Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wanlu Liu, Anna M. Kaczmarek, Karel Folens, Gijs Du Laing, Pascal Van der Voort, Rik Van Deun
Summary: Three Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica (PMO) materials were presented, including a pyridine dicarboxamide functionalized PMO (DPA-PMO) and two amine functionalized PMOs (Am-PMO and Am-ePMO). These materials show potential for near-infrared (NIR) luminescence applications.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Babak Karimi, Nasim Ganji, Omid Pourshiani, Werner R. Thiel
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in the synthesis, morphology, functionalities, and applications of periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs), with a focus on developments after 2014. Special attention is given to a new family of PMOs, namely hollow spherical and hollow/yolk shell PMOs, which offer additional benefits compared to traditional PMOs.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yufa Feng, Xuefeng Zhang, Youxiang Shao, Xiaodong Chen, Huize Wang, Junhao Li, Ming Wu, Huafeng Dong, Quanbing Liu, Hao Li
Summary: In this study, uniform Mox-Ni0.8Cu0.2O nanowires were successfully fabricated as catalysts for ammonia borane (AB) methanolysis. The acidity of the catalysts' surface was flexibly modulated, leading to high catalytic activity. The relationship between the quantity of moderated acid sites and the activity of AB methanolysis was determined for the first time, and a plausible mechanism for the reaction was proposed.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marta Bordonhos, Mirtha Lourenco, Jose R. B. Gomes, Paula Ferreira, Moises L. Pinto
Summary: The study investigates the application of periodic mesoporous organosilica materials in ethylene and ethane adsorption for the first time. Results show that the materials tend to be more selective towards ethylene, with silylated materials exhibiting higher affinity towards ethane. Additionally, samples functionalized with primary amines show better selectivity towards ethylene.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mengshuai Liu, Penghui Zhao, Wenwen Zhang, Xin Cheng, Hongtao Fei, Jingjing Ma, Fusheng Liu
Summary: This study developed triazine- and urea-functionalized periodic mesoporous organosilicas (TUF-PMOs) for CO2 adsorption and conversion. The optimized TUF-PMO-20 with TBAI cocatalyst demonstrated good bifunctionality, reusability, and versatility.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Houbing Zou, Jinyu Dai, Jinquan Suo, Rammile Ettelaie, Yuan Li, Nan Xue, Runwei Wang, Hengquan Yang
Summary: The study presents a multicompartmentalized mesoporous organosilica material for spatial co-localization of metal nanoparticles, resulting in a significant enhancement in activity for sequential hydrogenation reactions. The revealed mechanism of neighboring metal-assisted hydrogenation via hydrogen spillover contributes to the enhanced catalytic efficiency in the designed cascade catalyst.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yafei Xu, Jun Wang, Rui Xu, Wuke Li
Summary: The smart catalyst shows temperature-controlled catalytic activity in releasing hydrogen from ammonia borane, with high catalytic activity at room temperature and significantly suppressed hydrogen generation at high temperature. The switchable red luminescence of the composite hydrogel in solution at high/low temperatures offers the possibility to track the catalyst and understand the catalytic mechanism. This thermo-controllable system of hydrogen generation has great potential applications in the safe hydrolysis from chemical hydride fuel.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaofa Su, Sifang Li
Summary: A new type of PVP-stabilized bimetallic Co-Ni nanoparticles as catalyst for hydrogen production from methanolysis of ammonia borane showed good catalytic performance, magnetic recyclability, and synergistic effect between Co and Ni.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bruna Castanheira, Sergio Brochsztain, Larissa Otubo, Antonio Carlos S. C. Teixeira
Summary: In this study, PMONDI was used as a photocatalyst for the efficient degradation of antibiotics. Compared to traditional TiO2/SBA-15, PMONDI showed improved performance in terms of photodegradation and reusability. Analysis of the degradation products revealed two main pathways. Therefore, PMONDI materials have great potential as photocatalysts for the degradation of CECs and should be further explored.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasar Karatas, Adem Zengin, Mehmet Gulcan
Summary: This study reports the fabrication, characterization, and application of amine-terminated CuMnO2-NH2 supported palladium nanoparticles as highly efficient and recyclable catalysts for hydrogen production from the methanolysis of ammonia-borane. The results reveal that Pd (0) nanoparticles are well spread on the surface of CuMnO2-NH2, and Pd/CuMnO2-NH2 exhibits high catalytic activity and extreme stability in the reaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Bei Liu, Hui Li, Kaijun Quan, Jia Chen, Hongdeng Qiu
