Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhixiong Guo, Qian-Cheng Luo, Lei Qin, Zhimin Tian, Yan-Zhen Zheng, Yuanyuan Ma, Yongquan Qu
Summary: External stimuli-responsive phase transition of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) introduces intriguing functions for diverse applications. In this study, a phase transition from cubic Ce-UiO-66 to triclinic Ce-BDC-OH under light irradiation was reported, and the phase transition mechanism involving photoreduction and hydroxylation processes was revealed. The study also highlighted the potential application of the phase transition as a photostimulus-responsive magnetic switch.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Juntao Gao, Yingying Liu, Yuan Gao, Mengke Yuan, Zhe Wang, Zhe Lu, Qiang Li, Bo Wei
Summary: This study developed cobalt-free fluorine doped Bi0.7Sr0.3FeO3-6 oxides for energetic cathodes of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yong Zhang, Lihong Zhuang, Feihu Tao, Zeyang Xue, Lizhai Pei
Summary: In this study, La2O3/SrSn(OH)(6) nanorods were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method with lanthanum acetate and SrSn(OH)(6) nanorods as precursors. The photodegradation of crystal violet (CV) was investigated and the results showed that La2O3/SrSn(OH)(6) nanorods exhibited higher photocatalytic activity compared to pure SrSn(OH)(6) nanorods. The composite nanorods also demonstrated good reusability and stability for CV removal.
CURRENT NANOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Takuma Kato, Mika Nagaoka, Haixin Guo, Hiroki Fujita, Taku Michael Aida, Richard Lee Smith
Summary: This study investigated the leaching of strontium from soils using hydrothermal treatment with various organic acids, with citric acid found to be effective for extracting strontium from vermiculite at 150℃. The study also explored the formation of organic acids from organic matter in Terunuma soil, leading to the development of an additive-free screening method for strontium in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyi Peng, Mengmeng Jiang, Xinchen Wang, Danzhen Li, Shuhui Sun, Yu Shao, Yi Zheng
Summary: Air purification in ICU is crucial for health, and environmental photocatalysis technology using ZnSn(OH)(6) nanoparticles shows great potential in removing VOCs. Tests indicate high efficiency and mineralization in the degradation process with this photocatalyst.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yangyang Xin, Dechao Wang, Dongdong Yao, Hailong Ning, Xiaoqian Li, Xiaoqian Ju, Yichi Zhang, Zhiyuan Yang, Yahong Xu, Yaping Zheng
Summary: A new strategy for synthesizing low-viscosity UiO-66-PLs was proposed based on post-synthetic modification of MOFs and the like-dissolves-like principle. The synthesized UiO-66-PLs exhibit superior fluidity at room temperature and accessible porosity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuangting Ruan, Xiaolan Li, Wen Cui, Zhihui Zhang, Zhihui Xu, Huanqi Cao, Shougen Yin, Shishuai Sun
Summary: Integrating photosensitive electrode materials can effectively improve the low temperature tolerance and enhance energy density and power density. The surface morphology reconstruction technique can increase the active surface area and improve electrolyte contact, leading to higher specific capacity. Additionally, the electrodes demonstrate excellent photoelectric and photothermal conversion abilities, allowing the supercapacitor to maintain high energy density even at low temperatures.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyao Ni, Xinhua Wang, Jingyu Lin, Xiaoyun Liu, Zhong-Kai Cui, Peiyuan Zuo, Qixin Zhuang
Summary: This paper introduces a polymer film capacitor with stable dielectric properties under extreme environments. By growing reduced polyaniline (R-PANI) in the form of vertically oriented nanorods on the surface of porous carbon embedded with ultrafine BaTiO3, a hierarchical microcapacitor structure is formed. The surface topology modulation of R-PANI significantly increases the aspect ratio of the nanoparticles, thereby suppressing leakage current and limiting dielectric loss. The nanocomposite exhibits excellent dielectric-thermal stability and high performance in terms of breakdown strength, dielectric constant, energy density, and charge-discharge efficiency.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Biraj Kanta Satpathy, C. Retna Raj, Debabrata Pradhan
Summary: The development of low-cost and earth-abundant efficient electrocatalysts is an effective strategy to enhance the activity of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In this study, a facile method was used to synthesize the CS/gCN nanocomposite, which exhibited excellent OER activity.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Feihu Tao, Zeyang Xue, Jianfeng Huang, Feiyang Li, Zhengyu Cai, Lizhai Pei
Summary: Rb (Dy)-doped SrSn(OH)(6) nanomaterials were successfully synthesized using a facile hydrothermal route. The doped samples exhibited a lower band gap energy, enhanced light absorption ability, efficient charge separation and transfer, and improved photocatalytic performance compared to undoped SrSn(OH)(6).
