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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
X. Li, Z. Lin, N. Jin, L. Sun, X. Yang, Y. Liu
Summary: Breaking the capacity barrier in intercalation-type anode materials for lithium-ion batteries while preserving other essential electrochemical properties is a challenging task. This study demonstrates the feasibility of defect engineering to provide extra active sites for electrochemical reactions in perovskite SrVO3. The dual-phase SrxVO3-d electrodes, with a unique amorphous-crystalline structure, show a high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability when paired with LiFePO4 cathode, paving the way for advancements in Li-ion battery technology.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Ting Liu, Li Li, Tianhao Yao, Yanni Li, Lei Zhu, Fang Li, Xiaogang Han, Yonghong Cheng, Hongkang Wang
Summary: A hybrid material of amorphous vanadium oxide uniformly embedded into highly defective carbon nanofibers (VOx@CNFs) was fabricated and demonstrated excellent alkaline ion storage performances. It provides abundant active sites for ion storage, multiple channels for ion diffusion, and can accommodate structural changes effectively.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuxin Wang, Jinhao Xie, Dezhou Zheng, Fan Yang, Haozhe Zhang, Xihong Lu
Summary: This study designs a new defect-modified carbon skeleton (D-CS) for developing high-capacity, dendrite-free, and stable anode materials for aqueous alkaline batteries (AABs). The Sb/D-CS electrode demonstrates excellent reversibility and cycling stability at practical capacity and high depth of discharge. Furthermore, the electrode remains stable even under high-capacity operation.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Honglin Luo, Bin Liu, Zhiwei Yang, Yizao Wan, Cheng Zhong
Summary: Zinc-based batteries face limitations in cycling performance due to issues like zinc dendrite formation, electrode deformation, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution. Researchers have developed strategies such as surface coating, additives, and structure design to address these problems, but trade-offs must be considered due to intertwined core factors restricting the reversibility of zinc electrodes.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Kelsey A. Cavallaro, Stephanie Elizabeth Sandoval, Sun Geun Yoon, Akila C. Thenuwara, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical and transformation behavior of three alloy materials (antimony, silicon, and tin) and finds that antimony is particularly well suited for low-temperature applications, offering ten times higher specific capacity than graphite on the first cycle. The study examines the kinetic and thermodynamic limitations of these materials at low temperatures using various techniques, including the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique and X-ray diffraction. The use of reference electrodes is also found to be necessary at low temperatures.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haojie Duan, Hongqiang Xu, Qian Wu, Lin Zhu, Yuting Zhang, Bo Yin, Haiyong He
Summary: A silicon/graphite/amorphous carbon (Si/G/C) composite material has been successfully synthesized through a facile spray-drying and heating treatment method, and it exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries compared to a silicon/amorphous carbon (Si/C) sample. The Si/G/C composite shows higher initial discharge capacity, better cyclic and rate performance, demonstrating that graphite can effectively improve the electrochemical properties of silicon anode materials.
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Chemistry, Physical
Chengke Wu, Jiaqian Zheng, Jing Li, Tingyi Jin, Fuquan Wang, Quanmin Li, Mingxing Chen, Jing Qi, Shuyan Gao, Enbo Shangguan
Summary: High-performance Fe3S4@reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite has been successfully synthesized as a novel anode material for alkaline rechargeable batteries via a facile hydrothermal method. The Fe3S4@(10%)rGO composite demonstrates excellent high-rate capability and cycling stability at different rates. The addition of rGO and its high sulfur content contribute to improved battery performance by enhancing charge transportation speed and reversibility.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mangmang Shi, Mingshu Zhao, Qingyang Zheng, Lidong Jiao, Zhou Su, Min Li, Xiaobo Zhao, Xiaoping Song, Sen Yang
Summary: This study successfully developed metallic bismuth-bismuth oxide nanoparticles anchored on reduced graphene oxide sheets as anode materials for Aqueous alkaline batteries (AABs), and constructed CoVSx thin sheets decorated with Ni-Co layered double hydroxide sheets as cathode materials. The assembled AAB exhibited high specific capacity and rate capability, delivering outstanding energy density at a power density. Moreover, the as-synthesized Bi-based electrode also showed excellent performance in aqueous Zn alkaline batteries. The results highlight the huge potential of assembled AAB for practical applications and provide inspiration for next-generation energy storage devices.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaewoo Lee, Na Eun Lee, Sang Yoon Lee, Seunguk Cheon, Sung Oh Cho
