Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Wang, Jiejun Fang, Hailei Zhao, Zijia Zhang, Zhaolin Li
Summary: Researchers developed a raspberry-like hierarchical FeS2 cathode with dual-carbon framework, providing volume accommodation and structural stability, showcasing excellent electrochemical performance and cycling stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaojun Shi, Beibei He, Ling Zhao, Yansheng Gong, Rui Wang, Huanwen Wang
Summary: The FeS2-CoS2/NCFs integrated electrocatalyst shows high bifunctional activity and durability in alkaline medium, outperforming precious metal-based zinc-air batteries. It also demonstrates practical potentials in flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries, powering LED panels even under twisting state.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Xu, Yue Li, Dong Zhu, Zhao Li, Fengzhan Sun, Wen Zhu, Yu Chen, Jichao Zhang, Li Ren, Saihang Zhang, Jianxin Zou, Richard M. Laine
Summary: This study proposes a new non-nucleophilic phenolate-based magnesium complex electrolyte and Co-doped FeS2 cathode, which demonstrate excellent electrochemical performance in rechargeable magnesium batteries and have high application value.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng-Guang Liu, Xiang-Xi He, Jia-Hua Zhao, Chun-Mei Xu, Yun Qiao, Li Li, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: This overview summarizes the recent research progress on carbon nanospheres (CNSs) in energy conversion and storage technologies, focusing on the synthesis methods and their application as high-performance electrode materials in rechargeable batteries. The synthesis methods, including hard template methods, soft template methods, the extension of the Stober method, hydrothermal carbonization, and aerosol-assisted synthesis, are described in detail. The use of CNSs as electrodes in energy storage devices, mainly in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), is also discussed in detail in this article. Finally, some perspectives on the future research and development of CNSs are provided.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kok Long Ng, Brohath Amrithraj, Gisele Azimi
Summary: This review focuses on summarizing reported cathode materials and their charge storage mechanisms in nonaqueous rechargeable Al batteries (RABs). It critically discusses the implications of overall cell chemistries on actual battery performance metrics, outlines the fundamental and practical limitations of existing RAB chemistries, and emphasizes the importance of accurately elucidating the underlying charge storage mechanism. The ion migration kinetics in existing electrodes are discussed, and design guidelines for enhancing their performance are provided.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alon Epshtein, Igor Baskin, Matthew Suss, Yair Ein-Eli
Summary: This article reports the design and structure of a rechargeable silicon cell, proving that silicon can be used as an active multivalent rechargeable anode. Multiple discharge-charge cycles can be achieved using heavily doped n-type silicon wafer anodes and hybrid-based ionic liquid electrolytes.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Long Huang, Zaiping Guo, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming M. Wang
Summary: Rechargeable potassium-selenium batteries have attracted attention for their natural abundance, low redox potential of potassium, and high electronic conductivity of selenium. Despite progress in cathode materials design and electrochemical performance, challenges like low reactive activity, shuttle effect, and volume expansion remain.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomin Han, Ying Bai, Ran Zhao, Yu Li, Feng Wu, Chuan Wu
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the development and properties of electrolytes in rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs). Various types of electrolytes, including ionic liquids, high temperature salts, organic electrolytes, aqueous electrolytes, and polymer electrolytes, are discussed. The focus is on the properties and compositions of ionic liquid electrolytes, which are the most commonly used electrolytes in RABs, as well as the electrode/electrolyte interfaces in different electrolyte environments. This review aims to guide the selection of appropriate electrolytes and clarify the energy storage mechanism of RABs.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Irin Sultana, Ye Fan, Baozhi Yu, Tao Tao, Chunping Hou, Ying Chen
Summary: This review article summarizes battery research based on a wide range of nanomaterials over the last decade, highlighting strategies to tackle problems associated with electrode materials and approaches for improving electrochemical performance. Discussions on various design and synthesis strategies for high performance rechargeable batteries are included, with suggestions for future research directions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangchun Chen, Qiaonan Zhu, Li Jiang, Rongyang Liu, Yan Yang, Mengyao Tang, Jiawei Wang, Hua Wang, Lin Guo
Summary: This study introduces phenazine as the cathode material for AABs, allowing for co-intercalation of Al-complex and enhancing the battery's cycling performance and capacity. The flexible organic molecules show advantages over conventional inorganic materials in reducing desolvation penalty and Coulombic repulsion during the ion (de)insertion process.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Liping Duan, Yifan Xu, Chuanfeng Zhao, Jianchun Bao, Jian Shen, Xiaosi Zhou