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. S. Zanuto, O. A. Capeloto, R. F. Muniz, M. Sandrini, J. H. Rohling, M. L. Baesso, L. A. O. Nunes
Summary: This study reports the Eu2+/Eu3+-doped low-silica calcium aluminosilicate glass as a potential candidate for high sensitive ratiometric thermometer. Two different approaches were presented, both showing high reproducibility and relative sensitivity values.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tong Wu, Xiangyu Lu, Zheng Chen, Xingguo Feng, Yiji Zhang, Xiangfei Chen, Ning Zhuang
Summary: In this study, the passivity of carbon steel in saturated Ca(OH)(2) solution under different alternating temperatures was examined. The results showed that the amplitude of temperature alternation affected the properties and stability of the passive film, and a model was proposed to explain the degradation of the passive film.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wanjie Song, Xian Liang, Yang Zhang, Yanran Zhu, Fan Zhang, Yuxia Bai, Ming Li, Huaqing Zhang, Chengpeng Wei, Xiang Liu, Liang Wu, Xiaolin GE, Tongwen Xu
Summary: This study reports an AEM with a urea-based structure that exhibits excellent performance under low humidity conditions. Micro-structure analysis and molecular dynamics simulation show that hydrogen bonding between urea-based structures enhances the self-assembly ability and OH- conduction pathway of the AEM. The hydrogen bond network formed by urea-urea and urea-water groups endows the AEM with excellent water retention ability, reducing the dependence of OH- conduction on humidity. The research provides significant guidance for rapid start-up in AEM fuel cells.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Quanjiang Lv, Rongfan Li, Yunhao Qu, Mingyang Yu, Lin Zhang, Haohua Li
Summary: Hydrogen detection sensors based on pure CeO2 nanorods and In2O3-loaded CeO2 nanorods with different In2O3 contents were studied. The gas sensing performances of the sensors were analyzed, showing that the In2O3-loaded CeO2 gas sensors had superior H-2 sensing performances compared with pure CeO2 NRs. The gas sensors with 10 wt% In2O3-loaded CeO2 nanocomposite showed the best performance, exhibiting response values significantly higher than those of pure CeO2 NRs sensors. The In2O3-loaded CeO2 gas sensor demonstrated enhanced H-2 selectivity, good recyclability, and long-term stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xun Zhang, Bing Lu, Ling Qiao, Cong Ding
Summary: This study investigates the influence of OH free radicals on the reactivity of aromatic rings and their side chain active groups through simulations and experiments. The results show that the reaction energy barriers of OH radicals with aromatic hydrocarbons are low and phenolic hydroxyl and benzene rings further enhance the reactivity of the aromatic ring C-H. It is concluded that OH radicals participate in the formation of the phenolic hydroxyl structure and catalyze the oxidation reaction of coal at low temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Jiang, Yang Yang, Fangxin Ling, Gongxun Lu, Fanyang Huang, Xinyong Tao, Shufan Wu, Xiaolong Cheng, Fanfan Liu, Dongjun Li, Hai Yang, Yu Yao, Pengcheng Shi, Qianwang Chen, Xianhong Rui, Yan Yu
Summary: Metallic Na (K) is a promising anode material for Na-metal and K-metal batteries, but the growth of Na (K) dendrites affects their stability. This study introduces a heterogeneous interface layer to improve the performance of the batteries, resulting in enhanced lifespan, capacity, energy density, and power density.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhijin Ju, Qifan Xie, Ouwei Sheng, Xiaoxue Wu, Yihong Tan, Min Hong, Xinyong Tao, Zheng Liang
Summary: In this study, a nano-CaCO3 coating derived from eggshell biowaste was used to stabilize Li metal anodes. The coating can adsorb anions, weaken the concentration gradient, and promote Li-ion diffusion, effectively inhibiting dendrite formation. The Li/Cu cells with the coating achieved high Coulombic efficiency and stable cycle life.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiale Zheng, Juncheng Wang, Tianqi Guo, Yao Wang, Jianwei Nai, Jianmin Luo, Huadong Yuan, Zhongchang Wang, Xinyong Tao, Yujing Liu
