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Energy & Fuels
Qingguo Shao, Xiaoqi Tang, Xuhui Liu, Hao Qi, Jianxia Dong, Quoshun Liu, Xingdong Ma, Xiaobin Zhang, Xiaobei Zang, Ning Cao
Summary: The hollow NiCo2O4 nanoboxes prepared through morphology engineering have a unique hierarchical structure and favorable pore structure, enabling fast electron and ion transport, as well as abundant electrochemically active sites, making them ideal electrode materials for supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lu Wang, Jingjing Li, Junhua You, Zhiwei Wang, Xiaojing Qi, Jingsheng Xu
Summary: NiCo2O4/NiMoO4 hierarchical composite structure is used as electrode material for high-performance supercapacitors. The electrode material directly grows on conductive carbon cloth, reducing contact resistance and providing a favorable structure for NiCo2O4/NiMoO4. The optimized hierarchical NiCo2O4/NiMoO4 electrode shows high capacitance and cycle stability, and the assembled asymmetric supercapacitor has satisfactory energy density and power density.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Du Huang, Zhenya Lu, Xingyue Liu, Junning Gao, Zhiwu Chen, Xin Wang, Xiaoyi Fu
Summary: In this study, NiCo2O4 nanoflowers with high specific surface area were prepared on nickel foam and used as cathode and anode for a flexible asymmetric supercapacitor. The hierarchical structured electrodes provided sufficient redox sites and channels for ion and electron transport. Furthermore, the performance of NiCo2S4/PPy as an anode was investigated for the first time, showing good cycling stability and specific capacitance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tingting Liu, Yujie Wei, Xiangcheng Chen, Xinyong Yu, Ling Chen
Summary: A facile hydrothermal-calcination method was used to prepare NiCo2O4 nanosheet array on a nickel foam skeleton, exhibiting remarkable electrochemical performance with high specific surface area and capacitance retention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuemin Yin, Hejun Li, Ruimei Yuan, Jinhua Lu
Summary: The rational construction of hierarchical electrode materials has been a research hotspot in the field of energy storage. The metal-organic framework (MOF) derived hollow NiCo2O4 nanocages (NCs) strung by interwoven SiC nanowires (NWs) network on carbon cloth (CC) form a unique core-shell architecture with excellent electrochemical performance, showing potential for high-performance flexible energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jing Li, Yin Liu, Dan Zhan, Yongjin Zou, Fen Xu, Lixian Sun, Cuili Xiang, Jian Zhang
Summary: Transition metal oxides, such as NiCo2O4 embedded N-doped carbon (NC) composite, have been synthesized for energy storage applications, exhibiting high specific capacitance and specific energy. The superior electrochemical performance of the NiCo2O4@NC electrode is attributed to the microenvironment provided by NC for Faradic reaction of NiCo2O4, and the ultrahigh specific capacitance conferred by NiCo2O4 to the composite.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ying Xue, Zhengjie Xie, Xilong Liu, Liangyu Liu, Yixin Li, Yingjie Hua, Xudong Zhao, Xiaoyang Liu
Summary: Hierarchical core-shell heterostructured NiCo2O4@MnMoO4 nanosheet hybrid arrays were synthesized and exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Zhou, Xinying Cheng, Benjamin Tynan, Zhao Sha, Feng Huang, Mohammad S. Islam, Jin Zhang, Andrew N. Rider, Liming Dai, Dewei Chu, Da-Wei Wang, Zhaojun Han, Chun-Hui Wang
Summary: The study synthesized nanocomposite electrodes with high capacitance and mechanical properties by loading MnO2 on carbon nanotube (CNT) mats. Flexible and mechanically strong structural supercapacitors were fabricated using these electrodes, demonstrating excellent energy storage capability and structural stiffness and strength.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Beibei He, Guohong Pan, Yanzhu Deng, Ling Zhao, Huanwen Wang, Rui Wang, Yansheng Gong
Summary: The study presents a bifunctional electrocatalyst based on hierarchical FePx-NiCo2O4 nanoneedle arrays, which shows superior performance in water electrolysis. The electrode exhibits low overpotentials and voltage, outperforming commercial electrocatalysts, paving a new way for developing transition metal oxides-based overall water splitting electrocatalysts.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
W. D. Wang, X. F. Li, P. P. Zhang, B. Q. Wang, S. H. Gong, X. C. Wang, F. Liu, J. P. Cheng
Summary: Constructing NiCo2O4@CoS composite electrode materials with heterojunctions on nickel foam enhances charge transfer and improves electrochemical performances for supercapacitors. The composite exhibits a synergistic effect and high electronic conductivity, leading to an outstanding capacitance of 1902.5F g(-1) and a high energy density of 32.91 Wh kg(-1) in a hybrid capacitor configuration.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wang Yang, Liqiang Hou, Peng Wang, Yun Li, Rui Li, Bo Jiang, Fan Yang, Yongfeng Li
