Tracking accelerated oxygen evolution reaction enabled by explosive reconstruction of active species based on CoxN@NC

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7067-7079
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00196F, Paper
Hyung Wook Choi, Jiwon Kim, Hyeon-Seok Bang, Khaled Badawy, Ui Young Lee, Dong In Jeong, Yeseul Kim, Kotiba Hamad, Bong Kyun Kang, Byung Mook Weon, Hyung-Suk Oh, Nirpendra Singh, Dae Ho Yoon
The development of a hierarchical structure of Co/Co4N@NC has been successfully achieved. The robust oxygen evolution reaction activity of Co/Co4N@NC is attributed to the modulation of the d-band center, which reconstruct Co2+ into Co3+.
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Modulating coal-derived carbon toward electrocatalytic generation of hydroxyl radicals for organic contaminant removal

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7227-7236
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07082D, Paper
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Guoqiang Zhao, Tianci Chen, Aidong Tang, Huaming Yang
Coal-derived carbon catalysts are modulated for producing hydroxyl radicals from oxygen gas to remove organic contaminants from water, and the roles of oxygen containing groups are explored, which would contribute to a greener society.
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Enhanced PEMFC performance through high O2 permeation and proton conductive electrospun nanofiber electrodes with unique ionomer construction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7300-7310
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06453K, Paper
Xue Zhang, Fang Liu, Xinjie Yuan, Jing Shan, Xiaoyan Wu, Yalin Zhang, Junning Wen, Zhongjun Hou
Significant performance enhancement in nanofiber-based PEMFCs featuring highly O2 permeable ionomer films, highly proton-conductive ionomer fibers, and increased active sites.
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Sugar-plastic assisted fabrication of hollow PDMS wearable fabrics toward excellent sensory capabilities

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7237-7247
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA08044G, Paper
Mei Liu, Shiqiang Song, Zhenlin Jiang, Yujie Xiong, Yong Zhang
By imitating the hierarchical structure of fingers, this lightweight and breathable pressure sensor exhibits excellent pressure-sensing performance and tactile perception.
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High-power recycling: upcycling to the next generation of high-power anodes for Li-ion battery applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7321-7328
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07549D, Paper
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A. J. Green, E. H. Driscoll, P. A. Anderson, E. Kendrick, P. R. Slater
Upcycling current high power electrodes (Li4Ti5O12) towards the next generation of titanium niobium oxide materials, while reclaiming a critical element: lithium.
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Microwave-pulse synthesis of tunable 2D porous nickel-enriched LaMnxNi1−xO3 solid solution for efficient electrocatalytic urea oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7047-7057
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00235K, Paper
Zhiao Wu, Jinglin Xian, Jiao Dai, Guangyu Fang, Miao Fan, Haoran Tian, Jiayue Guo, Zhenhui Huang, Huiyu Jiang, Weilin Xu, Jun Wan
This work proposes a microwave-pulse method for rapidly synthesizing highly tunable 2D porous nickel-enriched LaMnxNi1−xO3 for a comprehensive understanding of UOR activity mechanisms.
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Construction of macroporous MOF-derived single leaf-like cellular skeleton for boosting advanced oxidation processes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,6885-6895
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07524A, Paper
Jiemin Wang, Wenkai Xiao, Xu Wang, Xuhui Sun, Meng An, Changsheng Zhao
A single leaf-like cellular NiCoOv skeleton derived from macroporous–microporous ZIF-L crystal is synthesized, with enhanced mass transfer and rich active sites for boosting the catalytic activity towards advanced oxidation processes.
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Design of multicomponent argyrodite based on a mixed oxidation state as promising solid-state electrolyte using moment tensor potentials

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7272-7278
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00361F, Paper
Ji Won Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Ji Seon Kim, Yong Jun Jang, Sun Ho Choi, Seong Hyeon Choi, Sung Man Cho, Yong-Gu Kim, Sang Uck Lee
Design of multicomponent argyrodite based on the mixed oxidation state as promising solid-state electrolytes using moment tensor potentials.
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Exploring carbon electrode parameters in Li–O2 cells: Li2O2 and Li2CO3 formation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7215-7226
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07701B, Paper
Bianca P. Sousa, Chayene G. Anchieta, Thayane M. C. Nepel, Alex R. Neale, Laurence J. Hardwick, Rubens M. Filho, Gustavo Doubek
Different discharge products were revealed in Li–O2 batteries with different carbon cathodes by operando Raman and ex situ Raman and XPS measurements. In a carbon paper electrode Li2O2 is formed, while for electrodes with CNT, Li2CO3 and Li2O2 were noticed in different discharge stages.
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Plasmonic coupling of silver nanospheres loaded on cobalt–iron layered double hydroxides: a robust SERS probe for 4-nitrophenol detection

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,7287-7299
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07043C, Paper
Thangavelu Kokulnathan, Kalingarayanpalayam Matheswaran Arun Kumar, Tzyy-Jiann Wang, Elumalai Ashok Kumar, Allen Joseph Anthuvan, Kai-Jiun Chen, Yung-Yu Liang
The development of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates capable of sensing organic pollutants at low concentrations with high sensitivity has always been demanding.
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