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A three-dimensional co-continuous network structure polymer electrolyte with efficient ion transport channels enabling ultralong-life all solid-state lithium metal batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Meng Wang, Hu Zhang, Yewen Li, Ruiping Liu, Huai Yang
A flexible polymer electrolyte with unique 3D co-continuous structure fabricated by LCM, PEGDMA and PEGDE enables outstanding long-cycle stability of assembled lithium metal battery.
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Exploring device physics of perovskite solar cell via machine learning with limited samples J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Shanshan Zhao, Jie Wang, Zhongli Guo, Hongqiang Luo, Lihua Lu, Yuanyuan Tian, Zhuoying Jiang, Jing Zhang, Mengyu Chen, Lin Li, Cheng Li
This article proposes an effective approach to design and optimize PSCs performance via ML techniques with limited samples. Through consequent high-throughput experiments, we have discovered the relationships between material properties, energy level alignment, device properties, and PCE.
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Understanding the catalytic performance and deactivation behaviour of second-promoter doped Pt/WOx/γ-Al2O3 catalysts in the glycerol hydrogenolysis for selective and cleaner production of 1,3-propanediol J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Rafik Rajjak Shaikh, Sittichai Damruang, Rais Ahmad Khan, Supareak Praserthdam, Piyasan Praserthdam
The second promoter doping of Pt/WO/γ-AlO enhances Pt dispersion and strong metal support interaction that results in improved stability due to less Pt sintering and leaching.
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Recent progress in two-dimensional metallenes and their potential application as electrocatalyst J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Umer Shahzad, Mohsin Saeed, Muhammad Fazle Rabbee, Hadi M. Marwani, Jehan Y. Al-Humaidi, Muhammad Altaf, Raed H. Althomali, Kwang-Hyun Baek, Md. Rabiul Awual, Mohammed M. Rahman
Due to the unsaturated coordinated atoms, increased conduction, and plenty of operational positions, electrochemically prepared 2D metallenes exhibit an exceptional electrocatalytic activity with potential applications including CO reduction, fuel oxidation, O evolution, and O reduction reactions in the context of sustainable energy conversion.
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Unraveling high efficiency multi-step sodium storage and bidirectional redox kinetics synergy mechanism of cobalt-doping vanadium disulfide anode J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Enzhi Li, Mingshan Wang, Yuanlong Feng, Lin Yang, Qian Li, Zhenliang Yang, Junchen Chen, Bo Yu, Bingshu Guo, Zhiyuan Ma, Yun Huang, Jiangtao Liu, Xing Li
The in-situ formed V-Co alloy nanoparticles during conversion reaction thermodynamically reduces the formation energy barrier of the reaction pathway, thus enhances the bidirectional redox kinetics of NaPSs and improve the reversibility of VS conversion reaction.
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Ionic potency regulation of coagulation bath induced by saline solution to control over the pore structure of PBI membrane for high-performance lithium metal batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Arshad Hussain, Waseem Raza, Andleeb Mehmood, Sana Jalees, Lihong Ao, Yonggui Deng, Aymeric Ramie, Xingke Cai, Dongqing Liu
Regulating ionic potency of water induced by saline solution to offer robust and dendrite resistive PBI membrane separators for high performance lithium metal battries.
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Stable operation of highly loaded pure Si-Fe anode under ambient pressure via carboxy silane-directed robust solid electrolyte interphase J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Guntae Lim, Dong Guk Kang, Hyeon Gyu Lee, Yen Hai Thi Tran, Kihun An, Junghyun Choi, Kwang Chul Roh, Do Youb Kim, Seung-Wan Song
Diacetoxydimethylsilane additive-derived robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formed at highly loaded (3.5 mA h cm) pure Si-Fe anode enables suppressed swelling, prevented cell short circuit, and improved performance, from which pure Si or Si-dominant anode-based high-energy-density LIBs are anticipated.
