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Identifying Raman modes of Sb2Se3 and their symmetries using angle-resolved polarised Raman spectra

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8337-8344
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01783C, Paper
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Nicole Fleck, Theodore D. C. Hobson, Christopher N. Savory, John Buckeridge, Tim D. Veal, Maria R. Correia, David O. Scanlon, Ken Durose, Frank Jäckel
Vibrational symmetry assignments using Raman spectroscopy and density functional theory on oriented crystals also enabling orientation optimisation of thin films.
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Evidence of phase coexistence in hydrothermally synthesized K0.5Na0.5NbO3 nanofibers

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8731-8739
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA14153G, Paper
Mohammad B. Ghasemian, Aditya Rawal, Zahra Shahrbabaki, Qi Zhang, Teng Lu, Yun Liu, Danyang Wang
The 2D 23Na 3QMAS NMR analyses provide new insights into the crystalline structure of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 nanostructures on the microscopic scale, which are critical to understand the functional properties of these nano-materials.
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Insight into the correlation of Pt–support interactions with electrocatalytic activity and durability in fuel cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01530J, Review Article
Subramaniam Jayabal, Govindarajan Saranya, Dongsheng Geng, Lu-Yin Lin, Xiangbo Meng
This review aims at providing an overview of the interactions between Pt and supports from experimental and theoretical results, in the hope of correlating the metal–support interactions with the activity and durability of the catalysts in fuel cells.
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Testing the predictive power of theory for PdxIr(100−x) alloy nanoparticles for the oxygen reduction reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8421-8429
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA13711D, Paper
Hongyu Guo, Jamie A. Trindell, Hao Li, Desiree Fernandez, Simon M. Humphrey, Graeme Henkelman, Richard M. Crooks
PdxIr(100−x) alloys synthesized via a microwave-assisted polyol method serve as an ideal experimental system to improve theoretical insight of the material properties towards the ORR.
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Understanding the mechanism of byproduct formation with in operando synchrotron techniques and its effects on the electrochemical performance of VO2(B) nanoflakes in aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00858C, Paper
Qiang Pang, Hainan Zhao, Ruqian Lian, Qiang Fu, Yingjin Wei, Angelina Sarapulova, Junqi Sun, Chunzhong Wang, Gang Chen, Helmut Ehrenberg
The byproduct protects the vanadium-based positive electrode of ARZBs and facilitates Zn2+ insertion into the electrode.
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A universal cross-linking binding polymer composite for ultrahigh-loading Li-ion battery electrodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00714E, Paper
Dong Wang, Qian Zhang, Jie Liu, Erying Zhao, Zhenwei Li, Yu Yang, Ziyang Guo, Lei Wang, Shanqing Zhang
A general, facile-operability, and sustainable strategy to achieve ultrahigh-loading electrodes has been proposed that is simply replacing the traditional PVDF binder with an eco-friendly and robust c-PAA-XG binder with a high-efficiency damper.
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UV-cured eutectic gel polymer electrolytes for safe and robust Li-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8485-8495
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01901A, Paper
Matthew W. Logan, Spencer Langevin, Bing Tan, Adam W. Freeman, Christopher Hoffman, Douglas B. Trigg, Konstantinos Gerasopoulos
We report UV-cured eutectic gel polymer electrolytes that improve cell performance, non-flammability, and water tolerance compared to the liquid solvent.
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A one-step rapid synthesis of TS-1 zeolites with highly catalytically active mononuclear TiO6 species

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA13851J, Paper
Wenjing Xu, Tianjun Zhang, Risheng Bai, Peng Zhang, Jihong Yu
The modulation and determination of the coordination environments of Ti active sites in titanosilicate zeolites are key challenges in the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts.
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Microwave-assisted evolution of WO3 and WS2/WO3 hierarchical nanotrees

