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Engineering, Environmental
Yang Tian, Jianguo Lu, Haichao Tang, Xin Wang, Liqiang Zhang, Ping Hu, Liang Zhou, Yang Wang, Yichuan Guo, Rabia Khatoon, Qinghua Zhang, Qinggang He, Yi He, Ming Qiu, Yang Hou, Zhizhen Ye
Summary: The developed FeSe2/rGO hybrid SIBs show high rate capacity, ultra-stable cycling life, and extremely high initial columbic efficiency, with excellent feasibility in a wide temperature range, making them an ideal rechargeable battery for the next-generation energy storage system.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Yang, Xiaowei Liu, Ya Lin, Luming Yin, Jun Lu, Ya You
Summary: By tuning the solvent mixture's solvation entropy, a temperature-adaptive electrolyte is designed to avoid salt precipitation at low temperatures, resulting in promising low-temperature performance. The concept is further extended to other electrolytes, making them potential candidates for rechargeable low-temperature sodium-ion batteries. This work highlights the significance of entropy tuning in designing low-temperature electrolytes.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kunjie Zhu, Zhaopeng Li, Zhiqin Sun, Pei Liu, Ting Jin, Xuchun Chen, Haixia Li, Wenbo Lu, Lifang Jiao
Summary: This study successfully addresses the issue of capacity fading under low temperature in aqueous sodium ion batteries by adding low-cost calcium chloride as an antifreezing additive. It achieves high-performance low-temperature aqueous batteries with long cycling stability.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peiyuan Li, Naiqi Hu, Jiayao Wang, Shuchan Wang, Wenwen Deng
Summary: This paper discusses the cathode materials, anode materials, and electrolytes in sodium-ion batteries, analyzing their performance and issues at low temperatures, and searching for electrode materials with high specific capacity.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuewen Wang, Weiming Zhao, Wei Zhang, Ka Wai Wong, Jiawei Wu, Tong Chen, Shaoming Huang
Summary: The ZnSe@NCNF electrode exhibits outstanding sodium-storage performance and superior cycling stability, allowing it to function well in extreme low temperature environments due to its unique structure and components that provide a rapid ion/electron transfer network.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Li-Feng Zhou, Xuan-Wen Gao, Tao Du, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Wen-Bin Luo
Summary: The performance of sodium ion batteries at low temperature is limited by slow diffusion of sodium ions within active materials and interfaces. Researchers have developed a strategy to improve the electronic structure and enhance battery performance by introducing interlayer anionic ligands in two-dimensional NbSSe nanoplates. This research provides promising results for the application of sodium ion batteries at low temperatures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jing Zhou, Yingyu Wang, Jiawei Wang, Yu Liu, Yanmei Li, Liwei Cheng, Yang Ding, Shuai Dong, Qiaonan Zhu, Mengyao Tang, Yunzi Wang, Yushu Bi, Rong Sun, Zhongchang Wang, Hua Wang
Summary: High-rate low-temperature sodium metal batteries (LT SMBs) were achieved through modulating electrolyte chemistry. The introduction of a weak Na+ solvating co-solvent and the formation of an anion-derived NaF-rich solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) film effectively reduced the kinetic barrier for Na+ desolvation and suppressed dendrite growth on the sodium electrode. This method enables stable cycling and high current density of sodium metal batteries under extreme low-temperature conditions.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Yingbo Cheng, Xiaowei Chi, Jianhua Yang, Yu Liu
Summary: This study utilized a Na2SO4-SiO2 hydrogel electrolyte operated at -30 degrees C to suppress the precipitation and growth of Na2SO4 at low temperature, demonstrating high ionic conductivity. Aqueous sodium ion cell based on this electrolyte showed promising reversible capacity and cycling stability at -30 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zehua Liu, Xinxin Wang, Jingjing Chen, Yihua Tang, Zhiyong Mao, Dajian Wang
Summary: The gel polymer electrolyte membrane containing sodium-conductive beta-alumina nanoparticles showed improved ionic conductivity and battery performance by decreasing crystallinity and enhancing Na-ion transference number. This study indicates that the addition of sodium conductors, such as beta-alumina, can boost the performance of GPE membranes, promoting the development of rechargeable sodium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fazal Subhan, Ata-ur Rehman, Norah Alwadai, Maryam Al Huwayz, Beriham Ibrahim Basha, Karma Albalawi, Violeta Jevtovic, Abdulaziz A. Alanazi, Hamza S. Al-Sheri, Syed Mustansar Abbas
Summary: A simple coprecipitation approach was used to prepare ZrO2-coated NiO on MWCNTs nanocomposites. The nanocomposites exhibited a typical surface area of 204.44 m2 g-1 with pores between 10 and 15 nm. The ZrO2-coated nanocomposite electrode showed excellent electrochemical performance with a high charge/discharge capacity and cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Yuan, Jiachang Zhao, Tianming Lu, Lijuan Zhang, Jingli Xu, Deren Chu
Summary: ZnSe@C, a carbon-coated ZnSe material, exhibits high capacity, good cycle performance, and rate performance. It can be prepared by a simple and low-cost method, allowing for large-scale production. ZnSe@C has potential applications in practical sodium storage.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Bingqiu Liu, Qi Zhang, Lu Li, Lingyu Zhang, Zhanshuang Jin, Chungang Wang, Zhongmin Su
Summary: Maricite NaFePO4 (NFP) as a cathode for sodium-ion batteries has garnered attention for its high theoretical capacity and straightforward synthetic process. By designing highly dispersed NFP nanoclusters with ultrafine NFP@C subunits, the electrochemically inactive maricite NFP can be transformed into a highly active amorphous phase, leading to enhanced performance of sodium-ion batteries. Additionally, coupling the NFP@C subunits with hard carbon anode results in high capacity, excellent cycling, and rate properties, especially in low temperature conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhixiu Lu, Jing Wang, Wuliang Feng, Xiuping Yin, Xiaochen Feng, Shengyu Zhao, Caixia Li, Ruixiao Wang, Qiu-An Huang, Yufeng Zhao
Summary: This study demonstrates a comprehensive regulation on the interfacial/bulk electrochemistry of hard carbons through atomic Zn doping, resulting in record-high reversible capacity, decent initial Columbic efficiency, remarkable rate capability, and excellent low-temperature capacity, outperforming the state-of-the-art literature. It reveals that Zn doping induces a local electric field for fast Na+ transportation and catalyzes the formation of a robust solid-electrolyte interphase, explaining the boosted electrochemical performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luming Yin, Meilong Wang, Can Xie, Chao Yang, Jin Han, Ya You
Summary: A novel ether-based electrolyte is proposed for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries operated at low temperatures, which enhances the cycle life of the batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xu Wang, Yunxiang Zhang, Hongyue Chen, Gongyi Sun, Zhongjie Wang, Haijun Hou, Zhaojing Hu, Qing Gao, Qinfang Zhang
Summary: In this study, SnS2/MWCNTs nanocomposites were synthesized and proposed as an anode for sodium-ion batteries. The results showed that the incorporation of MWCNTs promoted the aggregation of SnS2 and reduced its dispersion, leading to enhanced structural stability and performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)