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Decoupled water electrolysis: Flexible strategy for pure hydrogen production with small voltage inputs J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Kexin Zhou, Jiahui Huang, Daili Xiang, Aijiao Deng, Jialei Du, Hong Liu
By virtue of redox mediators, the desired H can be produced in high purity at times, rates, and places that differ from those of O production during water splitting.
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Call for knowledge systematization: An example from lithium ion batteries recycling J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Yun Zhao, Baohua Li
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Safety for all temperature zinc-ion batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Sailin Liu, Zaiping Guo
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Comprehension-driven design of advanced multi-block single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes for high-performance lithium-metal batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Xu Dong, Dominic Bresser
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Self-actuating protection mechanisms for safer lithium-ion batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Yang Luo, Chunchun Sang, Kehan Le, Hao Chen, Hui Li, Xinping Ai
This review summarizes the research progresses, current states and issues, key challenges, and future trends of self-actuating reaction control mechanisms for Li-ion batteries (LIBs), aiming at providing insight for developing safety-enhancing technologies for LIBs.
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Regulating interfacial chemistry and kinetic behaviors of F/Mo co-doping Ni-rich layered oxide cathode for long-cycling lithium-ion batteries over −20 °C–60 °C J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Siqi Guan, Lin Tao, Pei Tang, Ruopian Fang, Huize Wu, Nan Piao, Huicong Yang, Guangjian Hu, Xin Geng, Lixiang Li, Baigang An, Feng Li
F/Mo cations and anions co-doping was employed to construct LiF-enriched interfaces and grain boundaries Mo enriched layers, enhancing the stability of the layered structure which enables stable operation within a temperature range of 80 °C.
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Defect mediated losses and degradation of perovskite solar cells: Origin, impacts and reliable characterization techniques J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Himangshu Baishya, Ramkrishna Das Adhikari, Mayur Jagdishbhai Patel, Deepak Yadav, Tapashi Sarmah, Mizanur Alam, Manab Kalita, Parameswar Krishnan Iyer
The graphical abstract illustrates the presence of defects within perovskite materials and their detrimental impact. Consequently, a diverse array of reliable characterization techniques is utilized to comprehend and address the mechanisms leading to loss and degradation.
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Postmortem 7Li NMR analysis for assessing the reversibility of lithium metal electrodes in lithium metal batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Jaewon Baek, Sunha Kim, Hee Tak Kim, Oc Hee Han
Postmortem Li NMR analysis using a standard CPMAS probe can assess the reversibility of lithium metal electrodes and the properties of Li, originated from electrolytes, in the solid electrolyte interphase, separator, and electrode-protective layer.
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Hierarchical FeOxHy@Ni3B hybrid for efficient alkaline oxygen evolution at high current density J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Fuxi Liu, Qing Liang, Zhenyu Li, Meiqi Liu, Nailin Yue, Zizhun Wang, Xu Zou, Wei Zhang
With the assistance of NiB/NF energy buffer layer, a hierarchical FeOH@NiB/NF heterostructure hybrid was fabricated via rapid interfacial chemical reaction (5 min) exhibiting excellent OER performance in alkaline solution.
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A multifunctional electrolyte additive for zinc-ion capacitors with low temperature resistant and long lifespan J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ming Sun, Zekai Zhang, Shuqing Fu, Yifan Zhang, Ruoyu Wang, Hongchun Mu, Cheng Lian, Wenqiang Wang, Gengchao Wang
Herein, erythritol was added to the electrolyte to induce directional restructuring of the solvated structure and endow it with low temperature resistance. The assembled devices exhibit stable cycling performance.
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Revealing the key role of non-solvating diluents for fast-charging and low temperature Li-ion batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Yuping Zhang, Siyin Li, Junkai Shi, Jiawei Lai, Ziyue Zhuang, Jingwen Liu, Wenming Yang, Liang Ma, Yue-Peng Cai, Jijian Xu, Qifeng Zheng
The non-solvating diluent offers excellent thermal shielding effect to prevent the aggregation of Li solvates as temperature drops, which enables fast-charging and low temperature operation of high-voltage high-energy Li-ion batteries.