Summary: This study presents the rational design of hierarchical NiCo2O4 architectures with 2D-nanosheets-shell and 3D-nanocages-core for high-performance supercapacitors, addressing the challenges of sluggish reaction kinetics, low mass loading, and volume change. The designed electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and provides new insights for energy storage applications.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoying Hu, Encai Tian, Bo Wang, Xiaotong Zhou, Liang Qiao, Shujie Liu, Zeshuo Meng, Hongwei Tian
Summary: In this study, flower-like heterogeneous La2CoMnO6@NiCo2O4 materials were synthesized on a nickel foam via interface and morphological engineering. The as-constructed material exhibited excellent supercapacitor performance with a high specific capacitance, making it suitable for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanli Sun, Fang Wu, Liping He, Shufang Zhang, Haijun Luo, Baoshan Hu, Miao Zhou, Liang Fang
Summary: In this study, three different morphologies of NiCo2O4 nanoarrays were successfully prepared on flexible carbon cloth by a hydrothermal method. The hybrid nanostructure showed the best supercapacitive performance, with high specific capacitance, excellent rate capability, cycling stability, and energy density. The flexible solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor made with the hybrid nanostructure as the positive electrode exhibited great capacity retention and outstanding energy density, indicating its potential application in flexible energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiwan Acharya, Mira Park, Tae Hoon Ko, Byoung-Suhk Kim
Summary: A leaf-like hierarchical NiCo2O4 nanorods@Ni-Co-layered double hydroxide nanosheets (NCO@NiCo-LDH) core/shell nanostructure was synthesized to improve the rapid reversible redox reactions of super-capacitors. The hybrid core/shell NCO@Ni-Co-LDH electrodes displayed outstanding electrochemical properties, providing more accessible electroactive sites and superior mechanical stability for longer cycle life. Moreover, an asymmetric NCO@NiCo-LDH//N-doped graphene hydrogel (NGH) supercapacitor demonstrated excellent energy density, high power density, and remarkable cyclic lifespan.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajendra Kumar Nare, Sivalingam Ramesh, Vijay Kakani, Yuvaraj Haldorai, Chandrasekaran Karthikeyan, Basivi Praveen Kumar, Nadavala Siva Kumar, Mohammad Asif, S. Naresh Kumar, D. Prakash Babu, K. Ramakrishna Reddy, Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti
Summary: This study examines the latest advancements in carbon nanotube (CNT) supercapacitors and related composites, aiming to identify strategies for enhancing their performance. The researchers used ultrasonication aided hydrothermal technique to synthesize a composite made of nitrogen doped carbon nanotubes and porous NiCo2O4 nanomaterial. The composite electrode exhibited excellent cycling stability and a rising specific capacitance, making it appealing for high-performance supercapacitor applications.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mei Wang, Fang Liu, Zhifeng Zhang, Erchao Meng, Feilong Gong, Feng Li
Summary: A new noninvasive glucose sensor has been developed using Co3O4 particles, showing outstanding performance with high sensitivity, low detection limit, and wide linear range. The sensor can swiftly and selectively respond to glucose levels, indicating its potential application in noninvasive glucose detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Gong, Mengmeng Liu, Sheng Ye, Lihua Gong, Guang Zeng, Lin Xu, Xiaoli Zhang, Yonghui Zhang, Liming Zhou, Shaoming Fang, Jian Liu
Summary: A novel design of MoO2/MoS2/C hollow nanoreactors with high electrocatalytic efficiency for hydrogen evolution over all pH values is reported. The introduction of sulfur vacancies on MoO2 substrates and the design of defective carbon shells enhance the stability of the electrocatalysts in acidic and alkaline media, showing potential for durable hydrogen evolution. The vacancy engineering can regulate the band structures, electron density differences, total density of states, and adsorption-dissociation ability of H* and H2O over the entire pH range, providing insights for the rational development of practical pH-universal electrocatalysts.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feilong Gong, Yixiao Wang, Lihua Gong, Erchao Meng, Yonghui Zhang, Feng Li
