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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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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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Free-standing films of nickel nanowires anchored with Ni3S2 nanosheets for stable Li anodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30534-30547
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06163B, Paper
Yang Xu, Gang Li, Jiangtao Hai, Hewei Yuan, Haotian Weng, Kun Li, Xiaolu Huang, Yanjie Su, Nantao Hu, Yafei Zhang
A free-standing 3D scaffold of nickel nanowires decorated with lithiophilic Ni3S2 nanosheets was successfully constructed for stable Li anodes.
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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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An all-fibrous, permeable, adhesive, and stretchable self-powered electronic skin for sign language recognition

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30298-30308
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05825A, Paper
Fan Chen, Xian Song, Jingjing Fu, Jiaheng Liang, Junhua Zhou, Jiehua Cai, Yufei Zhang, Mengjia Zhu, Yichun Ding, Jinxing Jiang, Zijian Chen, Youchao Qi, Zhihao Zhou, Qiyao Huang, Yingying Zhang, Zijian Zheng
An all-fibrous self-powered electronic skin that offers textile-like breathability, intrinsic stretchability, skin adhesion, biocompatibility, and good sensing performance for real-time gesture recognition assisted by machine learning.
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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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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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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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Microphase-separation-induced polyzwitterionic ionogel with tough, highly conductive, self-healing and shape–memory properties for wearable electrical devices

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30618-30628
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04228J, Paper
Guang Zeng, Wenshuo Gao, Weicheng Qiu, Guanling Li, Shousen Chen, Xin He, Guoxing Sun, Weijia Yang, Yue Xin
A polyzwitterionic ionogel with a phase separation structure was designed to achieve a balance between mechanical robustness and ionic conductivity. This design holds immense potential for applications in wearable sensors.
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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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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
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
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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Controlling CO2 flux in a CO2-permeable membrane with a H2O driving force

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30821-30830
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05021E, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Jacqueline A. Penn, Wenting Hu, Ian S. Metcalfe, Greg A. Mutch
A H2O driving force in the opposite direction to CO2 permeation exerts control over CO2 flux in a molten-salt membrane fabricated using hydroxides.
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A sustainable redox-mediated pathway for improved transition metal organic framework activation and CO2 uptake performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30454-30464
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA02526A, Paper
Taylor Jade Self, Jiabin Niu, Wen Liu, Chaobin He, Mei Chee Tan
Sustainable substitutions in MOF fabrication and processing can confidently be made by employing redox engineering for synergistic valency and defect constitution, based on application, without sacrificing active site functionality.
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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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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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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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Scalable Synthesis of N–Doped Graphene–Oxide–Supported FeCo(OH)x Nanosheets for Efficient Co–Doped Fe3O4 Nanoparticle-Based Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06684G, Paper
Open Access
Sunglun Kwon, Jong Hyeon Lee
Developing efficient and cost-effective materials is crucial for advancing electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This study presents a synthesis route for high-performance spinel Fe and Co oxide nanoparticles on N-doped...
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A π–d conjugated metal–organic framework decorated on a MXene-carbon nanofiber as a self-standing electrode for flexible supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06232A, Paper
Zahir Abbas, Shaikh M. Mobin
A c-MOF is grown on MX-CNF, which was prepared via electrospining method. Furthermore, it utilized for flexible supercapcitors with different flexibility angles.
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Long-lasting, flexible and fully bioresorbable AZ31–tungsten batteries for transient, biodegradable electronics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06222A, Paper
Open Access
Gwan-Jin Ko, Tae-Min Jang, Daiha Shin, Heeseok Kang, Seung Min Yang, Sungkeun Han, Rajaram Kaveti, Chan-Hwi Eom, So Jeong Choi, Won Bae Han, Woon-Hong Yeo, Amay J. Bandodkar, Jiung Cho, Suk-Won Hwang
An eco-friendly, fully biodegradable magnesium alloy (AZ31)–tungsten (W) battery exhibits enhanced stability and corrosion resistance. The integration of alginate-based elastic electrolytes demonstrates a fully biodegradable solid-state battery.
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Flexible multifunctional MXene@Ag nanowires/cotton fabric inspired by transport of nutrients by roots for electromagnetic shielding, infrared stealth, Joule/solar heating and flame retardancy

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06712F, Paper
Jiatong Yan, Meimei Chen, Rui Tan, Chuanxi Lin, Shan Jiang, Weijie Wang, Songyue Pan, Hongyan Xiao, Erhui Ren, Ronghui Guo
With the rapid development of 5G intelligent detection technology, electromagnetic shielding/infrared stealth fabrics with Joule/solar heating performance can meet the needs of wearable electronic devices for multi-application scenarios.
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Jerry Jones continues to insist that the blinding sun at AT&T Stadium is a home-field advantage, doesn’t want a curtain

Jones doesn't appear to be willing to concede that opposing teams are also aware of when and where the sun sets.




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MCD Parking Charges: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to double its parking charges in a bid to discourage the use of private vehicles and curb air pollution caused by vehicular emissions, officials said on Monday.




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Biofuel-Compatible Cars: Japan plans to encourage automakers to make all new passenger cars biofuel-compatible by the early 2030s.




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India’s Public Sector Banks Clocks 11 Per Cent Growth At Rs 236 Lakh Crore In April-Sep FY25

The operating and net profit for H1 FY25 was Rs 1,50,023 crore (14.4 per cent YoY growth) and Rs 85,520 crore (25.6 per cent YoY growth). 




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The 21-year-old’s feat is an extraordinary achievement considering the twin hurdles of poverty and intellectual impairment she had to overcome in her journey




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Thousands of patients are in dire need of matching stem cell donors to undergo life-saving transplants




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AGS Entertainment is doing another movie with Pradeep Ranganathan and also produced by the production house




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Of the 100 movies released this year, not one has been a hit, while star Darshan hits headlines for wrong reasons 




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Discover the quaint book village of Aragam in Srinagar, home to over 10,000 books attracting tourists and book lovers alike




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Adani family, with a worth of 15.44 lakh crore, has topped the section of first-generation entrepreneur families




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The sixth edition of the awards will be held on September 13 in New Delhi




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These unique rakhis, when planted in soil, grow into plants, symbolising the enduring bond between siblings and the connection with nature




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Smith’s remarkable career spanned several decades, during which she was celebrated as one of her generation’s most distinguished actresses, sharing the stage and screen with contemporaries like Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.




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The service, which has been under testing in Delhi NCR, is now available in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans for expansion to additional cities




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Social media satirists were quick off the mark in lampooning the election results




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