Summary: This article presents a flexible etch-assisted sulfidation strategy for the anode material in potassium-ion batteries. The strategy involves constructing a multicore-shell nanocapsule structure and encapsulating mesoporous FeS2 nanoparticles in a hollow carbon shell with adjustable interior space. The resulting material, MCS-FeS2@C-20, exhibits optimized inner space, large reversible capacity, good rate capability, and excellent cycling stability, making it a promising anode material for PIBs. Notably, potassium-ion full cells using MCS-FeS2@C-20 also show improved potassium storage performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wenli Zhang, Jian Yin, Wenxi Wang, Zahra Bayhan, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: This review summarizes the recent technological developments in rechargeable potassium batteries, including achievements in active materials design, mechanistic understanding, exploration of new active materials, tuning the architecture, enhancing electrochemical performances, and advances in new configurations of rechargeable potassium battery systems. The review also proposes future directions and design strategies to advance rechargeable potassium batteries toward commercial applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wen Liu, Sen Ma, Bingxin Wan, Yong Li, Rui Guo, Chao Wu, Shangde Ma, Haijuan Pei, Jingying Xie
Summary: For almost half a century, lithium/carbon fluorides (Li/CFx) batteries have been considered irreversible in liquid electrolyte, but they still have attractive features. Different metal/CFx batteries, including Li/CFx, Na/CFx, Mg/CFx, Al/CFx, and K/CFx batteries, have been developed. This review introduces the progress made in rechargeable metal/CFx batteries and proposes design rules for their development.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stewart A. M. Dickson, Richard K. B. Gover, John T. S. Irvine
Summary: Alternative thermal battery chemistries, such as using a calcium-containing eutectic and calcium metal, have been explored in this study, showing promising discharge voltages and capacities. Physical and electrochemical techniques were used to characterize the cells, rate capability was investigated, and modifications to the cathode were considered to improve performance. Further research into high-temperature battery chemistries is encouraged based on the results obtained.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Rana Mohtadi, Oscar Tutusaus, Timothy S. Arthur, Zhirong Zhao-Karger, Maximilian Fichtner
Summary: The passage discusses the growing interest in rechargeable Mg batteries that meet the demands for safety, sustainability, and high energy density. It highlights an unconventional research direction that aims to overcome long-standing challenges and reveal unaddressed issues in Mg batteries. The focus is on fundamental phenomena to uncover new opportunities for practical Mg batteries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haris Azhar, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Neelam Zaman, Sarah Farrukh
Summary: This study uses a novel adsorbent Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and its composites to adsorb CO2. Experiment results show that 5 wt% g-C3N4/Ni-BDC MOF exhibits the highest adsorption capacity.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayumu Nodera, Shinya Aikawa
Summary: In this study, a CO2 sensor capable of low-temperature operation was fabricated using an open-channel-type thin-film transistor structure with a polar surface of an oxide semiconductor. The sensor showed a sensitivity 2.9 times greater than that under an inert N2 atmosphere at an operating temperature of only 150 degrees C. The results suggest that TFTs fabricated with polar surfaces of oxide semiconductors are useful for gas-sensing applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bindhyabasinee Mishra, Jyotirmayee Nanda, Subhra S. Brahma, K. J. Sankaran, R. Sakthivel, S. Ghadei, S. Suman
Summary: In this study, a series of polycrystalline mixed spinel ferrites were synthesized and characterized. The Mg0.5Zn0.5La0.05Fe1.95O4 ferrite showed the best response and recovery time, indicating its potential as a material for LPG sensing.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, A. Arun Kumar, Dhananjay Joshi
Summary: Rare earth doped aluminate-based phosphors are preferred over sulfide-based phosphors. The unique luminescence features of lanthanide-based materials are being utilized for multidisciplinary research and inventive applications. The past years have seen an increase in research interest in aluminate-based phosphors, leading to improvements in their long-lasting phosphorescence and phosphorescence efficiencies. Combustion synthesis route is an efficient technique for preparing nano-phosphor due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Younes Zohrabi
Summary: Water is essential for the survival of living organisms, but industrialization has led to contamination of water sources with heavy metals and harmful pollutants. Magnetic nano ferrites have shown potential in effectively removing heavy metals from water due to their magnetic characteristics, high surface area, surface active sites, chemical stability, and ease of modification. This review explores recent literature on the synthesis and application of magnetic ferrites for removing heavy metals from water, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for future research.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baolin Liu, Chenxin Xie, Guanglei Qian, Lishan Zhou, Chenglei Zhang, Lingzhi Zhu
