Interface-suppressed high-quality symmetrical bifacial flexible CZTSe solar cells through a green electrodeposition process

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Jingling Liu

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21293-21299
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03411A, Paper

Jingling Liu, Hang Cai, Xinyu Wu, Sheng Liu, Ying Xue, Xinsheng Liu, Ke Cheng, Zuliang Du
A symmetrical bifacial flexible Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ (CZTSe) solar cells are fabricated through a green electrodeposition process with championed efficiencies for both sides.
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Waterbed inspired stress relaxation strategies of patterned silicon anodes for fast-charging and longevity of lithium microbatteries

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Yi-Xiu Chen

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21211-21221
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03968D, Paper

Yi-Xiu Chen, Yin-Wei Cheng, Jun-Han Huang, Chuan-Pu Liu
Our pattern strategy draws inspiration from the structure of “waterbeds”, achieving stress relaxation, thereby enabling fast-charging capabilities and ensuring the longevity of lithium microbatteries.
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Embedding Au nanoclusters into the pores of carboxylated COF for the efficient photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Qigao Shang

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21109-21122
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03966H, Paper

Qigao Shang, Yanyang Liu, Jing Ai, Ying Yan, Xiaofang Yang, Dongsheng Wang, Guiying Liao
TCOF was modified with carboxy-quinoline in its pores as growth sites for gold NCs. Construction of an Au@COF photocatalyst is facilitated by COF–O–Au bonding bridges, resulting in increased charge-separation efficiency and excellent photocatalytic H₂O₂ production under simulated solar irradiation.
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High-performance Ruddlesden–Popper perovskite oxide with in situ exsolved nanoparticles for direct CO2 electrolysis

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Ka-Young Park

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21354-21364
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04122K, Paper

Ka-Young Park, Taehee Lee, Wanhua Wang, Haixia Li, Fanglin Chen
Phase-transformed RP-PSMF with exsolved Fe nanoparticles enhanced both CO₂RR performance and long-term stability for high-temperature direct CO₂ electrolysis cells.
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Understanding the role of surface oxygen-containing functional groups on carbon-supported cobalt catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Thi Ha My Pham

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21066-21077
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04077A, Paper

Thi Ha My Pham, Youngdon Ko, Manhui Wei, Kangning Zhao, Liping Zhong, Andreas Züttel
A high content of acidic surface OFGs on a carbon support enables the fine dispersion of Co-based nanocatalysts, enhancing its OER mass activity, while also inducing additional COOH surface groups that act as O₂ spillover sites.
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Efficient photoelectrocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH3OH via porous g-C3N4 nanosheets modified with cobalt phthalocyanine in ionic liquids

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Pengyan Li

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21078-21088
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03285J, Paper

Pengyan Li, Yuhang Lin, Zhenhong Qi, Dongpeng Yan
Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction into fuels is desirable; however, realizing efficient C_nH_2n+1OH (n = 1, 2) synthesis that involves multielectron-coupled proton transfer alongside C–C bond formation remains a challenge.
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Diffusion of bulky organic cations in the 3D/2D heterostructures to form interfacial quasi-2D (N2) phase for tin perovskite solar cells

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Ashank Seetharaman

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21089-21098
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03539E, Paper

Ashank Seetharaman, Sudhakar Narra, Parameswaran Rajamanickam, Raghunath Putikam, Ming-Chang Lin, Eric Wei-Guang Diau
A simple forceps-assisted pressing of two thin films with E1 (3D) and N1 (2D) phases to build multilayered perovskite heterostructures for lead-free perovskite solar cell application.
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Reinforcement learning-based design of shape-changing metamaterials

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Sergi Bernaus Oliva

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21036-21045
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03119E, Paper

Sergi Bernaus Oliva, Felix T. Bölle, A. T. Las, Xiaoxing Xia, Ivano E. Castelli
We have implemented a new reinforcement learning method able to rationally design unique metamaterial structures, which change shape during operational conditions. We have applied this to design nanostructured silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries.
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A unique octadecahedron SrTiO3 perovskite oxide with a nano step-shaped facet structure for enhanced photoredox and hydrogen evolution performance

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Chuyu Wang

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,21046-21057
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03239F, Paper

Chuyu Wang, Yan Li, Xiaojiao Cai, Dongping Duan, Qibo Jia
The crystal facet and vacancy effect of the octadecahedron SrTiO₃ with a nano step-shaped facet structure improve the photocatalytic activity. Furthermore, the cocatalysts-loaded SrTiO₃ has advantages in the application of overall water-splitting.
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Emerging high-entropy coordination compounds and their derivatives for energy application

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Josué M. Gonçalves

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11,20872-20885
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA03500J, Highlight

Josué M. Gonçalves, José G. Ruiz-Montoya
This highlight focuses on the advancements in high-entropy coordination compounds and their derivatives. It explores their synthesis strategies, effectiveness in catalyzing water electrolysis, and electrochemical performance in secondary batteries.
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