Summary: Controllable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) nanostructures with excellent thermal stability are established through (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (TMSCF3)-induced interface engineering. The uniform distributed nanocrystals enhance the thermostability of SEI based on density functional theory simulations. The sub-angstrom visualization of SEI through a transmission electron microscope (TEM) demonstrates its ultrahigh thermostability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yijiao Xue, Jinyou Lin, Tao Wan, Yanlong Luo, Zhewen Ma, Yonghong Zhou, Bryan T. Tuten, Meng Zhang, Xinyong Tao, Pingan Song
Summary: This study reports a stretchable, supertough, and self-extinguishing polyurethane elastomer by introducing dynamic pi-pi stacking motifs and phosphorus-containing moieties. The elastomer exhibits a large break strain and a record-high toughness, which arises from its dynamic microphase-separated microstructure resulting in increased entropic elasticity and strain-hardening at large strains. The elastomer also shows a self-extinguishing ability due to the presence of phosphorus-containing units and pi-pi stacking interactions. The study demonstrates its promising applications as a reliable and recyclable substrate for strain sensors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiawei Wu, Mengting Zheng, Tiefeng Liu, Yao Wang, Yujing Liu, Jianwei Nai, Liang Zhang, Shanqing Zhang, Xinyong Tao
Summary: This review summarizes the steps and strategies for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and discusses the impact of degradation mechanisms of electrode materials on the selection of regeneration strategies.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihong Piao, Hong-Rui Ren, Gongxun Lu, Kai Jia, Junyang Tan, Xinru Wu, Zhaofeng Zhuang, Zhiyuan Han, Chuang Li, Runhua Gao, Xinyong Tao, Guangmin Zhou, Hui-Ming Cheng
Summary: By modifying the Li+ solvation structure, the voltage and temperature operating ranges of conventional electrolytes can be extended, improving their oxidation stability and de-solvation kinetics. This optimization allows high-voltage lithium metal batteries to cycle stably at 4.9 V and exhibit considerable capacity at low temperatures.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yu Shi, Xiang-Long Qu, Qi-Liang Lu, Jie Zhao, Qian-Cheng Ma, Wen Sun, Guang-Xiong OuYang, Wen Fu, Xinyong Tao, Dong-Sheng Huang
Summary: Several isostructural lanthanide metal-organic frameworks have been successfully synthesized through hydrothermal reactions, which exhibit excellent photoluminescence and fluorescence sensing properties. One of them shows high sensitivity and selectivity for detecting vanillylmandelic acid, suggesting its potential application in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan Duan, Xiaohan Cai, Cong Ma, Zongxi Lin, Yao Wang, Jianwei Nai, Tiefeng Liu, Jianmin Luo, Yujing Liu, Xinyong Tao
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are dominant in the new energy industry due to their excellent performance. The microstructures of LIB materials greatly influence their performance. Weak molecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, inside LIBs significantly improve their mechanical strength, Li+ transport rate, and intrinsic stabilities. This review summarizes the correlation between hydrogen bond formation and the properties of LIB components, and discusses how hydrogen bond formation affects component performance. It also provides prospects for combining hydrogen bonds with LIB components in future design.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Yang, Wenkui Zhang, Jiatao Lou, Huanming Lu, Yang Xia, Hui Huang, Yongping Gan, Xinping He, Yao Wang, Xinyong Tao, Xinhui Xia, Jun Zhang
Summary: In this study, a fluorinated quasi-solid-state electrolyte (QSSE) was prepared using a simple thermal polymerization method for lithium metal batteries with lithium-rich layered oxide (LRLO) materials. The designed QSSE exhibited a high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical stable window. The formation of a LiF-rich electrode-electrolyte interface (EEI) provided structural protection for LRLO materials and inhibited the formation of lithium dendrites, resulting in excellent rate performance and long cycling stability for LRLO/QSSE/Li batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wu Zhang, Xiaoke Yang, Juncheng Wang, Jiale Zheng, Ke Yue, Tiefeng Liu, Yao Wang, Jianwei Nai, Yujing Liu, Xinyong Tao
