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Chemistry, Physical
Yan Jia, Yi-Song Zhao, Xiao-Xiao Yang, Meng-Xin Ren, Yu-Qian Wang, Bu-Yue Lei, Dong-Lin Zhao
Summary: A simple one-step hydrothermal method was used to design nitrogen-doped graphene aerogel composites with encapsulated sulfur, resulting in outstanding electrochemical performance including high sulfur content, excellent capacity retention, and good adsorption capacity for lithium polysulfide, attributed to the nitrogen-doped graphene aerogel's coating of sulfur, improvement of conductivity, and strong adsorption capacity of doped nitrogen atoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. N. Suresh Babu, V Mani, S. T. Nishanthi, M. K. Nikhil Chandran, N. Kalaiselvi
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of GeMn2O4/graphene as an alternative anode for lithium and sodium ion batteries, addressing volume changes and transport kinetics issues through the addition of graphene. The composite material showed promising performance in terms of capacity and cycling stability, paving the way for future high capacity and high rate demanding battery applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Beirong Liang, Sisi Zhu, Jingchu Wang, Xianqing Liang, Haifu Huang, Dan Huang, Wenzheng Zhou, Shuaikai Xu, Jin Guo
Summary: The study successfully synthesized silicon-doped FeOOH@rGO composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating high reversibility, outstanding rate capability, and excellent long-term cyclability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuqing Nie, Qiuyun Wang, Chang Miao, Shuxin Chen, Yu Xin, Wei Xiao
Summary: SnO2 nanoparticles encapsulated in nitrogen-doped carbon composite powders were successfully synthesized through in-situ polymerization and carbonization processes. The SnO2 nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed in the carbon matrix, thanks to the presence of polyaniline (PANI) acting as a dispersant. The resulting electrode displayed high lithium storage capacity and excellent electrochemical performance, making it a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cui-Ping Wu, Kai-Xuan Xie, Jia-Peng He, Qing-Peng Wang, Jian-Min Ma, Shun Yang, Qing-Hong Wang
Summary: SnO2 quantum dots modified N-doped carbon spheres (SnO2 QDs@N-C) show high discharge capacity, superior rate properties, and good cyclability when used as anodes for lithium ion batteries. The carbon matrix completely encapsulates SnO2 quantum dots to prevent volume change, while the high N content in the carbon matrix produces abundant defects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurzhan Baikalov, Islam Rakhimbek, Aishuak Konarov, Almagul Mentbayeva, Yongguang Zhang, Zhumabay Bakenov
Summary: Despite being the most theoretically efficient and cost-effective rechargeable batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries face challenges due to the low conductivity of sulfur and the polysulfide shuttle effect. This study focuses on modifying the separator of Li-S batteries with Ni nanoparticles encapsulated in nitrogen-doped graphene supported by nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon (Ni@NGC) to improve their performance. By controlling the loading of Ni, the surface area-to-metal content ratio can be adjusted to influence the reaction kinetics and cycling performance of Li-S cells.
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Chemistry, Physical
Peng Song, Deping Xiong, Wenqin Jiang, Hongwei Zhang, Kaidan Wu, Yandong Xie, Zuyong Feng, Tao Wang, Qu Wang, Miao He
Summary: Researchers used a hydrothermal method to evenly distribute SnO2 on two-dimensional MXene flakes, which provided a fast transit channel for electrons and Li ions and buffered volume changes of SnO2 during lithiation/delithiation. Carbon nanotubes ensured the structural integrity of the material. As a result, the nitrogen-doped SnO2/MXene/CNTs hybrid material exhibited outstanding lithium storage performance, including high capacity, stable cyclic performance, and great rate performance.
