Jeongyeon Ahn, Hyeseoung Lim, Jongkuk Ko and Jinhan Cho
Biocompatible electrodes, situated at the intersection of bioelectronics and soft electronics, hold the promise of groundbreaking advancements in human–machine interaction and bio-inspired applications. Their development relies on achieving stable, robust deposition of electrically and/or electrochemically active components on biocompatible substrates, ensuring operational stability under various mechanical stresses. However, despite notable progress, most biocompatible electrodes still struggle to simultaneously achieve high mechanical flexibility, electrical conductivity, electrochemical activity, and long-term stability at the same time. These challenges present critical barriers to the development of more advanced biocompatible devices, particularly in the field of energy storage and conversion. The key lies in optimizing the complementary interfacial interactions between active components (i.e., electrical and/or electrochemical components) and biocompatible substrates, and between adjacent active components, as well as in the structural design of the electrodes. In this perspective, we review recent approaches for preparing textile- and hydrogel-based biocompatible electrodes that can achieve high electrical conductivity without compromising favorable properties of biocompatible substrates (i.e., textile and hydrogel) for energy storage and conversion devices. In particular, we highlight the critical role of the interfacial interactions between electrode components and demonstrate how these interactions significantly enhance the energy performance and operational stability.
{"title":"Unlocking high-efficiency energy storage and conversion with biocompatible electrodes: the key role of interfacial interaction assembly and structural design†","authors":"Jeongyeon Ahn, Hyeseoung Lim, Jongkuk Ko and Jinhan Cho","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00387J","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00387J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Biocompatible electrodes, situated at the intersection of bioelectronics and soft electronics, hold the promise of groundbreaking advancements in human–machine interaction and bio-inspired applications. Their development relies on achieving stable, robust deposition of electrically and/or electrochemically active components on biocompatible substrates, ensuring operational stability under various mechanical stresses. However, despite notable progress, most biocompatible electrodes still struggle to simultaneously achieve high mechanical flexibility, electrical conductivity, electrochemical activity, and long-term stability at the same time. These challenges present critical barriers to the development of more advanced biocompatible devices, particularly in the field of energy storage and conversion. The key lies in optimizing the complementary interfacial interactions between active components (<em>i.e.</em>, electrical and/or electrochemical components) and biocompatible substrates, and between adjacent active components, as well as in the structural design of the electrodes. In this perspective, we review recent approaches for preparing textile- and hydrogel-based biocompatible electrodes that can achieve high electrical conductivity without compromising favorable properties of biocompatible substrates (<em>i.e.</em>, textile and hydrogel) for energy storage and conversion devices. In particular, we highlight the critical role of the interfacial interactions between electrode components and demonstrate how these interactions significantly enhance the energy performance and operational stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2152-2174"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00387j?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141931682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad Faraz, Waheed Iqbal, Shayan Gul, Fehmida K. Kanodarwala, Muhammad Nadeem Zafar, Guobao Xu and Muhammad Arif Nadeem
The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) has the potential to effectively cut carbon emission. However, the activity and selectivity of eCO2RR catalysts are topical due to the intricacy of the reaction components and mechanism. Herein, we have decorated silver and copper nanoparticles over carbon nanoflakes to achieve an Ag–Cu NPs/C system that enables selective reduction of CO2 into CO. The catalyst is prepared by incorporating Ag nanoparticles into a Cu-BTC MOF (HKUST-1) and subsequent carbonization that alters the surface composition, with improved activity and faradaic efficiency (FE) towards selective CO2 reduction. The evaluation of electrocatalytic performance reveals that the synthesized catalyst exhibits enhanced electrocatalytic activity and selectivity with a FECO of ∼ 90% at −0.79 VRHE and a current density (j) of 44.15 mA cm−2 compared to Ag-NPs and Cu/C. The durability test over 40 h confirms the outstanding stability of Ag–Cu NPs/C. The lower Tafel slope value of only 75 mV dec−1 corresponds to the fast reaction kinetics on the surface of Ag–Cu NPs/C. The synthetic protocol in this work offers an easy approach to the betterment of a cost-effective electrocatalyst with improved FE.