Summary: In this work, a stable sodium metal anode with an NaF-rich interface is proposed, which effectively inhibits dendrite growth and dead sodium. The Na metal anode shows a long-term cycling lifespan and can be readily applied in daily battery assembly.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Zongxi Lin, Ouwei Sheng, Xiaohan Cai, Dan Duan, Ke Yue, Jianwei Nai, Yao Wang, Tiefeng Liu, Xinyong Tao, Yujing Liu
Summary: All-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) are highly regarded for their high theoretical capacity and safety performance. However, the practical application of ASSLMBs is hindered by low ionic conductivity and poor interfacial stability. This review summarizes the mechanisms and advanced characterization techniques of ASSLMBs, discusses the challenges faced by solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) in ASSLMBs, and explores various improvement methods. The importance of microstructure-property correlation and emerging advanced techniques are emphasized.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Baolin Zhang, Zhijin Ju, Qifan Xie, Jianmin Luo, Li Du, Chuanfang (John) Zhang, Xinyong Tao
Summary: Through surface engineering and multiscale architecture design, the growth of lithium dendrites can be suppressed and a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer can be formed simultaneously.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoyang Zhao, Jun Zhang, Tianqi Yang, Zheyu Jin, Xinping He, Zhongwei Wang, Yang Xia, Yao Wang, Xinyong Tao, Wenkui Zhang
Summary: An overcrowded electrolyte composed of 1,4-dioxane additive is reported to inhibit the hydrogen evolution reaction and decrease water activity by disrupting the water-hydrogen bonding network. Additionally, a dense hydrophobic Li2CO3 coating layer is formed on the surface of the TiNb2O7 anode material using supercritical fluid CO2 technology, effectively blocking direct contact between electrolyte and electrode. The synergistic effect of these two aspects leads to suppressed hydrogen evolution and enhanced interface stability, resulting in a high initial coulomb efficiency (95%) and capacity retention rate (92%) of LiMn2O4/TiNb2O7 full cells over 500 cycles at 1 C rate.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Zhan Wu, Xiaohan Li, Chao Zheng, Zheng Fan, Wenkui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yongping Gan, Yang Xia, Xinping He, Xinyong Tao, Jun Zhang
Summary: Due to their high energy density and environmental friendliness, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and other devices. However, the traditional LIBs with liquid electrolytes (LEs) pose safety hazards. In order to achieve higher safety and energy density, researchers are exploring the use of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) instead. This review comprehensively summarizes the behaviors, properties, and mechanisms of interfaces in all-solid-state lithium batteries with various sulfide SSEs, as well as recent research progress on characterization methods and designs to stabilize interfaces. Outlooks, challenges, and possible interface engineering strategies are also discussed.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohu Guo, Ke Yue, Jiale Zheng, Zaoli Yu, Yao Wang, Yujing Liu, Tiefeng Liu, Jianmin Luo, Xinyong Tao, Jianwei Nai
Summary: A novel method for obtaining coronal manganese cobalt Prussian blue analogues (MnCo PBA) with high specific surface area was developed through simple chemical etching. The resulting coronal MnSe/CoSe2 demonstrates excellent OER performance, attributed to the high specific area composite MnSe/CoSe2, which exposes more active sites and promotes synergistic effects between its components. This work offers a unique and effective approach to designing high-performance OER electrocatalysts.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
