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Catalytic kinetic growth of a half-metallic hexagonal boron nitride-graphene lateral heterostructure using transition metal single-atom catalysts on Rh(111)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30498-30507
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05741D, Paper
Yandi Zhu, Weihu Li, Xiaoyan Ren, Lili Zhang, Xingju Zhao, Shunfang Li
Transition metal single-atom catalysts (TM = Mn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, and W) promote growth of a h-BN-G heterostructure on C-dimer-unpreferred Rh(111).
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Understanding the swelling behavior of Ti3C2Tx MXene membranes in aqueous media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30729-30742
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04079A, Paper
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Mohamed I. Helal, Alessandro Sinopoli, Ivan Gladich, Yongfeng Tong, Radwan Alfahel, Tricia Gomez, Khaled A. Mahmoud
Two-dimensional (2D) lamellar MXene membranes have demonstrated ultrafast water permeance and outstanding ion rejection performance, thus showing great potential for water purification.
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A soft molecular single-source precursor approach to synthesize a nanostructured Co9S8 (pre)catalyst for efficient water oxidation and biomass valorization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30522-30533
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05436A, Paper
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Basundhara Dasgupta, Suptish Ghosh, Carsten Walter, Markus S. Budde, Georg J. Marquardt, Han-Hsu Chen, Markus G. M. Breithaupt, Tolga Yilmaz, Christoph Garmatter, Tamanna Ahamad, Ingo Zebger, Matthias Driess, Prashanth W. Menezes
A nanocrystalline Co9S8 (pre)catalyst derived from a novel {CoIIS4} complex is reported for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and selective biomass valorization. During OER, Co9S8 reconstructs completely into a CoOOH active phase via S-leaching.
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3D soft lithiophilic current collector of Ag-CuNW/MWCNT@melamine foam enables dendrite-free lithium metal anodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30601-30610
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05955G, Paper
Song-Bai Xiang, Xiyu Zhang, Yue Hou, Wenjing Li, Chengri Yin, Zhenxing Yin
A 3D soft current collector with excellent lithiophilicity was obtained by constructing a conductive Ag-CuNW/MWCNT network on a melamine foam, which can effectively reduce the local current density and guide the uniform Li deposition.
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Modulating the band gap of a pyrazinoquinoxaline-based metal–organic framework through orbital hybridization for enhanced visible light-driven CN bond construction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30582-30590
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06282E, Paper
Zitong Chen, Linghui Cao, Aogang Liu, Pengda Liu, Yuan Chen, Juntao Yan, Bao Li
An indium-based metal–organic framework bearing a pyrazinoquinoxaline derivative is synthesized to facilitate two methods for the construction of CN bonds, and their mechanisms are investigated through detailed theoretical calculations.
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A matter of design and coupling: high indoor charging efficiencies with organic solar modules directly coupled to a sodium ion battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30862-30871
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04729J, Paper
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Li-Chung Kin, Andreas Distler, Oleksandr Astakhov, Bakary Kone, Hans Kungl, André Karl, Tsvetelina Merdzhanova, Rüdiger-A. Eichel, Christoph J. Brabec, Uwe Rau
Generalized framework for the design of indoor power units for autonomous Internet of Things (IOT) devices results in record efficiency combination of organic PV and sodium ion battery.
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Fe-single-atom-coupled Fe3C multifunctional catalysts on P-, F-, N-doped carbon nanotubes for stable Zn–air batteries with ultra-high power densities