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Engineering of geometrical configurations in dual-atom catalysts for electrocatalytic applications J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Tao Zhang, Yifan Liu, Liang Xue, Jingwen Sun, Pan Xiong, Junwu Zhu
The homonuclear and heteronuclear dual-atom catalysts were summarized with adjacent, bridged, and separated configurations, together with their representative electrocatalytic applications.
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Revealing the stability origins of 596 days-humidity-stable semitransparent perovskite solar cells J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Tian Chen, Ying Yang, Congtan Zhu, Weihuang Lin, Qilin Da, Xueyi Guo
The interaction between PANI and the additives (LiTFSI and tBP) in hole transport layer protected the perovskite layer from water.
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Smart materials for safe lithium-ion batteries against thermal runaway J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Yu Ou, Pan Zhou, Wenhui Hou, Xiao Ma, Xuan Song, Shuaishuai Yan, Yang Lu, Kai Liu
Combining smart materials with lithium-ion batteries can build a smart safety energy storage system, significantly improving battery safety characteristics and cycle life.
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Functional thermal fluids and their applications in battery thermal management: A comprehensive review J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Xinyue Xu, Keyu Weng, Xitao Lu, Yuanqiang Zhang, Shuyan Zhu, Deqiu Zou
Under the background of higher and higher requirements for battery thermal management, the development of coolant with good performance is an important research area of power battery thermal management system.
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NH4Cl-assisted synthesis of TaON nanoparticle applied to photocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen evolution from water J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Yao Xu, Kaiwei Liu, Jifang Zhang, Boyang Zhang, Jiaming Zhang, Ke Shi, Haifeng Wang, Guijun Ma
TaON nanoparticles are synthesized by heating KTaO, Ta and NHCl in an evacuated quartz tube. All-solid-state Z-scheme water splitting is accomplished using TaON, Rh-doped SrTiO and reduced graphene oxide.
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Rational manipulation of electrolyte to induce homogeneous SEI on hard carbon anode for sodium-ion battery J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Lu Liu, Lingling Xiao, Zhi Sun, Shahid Bashir, Ramesh Kasi, Yonghong Gu, Ramesh T. Subramaniam
SEI formed on hard carbon anode, including its components, structure, and evolution, critically affects SIBs operation, thus exploring the relationship between electrolytes and SEI formation mechanism to rationally design SEI is essential.
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Catalyst design and structure control for photocatalytic refineries of cellulosic biomass to fuels and chemicals J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Lulu Sun, Nengchao Luo
Based on cellulose and platform molecules photocatalytic refinery to fuels and chemicals, the structure and modification methods of photocatalysts are discussed, including surface engineering, doping, cocatalyst loading, and heterojunction constructing.
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Effect of the anionic composition of sulfolane based electrolytes on the performances of lithium-sulfur batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Elena V. Karaseva, Elena V. Kuzmina, Bo-Quan Li, Qiang Zhang, Vladimir S. Kolosnitsyn
The donor number of lithium salt anions affects the depth of electrochemical reduction of sulfur in the lithium-sulfur batteries with sulfolane electrolyte solutions (1M); that ultimately affects specific energy of the lithium-sulfur batteries.
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Current and further trajectories in designing functional materials for solid oxide electrochemical cells: A review of other reviews J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Stanislav Baratov, Elena Filonova, Anastasiya Ivanova, Muhammad Bilal Hanif, Muneeb Irshad, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Martin Motola, Sajid Rauf, Dmitry Medvedev
This review analyses other reviews published since 2020 on solid oxide materials and related electrochemical cells. The performed comprehensive analysis reveals recent and prospective trajectories in both fundamental and applied fields.
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Deciphering the linear relationship in the activity of the oxygen reduction reaction on Pt electrodes: A decisive role of adsorbates J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Haowen Cui, Yan-Xia Chen
Both an empirical equation for and the concept of a potential-regulated adsorbate shielding effect have been proposed to explain the linear relationship between and the adsorption equilibrium potential of the adsorbate.
