Theoretical design and experimental verification of high-entropy carbide ablative resistant coating
October 2024
Composition design of high-entropy carbides is a topic of great scientific interest for the hot-end parts in the aerospace field. A novel theoretical method through an inverse composition design route,...
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Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
October 2024
High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based nanocomposites have attracted...
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The hybrid Pt nanoclusters/Ru nanowires catalysts accelerating alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
October 2024
Water electrolysis via alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a promising approach for large-scale production of high-purity hydrogen at a low cost, utilizing renewable and clean energy. However,...
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Nanozymes regulated by nitrogen element: Mechanism, design, and application
August 2024
Nanozymes, a category of nanomaterials endowed with enzyme-mimicking capabilities, have exhibited considerable potential across diverse application domains. This comprehensive review delves into the...
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Oxygen vacancy mediated bismuth-based photocatalysts
August 2024
Sunlight-driven photocatalysis, which can produce clean fuels and mitigate environmental pollution, has received extensive research attention due to its potential for addressing both energy shortages...
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Revealing the solid-state reaction process among multiphase multicomponent ceramic during ablation
August 2024
Multiphase design is a promising approach to achieve superior ablation resistance of multicomponent ultra-high temperature ceramic, while understanding the ablation mechanism is the foundation. Here,...
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A powder-scale multiphysics framework for powder bed fusion of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
August 2024
Additive manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites has garnered great interest due to its potential in fabricating functional products with lightweight characteristics and unique material...
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Enhancing proton exchange membrane water electrolysis by building electron/proton pathways
August 2024
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) plays a critical role in practical hydrogen production. Except for the electrode activities, the widespread deployment of PEMWE is severely obstructed...
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Bound-state electrons synergy over photochromic high-crystalline C3N5 nanosheets in enhancing charge separation for photocatalytic H2 production
August 2024
Solar-driven water splitting for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is considered a highly promising and cost-effective solution to achieve a stable renewable energy supply. However, the sluggish kinetics...
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Recent developments in synthesis, properties, and applications of 2D Janus MoSSe and MoSexS(1-x) alloys
August 2024
The Janus MoSSe and alloy MoSxSe(1-x), belonging to the family of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), have gained significant attention for their potential applications in...
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Investigating the failure mechanism of solid electrolyte interphase in silicon particles from an electrochemical-mechanical coupling perspective
August 2024
Silicon is considered one of the most promising anode materials owing to its high theoretical energy density, however, the volume expansion/contraction during electrochemical lithiation/delithiation...
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Sepiolite: A new component suitable for 380 km/h high-speed rail brake pads
August 2024
To enhance the high-temperature adaptability of copper-based composite materials and C–C/SiC discs, this article innovatively introduces a method of replacing graphite with sepiolite, resulting in the...
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Nitrogen-doping assisted local chemical heterogeneity and mechanical properties in CoCrMoW alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion
Available online 20 July 2024
CoCrMoW alloys with different nitrogen (N) additions (0, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 wt.%) were prepared via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The effects of N content on the microstructure and mechanical properties...
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Unlocking the Decomposition Limitations of the Li2C2O4 for Highly Efficient Cathode Preliathiations
Available online 10 July 2024
The development of high-energy-density Li-ion batteries is hindered by the irreversible capacity loss during the initial charge-discharge process. Therefore, pre-lithiation technology has emerged in...
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Magnetostrictive strain-sensitivity synergy for laser-beam powder bed fusion processed Fe81Ga19 alloys by magnetic field annealing
Available online 9 July 2024
Magnetostrictive Fe–Ga alloys have been demonstrated potentialities for numerous applications, whereas, suffering a tradeoff between large magnetostrictive strain and high sensitivity. Herein, bulk...
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Interface issues and challenges for NASICON-based solid-state sodium-metal batteries
June 2024
All-solid-state sodium (Na)-metal batteries (ASSSMBs) are considered promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant sodium resources, unparalleled safety performance,...
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Achieving broadband near-infrared luminescence in Cr3+-Activated Y2Mg2Al2Si2O12 phosphors via multi-site occupancy
June 2024
Cr3+-activated near-infrared (NIR) phosphors are key for NIR phosphor-converted light emitting diodes (NIR pc-LED). While, the site occupancy of Cr3+ is one of the debates that have plagued researchers....
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A CALPHAD thermodynamic model for multicomponent alloys under pressure and its application in pressurized solidified Al–Si–Mg alloys
June 2024
High pressure technology has been utilized as an important means to regulate phase structure and improve the properties/performance of alloys. The CALPHAD approach based on accurate databases has great...
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Unraveling the evolution of Cathode–Solid electrolyte interface using operando X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy
June 2024
Understanding the evolution of the solid electrolyte-electrode interface is currently one of the most challenging obstacles in the development of solid-state batteries (SSBs). Here, we develop an X-ray...
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Phase engineering of a donor-doped air electrode for reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells
June 2024
Reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (R-PCECs) demonstrate great feasibility for efficient energy storage and conversion. One critical challenge for the development of R-PCECs is the design...
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Chemically bonded Mn0.5Cd0.5S/BiOBr S-scheme photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination performance
June 2024
Devising exceptional S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts utilized in annihilating pharmaceuticals and chromium contamination is significant for addressing the problem of global water pollution. In...
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In-situ exsolved ultrafine Ni nanoparticles from CeZrNiO2 solid solution for efficient photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction by CH4
June 2024
CO2 reduction by CH4 (CRM) to produce fuel is of great significance for solar energy storage and eliminating greenhouse gas. Herein, the catalyst of ultrafine Ni nanoparticles supported on CeZrNiO2...
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Plasma induced dynamic coupling of microscopic factors to collaboratively promote EM losses coupling of transition metal dichalcogenide absorbers
June 2024
Plasma as the fourth state of matter has attracted great attention for material surface modification, which could induce changes in material microscopic factors, such as defects, phase transitions,...
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Energy ceramic design for robust battery cathodes and solid electrolytes
June 2024
Microstructural design and processing science of ceramics from materials to devices are critical to the present and future applications in various fields. They have profound effects on the mechanical...
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Light-driven H2O2 production over redox-active imine-linked covalent organic frameworks
April 2024
Imine-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) provide distinctive prospects for promoting photocatalytic H2O2 production, yet the intricate involvement of imine-derived linkages chemistry under light...
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