Summary: By incorporating CTAB and oxygen doping, along with the synthesis of bulb-like nanostructured MoS2 precursor, the O-MoS2@C nanoreactor was prepared. It delivered average specific capacities of -1442 mA h g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and -394 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1, maintaining reversible capacities of 1208 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles and -361 mA h g-1 after 700 cycles. Density functional theory results showed that the introduction of carbon and vacancies facilitated the thermodynamic adsorption and kinetic migration of Li, leading to high-rate and durable Li storage performances.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Peiyuan Wang, Xiaoqian Wang, Renyi Diao, Yujie Guo, Yuxiang Wang, Chao Zhou, Ke-Feng Xie, Shumin Sun, Yong-Hui Zhang
Summary: The hierarchical tubular MoP/MoS2 composite fabricated through partially phosphating tubular MoS2 exhibits excellent catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction, with low overpotential, small Tafel slope, and long-term durability in acid electrolytes. The superior performance of the MoP/MoS2 composite can be attributed to its hierarchical structure and rich active sites.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei-Long Gong, Ming-Xing Peng, Li-Juan Yue, Jun-Li Chen, Ke-Feng Xie, Yong-Hui Zhang
Summary: ZnO/Co3O4 porous nanosheets were successfully developed via adjusting proportions in p-n heterojunction composites and applied in sensors to detect triethylamine. The sensors exhibited high response values to triethylamine, even in high humidity conditions. This work offers a strategy for quick detection of triethylamine using p-n heterojunction ZnO/Co3O4 sensors.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jun-Li Chen, Shi-Yu Xie, Li-Juan Yue, Fei-Long Gong, Yong-Hui Zhang
Summary: This study successfully enhanced the efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production by synthesizing a composite of Cu2O and TiO2, mainly due to the formation of a p-n heterojunction that effectively separated the electron hole pairs and improved the charge transfer rate of the materials. In addition, this method effectively utilized the synergistic effect of visible light and ultraviolet light.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yong-Hui Zhang, Chao-Nan Wang, Li-Juan Yue, Jun-Li Chen, Fei-Long Gong, Shao-Ming Fang
Summary: The N-doped graphene quantum dots (N-GQDs) modified ZnO composite material shows excellent sensing performance for NO2, significantly reducing the working temperature and improving sensor sensitivity. This work provides a promising strategy for enhancing NO2 gas sensing performance based on semiconductor metal oxide.
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-Li Chen, Ming-Ming Liu, Shi-Yu Xie, Li-Juan Yue, Fei-Long Gong, Kai-Ming Chai, Yong-Hui Zhang
Summary: Cu2O/TiO2 heterogeneous materials were prepared via simple hydrothermal and physical mixing processes to study their photocatalytic H-2 production performance. The CT-70 (70 wt% of TiO2) showed superior photocatalytic activity with H-2 production of 8.33 mmol g(-1) in 6 h, significantly outperforming Cu2O and TiO2. The enhancement of H-2 generation was attributed to the proper band gap structure and heterojunction between Cu2O and TiO2. This work provides a strategy for preparing composite materials with high photocatalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Gong, Mengmeng Liu, Lihua Gong, Sheng Ye, Qike Jiang, Guang Zeng, Xiaoli Zhang, Zhikun Peng, Yonghui Zhang, Shaoming Fang, Jian Liu
Summary: Simultaneous modulation of mesoscale diffusion and Mo-Fe-C site formation in sub-micro reactors can boost OER performance, showing great potential for various electrocatalytic reactions.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lifeng Han, Yuheng Liu, Chaoqun Chang, Meng Liu, Zhikun Peng, Feilong Gong
Summary: In this study, we reported the design of a cactus-like Mo-WO3 nanoarchitecture which exhibited significantly improved NO2 sensing performance. The nanoarchitecture showed enhanced sensitivity and decreased recovery time compared to pristine WO3.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mei Wang, Fang Liu, Mingyu Shi, Feilong Gong, Feng Li
Summary: An ultra-sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on Ni/Au bilayer nanowire arrays (Ni/Au biNWAs) is successfully demonstrated. The sensor exhibits extraordinary electrocatalytic activity for glucose oxidation, achieving ultrahigh sensitivity and excellent selectivity. It shows preferable accuracy and precision for glucose detection in human blood serum.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Gong, Cuijie Yao, Huajie Kong, Erchao Meng, Lihua Gong, Yonghui Zhang, Feng Li
Summary: This study successfully prepared a novel efficient WO3-based hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst, which exhibited outstanding performance in neutral media and showed higher activity compared to commercial Pt/C.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Gong, Yuheng Liu, Yang Zhao, Wei Liu, Guang Zeng, Guoqing Wang, Yonghui Zhang, Lihua Gong, Jian Liu
