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Recent advances in bioinspired vision systems with curved imaging structures Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract Limited by the planar imaging structure, the commercial camera needs to introduce additional optical elements to compensate for the curved focal plane to match the planar image sensor. This results in a complex and bulky structure. In contrast, biological eyes possess a simple and compact structure due to their curved imaging structure that can directly match with the curved focal plane. Inspired
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Enhanced thermoelectric and mechanical properties of Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 alloy with dispersed yttrium oxide ceramic nanoparticles Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract Reducing thermal conductivity while avoiding adverse interfacial reactions during sintering is crucial for improving the thermoelectric performance of Bi2Te3-based composites. Inert ceramic nanoparticles are good candidates for achieving this goal. In this study, we designed and prepared a series of p-type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 nanocomposites decorated with Y2O3 ceramic nanoparticles via ball-milling
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Mechanism of a dual-phase Ti-Nb alloy exhibiting near-linear elastic deformation Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Yan Guo, Wang Ding, Wen Ma, Shun Guo, Hao-Dong Meng, Nian-Yao Xu
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Phase modulation of nickel-tin alloys in regulating electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction properties Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Lin Wang, Hang-Ning Liu, Xin Meng, Chang-Hui Sun, Hai-Dong Liu, Liang-Yu Gong, Zhen-Hua Yan, Jie Wang
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Recent advances of high-entropy electrocatalysts for water electrolysis by electrodeposition technology: a short review Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Han-Ming Zhang, Shao-Fei Zhang, Li-Hao Zuo, Jia-Kang Li, Jun-Xia Guo, Peng Wang, Jin-Feng Sun, Lei Dai
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Charge regulation by ferromagnetic metal/LiF spin-polarized interface for high-performance Li metal anodes Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01
Abstract The interfacial characteristics of the Li metal anode (LMA) play a crucial role in its overall performance. Despite various materials being applied to modify the interface, a comprehensive understanding of their specific mechanisms remains to be investigated. Herein, we have prepared carbon cloth (CC) frameworks with their surfaces modified using ferromagnetic metal/LiF heterogeneous films
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Diversification of interfaces triggered hydrogen storage properties enhancement Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Jia-Xin Zhang, Xin Ding, Rui-Run Chen, Xiang-Feng Ma, Wen-Chao Cao, Yong Zhang, Jing-Jie Guo
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Single-atom Rh catalysts for efficiently degrading Rhodamine B with high concentration Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Shou-Yao Hu, Jian-Ping Guan, Run-Ze Ma, Yu Tao, Dong-Hao Liu, Jia-Xin Gong, Yu Xiong
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Electronegativity-assisted optimized electronic structure of functionalized-Pt catalysts for boosting oxygen reduction kinetics Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Jin Long, Kai-Wen Zhuang, Wei Liao, Yan An, Bin Wang, Chen-Zhong Wu, Jian-Xin Cao, Qing Wang, Jun-Song Chen, Qing-Mei Wang
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Metal–organic framework-derived CoSe2@N-doped carbon nanocubes for high-performance lithium-ion capacitors Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Lei Wang, Xiong Zhang, Yan-Yan Kong, Chen Li, Ya-Bin An, Xian-Zhong Sun, Kai Wang, Yan-Wei Ma
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Orientation controlled photogenerated carriers on self-supporting CdS/Ni3S2 paper toward photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and biomass upgrading Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Xiao-Yan Liu, Qing Cao, Gui-Xiang Li, Hui Liu, Li-Li Zeng, Li-Li Zhao, Bin Chang, Xi-Wen Wang, Hong Liu, Wei-Jia Zhou
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A direct electrochemical biosensor for rapid glucose detection based on nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Lan-Lan Li, Yu Zhao, Li-Jia Pan, Jian-Bin Xu, Yi Shi