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02027C, Paper
Noho Lee, Junghyeok Kwak, Ji Hye Kwak, Sang-Mun Jung, Jaerim Kim, Anupam Giri, Kaliannan Thiyagarajan, Yong-Tae Kim, Sunshin Jung, Jong Kyu Kim, Unyong Jeong
Although branched WO3 nanostructures have been investigated for electrochromic devices and catalytic electrodes, a detailed study on their structural evolution mechanism has rarely been carried out.
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Quasi-quantum dot-induced stabilization of α-CsPbI3 perovskite for high-efficiency solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02807J, Paper
Cheng Liu, Yi Yang, Xin Liu, Yong Ding, Zulqarnain Arain, Xinye Li, Yuanlong Li, Zian Zhou, Songyuan Dai, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
Quasi-quantum dots α-CsPbI3 films are in situ prepared by using a new ligand with ultralow contents. By increasing the film hydrophobicity and surface Gibbs energy, the device with efficiency of 13.5% keeps stable under ambient condition for 30 days.
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The highly efficient collection of underwater oil droplets on an anisotropic porous cone surface via an electric field

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8605-8611
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02055A, Paper
Yufeng Yan, Qiuya Zhang, Yan Li, Zhenyan Guo, Dongliang Tian, Xiaofang Zhang, Lei Jiang
The highly efficient collection of underwater oil droplets on an anisotropic porous cone surface via an electric field was demonstrated.
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Achieving a 2.7 V aqueous hybrid supercapacitor by the pH-regulation of electrolyte

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8648-8660
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02926B, Paper
Lijun Su, Qingnuan Zhang, Yue Wang, Jianing Meng, Yongtai Xu, Lingyang Liu, Xingbin Yan
We present an effective electrolyte pH-regulation strategy for cation-intercalated manganese oxides to extend the voltage window of aqueous supercapacitors.
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Moisture-tolerant and high-quality α-CsPbI3 films for efficient and stable perovskite solar modules

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01968B, Paper
Ruihao Chen, Yong Hui, Binghui Wu, Yongke Wang, Xiaofeng Huang, Zhongyuan Xu, Pengpeng Ruan, Wuyong Zhang, Fangwen Cheng, Weijie Zhang, Jun Yin, Jing Li, Nanfeng Zheng
Crown ether effectively stabilizes the cubic phase of CsPbI3 to inhibit the moisture invasion and phase transformation of CsPbI3 films, producing large-area devices and improving device performance.
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Simultaneously improving the photovoltaic parameters of organic solar cells via isomerization of benzo[b]benzo[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]thiophene-based octacyclic non-fullerene acceptors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00451K, Paper
Zhijie Zhou, Jiamin Duan, Linglong Ye, Guo Wang, Bin Zhao, Songting Tan, Ping Shen, Hwa Sook Ryu, Han Young Woo, Yanming Sun
Three isomeric FREAs were synthesized and applied in organic solar cells. The OSC devices based on Z1-bb exhibited a PCE of 12.66%. The isomerization of a fused-ring core could be achieve high-performance OSCs with high Jsc, Voc, and FF.
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Decoupled electrolytes towards enhanced energy and high temperature performance of thermally regenerative ammonia batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03236K, Paper
Weiguang Wang, Gequn Shu, Xiuping Zhu, Hua Tian
An electrolyte decoupling strategy is proposed for ammonia batteries to restrain the self-discharge and enhance energy density as well as power generation at high temperatures.
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A highly efficient artificial light-harvesting system with two-step sequential energy transfer based on supramolecular self-assembly

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03169K, Paper
Guangping Sun, Weirui Qian, Jianmin Jiao, Tingting Han, Yukun Shi, Xiao-Yu Hu, Leyong Wang
An efficient artificial light-harvesting system with two-step sequential energy transfer has been successfully constructed based on supramolecular self-assembly.
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Two-dimensional covalent–organic frameworks for ultrahigh iodine capture