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30798-30809
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04194A, Paper
Manigandan Ramadoss, Hesheng Yu, Anand Rajkamal, Gun Jin Yun, Ziheng Zhang, Chengtao Yang, Fei Ma, Yu Wu, Chen Daiqian, Yuanfu Chen
Fe-single-atom-coupled Fe3C multifunctional catalysts on P-, F-, N-doped CNT deliver comparable OER behavior to RuO2, better ORR performance than Pt/C, and better ZAB performance than Pt/C–RuO2, due to the nanoarchitecture and abundant active sites.
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A multi-step charging/discharging protocol enables stable cycling for lithium argyrodite-based all-solid-state lithium batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30362-30370
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06075J, Paper
Pengfei Ren, Xiaodong Wang, Yirui Deng, Zijun Liu, Ruiping Liu
A multi-step constant-current charging/discharging (MCCCD) protocol was proposed to reduce the damage to the lithium metal anode and further improve the cycle performance of the all-solid-state battery.
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Ultrathin two-dimensional membranes by assembling graphene and MXene nanosheets for high-performance precise separation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30121-30168
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05097E, Review Article
Yifan He, Shanshan Guo, Xueji Zhang, Lijun Qu, Tingting Fan, Jinlei Miao
Ultrathin 2D membranes were assembled by graphene and MXene nanosheets for separation to overcome the “trade-off” limitation between permeability and selectivity.
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Efficient organic solar cells based on low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring small molecule acceptors with a fill factor over 80%

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30558-30566
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06146B, Paper
Qingya Wei, Yuanyuan Li, Weikun Chen, Qinhao Shi, Shaofeng Zhu, Wensheng Yan, Yingping Zou
A low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring SMA, BZ4F-ch1, was designed with a cyclohexyl side-chain, which achieved a high device efficiency over 16% with an FF over 80%. Besides, the highest PCE/MOC value of 3.56 revealed remarkable cost-effectiveness.
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Unsaturated coordination modulation and enlarged pore size in nanoflower-like metal organic frameworks for enhanced lithium–oxygen battery performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30591-30600
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06346E, Paper
Lingwen Zhao, Juanjuan Feng, Adeel Abbas, Hao Sun, Chunlei Wang, Hongchao Wang
Unsaturated coordination modulation alters the discharge path and increased pore size accelerates ion exchange and oxygen transport, synergistically improving the electrochemical performance of LOBs.
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An advanced passive radiative cooling emitter with ultrahigh sub-ambient cooling performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30351-30361
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05869K, Paper
Jiawei Huang, Weifeng Chen, Qiyan Kuang, Ting Xiao, Lihua Jiang, Xinyu Tan, Yizhu Lei
This study develops a state-of-the-art passive radiative cooling emitter with 95.5% reflectance and 97.9% emissivity, achieving an average temperature reduction of 20.1 °C and a cooling power of 121.0 W m−2 under intense sunlight.
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Multifunctional characteristics of a one-dimensional bimetallic oxyhydroxide nanorod-coupled polyaniline interface for accelerated water and urea electrolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30743-30756
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05082G, Paper
Niranjanmurthi Lingappan, Sandhiya Lakshmanan, Wonoh Lee
Designing an efficient and durable electrocatalyst is central to hydrogen production technologies such as hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and urea oxidation reaction.
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Recyclable microcellular rubber foams with superior photothermal performance via constructing Fe3+ heterodentate coordination between epoxidized natural rubber and polyaniline

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30486-30497
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06543C, Paper
Jingyi Zhu, Yukun Chen, Patrick C. Lee, Shuidong Zhang
Developing recyclable microcellular rubber foams with excellent photothermal conversion ability can reduce resource waste and harvest solar energy to alleviate environmental pollution and the energy crisis simultaneously.
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Optimization of the electron transfer kinetics between a photoanode and biocathode for enhanced carbon-neutral pollutant removal in photocatalytic fuel cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30371-30379
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05290K, Paper
Xiaofei Gu, Jianyu Han, Zhi Wang, Yixin Hong, Tianyi Huang, Yafeng Wu, Yuanjian Zhang, Songqin Liu
A PFC system with collaborative dynamics between the photoanode and biocathode is constructed for using solar energy to efficiently convert refractory organic pollutants into green fuel and generate electricity.
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Synthesis of a Cu@ZnO1−x/Al2O3 catalyst with high-density ZnO1−x–Cu interfacial sites for enhanced CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30692-30706
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05801A, Paper
Yunshuo Wu, Haiqiang Wang, Zhongbiao Wu
The development of catalysts with high-density interfacial sites is crucial for enhancing catalytic performance.
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A black zirconia cathode coating layer enabling facile charge diffusion and surface lattice stabilization for lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30667-30675
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05179C, Paper
Yoo Jung Choi, Sungbin Jang, Hongjun Chang, Youjin Kim, Suji Kim, Ga Yoon Kim, Juho Lee, Janghyuk Moon, Jinsoo Kim, Won-Hee Ryu
Black ZrO2−x is coated onto a Ni-rich cathode via solvent-free shearing, enhancing charge transfer, reducing gas evolution, and preventing cracking. It lowers Li-ion transfer barriers and mitigates oxygen release through strong Zr–O hybridization.
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A review on instability factors of mono- and divalent metal ion batteries: from fundamentals to approaches

