RSC Advances
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Elucidating the performance of hexamethylene tetra-amine interlinked bimetallic NiCo-MOF for efficient electrochemical hydrogen and oxygen evolution
This study investigates the electrocatalytic water splitting capabilities of hexamethylene tetra-amine-linked NiCo-MOF, synthesized via hydrothermal approach. It reveals low overpotentials of 274 mV and 330 mV with Tafel slopes of 78 mV dec−1 and 86 mV dec−1 towards HER and OER respectively.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13837-13849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00340C
Scanning electrochemical microscopy for the differentiation of radical-induced degradation mechanisms in polymer electrolyte membranes
In this work, a spatially resolved analytical method based on scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) to distinguish different degradation phenomena in polymer electrolyte membranes was developed.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13748-13757
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02203C
Degradation of fluoride in groundwater by electrochemical fixed bed system with bauxite: performance and synergistic catalytic mechanism
This study demonstrates that the coordinated defluorination system (IE-BA) which is made up of the industrial aluminum electrode and natural bauxite for fluoride removal. The defluorination mechanism of the IE-BA system is discussed.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13711-13718
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01359J
Accelerating carrier separation to boost the photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance of ternary heterojunction Ag–Ti3C2Tx/ZnO catalysts
Developing low-cost and efficient photocatalyst/co-catalyst systems that promote CO2 reduction remains a challenge.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13719-13733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01985G
Preparation of cyclodextrin polymer-functionalized polyaniline/MXene composites for high-performance supercapacitor
PANI was successfully grown in situ on the surface of MXene derived from CDP. The composite exhibited a good specific surface area and high specific capacitance.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13685-13693
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02542C
A surface-modified Na3V2(PO4)2F3 cathode with high rate capability and cycling stability for sodium ion batteries
Na3V2(PO4)2F3 is an ideal cathode material for sodium-ion batteries with a high theoretical energy density. In this paper, the electronic conductivity of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 was improved by using a simple surface carbon coating method, and excellent electrochemical properties were obtained.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13703-13710
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00427B
Failure mechanisms of the Li(Ni0.6Co0.2Mn0.2)O2-Li4Ti5O12 lithium-ion batteries in long-time high-rate cycle
Through the analysis of tens of thousands of cycles in LTO pouch batteries at a high rate of 40C, we found that the failure was mainly caused by the consumption of electrolyte and the microcracks emerged on the cathode electrode materials NCM622.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13592-13604
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00923A
Chemical synthesis and super capacitance performance of novel CuO@Cu4O3/rGO/PANI nanocomposite electrode
Copper oxide-based nanocomposites are promising electrode materials for high-performance supercapacitors due to their unique properties that aid electrolyte access and ion diffusion to the electrode surface.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13628-13639
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00065J
NiOx/PANI nanocomposite doped carbon paste as electrode for long-term stable and highly efficient perovskite solar cells
Carbon-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a hopeful alternative in the realm of photovoltaics.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13374-13383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01287A
Stable cycling and low-temperature operation utilizing amorphous carbon-coated graphite anodes for lithium-ion batteries
The carbon coated graphite prepared by CVD method can meet the stable cycling. The pouch cell GC-2‖LiCoO2 exhibits noteworthy durability, retaining 87% of its capacity even after 1200 cycles at a high charge/discharge rate of 5C/5C.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13277-13285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01560F
Regulating oxygen vacancies by Zn atom doping to anchor and disperse promoter Ba on MgO support to improve Ru-based catalysts activity for ammonia synthesis
Zn doping promotes the formation of oxygen vacancy, which anchors and disperses Ba.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13157-13167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01517G
Pr2Ni0.8Co0.2O4+δ impregnated La0.6Sr0.4CoO3−δ oxygen electrode for efficient CO2 electroreduction in solid oxide electrolysis cells
The impregnation of PNCO into the LSC anode can effectively improve the electrochemical performance of CO2 in high-temperature electrolysis due to the generation of PNCO nanofilms on the anode.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13251-13257
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01848F
1D hollow tubular/2D nanosheet hybrid dimensional porous carbon prepared by one-step carbonization using natural minerals as templates for supercapacitors
1D hollow tubular/2D nanosheet hybrid dimensional porous carbon was synthesized through one-step carbonization using 1D fibrous brucite and 2D layered magnesium carbonate hydroxide as templates.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13190-13199
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01873G
High performance electrochemical CO2 reduction over Pd decorated cobalt containing nitrogen doped carbon
Efficient electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) to various products, such as carbon monoxide (CO), is crucial for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and enabling renewable energy storage.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13017-13026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01641F
Efficient dye adsorption of mesoporous activated carbon from bamboo parenchyma cells by phosphoric acid activation
In this study, mesoporous activated carbon was prepared from bamboo parenchyma cells for MB removal from water.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12873-12882
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01652A
Superhydrophobic foam combined with biomass-derived TENG based on upcycled coconut husk for efficient oil–water separation
Ocean ecological environments are seriously affected by oil spilling and plastic-debris, significantly reducing marine pollution via using biocomposite production from natural fiber reinforcement is a friendly way to deal with marine oil pollution.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13005-13015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01841A
Smart materials for flexible electronics and devices: hydrogel
In recent years, flexible conductive materials have attracted considerable attention for their potential use in flexible energy storage devices, touch panels, sensors, memristors, and other applications.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12984-13004
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01168F
Cellulose/silica composite microtubular superfoam with excellent flame retardancy, thermal insulation and ablative resistance
Cellulose/SiO2-based composite microtube superfoam exhibits excellent flame retardant, thermal insulation and ablative resistance.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12911-12922
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00426D
Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications
The In/Te bilayer thin film synthesized by thermal evaporation method with 350 nm thickness annealed at different temperatures and their opto-electronic properties change. The films showed a hydrophobic nature, with enhancement of photo current from nA to ∼mA.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12897-12910
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00807C
Use of benzothiophene ring to improve the photovoltaic efficacy of cyanopyridinone-based organic chromophores: a DFT study
The benzothiophene based chromophores (A1D1–A1D5) with A–π–A configuration were designed via end-capped tailoring with benzothiophene type acceptors using reference compound (A1R).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12841-12852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06817J
Scalable slot-die coated flexible supercapacitors from upcycled PET face shields
This study reports fabrication of flexible supercapacitor with slot-die coated activated carbon electrodes derived from upcycled PET face shield, displaying excellent energy and power density of 21.8 W h kg−1 and 20 600 W kg−1 with good flexibility.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12781-12795
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06809E
Treatment of carbon electrodes with Ti3C2Tx MXene coating and thermal method for vanadium redox flow batteries: a comparative study
Treatment of carbon papers with Ti3C2Tx MXene solution for vanadium redox flow batteries.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12807-12816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01380H
In situ one step growth of amorphous tin oxide electron transport layer for high-performance perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells prepared by using amorphous Tin oxide as electron transport layer.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12650-12657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01724B
Fabrication of MoS2/rGO hybrids as electrocatalyst for water splitting applications
Environmental degradation and energy constraint are important risks to long-term sustainability in the modern world.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12742-12753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00697F
Insoluble low-impedance organic battery cathode enabled by graphite grafting towards potassium storage
Insoluble polymerized organic electrode is developed and wrapped in graphite sheets, which possesses low-impedance and realized a cycling life of over 1500 cycles. This work provides insights for exploring high-performance organic cathodes.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12658-12664
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01420K
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