Pub Date : 2026-01-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113530
Arooj Fatima , Sami Ullah , Ali Ali-zada , Aziz ur Rehman , Ibrahim A. Shaaban , Md Mahbubur Rahman , Iqra Razzaq , Muhammad Arshad , Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah , Muhammad Altaf Nazir
Remarkable durability in combination with electrical conductivity, as well as large surface area, makes graphene and its composites an appealing prospect as Lithium-ion battery electrode material (LIBs). With specific emphasis on graphene composites with layered double hydroxide (LDH), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Silicon (Si), and metal oxides (MO), this paper presents the advances in graphene-based composites in Li-ion batteries. This review article specifically focused on the various synthesis methods of graphene and its composites with LDH, MOF, Si and metal oxides. As lithium-ion batteries continue to face limitations in charge storage, power performance, and long-term stability, there remains a strong need for further advancement. This article explores the potential of incorporating graphene-based composite materials into lithium-ion battery electrode as a promising strategy to address these challenges. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive summary of performance of various graphene based composites, current challenges and recommendations for future research in LIBs.
{"title":"Advances in graphene-based composite materials for lithium-ion battery electrodes: A critical review","authors":"Arooj Fatima , Sami Ullah , Ali Ali-zada , Aziz ur Rehman , Ibrahim A. Shaaban , Md Mahbubur Rahman , Iqra Razzaq , Muhammad Arshad , Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah , Muhammad Altaf Nazir","doi":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Remarkable durability in combination with electrical conductivity, as well as large surface area, makes graphene and its composites an appealing prospect as Lithium-ion battery electrode material (LIBs). With specific emphasis on graphene composites with layered double hydroxide (LDH), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Silicon (Si), and metal oxides (MO), this paper presents the advances in graphene-based composites in Li-ion batteries. This review article specifically focused on the various synthesis methods of graphene and its composites with LDH, MOF, Si and metal oxides. As lithium-ion batteries continue to face limitations in charge storage, power performance, and long-term stability, there remains a strong need for further advancement. This article explores the potential of incorporating graphene-based composite materials into lithium-ion battery electrode as a promising strategy to address these challenges. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive summary of performance of various graphene based composites, current challenges and recommendations for future research in LIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16811,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 113530"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145979773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
With the combination of high-power performance, mechanical flexibility, and fast charge–discharge kinetics positions flexible solid-state supercapacitors as promising next-generation energy storage devices. In this work, the fabrication of freestanding PVDF–MoS2 composite films via a scalable sonication-assisted solution casting method. Embedding exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets within the PVDF matrix facilitates β-phase crystallization and strengthens interfacial polarisation, thereby enhancing electrochemical performance. The optimised PVDF–MoS2 (80:20, PM82) electrode delivers an areal capacitance of 218.03 F/cm2 at 10 mV/s, an energy density of 16.15 mWh/cm2, and a power density of 218.55 mW/cm2 at 0.22 mA/cm2. The device retains 54.31 % capacitance after 1000 cycles after initial value. Density functional theory analysis reveals a reduction in the HOMO–LUMO gap from 6.96 eV (PVDF) to 3.48 eV (PVDF–MoS2), confirming enhanced charge transfer. PVDF–MoS2 composites are validated by these findings as viable materials for next-generation flexible energy storage systems.