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Carbon cathode with heteroatom doping and ultrahigh surface area enabling enhanced capacitive behavior for potassium-ion hybrid capacitors Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Yan Xiong, Ya-Fei Zhang, Chun-Liu Zhu, Lei Yang, Huan-Yu Liang, Jing Shi, Jing-Wei Chen, Wei-Qian Tian, Shuai Liu, Zhi Li, Jing-Yi Wu, Huan-Lei Wang
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Flotation separation of feldspar from quartz using sodium fluosilicate as a selective depressant Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Xin Hu, Xian-Ping Luo, Zi-Shuai Liu, Yong-Bing Zhang, He-Peng Zhou, Zhi-Zhao Yang, Xue-Kun Tang
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Sensing properties and mechanisms of LaF3–Co3O4 nanorods for low-concentration methanol detection Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Xiao-Xi He, Hong-Feng Chai, Yi-Wen Zhou, Ke-Wei Liu, Ze-Xin Yu, Chao Zhang
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Pyridine-regulated Sb@InSbS3 ultrafine nanoplates as high-capacity and long-cycle anodes for sodium-ion batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05
Abstract Sb-based materials exhibit considerable potential for sodium-ion storage owing to their high theoretical capacities. However, the bulk properties of Sb-based materials always result in poor cycling and rate performances. To overcome these issues, pyridine-regulated Sb@InSbS3 ultrafine nanoplates loaded on reduced graphene oxides (Sb@InSbS3@rGO) were designed and synthesized. During the synthesis
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Anomalous thermal expansion and enhanced magnetocaloric effect in <001>-textured MnxFe5–xSi3 alloys Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Yong Gong, Xue-Fei Miao, Tapas Samanta, Chris Taake, Jun Liu, Feng-Jiao Qian, Yan-Yan Shao, Yu-Jing Zhang, Qing-Yong Ren, Luana Caron, Feng Xu
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Research status and perspectives of MXene-based materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Xiao-Yu Wang, Qi-Hang Yang, Xin-Yan Meng, Meng-Meng Zhen, Zhen-Zhong Hu, Bo-Xiong Shen
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Improved photocatalytic performance of acetaldehyde degradation via crystal plane regulation on truncated octahedral CeO2 Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Bin Xu, Lu Jia, Hui Yang, Yue Wang, Si-Yu Fan, Sai-Sai Yuan, Qi-Tao Zhang, Ming Zhang, Teruhisa Ohno
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Laser powder bed fusion of NiTiFe shape memory alloy via pre-mixed powder: microstructural evolution, mechanical and functional properties Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Bo Yuan, Jin-Guo Ge, Liang Zhang, Hong-Jun Chen, Long-Sha Wei, Yu-Duo Zhou, Run-Hua Song
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Engineering FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 heterostructures on Ni3S2 surface to enhance seawater splitting Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03
Abstract The construction of highly stable and efficient electrocatalysts is desirable for seawater splitting but remains challenging due to the high concentration of Cl− in seawater. Herein, FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 heterostructure supported on Ni3S2-covered nickel foam (Fe–Ni/Ni3S2/NF) was fabricated by hydrothermal and etching methods, as well as anodic oxidation process. The electronic structure of FeOOH
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Unraveling magnetic properties and martensitic transformation in Mn-rich Ni–Mn–Sn alloys: first-principles calculations and experiments Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Yu Zhang, Jing Bai, Ke-Liang Guo, Jia-Xin Xu, Jiang-Long Gu, Nicola Morley, Qui-Zhi Gao, Yu-Dong Zhang, Claude Esling, Xiang Zhao, Liang Zuo
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Ultrathin surface coating of Cu enabling long-life Zn metal anodes Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Sang-Sang Liu, Ya-Ru Liang, Wen-Long Chen, Ze-Hua Wang, Yi-Long Dai, Fu-Gang Qi, Zeng-Sheng Ma, Xiao-Ping Ouyang
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Structural transformation from Waugh-type to Keggin-type polyoxomolybdate-based crystalline material for photo/electrocatalysis Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Pei-Sen Wang, Zi-Tong Wang, Ya-Ya Tan, Peng Chen, Xue-Cheng Zhang, Lu-Nan Zhang, Yong-Ge Wei, Lu-Bin Ni
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Amorphous Sb/C composite with isotropic expansion property as an ultra-stable and high-rate anode for lithium-ion batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Ze-Zhou Yang, Cheng-Yi Zhang, Yu-Qing Ou, Zhi-Kang Su, Yan Zhao, Heng-Jiang Cong, Xin-Ping Ai, Jiang-Feng Qian
