Monthly Archives: March 2024

Quantification of Single Crystallinity in Single Crystal Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00039K, Paper
Ju-Young Cha, Jinseok Hong, Minki Kim, Yongjo Jung, Joon Ha Chang, Hyunbin Kim, Sojin Kim, Ju Seong Kim, Seon-Hwa Lee, Kijoo Hong, Seung-Yong Lee
Ni-rich single crystal cathodes (SCCs) are promising candidates for next-generation lithium-ion battery cathode materials. Their micron-sized particles, resembling single crystals, offer potential solutions to structural degradation in conventional Ni-rich cathodes...
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FeHS Vacancies in Prussian White Cathode Leads to Enhanced FeLS Activity and Electrode Kinetics Towards Boosted K+ Storage

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J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07964C, Paper
Shun Zi, Zixing Wang, Jinlong Ke, Ying Mo, Kexuan Wang, Shi Chen, Rui Tang, Yanhua Li, Peng Gao, Jilei Liu
Fe-based Prussian white (PW) is considered as a superior cathode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) because of its three-dimensional open framework structure, high potassium content, and low cost. However, a...
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What can Blyholder teach us about PFAS degradation on metal surfaces?

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,383-401
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00281K, Paper
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Glen R. Jenness, Manoj K. Shukla
The C–F bond in PFAS has been shown to have an anti-bonding orbital that can interact with metal surfaces, allowing for its degradation.
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Multi-class machine learning classification of PFAS in environmental water samples: a blinded test of performance on unknowns

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,366-382
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00266G, Paper
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Tohren C. G. Kibbey, Denis M. O'Carroll, Andrew Safulko, Greg Coyle
A multi-class method was developed to identify PFAS origin based on chemical composition, and performance of the method was evaluated in a blinded test against unknowns. The method showed great promise in its ability to recognize sample origin.
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Substantial damage to surface water in the context of environmental crimes

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,422-435
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00381G, Paper
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Anabela Rebelo, Andreia Franco, Felisbina Quadrado, Vanda Reis, Sofia Batista, Ana Isabel Garcia, Rodrigo Ferreira, António Quintas, Albertina M. Marques
A multicriteria decision to quantify the water damage caused by suspected illicit acts, such as a release of untreated wastewater, chemicals or other waste disposal. An index to help the decision-making process on environmental crimes.
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Resolving the effect of roadside vegetation barriers as a near-road air pollution mitigation strategy

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,411-421
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00220A, Paper
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Khaled Hashad, Jonathan T. Steffens, Richard W. Baldauf, David K. Heist, Parikshit Deshmukh, K. Max Zhang
A multi-regime framework adequately resolves the complex physical mechanisms of roadside barriers on near-road air quality in a computationally efficient Gaussian-based model.
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Controlling crystallisation and dissolution of biogenic CaCO3via dissolved magnesium cations

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,402-410
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00362K, Paper
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Toby Morton-Collings, Minjun Yang, Richard G. Compton
Lab microscopy experiments show a negligible difference between the rate of mass loss of biogenic and pure, laboratory-grown CaCO3 particles.
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Role of extracellular polymeric substances in selenite and tellurite reduction by waste activated and anaerobic sludge

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,436-447
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00298E, Paper
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Sudeshna Saikia, Kannan Pakshirajan, Piet N. L. Lens
Simultaneous reduction and formation of EPS derived Se and Te NPs in individual and conjugated forms.
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Hydrophobic ionic liquid (IL)-based magnetic adsorbents: the way forward to remediate water pollution

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,480-501
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00269A, Paper
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Divya Yadav, Karmjeet Nain, Divya Dhillayan, Rishi Mittal, Shafila Bansal, Santosh Bhukal
In this investigation, bare and hydrophobic IL-modified FeO nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized using microwave irradiation.
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Weathering of agricultural polyethylene films in cold climate regions: which parameters influence fragmentation?

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Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024, 3,470-479
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00255A, Paper
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Laura Rowenczyk, Heidi Jahandideh, Nicholas Lin, Nathalie Tufenkji
A combination of parameters is involved during the natural weathering of plastic much films, which could lead to the acceleration of their fragmentation into microplastics or the leaching of additives.
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