Summary: Amorphous tin oxyhydroxide nanoparticles (a-SnOOH NPs) with sizes less than 5 nm were successfully produced using a facile electrochemical anodization method. Plentiful oxygen vacancies (VOs) generated in the NPs by introducing glycerol into the electrolyte further facilitated the electrochemical kinetics, resulting in improved cell performance.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Dachong Gu, Yuan Yuan, Jiawei Liu, Dajian Li, Weibin Zhang, Liang Wu, Fuyong Cao, Jingfeng Wang, Guangsheng Huang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: Magnesium ion batteries have gained considerable attention due to their high theoretical specific capacity and the abundance of magnesium resources. However, using pure magnesium as anode material leads to slow kinetics of magnesiation/demagnesiation due to the formation of a passive film at the electrolyte-anode interface. This study investigated the electrochemical properties of bismuth-antimony-tin alloy anodes for magnesium ion batteries and found that the substitution of tin for magnesium improved the demagnesiation activity. The formed multi-phase structure and multi-step phase transition process in the alloy anodes were beneficial for the transport kinetics of magnesium ions, resulting in enhanced cycling stability and rate performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu-xin Chen, Hong-chang Liu, Wei-qi Xie, Ze Shen, Jin-lan Xia, Zhen-yuan Nie, Jian-ping Xie
Summary: Silica is a promising anode material for LIBs due to its high theoretical capacity, but its large volume variation and poor electrical conductivity limit its development. This study presents a new approach by combining SiO2 with a conductive phase and designing hollow porous structures. The DBS@C-Co composite, decorated with Co nanoparticles, exhibits a high reversible capacity of >620 mAh g(-1) after 270 cycles, thanks to the synergistic effect of the unique three-dimensional structure of diatom frustules, carbon layer, and Co nanoparticles. This work offers a new method for synthesizing metal/silica composites and provides new opportunities for the development of advanced active materials for LIBs.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rifan Hardian, Gyorgy Szekely
Summary: This study investigates the structural and morphological evolutions of fullerenols under temperature changes using in situ spectroscopic techniques. The results reveal that fullerenols undergo four-step structural transformations, leading to the formation of crystalline products with microporosity and CO2 sorption capability.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abd El-Rahman El-Sayed, Hoda A. El-Shafy Shilkamy, Mahmoud Elrouby
Summary: This study investigates the effect of Sb alloying with Zn on the anodic dissolution and passivation performance in concentrated alkaline media. The results show that passivation is gradually hindered with increasing Sb content in the alloy, and a significant increase in current density is observed at a specific positive potential in electrodes containing Sb.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xingwang Zheng, Chao Song, Yuan Yuan, Dajian Li, Dachong Gu, Liang Wu, Guangsheng Huang, Jingfeng Wang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The electrochemical properties of micron In-Sn-Bi alloy electrodes for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) were evaluated. The In-Sn-Bi alloy anodes showed high reversible specific capacity and cycle stability, compared to the low stability pure Bi anodes. Among the studied alloys, the In10Sn10Bi80 electrode exhibited a reversible specific capacity of up to 260 mAh g(-1), good rate performance, and excellent cycle stability. The multi-phase and fine-substructure design of the electrode materials holds promise for RMB applications.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Hao-Yu Liu, Zhi-Yong Wang
Summary: This article introduces a two-dimensional planar hexacoordinate Be2Zn monolayer predicted by first-principles calculations, which exhibits excellent conductivity and structural stability. It can be used as a high-performance anode material for Li, Na, K, and Ca ion batteries, with ultrahigh theoretical specific capacities and low migration barriers.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiong Zhang, Yanping Zhou, Bin Luo, Huacheng Zhu, Wei Chu, Kama Huang
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(2018)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiong Zhang, Yanping Zhou, Bin Luo, Huacheng Zhu, Wei Chu, Kama Huang
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhanglong Guo, Jia'E Zheng, Yan Liu, Wei Chu
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanan Zhou, Wenjing Sun, Wei Chu, Jian Zheng, Xiaoping Gao, Xuan Zhou, Ying Xue
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zhao Yan, Shuzhuang Liu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Ting Wang, Shizhong Luo, Wei Chu, Fangli Jing
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Yan Cao, Hongmei Zhang, Fujiao Song, Tao Huang, Jiayu Ji, Qin Zhong, Wei Chu, Qi Xu
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Chemistry, Applied
Min Wei, Qingsong Huang, Yanping Zhou, Zhu Peng, Wei Chu
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Lei Li, Lin Sun, Hui Cang, Wei Chu, Jingling Shao, Jinlong Yan
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(2018)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Da Wei, Jia Xie, Dong Ge Tong
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2018)
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Rui Zhou, Dong Ge Tong
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(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qing Liang Wang, Dong Ge Tong
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
De Li Xiang, Shu Mei Hou, Dong Ge Tong
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2019)
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Engineering, Chemical
Peng Zhou, Song Wang, ChuanLan Tao, Xingkui Guo, Luhan Hao, Qian Shao, Lei Liu, Ya-Ping Wang, Wei Chu, Bin Wang, Shi-Zhong Luo, Zhanhu Guo
ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Applied
Di Zhang, Jingjie Luo, Jiajie Wang, Xin Xiao, Yuefeng Liu, Wei Qi, Dang Sheng Su, Wei Chu
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2018)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Housseinou Ba, Wei Wang, Sergey Pronkin, Thierry Romero, Walid Baaziz, Lam Nguyen-Dinh, Wei Chu, Ovidiu Ersen, Cuong Pham-Huu