Summary: This review article focuses on the application of periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) materials with organic functionalities in chromatographic separation, including packed columns and monolithic columns. The correlation between PMO chromatographic stationary phase compositions and chromatographic performance is discussed by summarizing the functional bridges, synthesis methods, and modification methods. The research directions for further development of a more highly efficient PMO chromatographic column are also outlined.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fuli Deng, Juanjuan Huang, Erika E. Ember, Klaus Achterhold, Martin Dierolf, Andreas Jentys, Yue Liu, Franz Pfeiffer, Johannes A. Lercher
Summary: The study demonstrates that arylaliphatic acids can undergo decarboxylation on carbon-supported Pd nanoparticles with 100% selectivity at 90 degrees Celsius, and the reaction rate can be enhanced by preadsorbed hydrogen. The mechanism involves the dissociation of the α-C-H bond and the scission of C-COO.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Cheng, Dan Wang, Xiuxiu Wang, Ying-Hua Zhou
Summary: In this study, a high-efficiency tandem catalyst CuO-Ru-0.3@Co3O4 was synthesized for the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane (AB) and the hydrogenation of nitrobenzenes (NBs). The catalyst showed high activity and good cyclic stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hao Li, Danqing Shen, Huiling Lu, Fan Wu, Xueping Chen, Roser Pleixats, Jianming Pan
Summary: The article discusses the significance of Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica materials and their advantages in various fields, emphasizing their potential in detecting and recovering heavy metal ions effectively. It also stresses the urgent need to address the harm caused by heavy metal pollution to the environment and human health.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuyan Guan, Yanyan Liu, Huanhuan Zhang, Ruofan Shen, Hao Wen, Naixin Kang, Jingjing Zhou, Baozhong Liu, Yanping Fan, Jianchun Jiang, Baojun Li
Summary: This paper summarizes the preparation process and structural characteristics of various supported catalysts, including graphite, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), metal oxides, carbon nitride (CN), molybdenum carbide (MoC), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), boron nitride (h-BN), zeolites, carbon dots (CDs), and metal carbide and nitride (MXene). In addition, the relationship between the electronic structure and catalytic performance is discussed to determine the actual active sites in the catalytic process. The mechanism of AB hydrolysis catalysis is systematically discussed, and possible catalytic paths are summarized to provide theoretical considerations for the designing of efficient AB hydrolysis catalysts. Furthermore, three methods for stimulating AB from dehydrogenation by-products and the design of possible hydrogen product-regeneration systems are summarized. Finally, the remaining challenges and future research directions for the effective development of AB catalysts are discussed.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
B. Huang, X. C. Tang, C. Geng, Q. F. He, J. Yi, Q. Wang, W. X. Huang, Q. X. Yuan, Y. Yang, G. Wang, W. H. Wang
Summary: Using synchrotron X-ray nano-computed tomography and finite element analysis, we reconstructed the nanostructure of shear bands (SBs) and investigated their formation and evolution in a bent heterogeneous Pd-based metallic glass fiber. We found that in addition to plain SBs (PSBs), there were hidden SBs (HSBs) with density fluctuations inside the metallic glass. The HSBs had average densities 5%-25% smaller than the surrounding matrix and thicknesses ranging from 100 nm to 530 nm. The structures of the HSBs were closely related to the heterogeneous structure and local strain rate of the metallic glass.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
LangTing Zhang, YaJuan Duan, YunJiang Wang, Yong Yang, JiChao Qiao
Summary: In this paper, it is demonstrated that cooling a BMG from the supercooled liquid region at laboratory rates can reverse the relaxation enthalpy lost during the preceding structural relaxation. Increasing the cooling rate enhances atomic mobility and dynamic mechanical relaxation intensity. This rejuvenation methodology facilitates tailoring the mechanical properties of BMGs and provides a comprehensive understanding of the rejuvenation mechanism.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meng Du, Bin Liu, Yong Liu, Yong Yang
Summary: Additively manufactured face-centered-cubic high entropy alloys show high strength and good ductility, making them promising materials for impact-resistant structures. In this study, FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy was produced using laser beam powder bed fusion, and dynamic tests were conducted. The alloy exhibited superior yield stress and toughness at high strain rates, which can be attributed to its dislocation cell structure and the formation of microbands and deformation twins.