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Multiscale confinement nitridation in molybdenum carbide for efficient hydrogen production J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Liming Dai, Chenchen Fang, Xiaoyuan Zhang, Xuefeng Xu, Xuanxuan Chen, Xinyue Zong, Xueming Hu, Wenyao Zhang, Liang Xue, Pan Xiong, Yongsheng Fu, Jingwen Sun, Junwu Zhu
The nitrogen-rich MoC with satisfactory band structure has been constructed via a multiscale confinement synthesis method. Benefiting from the valence band regulation, the nitrogen-rich MoC reveals adorable catalytic ability for HER.
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Free radicals trigger the closure of open pores in lignin-derived hard carbons toward improved sodium-storage capacity J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Wen-Jun Ji, Zong-Lin Yi, Ming-Xin Song, Xiao-Qian Guo, Yi-Lin Wang, Yi-Xuan Mao, Fang-Yuan Su, Jing-Peng Chen, Xian-Xian Wei, Li-Jing Xie, Cheng-Meng Chen
A chemical activation followed by a high-temperature self-healing strategy is employed to create abundant interconnected closed pores in lignin-derived hard carbon, and the mechanism of closed pore formation during carbonization is revealed.
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Synergistic coupling among Mg2B2O5, polycarbonate and N,N-dimethylformamide enhances the electrochemical performance of PVDF-HFP-based solid electrolyte J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yutong Jing, Qiang Lv, Yujia Chen, Bo Wang, Bochen Wu, Cheng Li, Shengbo Yang, Zhipeng He, Dianlong Wang, Huakun Liu, Shixue Dou
Synergistic coupling among MgBO, polycarbonate and ,-dimethylformamide enhances the electrochemical performance of PVDF-HFP-based solid electrolyte
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Accelerating the evaluation of operational lifetimes of perovskite solar cells and modules J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Fumeng Ren, Qian Lu, Xin Meng, Jing Zhou, Rui Chen, Jianan Wang, Haixin Wang, Sanwan Liu, Zonghao Liu, Wei Chen
The accelerated stability test protocol involved aging perovskite solar cells under high-intensity light illumination ranging from 1 to 4 suns in order to expedite the assessment of their operational stability.
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Tuning interface mechanism of FeCo alloy embedded N,S-codoped carbon substrate for rechargeable Zn-air battery J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Hui Chang, Lulu Zhao, Shan Zhao, Zong-Lin Liu, Peng-Fei Wang, Ying Xie, Ting-Feng Yi
The interface synergistic interactions between FeCo alloy and N,S-doped carbon substrate can effectively improve bifunctional performance for rechargeable Zn-air battery.
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Constant charge method or constant potential method: Which is better for molecular modeling of electrical double layers? J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Liang Zeng, Xi Tan, Xiangyu Ji, Shiqi Li, Jinkai Zhang, Jiaxing Peng, Sheng Bi, Guang Feng
This work helps select appropriate electrode polarization methods for molecular simulations of EDLs, prioritizing accuracy while considering computational efficiency.
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The circuitry landscape of perovskite solar cells: An in-depth analysis J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Siddhi Vinayak Pandey, Daniel Prochowicz, Apurba Mahapatra, Saravanan Pandiaraj, Abdullah Alodhayb, Seckin Akin, Pankaj Yadav
This review explores impedance studies in mesoporous and planar perovskite solar cells, emphasizing the significance of Impedance Spectroscopy (IS) in understanding their operation. It discusses advancements in Equivalent Circuit Models (ECMs), challenges in IS application, and future research directions. The review serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking insights into IS techniques and
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Achieving structurally stable O3-type layered oxide cathodes through site-specific cation-anion co-substitution for sodium-ion batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yihao Shen, Chen Cheng, Xiao Xia, Lei Wang, Xi Zhou, Pan Zeng, Jianrong Zeng, Liang Zhang
Site-specific Ca/F co-substitution in O3-NNMO could effectively enhance the metal–oxygen bonding strength and suppress the Na/vacancy ordering, leading to regulated phase transition and enhanced Na diffusion kinetics.