{"title":"Selective electroreduction of CO2 into CO over Ag and Cu decorated carbon nanoflakes†","authors":"Ahmad Faraz, Waheed Iqbal, Shayan Gul, Fehmida K. Kanodarwala, Muhammad Nadeem Zafar, Guobao Xu and Muhammad Arif Nadeem","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00462K","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00462K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The electrocatalytic CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> reduction reaction (eCO<small><sub>2</sub></small>RR) has the potential to effectively cut carbon emission. However, the activity and selectivity of eCO<small><sub>2</sub></small>RR catalysts are topical due to the intricacy of the reaction components and mechanism. Herein, we have decorated silver and copper nanoparticles over carbon nanoflakes to achieve an Ag–Cu NPs/C system that enables selective reduction of CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> into CO. The catalyst is prepared by incorporating Ag nanoparticles into a Cu-BTC MOF (HKUST-1) and subsequent carbonization that alters the surface composition, with improved activity and faradaic efficiency (FE) towards selective CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> reduction. The evaluation of electrocatalytic performance reveals that the synthesized catalyst exhibits enhanced electrocatalytic activity and selectivity with a FE<small><sub>CO</sub></small> of ∼ 90% at −0.79 V<small><sub>RHE</sub></small> and a current density (<em>j</em>) of 44.15 mA cm<small><sup>−2</sup></small> compared to Ag-NPs and Cu/C. The durability test over 40 h confirms the outstanding stability of Ag–Cu NPs/C. The lower Tafel slope value of only 75 mV dec<small><sup>−1</sup></small> corresponds to the fast reaction kinetics on the surface of Ag–Cu NPs/C. The synthetic protocol in this work offers an easy approach to the betterment of a cost-effective electrocatalyst with improved FE.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2367-2376"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00462k?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141931683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amal A. Altalhi, Eslam A. Mohamed and Nabel A. Negm
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are clay networks with brucite (Mg(OH2)) layers that are coupled with anions between the produced layers. The building structure of LDHs follows the formula [M1−x2+Mx3+(OH)2]x+(An−)x/n·yH2O, where M3+ and M2 are trivalent and divalent cations in the structural units (sheets), respectively; x is the M3+ to (M2+ + M3+) cation ratio of the structure; and An is an interlayer anion. LDHs can be created utilizing simple approaches that regulate the layer structure, chemical composition, and shape of the crystals generated by adapting production parameters. The first method of modifying LDH composites is through intercalation, involving the insertion of inorganic or organic precursors into their composition, which can then be employed for a variety of purposes. The next method is a simple physical mixing technique between the created LDHs and advanced materials, such as activated carbon, graphene and its derivatives, and carbon nanotubes, for utilization as base substances in energy storage, supercapacitors, photo- and electrocatalysts, water splitting, and toxic gas removal from the surrounding environment. The final strategy is the synthesis of polymer–LDH composites by inserting effective polymers during the manufacturing process of LDHs to create nano-composites that can be utilized for energy, fire retardant, gas barrier, and wastewater cleaning applications. LDHs are a type of fine chemical that can be designed to have a desired chemical structure and performance for various purposes, such as redox reactions, bromination, ethoxylation, aldol condensation, NOx and SOx elimination, and biofuel production. Because LDH substances are not harmful to the environment, their different applications are unique in terms of green chemistry as they are recyclable and eco-friendly catalysts. The present review investigated the various methods used to create LDHs and the improvement of the produced composites via enhanced temperature calcination; intercalation of their structures by small-, medium-, and high-nuclear anions; and support by carbon compounds. The evaluation methods and the best prospective uses, such as biofuel generation, catalysis, water splitting, charge transfer, and wastewater treatment, are comprehensively reported according to the most current studies, and the future directions of LDHs are highlighted.