凭借高功率性能,机械灵活性和快速充放电动力学的结合,柔性固态超级电容器成为有前途的下一代储能设备。在这项工作中,通过可扩展的超声辅助溶液铸造方法制备独立式PVDF-MoS2复合薄膜。将脱落的二硫化钼纳米片嵌入PVDF基体中,有利于β相结晶,增强界面极化,从而提高电化学性能。优化后的PVDF-MoS2 (80:20, PM82)电极在10 mV/s时的面电容为218.03 F/cm2,能量密度为16.15 mWh/cm2,在0.22 mA/cm2时的功率密度为218.55 mW/cm2。该器件在初始值后1000次循环后保持54.31%的电容。密度泛函理论分析表明,HOMO-LUMO的间隙从6.96 eV (PVDF)减小到3.48 eV (PVDF - mos2),证实了电荷转移的增强。这些发现验证了PVDF-MoS2复合材料是下一代柔性储能系统的可行材料。
{"title":"Hybrid PVDF-MoS2 architectures for flexible solid-state supercapacitors with superior charge storage properties","authors":"Rakesh Nanna , Jitesh Pani , Ranjit Kumar , Hitesh Borkar","doi":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113527","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113527","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the combination of high-power performance, mechanical flexibility, and fast charge–discharge kinetics positions flexible solid-state supercapacitors as promising next-generation energy storage devices. In this work, the fabrication of freestanding PVDF–MoS<sub>2</sub> composite films via a scalable sonication-assisted solution casting method. Embedding exfoliated MoS<sub>2</sub> nanosheets within the PVDF matrix facilitates β-phase crystallization and strengthens interfacial polarisation, thereby enhancing electrochemical performance. The optimised PVDF–MoS<sub>2</sub> (80:20, PM82) electrode delivers an areal capacitance of 218.03 F/cm<sup>2</sup> at 10 mV/s, an energy density of 16.15 mWh/cm<sup>2</sup>, and a power density of 218.55 mW/cm<sup>2</sup> at 0.22 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>. The device retains 54.31 % capacitance after 1000 cycles after initial value. Density functional theory analysis reveals a reduction in the HOMO–LUMO gap from 6.96 eV (PVDF) to 3.48 eV (PVDF–MoS<sub>2</sub>), confirming enhanced charge transfer. PVDF–MoS<sub>2</sub> composites are validated by these findings as viable materials for next-generation flexible energy storage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16811,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 113527"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145979766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solution casting method was used to prepare SiO2 nanocomposite polymer electrolytes with poly-ethylene oxide, poly-vinylidene fluoride and NaClO4 salt. Different weight percentages of SiO2 was dispersed to optimize the ionic conductivity. Characterizations were carried out to analyze the average particle size, surface morphology, and functional groups respectively. Electric modulus, dielectric, and electrical response were investigated using impedance analyser. Wagner's polarization method was emphasized and the best ion transport number was observed for 3 wt% SiO2. Impedance spectroscopy was utilized to study the electrical and dielectric response. Ion concentration, diffusion coefficient & mobility of target samples were calculated. Incorporating the silica nanoparticles led to a significant improvement in ionic conductivity and maximum (0.1496 x 10 −3 S/cm) was observed. The frequency independent conductivity has been seen up to 105 Hz with addition of nanoparticles. The rise in conductivity and increase in plateau of frequency independence by the nanofiller could be due to creation of new ion conducting free paths and increased amorphous nature confirmed by XRD and SEM analysis.
采用溶液浇铸法制备了聚环氧乙烷、聚偏氟乙烯和氯化钠盐组成的SiO2纳米复合聚合物电解质。分散不同重量百分比的SiO2以优化离子电导率。表征分别分析了平均粒径、表面形貌和官能团。利用阻抗分析仪对电模量、介电和电响应进行了研究。强调了Wagner极化法,在SiO2浓度为3wt %时观察到最佳离子输运数。阻抗谱用于研究电和介电响应。计算了目标样品的离子浓度、扩散系数和迁移率。加入二氧化硅纳米颗粒导致离子电导率显著提高,并观察到最大(0.1496 x 10−3 S/cm)。与频率无关的电导率在加入纳米粒子后高达105 Hz。通过XRD和SEM分析证实,纳米填料的电导率和频率无关平台的增加可能是由于产生了新的离子导电自由路径和增加的非晶性质。
{"title":"Silica nanoparticles impact on sodium ion conducting PEO-PVDF electrolyte: Electrical, dielectric response and ion transport properties","authors":"Venkata Ramana Jeedi , Kiran Kumar Ganta , Mechiri Sandeep Kumar , Nagam Keerthana , Shikari Pallavi , Nandam Hanusritha , Sameera Kokkiligadda , Rayudu Katuri","doi":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113529","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113529","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solution casting method was used to prepare SiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite polymer electrolytes with poly-ethylene oxide, poly-vinylidene fluoride and NaClO<sub>4</sub> salt. Different weight percentages