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Madeeha Riaz, Manahil Najam, Hina Imtiaz, Farooq Bashir, Tousif Hussain
Summary: This study focuses on the structural and biological analysis of Zn-Cu based biodegradable alloys for orthopedic applications. The results indicate that the alloys have good electrical conductivity and biocompatibility, with potential for promoting bone growth and healing process. Additionally, the alloys exhibit a low corrosion rate and improved corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rijo Rajeev, Sk Safikul Islam, Anitha Varghese, Gurumurthy Hegde, Suryasarathi Bose
Summary: In this study, a facile and selective electrochemical sensor was developed for the sensing of guanosine. The sensor utilized a unique porous structure and ordered framework, enabling linear detection of guanosine concentration in the range of 0.123-720 μM under specific conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rafael V. M. Freire, Dominique Celeste de A. Dias, Jose Yago Rodrigues Silva, Dayane Kelly Dias do Nascimento Santos, Larissa T. Jesus, Ricardo O. Freire, Severino A. Junior
Summary: This study reports the extraction and isolation of euphol from nature, its adsorption in nanosized ZIF-8, and the efficacy of this system against cancer cells. Experimental and simulation results show that ZIF-8 can enhance the effectiveness of euphol against cancer cells and selectively target cancer cells.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Maha M. Almoneef, Maymunah Alwehaibi, Khalid M. Ortashi, Wadha Alenazi, Fatimah S. Alfaifi, Shareefa Alahmariye, Asma Alangery, Warda Ali Alghoubiri, Haia Aldosari
Summary: In this study, magnesium-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The research findings show that magnesium doping can alter the crystal structure and optical properties of zinc oxide, while enhancing its dielectric constant.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
F. J. Willars-Rodriguez, I. R. Chaverz-Urbiola, M. A. Hernandez-Landaverde, A. Zavala-Franco, E. A. Chavez-Urbiola, P. Vorobiev, Yu V. Vorobiev
Summary: This study focuses on manganese doped CdS thin films synthesized by chemical bath deposition. The incorporation of Mn2+ cations in CdS was found to influence the crystalline structure, morphology, and optoelectronic properties. Doped thin films exhibited a uniform hexagonal structure, changed growth orientation, and showed scale-like and needle-like morphologies. The bandgap and rectification speed of Schottky diodes were modified by introducing manganese. This study suggests the potential for affordable high-speed optoelectronic devices.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Javidi, Hooman Karimi Abadeh, Fatemeh Namazi, Hamid Reza Yazdanpanah, Narjes Shirvani Shiri
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Sakthivel, Thirumoorthy Kulandaivel, Kirankumar Venkatesan Savunthari, K. Mohanraj, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Aswin kumar Anbalagan, Manjunath Rangasamy, Kien-Voon Kong
Summary: In this study, saturated fatty acids were incorporated with silane to modify viscose fabric, resulting in superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties. The modified fabric showed excellent separation efficiency for oil and organic solvents, with high absorption capacity. The modified fabric also exhibited durability and retained its properties in harsh conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Hong Lei, Wenqing Liu, Zefang Zhang, Yi Chen, Xiaogang Hu, Xiangshan Ye
Summary: In this study, EDTA-grafted alumina composite abrasives were produced by a two-step process for the CMP of sapphire substrates. Experimental results showed that the modified abrasives exhibited better dispersion properties and significantly improved polishing efficiency, with higher material removal rates and lower surface roughness. The combination of chemical reaction and mechanical action enhanced the CMP performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shumaila Rafaqat, Bushra Perveen, Warda Raqba, Warda Imran, Arshad Hussain, Naeem Ali
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinyan Shi, Oguzhan Yavuz Bayraktar, Baris Bayrak, Burak Bodur, Ali Oz, Gokhan Kaplan, Abdulkadir Cuneyt Aydin
Summary: The elemental composition of precursors is crucial for the performance development of geopolymers. The use of lime instead of metakaolin increases the fluidity and mechanical properties of geopolymers, while the addition of gypsum decreases them. Furthermore, higher lime content exacerbates the negative effect of gypsum.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aayush Gupta, Kaveri Ajravat, Loveleen K. Brar, O. P. Pandey, Pandey Rajagopalan
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Murugabalaji, Matruprasad Rout, Harsh Soni, Biranchi Narayan Sahoo
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fangkun Ning, Qinghao Shi, Shuping Kong, Weitao Jia, Lifeng Ma
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aqeel Abbas, M. A. Hussein, Mohamed Javid
Summary: In this study, the AM60 magnesium alloy was processed using high-energy ball milling, and the results showed that different reinforcement agents had certain effects on particle size, crystallite size, lattice strain, and dislocation density.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. S. Mahmoud, E. M. Eldesouki, W. M. Abd El-Gawad
Summary: The development of flexible and lightweight microwave-absorbing materials has become a trendy topic. This study focuses on enhancing the microwave-absorbing performance of butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber (NBR) by incorporating novel reinforcing nanofillers. The results show that the NBR nanocomposite with a loading of 16 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of LiFe 20%/Si has the best microwave-absorbing performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)