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA13980J, Communication
Jinheng Li, Huixin Zhang, Lingyan Zhang, Ke Wang, Zhengkang Wang, Guiyan Liu, Yanli Zhao, Yongfei Zeng
Two new two-dimensional covalent–organic frameworks are synthesized using a three-connected building block, showing ultrahigh iodine capture capacities of 5.625 g g−1 and 4.820 g g−1 on account of physical–chemical adsorption.
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Inexpensive thermochemical energy storage utilising additive enhanced limestone

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03080E, Paper
Kasper T. Møller, Ainee Ibrahim, Craig E. Buckley, Mark Paskevicius
A thermochemical energy storage capacity retention of up to 90% over 500 cycles is achieved in cheap and abundant limestone.
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An asymmetrical A–DAD–A-type acceptor simultaneously enhances voltage and current for efficient organic solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03128C, Paper
Hanjian Lai, Hui Chen, Yulin Zhu, Lin Chen, Hsin-Hsiang Huang, Feng He
This work provides a strategy of symmetry breaking in an A–DAD–A-type acceptor with a PCE of 15.43%, which is the highest value reported to date for asymmetrical fused-ring acceptors.
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Hollow PtCu Nanoparticles Encapsulated into Carbon Shell via Mild Annealing of Metal-Organic Frameworks

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01549K, Paper
Guanjun Chen, Huaqiang Shan, Yan Li, Hongwei Bao, Tingwei Hu, Long Zhang, Shuai Liu, Fei Ma
Alloying Pt with less expensive 3d transition metal to form bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) has been proven to be an ideal strategy for synthesis of catalysts, especially in the field of...
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Optical in-situ monitoring during the synthesis of halide perovskite solar cells reveals formation kinetics and evolution of optoelectronic properties

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01237H, Paper
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Klara Suchan, Justus Just, Pascal Becker, Eva Lisa Unger, Thomas Unold
The formation mechanism and the evolution of optoelectronic properties during annealing of chlorine-derived methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3-xClx) is investigated in detail combining in-situ und ex-situ optical and structural characterization. Using...
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High-Humidity Processed Perovskite Solar Cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01178A, Review Article
Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Noh, Nurul Affiqah Arzaee, Inzamam Nawas Nawas Mumthas, Nurul Aida Mohamed, Siti Nur Farhana Mohd Nasir, Javad Safaei, Abd. Rashid bin Mohd Yusoff, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Mohd Asri Mat Teridi
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are considered the next-in-line technology in the solar industry. This technology can reduce the costs of solar energy to an unprecedented level given their remarkably high...
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Water-responsive materials for sustainable energy applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02896G, Review Article
Yaewon Park, Xi Chen
Water-responsive (WR) materials that mechanically change volume in response to changes in relative humidity (RH) can generate significantly higher energy actuation over natural muscles and conventional actuators. Recent proof-of-concept demonstrations...
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Three-dimensional interconnected V6O13 nest with V5+-rich state for ultrahigh Zn ion storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03165H, Paper
Pingge He, Jiaohao Liu, Xudong Zhao, Zhenping Ding, Peng Gao, Li-Zhen Fan
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted intensive attention due to their low cost, environmental friendliness and high safety. However, exploring suitable cathode materials and deep understanding of their energy...
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Reversible changes in the electronic structure of carbon nanotube-hybrids upon NO2 exposure under ambient conditions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02749A, Paper
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Filippo Fedi, Oleg Domanov, Hidetsugu Shiozawa, Kazuhiro Yanagi, Paolo Lacovig, Silvano Lizzit, Andrea Goldoni, Thomas Pichler, Paola Ayala
Single-walled carbon nanotubes have enormous potential for gas sensing. This study shows that cluster filling is a key to high sensitivity and it opens the possibility for a very high desorption at ambient temperature.
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Hydrogen generation from toxic formaldehyde catalyzed by low-cost Pd–Sn alloys driven by visible light