of SiO<sub>2</sub> was dispersed to optimize the ionic conductivity. Characterizations were carried out to analyze the average particle size, surface morphology, and functional groups respectively. Electric modulus, dielectric, and electrical response were investigated using impedance analyser. Wagner's polarization method was emphasized and the best ion transport number was observed for 3 wt% SiO<sub>2</sub>. Impedance spectroscopy was utilized to study the electrical and dielectric response. Ion concentration, diffusion coefficient & mobility of target samples were calculated. Incorporating the silica nanoparticles led to a significant improvement in ionic conductivity and maximum (0.1496 x 10 <sup>−3</sup> S/cm) was observed. The frequency independent conductivity has been seen up to 10<sup>5</sup> Hz with addition of nanoparticles. The rise in conductivity and increase in plateau of frequency independence by the nanofiller could be due to creation of new ion conducting free paths and increased amorphous nature confirmed by XRD and SEM analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16811,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 113529"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145979769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.113509
Maksim I. Paukov , Shuang Sun , Dmitry V. Krasnikov , Arina V. Radivon , Emil O. Chiglintsev , Stanislav Colar , Kirill A. Brekhov , Gennady A. Komandin , Andrey A. Vyshnevyy , Kirill I. Zaytsev , Sergei V. Garnov , Nadzeya I. Valynets , Albert G. Nasibulin , Aleksey V. Arsenin , Valentyn Volkov , Alexander I. Chernov , Yan Zhang , Maria G. Burdanova
The exceptional charge transport properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) enable numerous ultrafast optoelectronic applications. Modifying SWCNTs by introducing defects significantly impacts the performance of nanotube-based devices, making defect characterization crucial. This research tracked these effects in oxygen plasma-treated SWCNT thin films. Sub-picosecond electric fields of varying strengths and additional photoexcitation were used to assess how defects influence charge carrier transport. Changes in effective conductance within the terahertz (THz) range were found to be strongly dependent on impurity levels. The plasmon resonance shift to higher THz frequencies aligns with the defect-induced reduction in conductance and slowed carrier migration within the network. An increase in THz field strength resulted in diminished conductance due to intraband absorption bleaching. To address the emergence of hot charge carriers, a modified Drude model, which considers non-equilibrium charge carrier distribution via field-dependent scattering rates, was applied. The dominant charge-impurity scattering rate in plasma-treated samples corresponded with an increase in defects. Additionally, the impact of defects on charge carrier dynamics on a picosecond timescale was examined. The modeled plasma-treated SWCNTs wire-grid polarizer for the THz range reveals the potential for multi-level engineering of THz devices to customize properties through controlled defect populations.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113519
Monise B. Gomes , Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo , René R. Rocca , F.N. Ramirez , Edy E. Cuevas-Arizaca , Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera , T.K. Gundu Rao , Nilo F. Cano , Jose F.D. Chubaci
Natural prehnite was evaluated as a thermoluminescence (TL) material for high-dose dosimetry. XRF identified SiO2, Al2O3, and CaO as major constituents. Prehnite samples annealed between 200 and 800 °C (1 h) were examined by XRD and Rietveld analysis, confirming prehnite as the majority phase and revealing calcite and vaterite after heating. The 600 °C sample provided the highest TL yield and was selected for detailed study. Fading tests showed a ∼40 % loss in the 240/350 °C peaks over 5.42 days (130 h), followed by signal stability. Dose–response demonstrated, for the 245 peak and 325 °C, a linear region in the 0.1–2 kGy and 0.5–20 kGy range, respectively, with saturation occurring between 30 and 100 kGy. Kinetic parameters were obtained using TM-Tstop, initial-rise, and variable-heating-rate methods; glow-curve deconvolution resolved five TL components. TL spectra display an intense band near 530 nm and a weak 550 nm band, suggesting two main recombination centers.