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Graphdiyne (CnH2n-2) as an “electron transfer bridge” boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over Zn0.5Co0.5S/MoS2 S-scheme heterojunction Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Mei Li, Jing-Zhi Wang, Zhi-Liang Jin
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Properties and microstructure of copper–titanium alloys with magnesium additions Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22
Abstract The volume fractions and morphology of precipitates in precipitation-strengthened Cu-Ti alloys, which precipitate mainly as continuous and discontinuous precipitates, are important for the application of the alloy. This study employed hardness and electrical conductivity tests, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atom probe tomography (APT), and first-principles calculations to demonstrate
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Construction of electron rich Fe active sites by FeCu alloy anchoring on carbon nitride for photocatalytic nitrogen reduction Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Gang Dong, Cong Huang, Fei-Yang Chen, Xue-Qin Liu, Zhen Li, Xiao-Li Su, Tao Zeng, Yun-Xia Chen, Yi-Huang Chen, Yang Wang
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Tendencies of alloyed engineering in BiOX-based photocatalysts: a state-of-the-art review Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Yan-Dong Sun, Chao Zeng, Xue Zhang, Zi-Qi Zhang, Bo Yang, Sheng-Qi Guo
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Reinforcing oxygen electrocatalytic activity via selective dual-phase heterointerface engineering for rechargeable Zn–air batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Chao Cheng, Chuang Zhi, Zhong-Ti Sun, Yong-Qiang Ming, Ting-Ting Xiang, Qing-Chao Zhu, Zi-Rui Wu, Bing Li, Yi Li, Cheng Jin, Yong Cao, Juan Yang
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Nanocavity enriched CuPd alloy with high selectivity for CO2 electroreduction toward C2H4 Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20
Abstract Electrocatalysis of CO2 reduction reaction is an effective way to convert CO2 into high value-added products, but the selectivity of Cu-based catalysts for C2+ products needs to be improved due to the high energy barrier of C–C coupling. Therefore, a viable catalyst design strategy to decrease energy barrier of C–C coupling should be put forward. Here, a nanocavity-enriched CuPd single atom
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High-entropy oxide-supported platinum nanoparticles for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Ming-Yu Fan, Jia-Jun Wang, Jun Zhao, Hong Zhang, Tian-Yi Ma, Xiao-Peng Han, Wen-Bin Hu
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Regulating ion transport behaviors toward dendrite-free potassium metal batteries: recent advances and perspectives Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20
Abstract With abundant potassium resources and high capacity, potassium metal batteries (PMBs) present a compelling option for the next generation of energy storage technology. However, PMBs suffer from an unstable anode interface caused by uncontrolled dendrite growth, which results in unsatisfactory cyclability and safety concerns. Extensive investigations suggest that significant progress has been
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Microstructure, wear and friction behavior of CoCrAlTaY-xCNTs composite coatings deposited by laser-induction hybrid cladding Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17
Abstract To improve the wear performance of CoCrAlYTa coating, part of the carbon nanotubes (CNTs) chemically reacted with Ta to form reinforcement phase (TaC), while the other CNTs were retained as lubrication phase. Subsequently, the CoCrAlYTa-xCNTs (x = 0, 1, 2, and 4; wt%) composite coatings were prepared by laser-induction hybrid cladding (LIHC), and the microstructure and wear resistance of coatings
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Preparation of tungsten-particle-reinforced Zr-based bulk metallic glass composites by two-step spark plasma sintering: microstructure evolution, densification mechanism and mechanical properties Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17
Abstract A new two-step spark plasma sintering (TSS) process with low-temperature pre-sintering and high-temperature final sintering has been successfully applied to prepare the tungsten-particle (Wp)-reinforced bulk metallic glass composites (Wp/BMGCs). Compared to normal spark plasma sintering (NS), the densification rate and relative density of Wp/BMGCs can be improved by selecting TSS with appropriate