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30190-30248
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05386A, Review Article
Elmira Kohan, Roushan Khoshnavazi, Mir Ghasem Hosseini, Abdollah Salimi, Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi
Degradation phenomena in different components (cathode, anode, current collectors (CCs)) of mono- and divalent metal-based batteries affect their performance.
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An azo-receptor immobilized mesoporous honeycomb silica framework as a solid-state chromogenic sensor for capturing ultra-trace cadmium ions from environmental/industrial samples

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30567-30581
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04574B, Paper
Anju P. Veedu, Balasurendran Jeyakumar, Akhila Maheswari Mohan, Satheesh Kuppusamy, Pitchaiah K. Chinaraga, Manjula Muthurathinam, C. V. S. Brahmananda Rao, Sivaraman Nagarajan, Prabhakaran Deivasigamani
A solid-state naked-eye sensor composed of a mesoporous honeycomb structured silica monolith impregnated with a DMTHBD receptor offers a simple, rapid and eco-benign approach for the selective sensing of trace Cd2+, with brilliant color transitions.
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Lewis acid sites and flexible active centers synergistically boost efficient electrochemical ammonia synthesis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30476-30485
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04884A, Paper
Li-Bo Chen, Tong-Hui Wang, Xing-You Lang, Qing Jiang
The Lewis acid sites enhance N2 adsorption and activation, while the flexible active center facilitates hydrogenation and NH4+ formation, regenerating the catalyst.
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Sulfur-doped g-C3N4/V2C MXene Schottky junctions for superior photocatalytic H2 evolution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30429-30441
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05929H, Paper
Haitao Wang, Jipeng Fan, Jing Zou, Yujie Zheng, Dingsheng Wang, Jizhou Jiang
An advanced sulfur-doped g-C3N4/V2C MXene (SCN/V2C) Schottky junction HER photocatalyst was prepared via vacuum ball milling and subsequent annealing.
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Multifunctional additive enables lead-adsorbing carbon electrodes for perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30611-30617
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05429F, Paper
Yuanzhu Jiang, Aodong Zhu, Teng Liao, Wang Zhao, Mengmeng Cheng, Xinxin Zhang, Yi-Bing Cheng, Junyan Xiao
Phosphate, being a single-component multifunctional additive, serves as a viable material for the carbon electrode in perovskite solar cells. This utilization ensures the device's performance and mitigates the risk of potential lead pollution.
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Electrochemical synthesis of wormcast-like Pd-based polycrystalline high entropy aggregates for methanol water co-electrocatalysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30757-30767
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06304J, Paper
Yaxing Liu, Wenhao Ding, Jiaxin Liu, Guizhe Zhao, Weiyin Li, Yaqing Liu
A wormcast-like nanostructure of PdFeCoNiCu-pHENs with enriched grain boundary defects was synthesized via electrodeposition. This work opens new possibilities for designing advanced nanomaterials aimed at efficient electrochemical energy conversion.
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Tuneable and efficient manufacturing of Li-ion battery separators using photopolymerization-induced phase separation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30442-30453
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA03701D, Paper
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Samuel Emilsson, Göran Lindbergh, Mats Johansson
In an effort to increase the thermomechanical stability of lithium-ion battery separators, thermoset membranes (TMs) are a viable alternative to commercial polyolefin separators.
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Sodium storage performance of a high entropy sulfide anode with reduced volume expansion