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Energy & Fuels
Bin Zhao, Zheng Xing, Xinran Gao, Haiping Hong, Chuanhao Nie, Ye Jiang, Hongfu Jiang, Jianli Zhang, Xichuan Cao, Quanchao Zhuang, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: Researchers synthesized a unique ternary hybrid structure of SnS2 nanosheets and SnO2 particles on graphene aerogels by hydrothermal method. The SnO2/SnS2/SGA exhibited better cycling stability compared to SnS2/GA and SnO2/GA, and the tight adhesion between SnO2 and SnS2 helped alleviate material destruction caused by volume expansion. Furthermore, SnO2 and SnS2 anchored on graphene aerogels showed reversible conversion reaction and benefited from synergistic effect. The reversibility during the transition was confirmed by ex-situ high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The SnO2/SnS2/SGA hybrid exhibited enhanced electrochemical capability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chan Sic Kim, Rakesh Saroha, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: Hierarchically porous and conductive nanofibers were synthesized via electrospinning technique for enhancing the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. The fibers consist of nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide, iron sulfide nanocrystals, and nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes, providing structural integrity and fast electron transfer. The modified battery exhibited improved electrochemical properties, including reasonable rate capability and stable cycling performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiangtao Yu, Xiaoming Zhu, Ziyuan Pei, Yongpeng Li, Chenwei Li, Zhuyin Sui
Summary: This study improved the electrochemical activity of the sulfur cathode by introducing manganese dioxide and nitrogen-doped porous graphene, preventing rapid capacity decay. The prepared pNGA/MnO2@S cathode showed excellent comprehensive electrochemical performance with high specific capacities and good cycling stability.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongsheng Yao, Juexian Cao, Wenjin Yin, Qi Zhang, Liwen Yang, Xiaolin Wei
Summary: The study investigates a cathode catalyst based on B- and N-doped and BN codoping on Stone-Wales defect graphene for Li-O-2 batteries through first-principles calculations. The BN codoped structure shows increased stability, extremely low discharge and charge overpotentials, making it an excellent cathode catalyst. Additionally, the research provides insight into the correlation between intermediate adsorption and catalytic behavior, offering a promising approach in designing high activity Li-O-2 battery cathode catalysts.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpeng Wu, Deyang Yu, Yi Feng, Leiyun Han, Xilong Liu, Xudong Zhao, Xiaoyang Liu
Summary: This paper presents a new method to synthesize ferromagnetic graphene by nitrogen doping, and characterizes the material using XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and SQUID. The results show that when the nitrogen doping reaches a certain threshold, graphene exhibits ferromagnetism.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Emad S. Goda, Aafaq Ur Rehman, Bidhan Pandit, Ahmed Al-Shahat Eissa, Sang Eun Hong, Kuk Ro Yoon
Summary: The core-shell structured material fabricated from aluminum-doped cobalt sulfide, encapsulated by nitrogen-doped graphene, showed promising supercapacitive features as a cathode material for solid-state asymmetrical supercapacitor devices. The material exhibited high specific capacity, long cycle life stability, and remarkable retention rate, making it a potential candidate for efficient energy storage electrodes in industrial applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiangyang Zhang, Yu Xin, Qianyun Shen, Feifei Wang, Wei Xiao
Summary: In this study, SnO2 and Cu3Sn nanoparticles were encapsulated into N-doped carbon nanofibers using electrospinning to fabricate composite nanofibers as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The resulting nanofibers showed excellent electrochemical properties and high capacity stability.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yuxin Zhang, Yuhong Jin, Yuanyuan Song, Hao Wang, Mengqiu Jia
Summary: In this study, SnS@Co1-xS nanocubes were incorporated into a conductive reduced graphene oxide (rGO) network through a simple coprecipitation and vulcanization process. The resulting SnS@Co1-xS-rGO composite exhibited tunable morphologies, high dispersion of nanoparticles, and enhanced charge transfer kinetics. As a result, the SnS@Co1-xS-rGO electrode demonstrated impressive cycling performance and high-rate capacity, outperforming reported tin/cobalt sulfides. The role of rGO in the capacity stability of bimetallic sulfides was also highlighted.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
O. Deniz, C. Sanchez-Sanchez, R. Jaafar, N. Kharche, L. Liang, V. Meunier, X. Feng, K. Muellen, R. Fasel, P. Ruffieux
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanshan Huang, Ke Li, Guanhui Yang, Mohamed F. Aly Aboud, Imran Shakir, Yuxi Xu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuyan Zhu, Hao Tian, Nan Wang, Bin Chen, Yiyong Mai, Xinliang Feng
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jonas Heidler, Sheng Yang, Xinliang Feng, Klaus Muellen, Kamal Asadi
