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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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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Construction interlayer structure of hydrated vanadium oxides with tunable P-band center of oxygen towards enhanced aqueous Zn-ion batteries
April 2024
Layered materials with adjustable framework, as the most potential cathode materials for aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batterie, have high capacity, permit of rapid ion diffusion, and charge transfer...
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Interlayer engineering and electronic regulation of MoSe2 nanosheets rolled hollow nanospheres for high-performance sodium-ion half/full batteries
April 2024
Layered transition metal dichalcogenides are promising candidates for sodium storage but suffering from low intrinsic electronic conductivity and limited interlayer spacing for fast electron/ion transport,...
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Insight into the effect of Ti substitutions on the static oxidation behavior of (Hf,Ti)C at 2500 °C
April 2024
Hf-based carbides are highly desirable candidate materials for oxidizing environments above 2000 °C. However, the static oxidation behavior at their potential service temperatures remains unclear....
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Electron-enriched single-Pd-sites on g-C3N4 nanosheets achieved by in-situ anchoring twinned Pd nanoparticles for efficient CO2 photoreduction
April 2024
Modulating electronic structures of single-atom metal cocatalysts is vital for highly active photoreduction of CO2, and it's especially challenging to develop a facile method to modify the dispersion...
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Facet-engineered growth of non-layered 2D manganese chalcogenides
April 2024
Non-layered two-dimensional (2D) materials have sparked much interest recently due to their atomic thickness, large surface area, thickness- and facet-dependent properties. Currently, these materials...
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Self-recoverable NIR mechanoluminescence from Cr3+ doped perovskite type aluminate
April 2024
Mechanoluminescent (ML) materials, which have the ability to convert mechanical energy to optical energy, have found huge promising applications such as in stress imaging and anti-counterfeiting. However,...
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Halogen modified organic porous semiconductors in photocatalysis: mechanism, synthesis, and application
April 2024
Photocatalysis is considered as the promising energy conversion way to resolve the issues of energy crisis and environmental pollution. As the key point of the photocatalysis, the photocatalyst determines...
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Chemically bonded BiVO4/Bi19Cl3S27 heterojunction with fast hole extraction dynamics for continuous CO2 photoreduction
February 2024
Surface charge localization and inferior charge transfer efficiency seriously restrict the supply of reactive hydrogen and the reaction dynamics of CO2 photoreduction performance of photocatalysts....
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Oxidation behavior of amorphous and nanocrystalline SiBCN ceramics – Kinetic consideration and microstructure
February 2024
In this study, the structural evolution of SiBCN ceramics during crystallization and its effects on oxidation behavior involving different atomic units or formed phases in amorphous or crystalline SiBCN...
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Laser powder bed fusion of a Ni3Al-based intermetallic alloy with tailored microstructure and superior mechanical performance
February 2024
Ni3Al-based alloys are excellent candidates for the structural materials used for turbine engines due to their excellent high-temperature properties. This study aims at laser powder bed fusion and post-hot...
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Al2O3 nanoparticles as surface modifier enables deposition of high quality perovskite films for ultra-flexible photovoltaics
February 2024
Advanced photovoltaics, such as ultra-flexible perovskite solar cells (UF-PSCs), which are known for their lightweight design and high power-to-mass ratio, have been a long-standing goal that we, as...
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