Summary: A universal sub-nanoreactor strategy was developed for synthesizing yolk-shell MoS2 supported single atom electrocatalysts with dual-anchored microenvironment, which showed robust hydrogen-evolution reaction performance. The optimized C-Co-MoS2 catalyst exhibited the lowest overpotential and significantly improved activity compared to previously reported MoS2-based electrocatalysts. Theoretical calculations and in situ characterizations revealed the active center and durability of the catalyst. This work provides a universal pathway for designing efficient electrocatalysts for electro-refinery.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuheng Liu, Lihua Gong, Yonghui Zhang, Peiyuan Wang, Guoqing Wang, Fenghua Bai, Zhenting Zhao, Feilong Gong, Jian Liu
Summary: A novel bifunctional-S strategy for the preparation of metal sulfides yolk-shell nanoreactors with dual components has been reported to enhance electrochemical hydrogen production. Experimental and theoretical calculations were used to study the interface mechanism and durability of MoS2/CdS-BS, demonstrating a universal strategy for preparing these materials. This study inspires the development of covalently connected electrocatalysts through nanoreactor engineering.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Peiyuan Wang, Yonghao Li, Denggui Zhu, Feilong Gong, Shaoming Fang, Yonghui Zhang, Shumin Sun
Summary: The use of sodium ascorbate solution as the washing solution can effectively suppress the loss of sodium ions and oxidation of Fe2+ during the preparation of Prussian blue analogs (PBAs). As the cathode material for sodium-ion batteries, it exhibits excellent electrochemical performance.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaibhav Bedi, Dipendu Mandal, Zahid Hussain, Shi-Ming Chen, Yile Wu, Zheng-Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Douglas W. Stephan
Summary: The reaction of (tBuO(2)CN)(2) with 9-BBN leads to the formation of a bicyclic heterocyclic compound, while its reactions with BF3 or [Et3Si][B(C6F5)(4)] result in the isolation of different compounds. Computational studies reveal that the steric and electronic properties of the Lewis acid are important in the formation of one of the compounds.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chisa Itoh, Haruka Yoshino, Taku Kitayama, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka
Summary: A new synthetic route for constructing functional paddlewheel diruthenium(II,II) complexes was developed, utilizing Schiff base condensation reactions. The attached Schiff base groups significantly affected the electronic states of the resulting complexes, as revealed by cyclic voltammetry and DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danrui Ni, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: A layered rhombohedral polymorph of indium(iii) triiodide is synthesized at high pressure and temperature. It has an orange color, which is different from ambient pressure InI3, which has a monoclinic molecular structure and a light-yellow color.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Carlos Perez-Sanchez, Raquel P. Herrera, M. Concepcion Gimeno
Summary: Gold(II) complexes have been less utilized in catalysis compared to their gold(I) and gold(III) counterparts. However, gold(II) complexes offer potential in homo-coupling and cross-coupling reactions, as they are more easily accessible through simplified oxidation and reduction processes. Gold(II) exhibits characteristics of both soft acid gold(I) and hard acid gold(III). This review explores the unique reactivity and potential applications of gold(II) species, highlighting their significance in catalytic transformations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nighat Yousuf, Yanping Ma, Qaiser Mahmood, Wenjuan Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Hassan Saeed, Wen-Hua Sun
Summary: In this study, a series of structurally rigid cyclooctyl-fused iminopyridine iron complexes were synthesized and used with methylaluminoxane for isoprene polymerization. The extent of steric hindrance of the ligand framework was found to significantly affect catalytic performance, with less hindrance leading to better activity and stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chenghao Song, Huiwei Du, Menglei Xu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Zhang, Jungan Wang, Yuanfang Zhang, Chengjun Gu, Rui Li, Tao Hong, Jingji Zhang, Jiangying Wang, Yongchun Ye
Summary: This study improves the performance of perovskite solar cells by using a dual-hole transport layer strategy. This strategy enhances the charge transfer efficiency of the transport layer, reduces charge recombination, and improves the quality of the perovskite film layer. Ultimately, the stability of the device is enhanced.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahender Singh, Aakash Yadav, Ranjit Singh, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