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30629-30641
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05122J, Paper
Jianping Ma, Jinyi Guo, Weizheng Li, Xiaohan Yang, Chengde Huang
The introduction of a high-entropy structure into multi-metal sulfides has successfully mitigated volume expansion during the cycling process of sodium-ion batteries!
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Rational engineering and synthesis of pyrene and thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole-functionalized conjugated microporous polymers for efficient supercapacitor energy storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30508-30521
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05908E, Paper
Abdul Basit, Yang-Chin Kao, Yasser A. El-Ossaily, Shiao-Wei Kuo, Mohamed Gamal Mohamed
The Py-Th-TzTz CMP was synthesized through a Schiff base reaction and exhibited a decomposition temperature (Td10) of 352 °C. In a three-electrode system, it demonstrated a specific capacitance of 652 F g−1.
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Enhancing the surface Lewis basicity of phosphorene-hosted NiO nanosheets for sensitive and selective H2S gas sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30380-30387
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05682E, Paper
Yahui Tian, Wenfang Zhai, Jie Su, Yuxin Zhao, Zhengfei Dai, Wei Gan, Hui Li
A black phosphorene-hosted NiO nanosheet heterostructure achieves enhanced surface Lewis basicity, delivering sensitive and selective sensor properties to trace H2S gas.
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Regulating NO2 adsorption at ambient temperature by manipulating copper species as binding sites in copper-modified SSZ-13 zeolites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30329-30339
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04399E, Paper
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Mingzhe Sun, Tianqi Wang, Calvin Ku, Aamir Hanif, Tian Tian, Bernt Johannessen, Qinfen Gu, Ziyi Li, Patrick Sit, Jin Shang
A Cu-modified SSZ-13 zeolite for enhanced NO2 adsorption at ambient temperature.
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One-pot spatial engineering of multi-enzymes in metal–organic frameworks for enhanced cascade activity

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30318-30328
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06211F, Paper
Wenqing Fan, Kang Liang, Jieying Liang
A one-pot strategy was developed for the first time to achieve the precise spatial arrangement of multiple enzymes in MOFs, improving multi-enzyme cascade efficiency.
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Dual solar-driven hydrogen evolution and alcohol oxidation with CdS quantum dot-sensitized photocatalysts prepared by the SILAR methodology

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30885-30891
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA03559C, Paper
Vasilis Nikolaou, Deborah Romito, Clément Maheu, Jonathan Hamon, Eric Gautron, Florian Massuyeau, Pierre-Emmanuel Petit, Stéphane Jobic, Fabrice Odobel
The first use of the successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method to grow CdS quantum dots on TiO2 nanoparticles, achieving efficient photocatalytic alcohol oxidation and H2 evolution without catalysts or sacrificial donors.
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Advancing energy safety via stepwise nucleophilic substitution on tetrazine

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30548-30557
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06039C, Paper
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Jatinder Singh, Richard J. Staples, Jean'ne M. Shreeve
This study presents a feasible approach to synthesizing hydrazine/nitroamine and amino/nitroamine substituted tetrazine derivatives.
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Design and construction of porphyrin box-based metal–organic frameworks with hierarchical superstructures for efficient energy transfer and photooxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30685-30691
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05576D, Paper
Qian Xu, Peng Zhang, Yuanyuan Sun, Jishi Chen, Chuantao Hou, Zonghua Wang
A porphyrin box-based MOF with hierarchical superstructures was synthesized, exhibiting enhanced performance in singlet oxygen-mediated photooxidation.
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Tailoring the electrocatalytic properties of novel microwave synthesized CuNd(2−x)GdxO4 nanoparticles for efficient total water splitting in alkaline media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30850-30861
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05919K, Paper
Anto Priyanka E, Sreenivasan Nagappan, J. Judith Vijaya, Angappan Sankaramahalingam, Subrata Kundu
CuNd(2−x)GdxO4 nanoparticles synthesized via microwave method as efficient OER and HER catalysts require low overpotentials exhibiting remarkable stability. Gd doping enhances charge transfer leading to optimized electrocatalysis.
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Interfacial charge transfer modulation in laser-synthesized catalysts for efficient oxygen evolution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30269-30278
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06794K, Paper
Dong Hyeon Lee, Rahul Kerkar, Deepak Arumugam, Jayaraman Theerthagiri, Shankar Ramasamy, Soorathep Kheawhom, Myong Yong Choi
This study introduces a NiFe LDH-based catalyst via pulsed laser irradiation in liquids and microwave methods, achieving superior oxygen evolution performance. In situ electrode casting optimizes the catalyst for water-splitting applications.
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Ultrahigh energy storage in multilayer BiFeO3–BaTiO3–NaTaO3 relaxor ferroelectric ceramics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30642-30654
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04324C, Paper
Rhys Montecillo, R. R. Chien, Cheng-Sao Chen, Po-Hsien Wu, Chi-Shun Tu, Kuei-Chih Feng
The rising challenge of high-density electric energy storage has accelerated the research of electric energy-storage capacitors due to their high power density and voltage resistance, excellent temperature stability, and environmental friendliness.
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Metal–organic framework derived low-crystallinity cobalt–nitrogen–carbon electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction to ammonia