{"title":"Recent advances in layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based materials: fabrication, modification strategies, characterization, promising environmental catalytic applications, and prospective aspects","authors":"Amal A. Altalhi, Eslam A. Mohamed and Nabel A. Negm","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00272E","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00272E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are clay networks with brucite (Mg(OH<small><sub>2</sub></small>)) layers that are coupled with anions between the produced layers. The building structure of LDHs follows the formula [M<small><sub>1−<em>x</em></sub></small><small><sup>2+</sup></small>M<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small><small><sup>3+</sup></small>(OH)<small><sub>2</sub></small>]<small><sup><em>x</em>+</sup></small>(A<small><sup><em>n</em>−</sup></small>)<small><sub><em>x</em>/<em>n</em></sub></small>·<em>y</em>H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O, where M<small><sup>3+</sup></small> and M<small><sup>2</sup></small> are trivalent and divalent cations in the structural units (sheets), respectively; <em>x</em> is the M<small><sup>3+</sup></small> to (M<small><sup>2+</sup></small> + M<small><sup>3+</sup></small>) cation ratio of the structure; and A<small><sup><em>n</em></sup></small> is an interlayer anion. LDHs can be created utilizing simple approaches that regulate the layer structure, chemical composition, and shape of the crystals generated by adapting production parameters. The first method of modifying LDH composites is through intercalation, involving the insertion of inorganic or organic precursors into their composition, which can then be employed for a variety of purposes. The next method is a simple physical mixing technique between the created LDHs and advanced materials, such as activated carbon, graphene and its derivatives, and carbon nanotubes, for utilization as base substances in energy storage, supercapacitors, photo- and electrocatalysts, water splitting, and toxic gas removal from the surrounding environment. The final strategy is the synthesis of polymer–LDH composites by inserting effective polymers during the manufacturing process of LDHs to create nano-composites that can be utilized for energy, fire retardant, gas barrier, and wastewater cleaning applications. LDHs are a type of fine chemical that can be designed to have a desired chemical structure and performance for various purposes, such as redox reactions, bromination, ethoxylation, aldol condensation, NO<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small> and SO<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small> elimination, and biofuel production. Because LDH substances are not harmful to the environment, their different applications are unique in terms of green chemistry as they are recyclable and eco-friendly catalysts. The present review investigated the various methods used to create LDHs and the improvement of the produced composites <em>via</em> enhanced temperature calcination; intercalation of their structures by small-, medium-, and high-nuclear anions; and support by carbon compounds. The evaluation methods and the best prospective uses, such as biofuel generation, catalysis, water splitting, charge transfer, and wastewater treatment, are comprehensively reported according to the most current studies, and the future directions of LDHs are highlighted.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2136-2151"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00272e?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141931685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sameeta Sahoo, Elizabeth K. Johnson, Xiangru Wei, Sen Zhang and Charles W. Machan
With green hydrogen fuel continuing to be an important option for energy storage, studies on water-splitting reactions have attracted increasing attention. Within a multitude of parameters that have the potential to be explored to enhance water electrolysis, one of the most consequential factors is the development of an efficient electrocatalyst. The effectiveness of Co(III) corroles as electrocatalysts has largely been investigated in homogenous, non-aqueous or acidic environments. We report the use of heterogenized Co(III) corroles as bifunctional catalysts for water splitting under basic conditions, finding that the inclusion of alkyl chains on the ligand framework has a beneficial impact on electrocatalytic properties. Two new corroles have been isolated where the para positions in the fluorophenyl meso substituents of the parent cobalt(III) 5,10,15-tris(pentafluorophenyl)corrole Co(tpfpc)1 have been modified with heptyl, [Co(ttfphc)] 2 and dodecyl [Co(ttfpdc)] 3 amines via a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction. The electronic structure of these new complexes and properties of the resultant catalyst inks are significantly altered relative to the parent complex by the presence of the alkyl chains, as evidenced by changes in catalytic onset potentials and Tafel behavior during water splitting at pH 14. All catalysts were found to exhibit bifunctional behavior with reasonable stability, and the interactions of the alkyl amine groups with the supporting polymer in the catalyst ink have been found to have an important role in altering corrole aggregation and therefore Co active site accessibility during deposition of the catalyst inks.
