Review
Energy & Fuels
N. S. Mankge, M. J. Madito, N. W. Hlongwa, A. T. Kuvarega
Summary: This review focuses on the recent progress in efficient methods for graphene synthesis, particularly electrochemical exfoliation of graphite, for mass production of doped electrochemically exfoliated graphene (EEG) in energy storage applications. The method allows for easy tuning of the nature of EEG, and the quality of graphene produced using different electrolytes and setup parameters is comprehensively reviewed.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. F. Carrasco, J. I. Paredes, S. Villar-Rodil, F. Suarez-Garcia, A. Martinez-Alonso, J. M. D. Tascon
Summary: The article reports the use of highly oxidized graphene nanosheets obtained through electrochemical methods as a precursor to holey graphene. Compared to standard graphene oxide, the electrochemically derived precursor exhibits larger aromatic domains, smaller and denser oxidized regions, which result in higher electrical conductivity, chemical homogeneity, and better hole characteristics of the holey graphene produced.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhifang Yang, Yanping Zheng, Wenliang Li, Jingping Zhang
Summary: The study reveals that functionalized MXenes have great potential as anode materials in metal-ion batteries, allowing for the design of new materials with excellent electrochemical performance through the control of chemical properties. S- and Cl-functionalized Ti3C2 and Hf3C2 monolayers serve as high stability and low diffusion energy barrier anode materials, especially showing promise in Li- and Na-ion batteries.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael Salverda, Antony Raj Thiruppathi, Farnood Pakravan, Peter C. Wood, Aicheng Chen
Summary: A new automated electrochemical process for the production of graphene oxide (GO) from graphite has been reported. The morphology, structure, and composition of the electrochemically exfoliated GO (EGO) were analyzed and compared with GO prepared using the traditional chemical method. The automated electrochemical process was found to be effective, and the electrochemical properties of EGO, CGO, and other carbon-based materials were further investigated and compared. The automated electrochemical exfoliation of natural graphite powder is a facile, cost-effective, and easy-to-scale-up method for the large-scale production of graphene-based nanomaterials.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huaxia Chen, Xingyu Lu, Lili Zhang, Dianpeng Sui, Chao Wang, Fanbao Meng, Wei Qi
Summary: An N-doped graphene aerogel was used as a reactive container for growing MnO2 nanoparticles, resulting in MnO2/NGA material with improved electrochemical performance. The MnO2/NGA exhibited high specific capacity and cycling stability in Zn-ion batteries, as well as high specific capacitance in supercapacitors. This study highlights the potential of N-doped graphene aerogel as a promising substrate for enhancing the electrochemical performance of MnO2, indicating wide potential applications of graphene aerogel composites.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soheila Sanati, Reza Abazari, Josep Albero, Ali Morsali, Hermenegildo Garcia, Zibin Liang, Ruqiang Zou
Summary: This review focuses on the use of MOF-derived bimetallic materials in supercapacitors, highlighting their advantages including tunable electrochemical activity, high charge capacity, and improved electrical conductivity. The challenges and perspectives in this research area are also discussed.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingjuan Liu, Xiaoyu Song, Ting Zhang, Shiyong Liu, Herui Wen, Long Chen
Summary: Two-dimensional conductive metal-organic frameworks (2D c-MOFs) have attracted extensive attention for their predictable structures, high electrical conductivity, and inherent permanent porosity, making them a promising platform for electrical devices. Recent research highlights the design strategies, unique electrical properties, and potential applications of 2D c-MOFs in electrochemical energy storage. Elucidating the structure-function correlations may guide the development of next-generation energy storage devices based on 2D c-MOFs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Taolin Zhao, Jiangang Shen, Yu Meng, Xiyun Huang, Shaokang Chen, Yingdi Zheng, Liyao Chang
Summary: By simultaneously constructing a carbon coating layer and a single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) conductive network using a solvothermal method, the electrochemical performance of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles was improved, leading to high cycle stability and rate capability in lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Niu, Taizheng Wu, Ming Chen, Long Yang, Jingjing Yang, Zhenxiang Wang, Alexei A. Kornyshev, Huili Jiang, Sheng Bi, Guang Feng
