Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Xiang, Qingping Li, Xijun Wei, Xiaoyan Li, Qiaoji Zheng, Yu Huo, Dunmin Lin
Summary: The NiS2/NiSe2 heteroboxes as anodes for SIBs exhibit advantages of exposing more active sites at phase boundaries, accelerating sodium storage kinetics, and maintaining ultralong reversible capacity and good rate capability. This rational construction of phase boundary with unique structure provides guidance for the development of advanced SIBs anode materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilin Wang, Qiming Liu, Yirui Liu, Lyu Shuying
Summary: SnS2 is a potential anode material for SIBs due to its high theoretical capacity, abundant resources, and non-toxic properties. However, its low Na+ diffusion kinetics and large volume expansion hinder its further development. By synthesizing heterostructured MoS2/SnS2/NC nanospheres, which combine the stability of MoS2 and the capacity of SnS2, a high specific capacity of 603 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1 and excellent rate performance of 750 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 are achieved. Furthermore, the full battery of MoS2/SnS2/NC= |Na3V2(PO4)3 exhibits a great capacity of 69.8 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 after 100 cycles, indicating the extraordinary anode material for SIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junxiong Wu, Muhammad Ihsan-Ul-Haq, Francesco Ciucci, Baoling Huang, Jang-Kyo Kim
Summary: Metal chalcogenides have emerged as potential anodes for sodium-ion batteries due to their variety, low cost, and high theoretical capacities, but face challenges such as large volume changes, poor conductivity, and lack of large-scale production. Various strategies have been employed to address these issues, aiming to promote practical applications of sodium-ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xing He, Dan Liu, Deyu Qu, Junsheng Li, Haolin Tang, Xiong Zhang, Hanping Chen
Summary: A facile solid-state method was developed to prepare a metal sulfide/carbon composite, which exhibited excellent sodium storage performance in sodium-ion batteries with competitive reversible capacity, excellent rate capacity, and good cyclic stability. Additionally, the composite showed a potential application in sodium-ion hybrid capacitors with 80% capacity retention after 4500 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoqin Liu, Xiaoyan Li, Xiaoli Lu, Xiang He, Na Jiang, Yu Huo, Chenggang Xu, Dunmin Lin
Summary: Utilizing a metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived method, CuS@N-C nanoparticles were successfully prepared with high conductivity and strong structural protection, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jin-Sung Park, Gi Dae Park, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: Efforts have been made to develop a promising anode material for sodium ion batteries, studying the sodium-ion storage mechanism of transition metal selenite through various analytical methods. The porous CoSeO3-carbon composite nanofibers exhibit stable cycle stability and high rate performance, showing potential for practical applications in energy storage.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yun Chen, Hongbin Liu, Xiaolin Guo, Shangping Zhu, Yue Zhao, Satoshi Iikubo, Tingli Ma
Summary: The SnS2/FeS2/rGO composite material shows superior electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries, with high cycle stability and rate performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miao Jia, Tong Qi, Qiong Yuan, Peizhu Zhao, Mengqiu Jia
Summary: In this study, MoS2/PPy composite material was synthesized using a polymerization method and a hydrothermal method. The composite material showed outstanding performance as a sodium-ion battery anode, benefiting from its high specific surface area and synergistic effect between the components.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Peng, Lijuan Yue, Yu Cui, Xiangfei He, Shoudong Xu, Chunli Guo, Meiqing Guo, Han Chen
Summary: In this paper, a Cu7.2S4@NSC honeycomb-like composite structure was designed and prepared as an anode material for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). It exhibited ultra-high initial Coulomb efficiency and excellent electro-chemical properties, including high reversible capacity, excellent rate performance, and superior long-cycle stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingjuan Li, Wei Zhang, Weitao Zheng
Summary: This article summarizes and discusses the latest developments and challenges of metal selenides as anode materials for sodium/potassium-ion batteries, exploring their electrochemical mechanisms and future development directions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo -Han Zhang, Yu-Qian Wang, Fen Gao, Hua-Ying Wang, Wan-Xin Wen, Yun-Lei Hou, Jing-Zhou Chen, Dong -Lin Zhao
Summary: Transition metal sulfides show great potential as anode materials for lithium and sodium ion batteries, but the volume expansion during the conversion reaction poses a challenge. A nanoscale Ni3S4/Co3S4@rGO composite with uniform particle size and distribution was successfully synthesized, leading to improved structural properties and excellent cyclic and rate performance.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jeongeun Park, Minjun Kim, Minsu Choi, Minkyeong Ku, Dayoung Kam, Sang-Ok Kim, Wonchang Choi