{"title":"Exploring the role of polymer interactions during water electrolysis under basic conditions with bifunctional cobalt corroles†","authors":"Sameeta Sahoo, Elizabeth K. Johnson, Xiangru Wei, Sen Zhang and Charles W. Machan","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00257A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00257A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >With green hydrogen fuel continuing to be an important option for energy storage, studies on water-splitting reactions have attracted increasing attention. Within a multitude of parameters that have the potential to be explored to enhance water electrolysis, one of the most consequential factors is the development of an efficient electrocatalyst. The effectiveness of Co(<small>III</small>) corroles as electrocatalysts has largely been investigated in homogenous, non-aqueous or acidic environments. We report the use of heterogenized Co(<small>III</small>) corroles as bifunctional catalysts for water splitting under basic conditions, finding that the inclusion of alkyl chains on the ligand framework has a beneficial impact on electrocatalytic properties. Two new corroles have been isolated where the <em>para</em> positions in the fluorophenyl <em>meso</em> substituents of the parent cobalt(<small>III</small>) 5,10,15-tris(pentafluorophenyl)corrole <strong>Co(tpfpc)</strong><strong>1</strong> have been modified with heptyl, [<strong>Co(ttfphc)</strong>] <strong>2</strong> and dodecyl [<strong>Co(ttfpdc)</strong>] <strong>3</strong> amines <em>via</em> a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction. The electronic structure of these new complexes and properties of the resultant catalyst inks are significantly altered relative to the parent complex by the presence of the alkyl chains, as evidenced by changes in catalytic onset potentials and Tafel behavior during water splitting at pH 14. All catalysts were found to exhibit bifunctional behavior with reasonable stability, and the interactions of the alkyl amine groups with the supporting polymer in the catalyst ink have been found to have an important role in altering corrole aggregation and therefore Co active site accessibility during deposition of the catalyst inks.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2280-2286"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00257a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141873306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A sustainable and readily available material, lignin protobind 2400, was upcycled to activated porous carbon (APC) compatible with post-combustion CO2 capture. The effectiveness of the novel two-step physicochemical activation using KOH + CO2 and ZnCl2 + CO2 was compared with that of the respective physical (only CO2) and chemical activation (only KOH or ZnCl2). The effect of carbonization conditions (N2 or CO2 purging) on the resulting APC properties and CO2 adsorption performance was studied. The maximum BET surface area of 1480 m2 g−1 and the best CO2 adsorption capacity of 5.68, 3.66, and 2.67 mmol g−1 were observed at 0, 25, and 40 °C/1 bar, respectively. From the precursor to the final product, the APC yield falls within the range of 14.5–40.8 wt%. The APC derived from lignin exhibited better CO2/N2 selectivity. The isosteric heat of adsorption for all the APCs remained below 40 kJ mol−1, which suggested a lower energy requirement during the regeneration. The excellent reusability with fluctuations of only 0.51% in the amount of CO2 adsorbed over ten consecutive adsorption/desorption cycles highlights the APC's outstanding recyclability.
一种可持续且易于获得的材料--木质素原粘合剂 2400 被升级改造为可用于燃烧后二氧化碳捕集的活性多孔碳 (APC)。比较了使用 KOH + CO2 和 ZnCl2 + CO2 的新型两步物理化学活化与各自的物理(仅 CO2)和化学(仅 KOH 或 ZnCl2)活化的效果。研究了碳化条件(N2 或 CO2 吹扫)对所得 APC 特性和 CO2 吸附性能的影响。在 0、25 和 40 C/1 bar 条件下,观察到最大 BET 表面积为 1480 m2/g,最佳二氧化碳吸附容量分别为 5.68、3.66 和 2.67 mmol/g。从前驱体到最终产品,APC 的产量在 14.5-40.8 wt.% 之间。从木质素中提取的 APC 具有更好的 CO2/N2 选择性。所有 APC 的等效吸附热均低于 40 kJ/mol,这表明再生过程中的能量需求较低。在连续十次吸附/解吸循环中,二氧化碳吸附量的波动仅为 0.51%,出色的可再利用性凸显了 APC 的出色可回收性。
{"title":"Sustainable synthesis of activated porous carbon from lignin for enhanced CO2 capture: a comparative study of physicochemical activation routes†","authors":"Himanshu Patel, Amar Mohanty and Manjusri Misra","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00305E","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00305E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A sustainable and readily available material, lignin protobind 2400, was upcycled to activated porous carbon (APC) compatible with post-combustion CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> capture. The effectiveness of the novel two-step physicochemical activation using KOH + CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> and ZnCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> + CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> was compared with that of the respective physical (only CO<small><sub>2</sub></small>) and chemical activation (only KOH or ZnCl<small><sub>2</sub></small>). The effect of carbonization conditions (N<small><sub>2</sub></small> or CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> purging) on the resulting APC properties and CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> adsorption performance was studied. The maximum BET surface area of 1480 m<small><sup>2</sup></small> g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and the best CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> adsorption capacity of 5.68, 3.66, and 2.67 mmol g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> were observed at 0, 25, and 40 °C/1 bar, respectively. From the precursor to the final product, the APC yield falls within the range of 14.5–40.8 wt%. The APC derived from lignin exhibited better CO<small><sub>2</sub></small>/N<small><sub>2</sub></small> selectivity. The isosteric heat of adsorption for all the APCs remained below 40 kJ mol<small><sup>−1</sup></small>, which suggested a lower energy requirement during the regeneration. The excellent reusability with fluctuations of only 0.51% in the amount of CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> adsorbed over ten consecutive adsorption/desorption cycles highlights the APC's outstanding recyclability.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 10","pages":" 2552-2563"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00305e?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141869415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jolla Kullgren, Jin Hyun Chang, Simon Loftager, Shweta Dhillon, Tejs Vegge and Daniel Brandell