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30409-30419
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05443A, Paper
Yue Cao, Shengbo Yuan, Wenbo Zhou, Yan Hai, Xiaoman Li, Min Luo
NO3 and H2O molecules adsorbed on the surface of Co–N–C-500 are activated and dissociated. The generated active hydrogen species (*H) can promote the hydrogenation of the intermediates and thus increase the NH3 yield.
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A C8P monolayer with cross-sp-hybridized phosphorus atoms and ultrahigh energy density as a K-ion battery anode

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30842-30849
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04961F, Paper
Xu Yan, Sheng Wang, Shicong Ding, Javed Rehman, Yong Liu, Guochun Yang
The proposed C8P monolayer and its derivatives are promising candidates as anode materials for high performance K-ion batteries.
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Smart fabrics with liquid metal reinforced PU/CNT/MXene multilayer structures for constructing multifunctional sensors and wearable electronics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30872-30884
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05266H, Paper
Haijiao Lin, Hui Wang, Yongguang Yang, Yuxuan Zhang, Ling Li, Youwei Zhao, Wenming Zhang
Smart fabrics with liquid metal reinforced PU/CNT/MXene multilayer structures for constructing multifunctional sensors and wearable electronics.
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Ultra-low lattice thermal conductivity driven high thermoelectric figure of merit in Sb/W co-doped GeTe

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30892-30905
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05332J, Paper
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Khasim Saheb Bayikadi, Safdar Imam, Wei-Shen Tee, Sugumaran Kavirajan, Chiao-Yu Chang, Amr Sabbah, Fang-Yu Fu, Ting-Ran Liu, Ching-Yu Chiang, Dinesh Shukla, Chien-Ting Wu, Li-Chyong Chen, Mei-Yin Chou, Kuei-Hsien Chen, Raman Sankar
Phonon scattering processes to κlat of Ge0.85Sb0.1W0.05Te: Umklapp, boundary, point-defect, stacking faults, resonant scattering, nanoprecipitates & microstructural effects. (b) κlat reduction (inset: ZT enhancement).
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Room-temperature thermochemical water splitting: efficient mechanocatalytic hydrogen production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30906-30918
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04650A, Paper
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Takuya Yamamoto, Sho Ashida, Nanami Inubuse, Shintaro Shimizu, Yui Miura, Tomoya Mizutani, Ken-ichi Saitow
We report the accidental discovery and subsequent investigation of room-temperature thermochemical water splitting in a ball mill. High-purity H2 (>99%) was produced using water and/or seawater feedstocks in a compact (∼50 cm) low-power reactor.
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Development and application of Few-shot learning methods in materials science under data scarcity

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30249-30268
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06452F, Review Article
Yongxing Chen, Peng Long, Bin Liu, Yi Wang, Junlong Wang, Tian Ma, Huilin Wei, Yue Kang, Haining Ji
Machine learning, as a significant branch of artificial intelligence, shortens the cycle of material discovery and synthesis by exploring the characteristics of data.
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Electrode–electrolyte interphases in lithium-based rechargeable batteries with ionic liquid electrolytes: recent advances and future perspectives