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02833A, Paper
Hongxia Liu, Meng Wang, Jiantai Ma, Gongxuan Lu
New high active low-cost Pd-Sn alloy catalyst for hydrogen evolution from toxic formaldehyde driven by visible light was developed via alloying of Pd with abundance element Sn.
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Synchronous surface and bulk composition management for red-shifted light absorption and suppressed interfacial recombination in perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02449J, Paper
Jun-Xing Zhong, Jin-Feng Liao, Yong Jiang, Lianzhou Wang, Dai-Bin Kuang, Wu-Qiang Wu
Perovskite solar cells with a reverse vertical gradient distribution of α/δ-FAPbI3 achieved a record efficiency of up to 21.9% owing to synergistic advantages of expanded photon harvesting and robust surface defect passivation.
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Effect of the interfacial protective layer on the NaFe0.5Ni0.5O2 cathode for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02837A, Paper
Iqra Moeez, Dieky Susanto, Ghulam Ali, Hun-Gi Jung, Hee-Dae Lim, Kyung Yoon Chung
Ni-based cathode materials have received significant attentions as the advanced electrode materials for NIBs. However, they suffered from the rapid capacity fading due to the side reactions mainly occurring at cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI).
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The rational and effective design of nonfullerene acceptors guided by a semi-empirical model for an organic solar cell with an efficiency over 15%

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03087B, Paper
Xin Ke, Lingxian Meng, Xiangjian Wan, Mingpeng Li, Yanna Sun, Ziqi Guo, Simin Wu, Hongtao Zhang, Chenxi Li, Yongsheng Chen
Guided by a semi-empirical model, two small-molecule acceptors were rationally designed and an impressive PCE of 15.05% was achieved.
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Fe/Fe3C nanoparticle-decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers for improving the nitrogen selectivity of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02317E, Paper
Yue Lan, Junliang Chen, Hui Zhang, Wei-xian Zhang, Jianping Yang
N-doped carbon nanofibers embedded with Fe/Fe3C nanodomains demonstrate superior electrocatalytic nitrate reduction ability and nitrogen selectivity.
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Highly efficient and durable aqueous electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to HCOOH with a novel bismuth–MOF: experimental and DFT studies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00384K, Paper
Xurui Zhang, Yanxing Zhang, Qingqing Li, Xiaodong Zhou, Qingyu Li, Jin Yi, Yuyu Liu, Jiujun Zhang
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (ERCO2) to low-carbon fuel and useful chemicals, which can simultaneously store renewable energy and recover CO2 in a green manner, has proven to be a viable energy storage and conversion strategy.
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Semiconducting polymer contributes favorably to the Seebeck coefficient in multi-component, high-performance n-type thermoelectric nanocomposites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02388D, Paper
Junhui Tang, Ruisi Chen, Lidong Chen, Guillermo C. Bazan, Ziqi Liang
n-Type Co NWs/N2200 TENCs yield a high S, mainly from the semiconducting polymer, yet σ is limited by poor connectivity between inorganic and organic domains. By adding flexible n-doped SWCNTs to yield more conductive paths, σ and mechanical bendability are greatly enhanced.
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Graphene oxide laminates intercalated with 2D covalent-organic frameworks as a robust nanofiltration membrane

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01727B, Paper
Xiao Sui, Ziwen Yuan, Chang Liu, Li Wei, Meiying Xu, Fei Liu, Alejandro Montoya, Kunli Goh, Yuan Chen
Porous yet rigid 2D covalent–organic framework nanosheets can not only increase the interlayer spacing between graphene oxide nanosheets and provide direct transfer channels but also enhance the self-supporting capacity of graphene oxide laminates.
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Rational design of high nitrogen-doped and core–shell/mesoporous carbon nanospheres with high rate capability and cycling longevity for pseudocapacitive sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03229H, Paper
Jiayi Mao, Dechao Niu, Nan Jiang, Guangyu Jiang, Meiwan Chen, Yongsheng Li, Jianlin Shi
A facile soft-template strategy is developed to construct high-nitrogen-doped and core–shell/mesoporous carbon nanospheres for high-rate and long-term stable sodium-ion batteries.
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The nature of the methylamine–MAPbI3 complex: fundamentals of gas-induced perovskite liquefaction and crystallization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02494E, Paper
Dmitry Bogachuk, Lukas Wagner, Simone Mastroianni, Michael Daub, Harald Hillebrecht, Andreas Hinsch
In this work we scrutinize the exact interaction mechanisms between methylamine and perovskite based on extensive experimental evidence.
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Perovskite-Sensitized β-Ga2O3 Nanorod Arrays for Highly Selective and Sensitive NO2 Detection at High Temperature