Correction
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Tian Wang, Quan-Feng He, Zi-Jian Wang, Ming-Xing Li, Yan-Hui Liu, Yong Yang, Bao-An Sun, Wei-Hua Wang
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqing Zhou, Yinghui Shang, Xiaodi Liu, Yong Yang
Summary: Researchers have developed a generative deep learning framework to directly generate compositionally complex bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), such as high entropy BMGs. The framework is capable of producing composition-property mappings, which paves the way for the inverse design of BMGs.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinxue Tang, Yuk-Tong Cheng, Junda Shen, Jia-Hua Liu, Zhibo Zhang, Zhiqin Deng, Fucong Lyu, Yong Yang, Guangyu Zhu, Zhengtao Xu, Jian Lu, Yang Yang Li
Summary: This article introduces a novel, safe, and generic method for etching, gelatinating, and processing solid ceramics. It involves using multiple ionic solutions to convert calcite into a multi-ionic amorphous gel with moderate flowability, allowing for convenient collection, storage, transfer, and molding.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
F. Zhu, G. H. Xing, G. J. Lyu, L. T. Zhang, Yun-Jiang Wang, Y. Yang, J. M. Pelletier, J. C. Qiao
Summary: Dynamic mechanical relaxation is an important metric for studying viscoelastic amorphous solids. The relaxation behavior of amorphous solids, due to their heterogeneous microstructure, often deviates from the Debye relaxation. The distribution of relaxation time based on the stretched exponential function or power law is commonly used to describe non-Debye relaxation, but its applicability to real amorphous materials is still under discussion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
H. Wang, Q. F. He, A. D. Wang, Y. Yang
Summary: We fabricated severely distorted high-entropy Elinvar alloys through micro-alloying of (CoNi)(50-x)(TiZrHf)(50)Fe-x (in atomic percentage). Our experiments demonstrate a tunable Elinvar effect that is positively correlated with overall lattice distortion in single-phase B2 high entropy alloys. Additionally, we propose a simple physical model that captures the general trend of our experimental findings.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Shuang, G. J. Lyu, D. Chung, X. Z. Wang, X. Gao, H. H. Mao, W. P. Li, Q. F. He, B. S. Guo, X. Y. Zhong, Y. J. Wang, Y. Yang
Summary: In this study, we developed a series of medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) with high strength, superior fracture toughness, and ultra-high corrosion resistance. Interestingly, our MEAs exhibit an unusual anti-corrosion behavior as their corrosion resistance increases with increasing acidity. This behavior can be attributed to the surface chemical complexity of our MEAs, which facilitates the formation of metastable medium entropy passive films.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. H. Chung, J. Lee, Q. F. He, Y. K. Kim, K. R. Lim, H. S. Kim, Y. Yang, Y. S. Na
Summary: The study investigates the toughening/strengthening mechanisms of heterostructured eutectic high-entropy alloys (EHEAs) and discovers that fully eutectic HEAs show superior performance in both yield stress and fracture toughness due to the high hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening/toughening associated with a high misorientation angle at the grain/phase boundaries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minhyuk Park, Qing Yu, Qing Wang, Chaojie Chen, Zhibo Zhang, Ziyin Yang, Huan Chen, Qiaoshi Zeng, Yunlong Zi, Jun Fan, Yong Yang
Summary: In this work, a series of large-sized 2D titanium nanomaterials with a unique heterogeneous nanostructure containing nanosized titanium, titanium oxide, and MXene-like phases were fabricated using the method of polymer surface buckling enabled exfoliation (PSBEE). These 2D titaniums exhibit both superb mechanical strength (6-13 GPa) and remarkable ductility (25-35%) at room temperature, surpassing all other titanium-based materials reported so far. Furthermore, the 2D titanium nanomaterials also showed good performance in triboelectric sensing and can be used to fabricate self-powered, on-skin conformal triboelectric sensors with good mechanical reliability.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Xia, Ziqing Zhou, Yinghui Shang, Yong Yang, Yunlong Zi
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of metallic glass as a triboelectric interface to enhance the efficiency of charge generation in triboelectric nanogenerators. Metallic glass exhibits lower friction coefficient and better wear resistance compared to copper, resulting in improved output performance. The metallic glass-based triboelectric nanogenerators also show excellent humidity resistance and can approach the theoretical limit of charge generation, surpassing copper-based TENGs by 35.2%.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Wang, Quanfeng He, Xiang Gao, Yinghui Shang, Wenqing Zhu, Weijiang Zhao, Zhaoqi Chen, Hao Gong, Yong Yang
Summary: Since 2004, the design of high entropy alloys (HEAs) has sparked significant interest in the materials science community due to their exceptional structural and functional properties. By incorporating multiple principal elements into a common lattice, a highly distorted lattice can be created, enabling HEAs to offer a promising combination of mechanical and physical properties that are not typically observed in conventional alloys. This article provides an extensive overview of multifunctional HEAs with severe lattice distortion, including theoretical models, experimental and computational methods, and the impact of lattice distortion on their mechanical, physical, and electrochemical properties. The review aims to stimulate further research into the study of distorted lattices in crystalline solids.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Langting Zhang, Yunjiang Wang, Yong Yang, Jichao Qiao
Summary: Mechanical cycling is an effective method to improve the mechanical properties of metallic glasses. This study investigates the anelastic origin of rejuvenation by mechanical cycling in La30Ce30Ni10Al20Co10 metallic glass using DSC and DMA. The results show that mechanical cycling activates flow defects, leading to anelastic strains and energy storage, which can be observed as larger relaxation enthalpy on DSC curves. However, the excess relaxation enthalpy caused by anelastic strain is released over time, suppressing atomic mobility and increasing β relaxation activation energies. The strategy of mechanical cycling at small strains expands the energy states of metallic glasses.
SCIENCE CHINA-PHYSICS MECHANICS & ASTRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qi Hao, Eloi Pineda, Yun-Jiang Wang, Yong Yang, Ji-Chao Qiao
Summary: The stress relaxation dynamics of La60Ni15Al25 metallic glass in ribbon and bulk samples were studied. It was observed that the stress decay of deep glass is mediated by beta relaxation, which contributes about 5% to the total stress. The characteristic time of stress relaxation near the glass transition coincides with that of alpha relaxation, suggesting a direct relationship between the two relaxation processes. A possible atomic mechanism involving both relaxation and deformation is proposed based on the evolution of shear transition zone. The findings provide a strategy to detect beta relaxation associated phenomena and clarify the roles of relaxation modes in the nonelastic deformation of amorphous matters.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