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06184E, Review Article
Taohong He, Yushan Han, Bofang Shi, Jianan Wang, Honghui Yang
The characteristics of interphase formation between ionic liquid-based electrolytes and various electrodes are reviewed to support the development of improved electrolyte designs for lithium-based batteries.
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Achieving the selectivity of the oxygen reduction reaction by regulating electron spin states and active centers on Fe–Mn–N6–C dual-atom catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06650B, Paper
Shiyao Li, Honghao Chen, Yue Qiu, Chengxing Cui, Wenhui Zhong, Jun Jiang
As the first attempt to reveal the intrinsic relationship between electron spins and catalytic selectivity, this work offers new insights into the rational design of efficient transition metal atom-dispersed catalysts through spin regulation.
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Dually encapsulated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 architecture with MXenes and amorphous carbon to achieve high-performance and ultra-stable lithium batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06323F, Paper
Yang Song, Haidong Zhong, Tingting Hu, Qizhi Chen, Lei Shi, Jun Du, Changyuan Tao, Qian Zhang
An LMFP@MXene@C cathode material was fabricated by electrostatic adsorption and in situ graphitization, providing optimized Li+ transmission and a stable structure featuring ultrahigh average capacity and cycle stability.
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Ir nanoparticles decorated NiFe metal–organic framework as a highly efficient and stable heterostructure electrocatalyst for overall seawater splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06515H, Communication
Hefeng Wang, Zixiao Li, Zhengwei Cai, Chaoxin Yang, Shengjun Sun, Xiaoyan Wang, Min Zhang, Meng Yue, Dongdong Zheng, Asmaa Farouk, Mohamed S. Hamdy, Xuping Sun, Bo Tang
Ir nanoparticle decorated NiFe metal–organic framework on Ni foam (Ir@NiFe-MOF/NF) acts as a bifunctional catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction and the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline seawater with excellent performance and stability.
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A doubly interpenetrated perylene diimide-based zirconium metal–organic framework for selective oxidation of sulfides powered by blue light

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06294A, Paper
Chao Wei, Ming Lu, Jing-Jing Li, Ze-Jiu Diao, Guoliang Liu, Xiao-Qin Liu, Lin-Bing Sun
A doubly interpenetrated perylene diimide-based zirconium metal–organic framework is developed as a heterogeneous photocatalyst for selective photocatalytic oxidation of organic sulfides powered by blue light.
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Oxygen-defective ruthenium oxide as an efficient and durable electrocatalyst for acidic oxygen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06592A, Paper
Jingwei Wang, Lejuan Cai, Zhipeng Yu, Hao Tan, Xinyi Xiang, Kaiyang Xu, Yang Chao, Sitaramanjaneya Mouli Thalluri, Fei Lin, Haoliang Huang, Chenyue Zhang, Yang Zhao, Wenlong Wang, Lifeng Liu
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is considered a promising technology for green hydrogen production in combination with renewable energy. However, the high cost and particularly the scarcity of iridium...
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Recent Advances on Non-noble Metal Catalysts toward N-ethylcarbazole Hydrogen Storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06468B, Review Article
Hansai Wu, junming Zhang, Zicong Wang, Xianglong Kong, Gaofu Li, Ying Zhao, Piaoping Yang, Zhiliang Liu
N-ethylcarbazole (NEC) hydrogen storage has garnered significant attention owing to its large-scale safe storage of hydrogen superiority. However, the sluggish hydrogenation kinetics in NEC are extremely dependent on catalysts with...
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Enhanced oxygen exchange kinetics and long-term stability of Ruddlesden-Popper phase Pr4Ni3O10+δ cathode for solid oxide fuel cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01845A, Paper
Saim Saher, Affaq Qamar, Chou Yong Tan, Singh Ramesh, Walied Alfraidi
This research explores the intricacies of oxygen exchange kinetics in Pr4Ni3O10+δ (PNO), aiming to assess its potential as a viable cathode material for solid oxide fuel cell applications. Utilizing a...
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PEO/cysteine composite nanofiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator for tiny mechanical energy harvesting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06845A, Paper
Yijun Hao, Jia Yang, Xiaopeng Zhu, Keke Hong, Jiayu Su, Yong Qin, Wei Su, Hongke Zhang, Chuguo Zhang, Xiuhan Li
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has acted as a promising method for capturing mechanical energy. However, traditional polymer triboelectric materials result burden to environment, the natural/biodegradable tribo-materials have the disadvantages of poor...
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