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials with crystal lattices, which have attracted significant attention in the past two decades due to their exceptional specific surface area, tunable functionality, and versatile structures. This article summarizes the progress made in the synthesis and design of conductive MOFs, with particular focus on their application in electrochemical energy storage, specifically supercapacitors. The electronic and molecular aspects of the energy storage mechanism in supercapacitors with MOF electrodes are discussed, highlighting the advantages and limitations of conductive MOFs and inspiring new ideas for their development in supercapacitors.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Liu, Weixiong Xiong, Jiawei Zheng, Jinmei Wu, Bin Huang, Qing Zhu, Yanwei Li, Shunhua Xiao, Quanqi Chen, Jianwen Yang, Zhaoling Yang
Summary: The electrochemical performances and process mechanisms of Zn/LiFePO4 cells in a slightly acidic solution were investigated. The results showed that the reactions on the surface of the zinc sheet and the dissolution of Fe2+ ions affected the specific capacity of the cells.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhao, Yuan Li, Meimei Yu, Yuanyou Peng, Fen Ran
Summary: The electrolyte-wettability of electrode materials in liquid electrolytes is crucial for electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems relying on interface electrochemical processes. Many electrode materials do not have satisfactory electrolyte-wettability, leading to potential issues in electrochemical reactions. This review comprehensively evaluates the effect of electrolyte-wettability on the performance of electrode materials in various electrochemical systems and discusses challenges and future directions for improving electrolyte-wettability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Han Qian, Yong Liu, Huixin Chen, Kaijia Feng, Kunxiu Jia, Kunming Pan, Guangxin Wang, Tao Huang, Xinchang Pang, Qiaobao Zhang
Summary: Bismuth (Bi)-based materials have received significant attention as electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. However, their large volume expansion and sluggish reaction kinetics result in rapid capacity degradation and poor rate performance. To overcome these challenges, effective strategies such as morphology design, microstructure optimization, and carbon/metals modification have been employed. This review summarizes recent advances in the design and fabrication of Bi-based materials and their composites in order to achieve enhanced performance in various electrochemical energy storage applications.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rizwan Khan, Keita Miyagawa, Alberto Bianco, Yuta Nishina
Summary: The covalent double functionalization of graphene oxide is an effective method to tune the properties of graphene-like materials, allowing the design of a multifunctional GO platform for applications in fuel cells as an electrolyte membrane and in supercapacitors as an electrode material.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Fu, Zhihao Zhang, Zitong Zhu, Qingru Zhuang, Wei Chen, Hao Yu, Qingyun Liu
Summary: This study synthesized uniform strontium ferrite nanorods on graphene to create SrFe12O19 NR/G composites, which exhibited excellent capacitance performance and energy density power density characteristics. The influence of component ratio on the electrochemical performances of the composites was thoroughly studied.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pratteek Das, Liangzhu Zhang, Shuanghao Zheng, Xiaoyu Shi, Yuejiao Li, Zhong-Shuai Wu
Summary: This study presents a versatile and rapid fabrication approach for cathodic exfoliation of graphite, resulting in high-quality few-layer graphene. The graphene obtained through this method exhibits minimal oxidation and good electrochemical performance. It is particularly suitable for micro-supercapacitors, showing stable working voltage, high energy density, and excellent cycling performance.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyu Hu, Kunfeng Chen, Fei Liu, Mengying Zhao, Feng Liang, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the application and challenges of machine learning in materials prediction. Taking solid-state electrolytes as an example, it outlines the general process of machine learning in materials prediction and reviews recent approaches and specific applications. The paper also highlights the obstacles caused by disciplinary span and aims to raise awareness among materials scholars about the application of machine learning in materials prediction.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiangfei Sun, Kunfeng Chen, Feng Liang, Chunyi Zhi, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This article reviews the material design and manufacturing technology of different micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) in recent years, along with the integration of their devices to achieve target applications. The future development directions and challenges of MSCs are also critically discussed.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ming Li, Xin Xia, Kunpeng Li, Shuxian Wu, Jie Zou, Kunfeng Chen, Gongbin Tang
Summary: SAW resonators based on 36 degrees YX-LiTaO3/SiO2/4H-SiC multilayer substrates are fabricated in this work to effectively suppress acoustic energy leakage. By using interdigital transducers (IDT) with a tilted angle, a multilayer resonator with transverse mode suppression is achieved. The results show that the multilayer resonator exhibits extremely high Bode-Q and impedance ratio, and achieves a high figure of merit.