Summary: Due to the abundance of sodium resources, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered a cost-efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. However, the cycling stability of antimony-based anodes, which have high theoretical capacity, is poor due to rapid volume changes during charging and discharging processes. In this study, Sb/C-SiOC composites were prepared using the adsorption properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to alleviate the volume expansion. The resulting composites exhibited improved cycle performance and rate performance, making it a promising strategy for developing alloy-based energy storage materials.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Jiang, Yichun Wang, Jiangfeng Ni, Liang Li
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries are promising for affordable and scalable energy storage, but face technical challenges in finding suitable anode materials. Molybdenum-based materials may offer a solution to these challenges, but require materials design and engineering to overcome current issues.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yeon-Ju Lee, B. S. Reddy, Hyeon-A Hong, Ki-Won Kim, Seong-Jin Cho, Hyo-Jun Ahn, Jou-Hyeon Ahn, Kwon-Koo Cho
Summary: Transition metal sulfides have been investigated as a promising anode material for LIBs and SIBs. In this study, carbon-coated nickel sulfide composites were synthesized using a solvothermal method, resulting in improved cyclic stabilities and rate performances for both LIBs and SIBs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianhua Huang, Yongsheng Yao, Ming Huang, Yufei Zhang, Yunfei Xie, Mingliang Li, Liuli Yang, Xiaolin Wei, Ziwei Li
Summary: The use of mixed-dimensional heterostructures in sodium-ion batteries shows fast electrochemical kinetics, superior reversible capacities, and excellent stability and cycling performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Du Yeol Jo, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: Hollow nanostructures composed of tin-cobalt bimetallic selenides and N-doped carbon sheath (CS-Se@NC) were successfully fabricated for potassium ion batteries, exhibiting high potassium storage performance and excellent cycling performance. The N-doped carbon coating reinforced the composite against particle pulverization while improving electrode conductivity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Su Hyun Yang, Yun Jae Lee, Heemin Kang, Seung-Keun Park, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: In this study, a novel synthetic strategy is proposed to convert MXene into restacking-inhibited three-dimensional (3D) balls coated with iron selenides and carbon. The resulting 3D structured microspheres exhibit high reversible capacity and excellent cycling stability in potassium-ion batteries. This strategy addresses the restacking issue of MXene nanosheets and enhances the electrochemical performance of MXene-based materials.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mulugeta Gebrekiros Berhe, Hong Geun Oh, Seung-Keun Park, Dongkyoung Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effect of laser cutting on silicon anodes and analyzed the impact of cutting widths and process parameters on the cutting widths. Cutting speed had the largest contribution to the formation of kerf width, clearance width, and burr width, while laser power had a significant impact on the formation of top width.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Jin Jang, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this study, a hierarchically structured Ni-Mo bimetallic selenide/N-doped carbon microsphere (NMSe/NC) is designed as an advanced anode material for potassium ion batteries (KIBs). The unique hierarchical surface structure and the synergistic effect of Mo and Ni species provide sufficient electrochemical reaction sites and promote the reaction kinetics. The resulting NMSe/NC hierarchical microspheres exhibit excellent electrochemical performance, indicating their potential for commercialization in large-scale energy storage systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hong Geun Oh, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this research, one-dimensional hybrid nanostructures, MC-Se@NC, composed of a MoSe2 core and a CoSe2/N-doped carbon shell, were successfully synthesized. The unique morphology and synergistic effect between different elements provide sufficient reaction sites and improve the reaction kinetics. The MC-Se@NC anode demonstrated high reversible capacity and remarkable rate capability when applied to potassium ion batteries. These excellent electrochemical properties suggest the potential commercialization of KIB-based large-scale energy storage systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun Jae Lee, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional electrocatalyst composed of hollow CoSx and Ni-Fe based layered double hydroxide (NiFe LDH) nanosheets was developed for efficient overall water splitting. The catalyst exhibits excellent HER and OER activities with low overpotentials and good durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Do