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Application of machine learning in perovskite materials and devices: a review J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Ming Chen, Zhenhua Yin, Zhicheng Shan, Xiaokai Zheng, Lei Liu, Zhonghua Dai, Jun Zhang, Shengzhong Frank Liu, Zhuo Xu
This review provides an overview of workflow of machine learning and its applications in predicting bandgap, stability, crystal structure, intrinsic properties, and solar cell performance in perovskite materials and devices.
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Exploring battery material failure mechanisms through synchrotron X-ray characterization techniques J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Lingzhe Fang, Xiaozhao Liu, Tao Li
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Noncovalent cross-linked engineering hydrogel with low hysteresis and high sensitivity for flexible self-powered electronics J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Hang Yuan, Shaowei Han, Jia Wei, Songwei Li, Peipei Yang, Hao-Yang Mi, Chuntai Liu, Changyu Shen
The hydrogel network was reinforced by covalent-like hydrogen bonding, and the strong binding ability of boron–nitrogen coordination served as the main driving force. The PAATC hydrogel sensor was used not only for the monitoring of different human activities, but also for novel applications in message encryption (handwritten letters), pulse monitoring, and triboelectric nanogenerator.
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Heterointerface engineering of rhombic Rh nanosheets confined on MXene for efficient methanol oxidation J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Qi Zhang, Quanguo Jiang, Xiang Yang, Chi Zhang, Jian Zhang, Lu Yang, Haiyan He, Guobing Ying, Huajie Huang
A controllable and robust heterointerface engineering method is developed for the bottom-up construction of rhombic Rh nanosheets in situ confined on TiCT MXene via a facile stereoassembly process, which manifest exceptional electrocatalytic properties towards the methanol oxidation reaction.
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Rational modulation of electronic structure in PtAuCuNi alloys boosts efficient electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation assisted with energy-saving hydrogen evolution J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Hu Yao, Yinan Zheng, Xin Yu, Songjie Hu, Baolian Su, Xiaohui Guo
The PtAuCuNi alloy delivers a low decomposition voltage (0.28 V) for overall water splitting and leads to energy-saving hydrogen production with zero external voltage by integrating the A-Bsps with E-OWS equipment.
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A novel multi-channel porous structure facilitating mass transport towards highly efficient alkaline water electrolysis J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xinge Jiang, Vasileios Kyriakou, Chen Song, Xianbin Wang, Sophie Costil, Chunming Deng, Taikai Liu, Tao Jiang, Hanlin Liao
The novel multi-channel microporous structures fabricated by simple laser texturing offer a split-path for gas bubbles and electrolyte transport, substantially accelerating gas bubble release and electrolyte penetration, thereby significantly facilitating mass transport, finally enhancing H production effenciency through AWE.
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Achieving an ion-homogenizing and corrosion-resisting interface through nitro-coordination chemistry for stable zinc metal anodes J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Jizhen Wang, Long Jiao, Qiaoyun Liu, Wei Xin, Yechen Lei, Tian Zhang, Leixin Yang, Dengkun Shu, Shuo Yang, Kaihua Li, Chenyang Li, Chao Yi, Hongyuan Bai, Yuchao Ma, Huan Li, Wenjun Zhang, Bowen Cheng
The introduction of NCIL simultaneously achieves a rapid Zn desolvation, homogeneous Zn spatial distribution and the construction of ion-screening interface, thus contributing to a kinetically enhanced and dendrites-free galvanization process.
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Engineering single-atom Mn on nitrogen-doped carbon to regulate lithium-peroxide reaction kinetics for rechargeable lithium-oxygen batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Yaling Huang, Yong Liu, Yang Liu, Chenyang Zhang, Wenzhang Li, Jie Li
Mn-N sites on hierarchical porous N-doped carbon as an electrocatalyst for Li-O battery can optimize the formation and decomposition pathway of LiO, and exhibits the excellent electrochemical performance.