Transition metal oxyflourides have gained considerable interest as potential high-capacity cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. So far, commercialization has been hindered by the poor cyclability and fast degradation of this class of materials. The degradation process is believed to start at the surface and progresses toward the bulk. In this context, a suitable cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) appears to be a crucial factor where the formation of LiF has been identified as a key component promoting interfacial stability. In the current work, we make use of a combined density functional theory (DFT) and kinetic Monte Carlo (kMC) approach. Using DFT, we determine relevant interfaces between Li2VO2F and LiF. Rejection-free kMC simulations with parameters based on DFT are then used to probe the kinetics in the charging and discharging process of the Li2VO2F phase. We find that the interface formed by joining Li2VO2F and LiF via their most stable surface terminations has a modest but positive effect on the charging rate, where the LiF phase acts as a funnel that facilitates the Li extraction from the bulk of the Li2VO2F phase. However, the same interface has a severe impeding effect on the discharging of partially delithiated structures, which is orders of magnitudes slower than in the charging process. We find that the key property controlling the kinetics in the discharging process is the difference in stability of Li vacancies in the Li2VO2F and LiF phases.
{"title":"Modelling interfacial ionic transport in Li2VO2F cathodes during battery operation†","authors":"Jolla Kullgren, Jin Hyun Chang, Simon Loftager, Shweta Dhillon, Tejs Vegge and Daniel Brandell","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00163J","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00163J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Transition metal oxyflourides have gained considerable interest as potential high-capacity cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. So far, commercialization has been hindered by the poor cyclability and fast degradation of this class of materials. The degradation process is believed to start at the surface and progresses toward the bulk. In this context, a suitable cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) appears to be a crucial factor where the formation of LiF has been identified as a key component promoting interfacial stability. In the current work, we make use of a combined density functional theory (DFT) and kinetic Monte Carlo (kMC) approach. Using DFT, we determine relevant interfaces between Li<small><sub>2</sub></small>VO<small><sub>2</sub></small>F and LiF. Rejection-free kMC simulations with parameters based on DFT are then used to probe the kinetics in the charging and discharging process of the Li<small><sub>2</sub></small>VO<small><sub>2</sub></small>F phase. We find that the interface formed by joining Li<small><sub>2</sub></small>VO<small><sub>2</sub></small>F and LiF <em>via</em> their most stable surface terminations has a modest but positive effect on the charging rate, where the LiF phase acts as a funnel that facilitates the Li extraction from the bulk of the Li<small><sub>2</sub></small>VO<small><sub>2</sub></small>F phase. However, the same interface has a severe impeding effect on the discharging of partially delithiated structures, which is orders of magnitudes slower than in the charging process. We find that the key property controlling the kinetics in the discharging process is the difference in stability of Li vacancies in the Li<small><sub>2</sub></small>VO<small><sub>2</sub></small>F and LiF phases.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2271-2279"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00163j?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141869462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thi Nhat Thang Nguyen, Subodh Kumar and Xuan Thang Cao
Immobilization of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) with high density on a solid support is a crucial approach for their facile recovery and to counter aggregation problems. We have developed a simple technique by mediating the Diels–Alder “click reaction” using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) system. In this method, maleic anhydride (MA) was first covalently grafted onto the surface of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), which is further utilized as a seeding platform to grow dendrimers through the consecutive reactions of ethylenediamine (EDA) and MA. Finally, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were deposited in high density onto the dendrimers through visible light photoreaction. This method has excluded the use of harmful chemicals and an external reductant for the functionalization of rGO and deposition of AgNPs, respectively. Moreover, we have investigated the effect of dendrimers’ chain branching on the loading of AgNPs and evaluated their compound influence on the nitro-reduction reaction and antibacterial properties.