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guoqiang Shi, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Functional materials exhibit diverse performances due to degrees of freedom in the lattice framework. Research on quantum materials can provide insights into multiscale processes. Understanding the sources of properties of functional materials from multiple degrees of freedom is crucial for their design.
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Feng Liu, Kunfeng Chen, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This study investigates the multiscale behaviors of sapphire crystal growth along different crystal directions through theoretical and experimental studies. The results show that the growth behavior of sapphire along the c-axis is more complex compared to that along the a- and m-axes, involving solid-liquid and solid-solid transformations. Moreover, an abrupt change in the interfacial structure inhibits the transformation of liquid Al2O3 into α-Al2O3 along the c-axis.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chun Cai, Dantong Zhang, Qi Zhang, Kunfeng Chen, Wenchao Hua, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: The stability of lattice oxygen and transition metal sites in LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) cathode were systematically explored, and the importance of manganese was demonstrated. The effects of lithium vacancies on lattice oxygen and transition metal were investigated through vacancy formation energy, unpaired spins, and net charge. This study provides insights into oxygen release and transition metal dissolution in Ni-rich NCM811.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Feng Liu, Kunfeng Chen, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Large-size crystals are essential in various fields, but their preparation remains difficult. Making breakthroughs in the theory and technology of large-size crystal growth is one of the top challenges in science and technology. Artificial intelligence is expected to play a significant role in achieving fast and large-size crystal growth.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Liu, Mengying Zhao, Kunfeng Chen, Mei Hu, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This work demonstrates that Ce3+-regulated CoNi-LDHs significantly enhance the kinetics of electron transfer and ion motion by increasing layer positive charges and weakening O-H bonds. The addition of Ce3+ also decreases the energy barrier of proton diffusion and increases the hole carrier concentration, resulting in high rate capacitance and fast charge storage kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianjie Zhang, Feng Liu, Kunfeng Chen, Guilin Zhuang, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Investigating the liquid structure of yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) at high temperatures is significant for various fields, and molecular dynamic simulations were used to study the structure of YAG within a certain temperature range and to grow a YAG single crystal. The coordination number and bond length between cations and anions changed after melting, which can be explained by Pauling's third rule. In the liquid YAG, the coordination number decreased and the main structural units were AlO4 and YO7, which provided insight into phase selection and enabled rapid growth of YAG using the Czochralski method.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ming Li, Xin Xia, Kunpeng Li, Shuxian Wu, Kunfeng Chen, Jie Zou, Gongbin Tang
Summary: SAW devices based on multilayer substrate offer excellent solution for higher performance filters in the RF industry due to their high-quality factors, small temperature coefficient of frequency, and high stability. In this study, SAW resonators based on a multilayer substrate were simulated and fabricated, achieving a spurious free response and high figure of merit through careful selection of material thickness and calculation of power flow angle.
2022 IEEE MTT-S INTERNATIONAL MICROWAVE WORKSHOP SERIES ON ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR RF AND THZ APPLICATIONS, IMWS-AMP
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
