing valuable insights for the search of outstanding thermoelectric materials.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rakesh Kumar Rajaboina, Uday Kumar Khanapuram, Venkateswaran Vivekananthan, Gaurav Khandelwal, Supraja Potu, Anjaly Babu, Navaneeth Madathil, Mahesh Velpula, Prakash Kodali
Summary: Nanogenerators (NGs) are a potential technology for self-powered systems and portable electronics in the Internet of Things generation. They convert mechanical motion into electrical signals and have evolved since their discovery in 2006 and 2012. Crystalline porous materials (CPMs) such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been widely studied as efficient material options for NGs due to their special properties.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Stephen Browne, Umesh Waghmare, Anjali Singh
Summary: This article discusses the potential of using stacked 2D materials as electrode materials for batteries, and highlights the importance of computational studies in advancing this field. It reviews the known 2D heterostructures as anodes for Li and Na-ion batteries, and explores their challenges and opportunities.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wen-Yi Chen, Xiao-Lei Shi, Jin Zou, Zhi-Gang Chen
Summary: This paper comprehensively summarizes the significant progress of state-of-the-art thermoelectric coolers and highlights their applications in smart city, greenhouse, and personal and chip thermal management. It also points out the current challenges and future opportunities for further improvement.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Corson L. Cramer, Emanuel Ionescu, Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac, Andrew T. Nelson, Yutai Katoh, Jeffery J. Haslam, Lothar Wondraczek, Trevor G. Aguirre, Saniya LeBlanc, Hsin Wang, Mansour Masoudi, Ed Tegeler, Ralf Riedel, Paolo Colombo, Majid Minary-Jolandan
Summary: This article reviews the state of the art in ceramic materials for various energy applications, focusing on material selections, processing, and opportunities for additive manufacturing technologies in energy-related ceramic materials manufacturing.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Physics, Applied
Songqing Zhang, Junliang Liu, Maxwell Merle Kirchner, Han Wang, Yongling Ren, Wen Lei
Summary: This work provides an overview of the progress, challenges, and potential future development opportunities for 2D material-based heterostructures, discussing fabrication techniques, applications in functional devices, and proposing potential solutions to overcome existing challenges.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Yang, Mingzhe Chen, Kai-Kit Wong, H. Vincent Poor, Shuguang Cui
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of federated learning in envisioned sixth generation wireless networks. It describes the essential requirements for applying federated learning to wireless communications, details potential applications in wireless communications, discusses the main problems and challenges associated with such applications, and describes a comprehensive implementation of federated learning for wireless communications.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nathaniel C. Esteves, Birgit E. Scharf
Summary: Bacteriophages, as the most abundant biological entities in the biosphere, have potential applications in healthcare and agriculture. Flagellotropic phages, which infect bacteria using flagella, play an important role in the virulence and evolution of pathogenic bacteria. Studying these phages is of great significance for understanding and combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Thippa Reddy Gadekallu, Quoc-Viet Pham, Dinh C. Nguyen, Praveen Kumar Reddy Maddikunta, N. Deepa, B. Prabadevi, Pubudu N. Pathirana, Jun Zhao, Won-Joo Hwang
Summary: This article reviews the latest developments in BEoT technology and explores its opportunities in various application domains. The survey starts with an introduction to blockchain and EoT, followed by discussions on the application of BEoT in industries such as smart transportation, smart city, smart healthcare, smart home, and smart grid. It also analyzes the security challenges and key services in the BEoT paradigm.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2022)