SOLID-STATE ELECTRONICS
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tao Zhang, Yang Hou, Volodymyr Dzhagan, Zhongquan Liao, Guoliang Chai, Markus Loeffler, Davide Olianas, Alberto Milani, Shunqi Xu, Matteo Tommasini, Dietrich R. T. Zahn, Zhikun Zheng, Ehrenfried Zschech, Rainer Jordan, Xinliang Feng
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Chao Zhang, Chenbao Lu, Fan Zhang, Feng Qiu, Xiaodong Zhuang, Xinliang Feng
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Gao, Guisheng Wu, Jian Ma, Tiancai Jiang, Bin Chang, Yanshan Huang, Sheng Han
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuan-Ting Li, Yuan-Yuan Yang, Ying-Xin Sun, Yue Cao, Yan-Shan Huang, Sheng Han
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tiancai Jiang, Yanshan Huang, Xianquan Meng
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ke Li, Meiying Liang, Hao Wang, Xuehang Wang, Yanshan Huang, Joao Coelho, Sergio Pinilla, Yonglai Zhang, Fangwei Qi, Valeria Nicolosi, Yuxi Xu
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Ma, Yue Kong, Shunchang Liu, Yuanting Li, Jibo Jiang, Qiongyu Zhou, Yanshan Huang, Sheng Han
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Ma, Yue Kong, Yu Luo, Yanshan Huang, Sheng Han
Summary: Organic carbonyl compounds are promising electrodes for sodium-ion batteries due to their sustainable promising and remarkable thermal stability. In this study, a 3D structure of polyimide nanorod composites/graphene (PInd@GF) was prepared using graphene as a conductive framework and PI nanorod as an active material, showing excellent capacity and cycle performance as a flexible organic cathode for SIBs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yue Kong, Yu Luo, Jian Ma, Jiabin Tang, Yanshan Huang, Mingan Zhou, Sheng Han
Summary: In this study, a pomegranate-like N-doped carbon-coated CoOx clusters supported on three-dimensional graphene framework structure (NC@CoOx@GF) was synthesized for improved electrochemical performance. The hierarchical structure effectively relieved the volume expansion of CoOx and shortened the transport paths of electrons and ions. The flexible NC@CoOx@GF anode exhibited high capacity, excellent rate performance, and superlong cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Luo, Yuzhuang Zhao, Jian Ma, Yanshan Huang, Sheng Han, Mingan Zhou, Hualin Lin
Summary: Researchers have synthesized a unique sandwich-like Na2Ti3O7 nanosheet/ Ti3C2 MXene composite with an expanded interlayer spacing, which exhibits exceptional rate performance and long-life cycling performance in high-performance rechargeable batteries.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Chang, Jian Ma, Tiancai Jiang, Li Gao, Yuanting Li, Mingan Zhou, Yanshan Huang, Sheng Han
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mei Gui Vanessa Wee, Amutha Chinnappan, Runxin Shang, Poh Seng Lee, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Cooling processes, from residences to industries, require a lot of energy and are essential. This study introduces MIL-101(Cr), a new desiccant, to heat exchangers for more efficient cooling. By improving the synthesis method and using a special binder, the MIL-101(Cr)-coated heat exchanger shows improved water uptake capacity and lower regeneration temperature.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ao Zhen, Guanyu Zhang, Ao Wang, Feng Luo, Jiehua Li, Hong Tan, Zhen Li
Summary: In this study, a solvent-free microemulsion method was used to synthesize waterborne polyurethane (WPU) material with high retention of mechanical properties and satisfactory water absorption rates. The material showed excellent biocompatibility and has broad application potential in the field of biomedicine.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wensong Ge, Rui Wang, Xiaoyang Zhu, Houchao Zhang, Luanfa Sun, Fei Wang, Hongke Li, Zhenghao Li, Xinyi Du, Huangyu Chen, Fan Zhang, Huifa Shi, Huiqiang Hu, Yongming Xi, Jiankang He, Liang Hu, Hongbo Lan
Summary: This paper reviews the research on the surface tension of eutectic gallium-indium alloys (EGaIn) in the field of stretchable electronics. It covers the principles of oxide layer formation, factors influencing surface tension, and methods for surface modification of liquid metals. The paper also discusses the applications of EGaIn surface modification in different fields and highlights the challenges still faced and the future outlook.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Song, Lianghao Jia, Zhengen Wei, Tao Xiang, Shaobing Zhou
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the application, preparation, and role of biomimetic structures in solar evaporators with improved evaporation rate and lifetime.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Yuan, Qian Deng, Dong Pan, Xiang An, Canyang Zhao, Wenjun Su, Zhengmin He, Qiang Sun, Ran Ang