Yeol Jo, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: This study presents the design of mesoporous ZnSe nanobelts coated with N-doped carbon for high-performance K-ion batteries. The MP-ZnSe@NC electrode exhibits stable reversible capacity and remarkable rate capability, making it a promising candidate for practical applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Du Yeol Jo, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this study, porous solid-solution Cu-Zn selenide nanobelts coated with N-doped carbon (p-CZSe@NC NBs) were successfully fabricated using a cation-exchange process. The p-ZnSe@NC NBs were prepared by polymer coating on ZnSe[diethylenetri-amine]0.5 followed by carbonization. The synergetic effect of electrochemically active Zn and inactive Cu in response to K ions and the inner pores of the NBs contributes to the improved performance of the p-CZSe@NC NB electrode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Jin Jang, Youngjae Yoo, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: Constructing hierarchical architecture consisting of low-dimensional building blocks is a promising strategy for achieving high electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries. In this study, the researchers demonstrate a convenient synthesis method for Co-Mo oxide composites embedded in a hierarchical N-doped carbon microflower. The hierarchical microflowers exhibit advantages such as increased contact area, abundant ion storage sites, and high electrical conductivity, leading to improved electrochemical performance. The results highlight the significance of designing hierarchical structured materials for enhancing electrochemical energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Jin Jang, Hong Geun Oh, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: We designed a hollow mesoporous carbon bowl embedded with ultrafine bis(selanylidene)iron (FeSe2) nanocrystals (FeSe2@HMCB) via a controllable impregnation method and subsequent selenization process for high-performance potassium-ion batteries (KIBs). The FeSe2@HMCB inherits the advantages of conventional hollow carbon-based composites and exhibits a significant increase in the volumetric energy density of the fabricated electrodes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Heegyeom Jeon, Jeong Ho Na, Yong Seok Kim, Seung-Keun Park, Youngjae Yoo
Summary: In this study, wave-selective emitter coolers were fabricated using glass bubbles and barium sulfate, and polyacrylonitrile nanofibers were electrospun on these coolers. The optical properties and cooling power were analyzed based on the ratio of glass bubbles and barium sulfate, as well as the electrospinning conditions. The cooler with the added electrospinning layer showed higher reflectivity and cooling power compared to the cooler containing only polydimethylsiloxane/glass bubbles and barium sulfate. This study improves the performance of previously studied passive radiative cooling.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hong Geun Oh, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: A facile spray-drying process is used to encapsulate hollow CoSnO3 nanoboxes in MXene nanosheets, forming three-dimensional MXene-based microspheres as an anode for LIBs. This 3D structure effectively inhibits the restacking of MXene nanosheets and provides more active sites for Li+ storage. The encapsulation of hollow CoSnO3 nanoboxes in an MXene shell also restricts volume changes during cycling, preventing structural collapse and ensuring stable performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mulugeta Gebrekiros Berhe, Hong Geun Oh, Seung-Keun Park, Mounarik Mondal, Dongkyoung Lee
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the environmentally friendly future energy system due to their high energy density, high power density, long lifetime, and safety. The electrodes, especially LiFePO4, play a key role in determining battery performance. Laser structuring of electrodes has been considered a promising approach to increase energy density.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jeong Ho Na, Hong Geun Oh, Seunghwa Lee, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this study, 3D MXene-based microspheres encapsulating MOF-derived ZnSe@NC nanoparticles were successfully fabricated by spray drying. The 3D structure effectively prevented restacking of MXene nanosheets and provided a large surface area with abundant ion storage sites. The uniform distribution of the ZnSe@NC nanoparticles within the MXene matrix not only prevented the aggregation of ZnSe crystals during cycling but also enhanced the electrical conductivity. The resulting 3D MX/ZnSe@NC exhibited remarkable cycling stability and excellent rate performance, showing great potential as an anode material for PIBs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hong Geun Oh, Jeong Ho Na, Seung-Keun Park
Summary: In this study, porous 3D carbon microspheres were fabricated via a simple spray-drying method and used as electrode materials in potassium-ion batteries. The composite exhibited excellent electrochemical properties, including stable cycling performance and improved ion transport kinetics.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)