Summary: A new aryl selenonium polyoxometalate hybrid was developed and compared with an aryl sulfonium polyoxometalate hybrid in terms of their photocatalytic properties. It was found that the aryl selenonium hybrid exhibited better catalytic performance, which could be attributed to the larger atomic radii of selenium stabilizing the photogenerated electron-hole pair more efficiently. Additionally, the generation of elemental selenium through cleavage of C-Se bonds during catalysis was observed.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhan Xie, Boyu Dong, Xuemin Wang, Siyuan Wang, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully fabricated visible-light-responsive three-dimensional core-shell CoSe2/ZnIn2S4 heterostructures and achieved attractive activity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of CoSe2 improved light absorption and accelerated charge transfer kinetics. The strong interaction between CoSe2 and ZnIn2S4 reduced charge recombination, further enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andre L. de O. Batista, Joao Marcos T. Palheta, Mauricio J. Piotrowski, Celso R. C. Rego, Diego Guedes-Sobrinho, Alexandre C. Dias
Summary: This study presents a simulation protocol that provides a solid foundation for exploring two-dimensional materials. Using the TiBr2 2H monolayer as an example, the study reveals its promising properties for optoelectronic and valleytronic applications, including its stability, spin-orbit coupling effects, and optical helicity selection rule.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiang Jiang, Zi-Wei Li, Zhi-Zhuan Zhang, Bin Tan, Zhao-Feng Wu, Xiao-Ying Huang
Summary: In this work, two metal organic frameworks (MOFs) containing {Cu2I2} clusters, Eu-CuI-INA and Sr-K-CuI-INA, were synthesized and characterized. Both materials have a three-dimensional structure with {Cu2I2} clusters coordinated by INA(-) ligands and Eu3+ or Sr2+ ions. The Sr-K-CuI-INA material exhibited sensitive fluorescence sensing behaviors towards cysteine and nitro-bearing molecules, showing potential applications in bio and explosive molecule sensing. This work provides a good reference for designing fluorescent MOF probes containing CuI molecules.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiya Lin, Jiasheng Wu, Qianwen Ye, Yulong Chen, Hai Jia, Xiaohui Huang, Shaoming Ying
Summary: Na-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted great interest as a potential technology for grid-scale energy storage due to the wide distribution, low cost, and environmental friendliness of sodium resources. However, their implementation is hindered by low rate capability and cycling stability caused by the large ionic size of Na+. In this study, a three-dimensional nanoarchitectured coral-like CoSe2@N-doped carbon (CL-CoSe2@NC) was synthesized, and it exhibited improved sodium storage properties with better electrode kinetics and a stable SEI film.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Qiong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Guoping Zeng, Rong-Zhen Liao, Man Li
Summary: The mechanism and selectivity of CO2 reduction under visible light were investigated using density functional calculations. The results showed that a tetradentate PNNP-type Iridium(III) complex exhibited high activity and selectivity in the reaction.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanyukta Ghosh, Shubhanth Jain, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Gerda Rogl, Peter Rogl, Ernst Bauer, B. S. Murty, A. Govindaraj, Ramesh Chandra Mallik
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was uniformly dispersed in the In0.5Co4Sb12 bulk material by ultrasonication, which effectively reduced the lattice thermal conductivity and improved the thermoelectric efficiency.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mika Takeuchi, Yutaka Amao
Summary: This study developed an effective visible-light driven system for fumaric acid production using renewable resources such as biomass derivatives, providing an alternative to the current petroleum-based synthesis methods.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Jian, Meiting Wang, Zhuo Wang, Jingwen Meng, Yuqin Yang, Limin Chang
Summary: Developing low-cost and self-supported bifunctional catalysts is crucial for highly efficient water splitting devices. In this study, nano-NiFe2O4 was directly grown onto iron foil surface and Sn4+ was introduced into the NiFe2O4. The resulting Sn-NiFe2O4/IF showed low overpotentials and high current densities during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), making it a promising catalyst for large-scale hydrogen production.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)