{"title":"Synthesis of dendrimer stabilized high-density silver nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide for catalytic and antibacterial properties†","authors":"Thi Nhat Thang Nguyen, Subodh Kumar and Xuan Thang Cao","doi":"10.1039/D4YA00284A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4YA00284A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Immobilization of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) with high density on a solid support is a crucial approach for their facile recovery and to counter aggregation problems. We have developed a simple technique by mediating the Diels–Alder “click reaction” using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) system. In this method, maleic anhydride (MA) was first covalently grafted onto the surface of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), which is further utilized as a seeding platform to grow dendrimers through the consecutive reactions of ethylenediamine (EDA) and MA. Finally, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were deposited in high density onto the dendrimers through visible light photoreaction. This method has excluded the use of harmful chemicals and an external reductant for the functionalization of rGO and deposition of AgNPs, respectively. Moreover, we have investigated the effect of dendrimers’ chain branching on the loading of AgNPs and evaluated their compound influence on the nitro-reduction reaction and antibacterial properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":72913,"journal":{"name":"Energy advances","volume":" 9","pages":" 2399-2406"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/ya/d4ya00284a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed Yusuf, Irina Kurzina, Gulnara Voronova, Md. Monjurul Islam, Salisu Danlami Mohammed and Nurudeen Abiola Oladoja
Over the past 20 years, metal–organic framework (MOF) nanosheets have garnered a great deal of interest in the fields of energy and environmental management because of their inherent extraordinary qualities. These qualities include the vast surface areas, nanoscale and tunable pore sizes, adaptable structures and functions, good thermal and chemical stability, high aspect ratios, more exposed accessible active sites, flexible functionality, high electrical conductivity, and optical transparency. An overview of the current advancements in the applications of MOF-based materials in environmental science and renewable energy is provided in this review. Precisely, the advancements, advantages, history and characterization of MOF-based materials are first presented and discussed. Next, we focused on the use of MOF-based materials in the fields of environmental cleaning and monitoring, particularly for the treatment of wastewater and air purification, and energy storage and conversion. We concluded by summarizing the findings on the current state-of-the-art advancements and sharing the perspectives on the prospects and problems facing future research on MOF-based materials.
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Hippolyte Todou Assaouka, Issah Ngouh Nsangou, Daniel Manhouli Daawe, Daniel Onana Mevoa, Abraham Atour Zigla, Patrick Ndouka Ndouka and Patrick Mountapmbeme Kouotou
Correction for ‘Copper and iron co-doping effects on the structure, optical energy band gap, and catalytic behaviour of Co3O4 nanocrystals towards low-temperature total oxidation of toluene’ by Hippolyte Todou Assaouka et al., Energy Adv., 2023, 2, 829–842, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00082F.
对 Hippolyte Todou Assaouka 等人 "Copper and iron co-doping effects on the structure, optical energy band gap, and catalytic behaviour of Co3O4 nanocrystals towards low-tperature total oxidation of toluene "的更正,Energy Adv., 2023, 2, 829-842, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00082F。
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Rama Chandra Muduli, Zhiwen Chen, Fangqin Guo, Ankur Jain, Hiroki Miyaoka, Takayuki Ichikawa and Paresh Kale
Solid-state hydrogen storage technology ensures a safer storage method, eliminating the risks of leaks, boiling losses, and explosions in commercial applications. Based on earlier findings, alloying LiH with silicon (Si) yields substantial storage capacity while lowering the energy needed for absorption and decomposition. Herein, the work explores using the derivative of bulk Si (i.e., porous silicon nanowires (PSiNWs)) after mechanical milling with LiH to improve the thermodynamic properties and uptake capacity. The PSiNWs are synthesized by Ag metal-assisted chemical etching of the bulk Si substrate. Nanopores on the nanowires enhance gas physisorption by overlapping attractive fields from opposing pore walls. The large surface area (∼450 m2 g−1) of the PSiNWs provides maximum active sites for hydrogen storage. The hydrogen storage capacity of the LiH–PSiNW alloy is evaluated through pressure composition isotherms at different temperatures (400–500 °C range) and ∼4 MPa charging pressure. The maximum observed capacity, ∼3.95 wt%, occurs at 400 °C. The thermodynamic analysis signifies the uniform absorption and desorption enthalpy after alloying LiH with PSiNWs. Hydrogen absorption and desorption enthalpies of ∼118 kJ mol−1 H2 and ∼115 kJ mol−1 H2 demonstrate a reduced energy requirement compared to individual LiH. The phase formation and variations before and after hydrogenation are studied by X-ray diffraction. This work investigates using Si nanostructures and light metal hydrides for enhanced hydrogen storage and cyclic functionalities, serving as both a storage material and catalyst.
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