{"title":"Thermoluminescence, electron paramagnetic resonance, and structural characterization of natural prehnite for high-dose radiation dosimetry","authors":"Monise B. Gomes , Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo , René R. Rocca , F.N. Ramirez , Edy E. Cuevas-Arizaca , Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera , T.K. Gundu Rao , Nilo F. Cano , Jose F.D. Chubaci","doi":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113519","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural prehnite was evaluated as a thermoluminescence (TL) material for high-dose dosimetry. XRF identified SiO<sub>2</sub>, Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and CaO as major constituents. Prehnite samples annealed between 200 and 800 °C (1 h) were examined by XRD and Rietveld analysis, confirming prehnite as the majority phase and revealing calcite and vaterite after heating. The 600 °C sample provided the highest TL yield and was selected for detailed study. Fading tests showed a ∼40 % loss in the 240/350 °C peaks over 5.42 days (130 h), followed by signal stability. Dose–response demonstrated, for the 245 peak and 325 °C, a linear region in the 0.1–2 kGy and 0.5–20 kGy range, respectively, with saturation occurring between 30 and 100 kGy. Kinetic parameters were obtained using TM-Tstop, initial-rise, and variable-heating-rate methods; glow-curve deconvolution resolved five TL components. TL spectra display an intense band near 530 nm and a weak 550 nm band, suggesting two main recombination centers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16811,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","volume":"212 ","pages":"Article 113519"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
We report the synthesis of a ceria-based catalyst support containing embedded magnetic iron–oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) that enable heating under a high-frequency alternating magnetic field. The ≈11 nm IONPs, synthesized by co-precipitation of Fe2+/Fe3+ ions at room temperature, were coarsened to ≈18 nm through subsequent hydrothermal treatment at 120 °C and then coated with a ≈2 nm silica layer. The catalyst support was prepared by depositing nanocrystalline ceria (CeO2) onto the IONPs via controlled precipitation of Ce3+ ions in the presence of hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) in aqueous suspension. When deposited directly on the iron oxide, ceria formed small agglomerates of ≈10 nm octahedral nanocrystallites, whereas deposition on silica-coated IONPs produced a homogeneous 3–6 nm-thick shell composed of ≈3 nm globular crystallites. Special attention was given to elucidating the mechanism of shell formation. The magnetic catalyst was obtained by precipitating Ru nanoparticles (1–2 nm) onto the ceria support. Morpho-structural characterization was performed by XRD, TEM, and aberration-corrected STEM. Static and dynamic magnetization measurements at room temperature were used to assess the magnetic and heating performance. At low field amplitudes (<15 mT), catalysts prepared with IONPs of both sizes exhibited similar specific absorption rates, whereas at higher amplitudes the larger IONPs demonstrated superior heating efficiency. The catalytic performance was demonstrated in the magnetically heated hydrogenation of the bio-based compound 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan, showing high activity, 100 % selectivity, and excellent stability upon recycling.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113516
Yanqiu Ma , Liukun Li , Wenli Xie , Kangning Li , Chuanlu Yang
In this study, we examined the effects of an external electric field (OEEF) on the structural, electronic, and optical properties of Au20 and Au19M (M = Cr, Mn, or Fe) clusters. The results indicated that an EEF considerably enhances the structural stability of these clusters and effectively improves their electronic properties. An EEF also markedly increases the electron affinity of Au20 clusters, leading to the manifestation of superhalogen characteristics; this result suggests an innovative strategy for constructing superhalogens. When an EEF is applied, charge redistribution occurs in Au20 and Au19M (M = Cr, Mn, or Fe) clusters, a phenomenon that may induce the formation of new reactive sites and thereby enhance the clusters’ overall reactivity. By studying the polarization effects of an EEF on Au20 and Au19M (M = Cr, Mn, or Fe) clusters, we discovered that Cr doping greatly enhances the electric field response sensitivity of gold nanoclusters, establishing a theoretical foundation for developing novel electric-field-tunable nanodevices. We also observed that an EEF substantially increases the molar absorption coefficients of these clusters and induces a redshift in their ultraviolet–visible absorption peaks. Notably, an EEF dramatically improves the efficiency with which near-infrared light is absorbed by Au19Cr clusters with Cr doping at a vertex; this finding offers a new perspective for advancing near-infrared solar energy materials.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-02DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2026.113515
Mamduh J. Aljaafreh , Sadaf Noreen
A series of new organic dyes are designed by theoretically extending APFO-Green moiety with electron acceptors. The designed dyes exhibit a significant red shift in their absorption spectra, ranging from 578 to 856 nm, compared to the parent moiety (475 nm). The analysis of electronic excitations and charge density difference reveals substantial charge transfer and electron density redistribution. The calculated photovoltaic (PV) parameters, including Light-Harvesting Efficiency (LHE), Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc), Fill Factor (FF), and Short-Circuit Current Density (Jsc), demonstrate varying performance having value raged of LHE = 12–73 %, Voc = 0.58–2.19 V, FF = 0.42–0.67, and Jsc = 3.67–13.85 mA/cm2. To compare the current results, an analysis of reported organic dyes is conducted from year 2017–2025 by collecting 250 datapoints of reported Jsc, Voc, and FF values. The comparison of various models shows that Gradient Boosting produces a coefficient determination (R2) of 0.81–0.86 for predicting Jsc, FF, and 0.64 for Voc. These findings provide understanding into the structural basis of organic dyes and PV performance to development donor-acceptor dyes.
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