Themed collection Virtual Collections—ICM HOT Papers
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Hierarchically microporous membranes for highly energy-efficient gas separations
Hourglass-shaped or bimodally distributed microcavities enable both high gas permeabilities and selectivities for highly energy-efficient gas separations.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 376-387
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00049K
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Lithium-mediated electrochemical dinitrogen reduction reaction
This review discusses the recent advances in the field of the Li-mediated electrocatalytic dinitrogen reduction reaction along with the latest insights into the proposed catalytic mechanisms, electrocatalysts, and electrolytes.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 563-581
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00006K
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction with ionic liquids: review and evaluation
Evaluation for electrochemical CO2 reduction to C1 with Ionic liquids.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 410-430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00055E
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Ionic skin: from imitating natural skin to beyond
The last decade has witnessed the birth and development of ionic skin. This article systematically reviews the research progress of ionic skin from the perspective of function.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 224-239
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00062H
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Catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: a panoramic view
The catalytic conversion networks for lignocellulose valorization including reaction routes, reaction types and key steps are comprehensively reviewed. The issues that need to be addressed for large-scale application are proposed.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 188-206
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00054G
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Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis
Recent progress of metal–organic framework (MOF) based catalysts in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction and nitrogen reduction reaction is summarized.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 9-38
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00063F
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Ionic liquid/poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes for lithium batteries
Lithium batteries have received a lot of attention in recent years. This comment reviewed the application of ionic liquid and poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes in lithium batteries.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 39-59
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00051B
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Recent progress in non-fused ring electron acceptors for high performance organic solar cells
The recent progress in non-fused ring electron acceptor-based organic solar cells has been reviewed from the perspective of material design strategies.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 60-78
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00037G
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Poly(alkyl-biphenyl pyridinium) anion exchange membranes with a hydrophobic side chain for mono-/divalent anion separation
Poly(alkyl-biphenyl pyridinium) AEMs with a hydrophobic side chain were fabricated for mono-/divalent anion separation.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 129-139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00043A
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Hierarchically ordered porous carbon with atomically dispersed cobalt for oxidative esterification of furfural
Co-SA/3DOM-NC catalysts with a three-dimensional ordered macropore structure and highly dispersed CoN4 sites are successfully fabricated, and show high catalytic activity and selectivity in the oxidative esterification of furfural.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 106-116
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00045H
About this collection
This on-going web collection features all the articles published in Industrial Chemistry & Materials in 2023 marked as HOT, as recommended by referees. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!