Summary: Optimizing the performance of n-type PbTe thermoelectric materials is crucial for practical applications. Dynamic doping has emerged as an effective method to improve the performance of n-type PbTe by optimizing the carrier concentration. This study demonstrates the significance of Mn alloying in enhancing the performance of Ag-doped n-type PbTe by creating a hierarchical structure to suppress thermal transport and improving the Seebeck coefficient.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Wang, Meiqi Geng, Shengjun Sun, Qian Xiang, Shiyuan Dong, Kai Dong, Yongchao Yao, Yan Wang, Yingchun Yang, Yongsong Luo, Dongdong Zheng, Qian Liu, Jianming Hu, Qian Wu, Xuping Sun, Bo Tang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress and challenges in the field of bifunctional electrocatalysts and efficient electrolyzers for seawater splitting. It summarizes recent advancements and proposes future perspectives for highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts and electrolyzers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jason K. Phong, Christopher B. Cooper, Lukas Michalek, Yangju Lin, Yuya Nishio, Yuran Shi, Huaxin Gong, Julian A. Vigil, Jan Ilavsky, Ivan Kuzmenko, Zhenan Bao
Summary: Dynamic block copolymers (DBCPs) combine the phase separation of traditional block copolymers with the supramolecular self-assembly of periodic dynamic polymers, resulting in the spontaneous self-assembly of high aspect ratio nanofibers with well-ordered PEG and PDMS domains. DBCPs with a periodic block sequence exhibit superior properties compared to those with a random sequence, including delayed onset of terminal flow and higher ionic conductivity values.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hong Kyu Lee, Yasaswini Oruganti, Jonghyeon Lee, Seunghee Han, Jihan Kim, Dohyun Moon, Min Kim, Dae-Woon Lim, Hoi Ri Moon
Summary: This study reports the moisture-triggered proton-conductivity switching behavior in Zn5FDC MOFs induced by the presence and absence of coordinating solvents, which illustrates the significant role of coordinating solvents in conductivity variation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bommaramoni Yadagiri, Sanjay Sandhu, Ashok Kumar Kaliamurthy, Francis Kwaku Asiam, Jongdeok Park, Appiagyei Ewusi Mensah, Jae-Joon Lee
Summary: The molecular engineering of the interface modulator between the perovskite and hole transporting material is crucial for achieving satisfactory performance and stability of perovskite solar cells. In this study, cruciform-shaped dual functional organic materials were employed as surface passivation and hole transporting interfacial layers in perovskite solar cells. The use of these materials significantly improved the power conversion efficiency of the solar cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Joaquin Martinez-Ortigosa, Reisel Millan, Jorge Simancas, Manuel Hernandez-Rodriguez, J. Alejandro Vidal-Moya, Jose L. Jorda, Charlotte Martineau-Corcos, Vincent Sarou-Kanian, Mercedes Boronat, Teresa Blasco, Fernando Rey
Summary: This study investigates the synthesis of all-silica RTH zeolites using triisopropyl(methyl)phosphonium as the organic SDA. The results show the formation of two distinct crystalline phases under different synthesis conditions, with fluoride bonding to different silicon sites. It demonstrates the possibility of controlling the placement of fluoride in RTH zeolites through synthesis conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luyao Zheng, Cong Liu, Wenbiao Zhang, Boxu Gao, Tianlan Yan, Yahong Zhang, Xiaoming Cao, Qingsheng Gao, Yi Tang
Summary: This study successfully improves the efficiency and stability of water splitting by constructing a heterostructured electrocatalyst. The catalyst shows extraordinary performance and could offer an effective approach for the sustainable production of hydrogen.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carlos A. Campos-Roldan, Raphael Chattot, Frederic Pailloux, Andrea Zitolo, Jacques Roziere, Deborah J. Jones, Sara Cavaliere
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the hydrogen evolution/oxidation reactions on a series of Pt-rare earth nanoalloys in alkaline media, and identified the effect of the lanthanide contraction. The experimental results revealed that the chemical nature of the rare earth modulates the adsorption and mobility of oxygenated-species, enhancing the kinetics of the reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Frank, Mads Folkjaer, Mads L. N. Nielsen, Melissa J. Marks, Henrik S. Jeppesen, Marcel Ceccato, Simon J. L. Billinge, Jacopo Catalano, Nina Lock
Summary: This study investigates the thermal decomposition of ZIF-67 and its correlation with structural evolution and electrocatalytic performance. The researchers used in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and total scattering techniques to analyze the process. They found that disorder emerges at lower temperatures and that extending the pyrolysis process can result in materials with superior electrochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Han Jiao, Xin Wang, Lei Bian, Yuan Liu, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: By constructing Cu-0-Cu+-NH2 composite interfaces with the assistance of SiO2, the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) achieves high Faraday efficiency and current density for C2+ production, improving the productivity of carbon cycle.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Wang, Ruijuan Zhang, Pengda Zhai, Mingjie Li, Xinying Liu, Chaoxu Li
Summary: This study successfully exfoliated COFs using a simple electrochemical method, which resulted in improved photocatalytic performance for COFs and enriched the fabrication approach of COF exfoliation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)