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Antagonism effect of residual S triggers the dual-path mechanism for water oxidation J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Li Liu, Jinming Cao, Siqi Hu, Tinghui Liu, Can Xu, Wensheng Fu, Xinguo Ma, Xiaohui Yang
The residual S in the reconstructed layer of CuCoS boosts effective water oxidation by a dual-path OER mechanism.
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Molecule aging induced by electron attacking J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ping Song, Yining Dong, Xue Gong, Mingbo Ruan, Baoxin Ni, Xuanhao Mei, Kun Jiang, Weilin Xu
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Anion storing, oxygen vacancy incorporated perovskite oxide composites for high-performance aqueous dual ion hybrid supercapacitors J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Taehun Kang, Puritut Nakhanivej, Kyung Jae Wang, Yu Chen, Yongchul G Chung, Ho Seok Park
The surface faradaic OH storage mechanism of defected engineered r-LaMnO in an alkaline electrolyte is revealed. The dual ion hybrid supercapacitors with the r-LaMnO/oCNT composite electrode achieved a large energy density and long term cyclic stability.
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Manipulating d-d orbital hybridization induced by Mo-doped Co9S8 nanorod arrays for high-efficiency water electrolysis J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xue Zhou, Jing Li, Guangyao Zhou, Weiran Huang, Yucan Zhang, Jun Yang, Huan Pang, Mingyi Zhang, Dongmei Sun, Yawen Tang, Lin Xu
We demonstrate a - orbital hybrid concept to regulate the electronic structure of CoS via Mo doping for enhanced water splitting performance.
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Constructing high-toughness polyimide binder with robust polarity and ion-conductive mechanisms ensuring long-term operational stability of silicon-based anodes J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Yongjun Kang, Nanxi Dong, Fangzhou Liu, Daolei Lin, Bingxue Liu, Guofeng Tian, Shengli Qi, Dezhen Wu
A functionalized high-toughness polyimide (PDMI) incorporating robust polarity and ion-conducting mechanisms is synthesized. This well-conceived strategy improves electrode adhesion, enhances Li migration by infusing a spectrum of functional structures.
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Enhancing efficiency and stability of organic solar cells through a simplified four-step synthesis of fully non-fused ring electron acceptor J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Chenyang Han, Huanhuan Gao, Yanna Sun, Yuanyuan Kan, Zhaozhao Bi, Wei Ma, Yani Zhang, Juan Antonio Zapien, Yingguo Yang, Ke Gao
Two simple fully non-fused ring acceptors PTR-2Cl and PTR-4Cl with good planarity were designed and synthesized with four steps. Compared with the control molecule PTR-2Cl-based devices achieve a moderate PCE of 11.05%, the PTR-4Cl-based OSCs provide a high PCE of 14.72% with a high of 0.953 V, which is one of the best results for NFREAs-based OSCs.
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Viologen-based flexible electrochromic devices J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Wenwen Wu, Shanlu Guo, Jing Bian, Xingyu He, Haizeng Li, Jianmin Li
This review focuses on the recent developments, remaining challenges and potential directions for viologen-based FECDs across various electrolyte types, as well as their applications featuring peculiar functionalities such as sensing, photochromism, energy storage, and wearables.
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Influence of O–O formation pathways and charge transfer mediator on lipid bilayer membrane-like photoanodes for water oxidation J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Yingzheng Li, Shaoqi Zhan, Zijian Deng, Meng Chen, Yilong Zhao, Chang Liu, Ziqi Zhao, Hongxia Ning, Wenlong Li, Fei Li, Licheng Sun, Fusheng Li
Through the lipid bilayer membrane-like photoanodes and Ru-bda catalysts with different O-O bond formation pathways, the rate determine step of the dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical was determined to be the electron transfer rather than the water oxidation reaction. The electron transfer can be promoted by ICZ as the charge transfer mediator.