Summary: In this study, a self-cleaning CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane has been developed for the removal of small-sized pollutants. The membrane exhibited superior removal ability and permeability compared to conventional membranes, and maintained high efficiency even after repeated tests. The CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane also showed excellent removal efficiency when treating real wastewater, indicating its high potential for practical applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Debabrata Panda, Akhilesh Kumar Sahu, Krunal M. Gangawane
Summary: A variety of hierarchical nanoporous silica aerogels were synthesized from well-dispersed silica sols, exhibiting diversified particle distributions and excellent thermal properties. The silica aerogels showed low thermal conductivity and high-temperature resilience. Surface modification and dilution of silica sols further improved the thermal resistance of the aerogels. The resilient skeleton structure developed from tiny particles effectively restricted heat dissipation and maintained the porous network at high temperatures.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hardy Shuwanto, Hairus Abdullah, Young Ku, Jenni Lie
Summary: In this study, a defective system of V-doped Fe2O3 with Pt as a cocatalyst was used for photoelectrochemical water oxidation. The defects in the VFPt-2.5 photoanode were characterized by XPS and EPR analyses. The SEM and TEM analyses revealed that the electrodeposited V-doped alpha-Fe2O3 had a nanosized morphology with an average diameter of 12 nm and a thickness of 300 nm. Under light irradiation, the VFPt-2.5 photoanode achieved a remarkable onset potential and photocurrent density. The stability test showed that Pt helped overcome the charge recombination caused by surface states.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Reza Gholipur, Hemin Mohammed Ali Khalifa, Khatereh Afrouzeh
Summary: Developing doped cathode materials is crucial for achieving low cost and high-performance energy storage. LiMn1.977(Ce, Cu, Ti, CeCuTi)0.023O4 nanoparticles show unmatched high structural stability, capacity, and safety during charge/discharge cycles. Ti-doped LiMn2O4 cathode calcined at 700 degrees C demonstrates the highest capacity and retention when multi-walled carbon nanotubes are added. The presence of titanium increases the porosity for reversible lithium storage and the dielectric constant.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Amutha, M. Rameshbabu, S. Sasi Florence, G. Ramalingam, S. Muthupandi, K. Prabha
Summary: This research provides an overview of the structural analysis and magnetic characteristics of dilute magnetic semiconductor oxides (DMSOs) based on binary metal oxide nanomaterials with different ferromagnetic or paramagnetic dopants. The coprecipitation method was used to create nanoparticle samples, and the results showed certain ferromagnetic behavior and increased magnetic properties.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Preeti Kumari, Vipul Srivastava, Ramesh Sharma, Hamid Ullah
Summary: In this study, the rare-earth ferrites perovskite RFeO3 (R = Pr, Nd) were investigated for their various properties including structural, electronic, magnetic, optical, thermodynamic, and thermoelectric behavior. The study found that these materials exhibit half-metallic behavior under certain conditions, and their optical and thermoelectric properties were evaluated, making them potential candidates for spintronic devices and UV absorbers.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuting Yuan, Tianchi Wang, Tian Feng, Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, Fe/Fe3O4/C hollow electromagnetic wave absorbers were prepared using hollow ceiba fibers as templates. The proposed hollow structure could reflect and scatter electromagnetic waves multiple times, leading to significant energy consumption. The impedance matching of magnetic materials and biochar enabled the joint absorption of magnetic and dielectric losses to absorb electromagnetic waves.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. R. Mamatha, B. R. Radha Krushna, J. Malleshappa, S. C. Sharma, Satish Kumar, C. Krithika, Nandini Robin Nadar, Dileep Francis, K. Manjunatha, Sheng Yun Wu, H. Nagabhushana
Summary: Nanostructured SrAl2O4:Tb3+/M (M = Li+, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Bi3+) green nanophosphors were synthesized using an environmentally friendly combustion process and Areca nut as a sustainable fuel source. The introduction of alkali metal co-dopants optimized the luminescent intensity and showed potential for data security applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomoyuki Tachibana, Akihiro Yabuki
Summary: A one-step thermal-reduction method was used to synthesize copper sulfide films with different compositions and pillar-like structures, through adjusting the sulfur ratio and incorporating excess sulfur during the synthesis process.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Mahdy, I. K. El Zawawi, Manal Mounir Ahmad
Summary: Pure PVA and its nanocomposites with CuO and/or CoFe2O4 films were prepared and characterized. The optical properties of the films can be modulated by controlling the percentage of CuO and/or CoFe2O4. The nanocomposites exhibit good ferromagnetic behavior, making the prepared films potentially useful in antenna system miniaturization and flexible magneto-electronic applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)