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The homogenous growth of Co-based coordination compound on graphene nanosheet for high-performance K-organic battery and its reaction mechanism Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16
Abstract Metal coordination compounds (MCCs) are gaining popularity for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) owing to their tuneable structure, multiple reaction sites, low cost and unique morphology. However, they are generally subjected to intrinsic features of the sluggish ionic diffusion coefficient, low electronic conductivity and slow kinetics. Herein, a new MCC material of cobalt-1,3,5-trioxy-2,4
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Significant effect of ordered micro-domain on cell boundary phase distribution and demagnetization curve squareness of Sm2Co17-type magnet Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Zhuang Liu, Hai-Chen Wu, Chao-Yue Zhang, Chao-Qun Zhu, Guo-Xin Chen, Huan-Ming Lu, Ren-Jie Chen, Aru Yan
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π-conjugated chromophore functionalized high-nuclearity titanium-oxo clusters containing structural unit of anatase for photocatalytic selective oxidation of sulfides Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Ling-Rong Liao, Dong-Chun Zheng, Pin-Xi Ou, Qi-Xin Zhao, Wei-Min Xuan, Qi Zheng
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In situ regulating intimately connected heterostructure by decomposition of solid solution oxides toward high-efficient water oxidation Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Shao-Fei Zhang, Xiao-Lu Yin, Jin Wang, Jian-Li Kang, Tian-Tian Li, Jin-Feng Sun, Yong-Qiang Meng, Jian-Jiang Wang, Dian-Long Wang, Kai-Qiang Qin
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Urea-induced interfacial engineering enabling highly reversible aqueous zinc-ion battery Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Bin-Rui Xu, Quan-An Li, Yong Liu, Guang-Bin Wang, Zi-He Zhang, Feng-Zhang Ren
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Rare earth element-modified MOF materials: synthesis and photocatalytic applications in environmental remediation Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Shu-Kun Le, Qi-Jie Jin, Jia-Ao Han, Hua-Cong Zhou, Quan-Sheng Liu, Fu Yang, Jie Miao, Pei-Pei Liu, Cheng-Zhang Zhu, Hai-Tao Xu
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Comprehensive analysis and mitigation strategies for safety issues of sodium-ion batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Tao Wei, Xiao-Ling Xian, Shi-Xue Dou, Wei Chen, Shu-Lei Chou
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Facile synthesis of hierarchical NiO/NiFe2O4 microsphere composite as efficient visible photocatalyst for 2,4-DCP degradation Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Shabana Shaheen, Shuai Xu, Ji Bian, Amir Zada, Zi-Qing Zhang, Yang Qu, Li-Qiang Jing
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Microstructures and mechanical properties of a commercial Mg–Al–Zn–Mn alloy with various hot-extrusion processes Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 He Ma, Fan-Zhi Meng, Qiang Yang, Ze-Feng Xie, Yuan-Ding Huang, Xin Qiu
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Recovery and in-situ reduction of precious metals by graphdiyne and graphdiyne oxide for antibacterial use Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Ming-Ji Jiang, Ya-Na Zhang, Ling-Shen Meng, Jing Kang, Yong-Jun Li, Alideertu Dong
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Hierarchical V3S4/C nanofibers with fast kinetics for superior alkali metal batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Li Chen, Zhi-Xin Rao, Zhi Chen, Zhao-Hui Wu, Shuai Yang, Zhi-Jun Feng, Hui-Yong Yang, Fan-Yan Zeng, Xi-Bao Li, Jin-Yang Hu, Jun-Tong Huang
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Universal paradigm of ternary metacomposites with tunable epsilon-negative and epsilon-near-zero response for perfect electromagnetic shielding Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-10
Abstract CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO) ceramic nanocomposites incorporating graphene–carbon black (GRCB) fillers were fabricated by spark plasma sintering process. The percolative effects of conductive GRCB fillers on dielectric response of GRCB/CCTO ternary metacomposites were systematically investigated. The weakly real permittivity (ε′)-negative response (ε′ ~ − 1 × 102) was achieved which originated from