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Experimental and computational optimization of Prussian blue analogues as high-performance cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: A review J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Gwangeon Oh, Junghoon Kim, Shivam Kansara, Hyokyeong Kang, Hun-Gi Jung, Yang-Kook Sun, Jang-Yeon Hwang
In the Prussian blue analog for sodium-ion batteries as cathodes, the electrochemical performance of the batteries can be optimized by structural and electrolyte modification. These include substituting and doping various transition metals, defect controlling, and modifying the structure's surface. Electrolyte optimization contains composition control using nonflammable and water-capture sources. The
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Mechanism of high Li-ion conductivity in poly(vinylene carbonate)-poly(ethylene oxide) cross-linked network based electrolyte revealed by solid-state NMR J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Fan Li, Tiantian Dong, Yi Ji, Lixin Liang, Kuizhi Chen, Huanrui Zhang, Guanglei Cui, Guangjin Hou
By employing ssNMR techniques on PVCN-SPE, a cross-linked SPE, two types of Li ions associated with different polymer segments are identified. The VC to EO unit ratio in the network affects crystallization prevention, enhancing ion mobility.
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A-site assisted perovskite crystallization via ion-exchange MOFs for high efficient and stable perovskite solar cells J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Xingrui Zhang, Jian Zhang, Wei Wang, Boyuan Hu, Yayu Dong, Debin Xia, Kaifeng Lin, Yulin Yang
The strong interaction between metal–organic framework In-aip(Cs) containing the inorganic component of the A-site of perovskite and perovskite regulates the crystallization, compensates the A-site cation vacancies, and accelerates the extraction of carriers, thus obtaining highly efficient and stable PSCs.
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High mechanical strength Si anode synthesis with interlayer bonded expanded graphite structure for lithium-ion batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Wenhui Lai, Jong Hak Lee, Lu Shi, Yuqing Liu, Yanhui Pu, Yong Kang Ong, Carlos Limpo, Ting Xiong, Yifan Rao, Chorng Haur Sow, Barbaros Özyilmaz
A modified spark plasma sintering technique was used to modify the carbon protective shell at the atomic level, producing Si-based composites with excellent mechanical strength and cycling stability.
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Regulating zinc ion transport behavior and solvated structure towards stable aqueous Zn metal batteries J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Qiang Ma, Aoen Ma, Shanguang Lv, Bowen Qin, Yali Xu, Xianxiang Zeng, Wei Ling, Yuan Liu, Xiongwei Wu
The influences of different strategies involving designing advanced electrode structure, artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on Zn anode and electrolyte engineering to regulate zinc ion solvated sheath structure and transport behavior were elaborated.
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Defects and morphology engineering for constructing VS-Ni3S2@VS-Cu2S nanotube heterojunction arrays toward efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Wenyuan Sun, Alan Meng, Lei Wang, Guicun Li, Jinfeng Cui, Yongkai Sun, Zhenjiang Li
S vacancies-rich NiS@CuS nanotube heterojunction arrays were fabricated, which has excellent HER, OER and overall splitting performance. The outstanding performance could be attributed to defects and unique nanotube arrays.
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Cotton pads-derived carbon materials/reduced graphene oxide modified with polypyrrole for electrode of supercapacitors J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ofelia M. Arias-Pinedo, Elvis O. López, Ivonne E. Monje, R. Soria-Martínez, Antony Bazan-Aguilar, Clemente Alfredo Luyo Caycho, Gabriel Ángel Planes, Angélica María Baena-Moncada
This study investigates the influence of electropolymerization conditions on the deposition of polypyrrole onto cotton-derived carbon fiber modified with reduced graphene oxide for supercapacitors applications using an experimental/theorical approach.
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Plasma-assisted synthesis of porous bismuth nanosheets for electrocatalytic CO2-to-formate reduction J. Energy Chem. (IF 13.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Liangping Xiao, Qizheng Zheng, Rusen Zhou, Sifan Liu, Yifan Zhao, Yadong Zhao, Renwu Zhou, Kostya Ken Ostrikov
Porous bismuth nanosheets (P-BiNS) are synthesized via a plasma treatment and electrochemical reduction, achieving outstanding CO conversion performance to formate and persistent stability, due to the unique defective structure and plentiful reactive sites.