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02691C, Paper
Bo Zhang, Hui-Jan Lin, Haiyong Gao, Xingxu Lu, Chang-Yong Nam, Pu-Xian Gao
Amongst various gaseous pollutants, NO2 is one of the major exhausts originating from fossil fuel and gas combustions in vehicle engines and power plants at high temperature. Under such scenario,...
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Smart Porous Wood Supported Flower-like NiS/Ni Conjuction with Vitrimer Co-effect as Multifunctional Material with Reshaping, Shape-memory and Self-healing for High-Performance Supercapacitors, Catalysts and Sensors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03664A, Paper
Chuanyin Xiong, Bingbing Li, Heguang Liu, Wei Zhao, Chao Duan, Haiwei Wu, Yong Ni
Wood-based materials are attracting more and more attention for applications in energy storage, due to their environment friendly and numerous channels structure. However, the poor conductivity and flexibility of wood...
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A novel integrated Cr(VI) adsorption–photoreduction system using MOF@polymer composite beads

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01046D, Paper
Bardiya Valizadeh, Tu N. Nguyen, Stavroula Kampouri, Daniel T. Sun, Mounir D. Mensi, Kyriakos Stylianou, Berend Smit, Wendy L. Queen
Herein, a novel integrated adsorption–photoreduction system, which captures highly mobile and toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from real-world water samples and reduces it to less mobile and benign Cr(III) species, was designed.
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Flexible and transparent sensors for ultra-low NO2 detection at room temperature under visible lights

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02934C, Paper
Xiao-Xue Wang, Hua-Yao Li, Xin Guo
Metal oxide based gas sensors should mostly work at high temperatures; the high working temperature possesses safety concerns and high energy consumption, which makes portable and wearable devices almost impossible,...
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The fabrication of IMo6@iPAF-1 as an enzyme mimic in heterogeneous catalysis for oxidative desulfurization under O2 or air

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA14066B, Paper
Yue Li, Jian Song, Mengting Jiang, Mbage Bawa, Xiaohong Wang, Yuyang Tian, Guangshan Zhu
Na5[IMo6O24]·3H2O and a porous aromatic framework (iPAF-1) were used to build an off-the-shelf building material (IMo6@iPAF-1) to realize the highly efficient oxidation of organic sulfurs like oxygenase.
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Strain induced rich planar defects in heterogeneous WS2/WO2 enable efficient nitrogen fixation at low overpotential

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA13812A, Paper
Ying Ling, Farhad M. D. Kazim, Shuangxiu Ma, Quan Zhang, Konggang Qu, Yangang Wang, Shenglin Xiao, Weiwei Cai, Zehui Yang
Incorporation of WO2 to WS2 nanosheets can efficiently suppress the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to the reduction of edge defects and create new planar defects at heterointerfaces for nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR).
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Understanding the structural phase transitions in lithium vanadium phosphate cathode for lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA12435G, Paper
Woong Oh, Hyunyoung Park, Bong-Soo Jin, Ranjith Thangavel, Won-Sub Yoon
Developing high-energy lithium-ion batteries with long stability is critical for realizing sustainable energy applications; however, it remains highly challenging. Exploring multi-redox based electrode materials can help to achieve high capacity...
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Highly efficient removal of uranium from highly acidic media achieved on a phosphine oxide and amino functionalized superparamagnetic composite polymer adsorbent