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Construction of multifunctional lanthanum manganese mixed nanoparticles mediated by ionic liquids for selective aerobic oxidation of cyclohexane Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Hao Li, Rui-Rui Zhang, Ke-Xin Li, Shuang Wei, Yu-Mei Liu, Rui-Xia Liu
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Lignin-reinforced PVDF electrolyte for dendrite-free quasi-solid-state Li metal battery Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Xin-Yang Chen, Xue-Jie Gao, Han-Yan Wu, Yu-Long Liu, Xiao-Fei Yang, Run-Cang Sun
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Design and preparation of highly crystalline K-intercalated W@PCN: an efficient material for aniline elimination Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Hao-Fei Li, Kai-Wen Yu, Xiao-Bi Jing, Lei Duan, Yi-Yang Zhang
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Enhanced cyclic stability of partially disordered spinel cathodes through direct fluorination with gaseous fluorine Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02
Abstract Spinel-type cathodes are considered an optimal substitute for conventional layered oxide cathodes owing to their use of inexpensive and earth-abundant manganese as the redox-active element. Moreover, the introduction of cation disorder can effectively suppress the detrimental two-phase reaction to realize high capacities in a wide voltage range. However, the continuous capacity decay during
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Efficient micrometer-scale thick-film perovskite solar cells with superior stability Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jian-Fei Hu, Gang Chen, Shun-Zhang Yu, Yue-Xin Lin, Kai-Yu Wang, Zong-Wei Li, Guo-Dong Zhang, Teng-Fei Pan, Ya-Jing Li, Ming-Jie Li, Ying-Dong Xia, Yi-Fan Lv, Yong-Hua Chen
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Regulation of solvation structure and the cooperation environment of potassium bonds for wider-temperature adaptive potassium storage Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Bing-Bing Liu, Yi-Hui Liu, You-Bin Zhang, Zhen-Guo Qi, Guo-Hui Qin
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Novel N-doped multichannel carbon nanofiber architecture with porous CoS nanoprisms for high-performance potassium-ion batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jae Bong Lim, Seung-Keun Park
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Crystalline-amorphous M@MNx (M = Co, Fe, Ni) encapsulated in nitrogen-doped carbon for enhanced efficient and durable hydrogen evolution reaction Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Yang Yang, Xiao-Chuan Duan, Shao-Hui Guo, Xian-Ming Zhang
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Multiscale control of MnO2 growth via [WO6]-perturbed [MnO6] assembly toward a favorable balance between capacitance and rate performance Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Jin-Kang Liu, Tian-Shuo Yang, Zhi-Bin Ren, Adekunle-Adedapo Obisanya, Xin-Yi Tan, Yan-Di Rao, Jun-Shuang Zhou, Fa-Ming Gao, Jian-Ren Wang
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Dielectric and energy storage properties of PbO–SrO–Nb2O5–Na2O–Si thin films by annealing Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Fei-Hu Tan, Qing-Meng Zhang, Feng Wei, Hong-Bin Zhao, Xiao Zhang, Jun Du
Abstract Dielectric and energy storage properties of PbO–SrO–Na2O–Nb2O5–SiO2 (PSNNS) thin films with annealing temperature from 700 to 850 °C were investigated by measuring their capacitance-electric filed curve and hysteresis loops. The results show that the highest dielectric constant and energy density are 81.2 and 17.0 J·cm−3, respectively, which is obtained in the sample with annealing temperature
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Structure engineering of cathode host materials for Li–S batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Jia-Jun Long, Hua Yu, Wen-Bo Liu
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Ternary-phase layered cathodes toward ultra-stable and high-rate sodium ion storage Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Wen-Ji Yin, Pei-Dan Su, Qi Lu, Xiao-Qiong Li, Ji-Ming Peng, Teng-Fei Zhou, Ge-Meng Liang, Yu-Liang Cao, Hong-Qiang Wang, Qing-Yu Li, Si-Jiang Hu
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Heterostructure: application of absorption-catalytic center in lithium–sulfur batteries Rare Met. (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Fei Wang, Chun-Man Yang, Yong-Qi Wang, Dan You, Wen-Hao Yang, Rong-Wei Huang, Ji-Yue Hou, Qian Wang, Ying-Jie Zhang, Ying Wang, Yue-Jing Zeng, Yi-Yong Zhang, Xue Li