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01633K, Paper
Shiao Zhang, Dingzhong Yuan, Qinghua Zhang, Yun Wang, Yan Liu, Jizhou Zhao, Bibo Chen
It is very necessary to develop the magnetic adsorbents for the efficient extraction of uranium from highly acidic media. In this work, a novel magnetic adsorbent Fe3O4/P (DMAA-DMP) functionalized with...
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Al-Sc Dual Doped LiGe2(PO4)3 - a NASICON-Type Solid Electrolyte with Improved Ionic Conductivity

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00517G, Paper
Yosef Nikodimos, Meng-Che Tsai, Ljalem Hadush Abrha, Haile Hisho Weldeyohannis, Shuo-Feng Chiu, Hailemariam Kassa Bezabh, Kassie Nigus Shitaw, Fekadu Wubatu Fenta, She-Huang Wu, Wei-Nien Su, Yang Chun-Chen, Bing Joe Hwang
LiGe2(PO4)3 (LGP), a NASICON type solid electrolyte has many advantages like superior electrochemical and thermal stability to use in all solid state lithium batteries. However, its low ionic conductivity is...
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In Situ Confinement of Pt within Three-Dimensional MoO2@Porous Carbon for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02507K, Paper
Yimin Jiang, Miao Yang, Meijiao Qu, Yi Wang, Zhouchunyu Yang, Qingliang Feng, Xia Deng, Wei Shen, Ming Li, Rongxing He
Promoting the industrialization and widespread application of Pt-based catalysts is essential to electrochemical water-splitting systems. However, the development of cost-effective Pt-based catalysts still remains a high challenge. Here we report...
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VS4 with chain crystal structure used as an intercalation cathode for an aqueous Zn-ion battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02645J, Communication
Qiancheng Zhu, Qin Xiao, Bowen Zhang, Zhengcong Yan, Xi Liu, Shuo Chen, Zhifeng Ren, Ying Yu
Non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries are currently widely used throughout society, but aqueous batteries could be more feasible for grid-scale applications or even electric cars when factors like cost and safety are...
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Exceeding the Volcano Relationship in Oxygen Reduction/Evolution Reactions using Single-atom-based Catalysts with Dual-active-sites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01399D, Communication
Xiyu Li, Sai Duan, Edward Sharman, Yuan Zhao, Li Yang, Zhiwen Zhuo, Peng Cui, Jun Jiang, Yi Luo
Finding cost-effective catalysts to drive oxygen reduction/evolution reactions (ORR/OER) is a highly attractive goal. Most catalysts follow a volcano relationship of performance, making it difficult to search thoroughly enough among...
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Aliovalent Fluorine Doping and Anodization-Induced Amorphization Enable Bifunctional Catalysts for Efficient Water Splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00876A, Paper
Chenglin Zhong, Zhen Han, Tongtong Wang, Qin-chao Wang, Zihan Shen, Qingwen Zhou, Jiaao Wang, Shuo Zhang, Xin Jin, Shengwen Li, Peng Wang, Daqiang Gao, Yong-Ning Zhou, Huigang Zhang
High-efficiency non-precious electrocatalysts are urgently demanded in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Transition metal oxides catalysts have shown high activity for the OER in alkaline medium,...
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Creating compressive stress at the NiOOH/NiO interface for water oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA04244G, Communication
Chunguang Kuai, Yan Zhang, Li-Li Han, Huolin Xin, Chengjun Sun, Dennis Nordlund, Shizhang Qiao, Xiwen Du, Feng Lin
Enhancing the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance of NiO materials will greatly expand their applications as low-cost, bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting reactions. Introducing stress into the surface layer of...
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Dihydrazone-based Dynamic Covalent Epoxy Networks with High Creep Resistance, Controlled Degradability, and Intrinsic Antibacteria from Bioresources

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01419B, Paper
Xiwei Xu, Songqi Ma, Sheng Wang, Jiahui Wu, Qiong Li, na lu, yanlin liu, Jintao Yang, Jie Feng, Jin Zhu
Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) provide a promising approach to the recycle issue of thermosets due to their dynamic cross-linked networks. However, CANs are susceptible to creep at relatively low temperatures,...
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