Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry A Advisory Board Collection
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Rational design and resolution of the mystery of the structure of Cyclo[18]carbon
A solid-state carbon allotrope cyclo[18]carbon has been isolated at cryogenic temperatures, and its bonding structure revealed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 8234-8237
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA13193K
Roadmap and roadblocks for the band gap tunability of metal halide perovskites
Solar cells based on metal-halide perovskite semiconductors inspire high hopes for efficient low-cost solar energy conversion technology. We here reflect on recent progress and potential limitations of the band gap tunability of these compound semiconductors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 11401-11409
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA00404D
Toward a new generation of low cost, efficient, and durable metal–air flow batteries
Metal–air flow batteries are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems because of their high performance and scale flexibility. Further development should be conducted from material to structure design and operation management.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26744-26768
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10658H
Recent advances in exfoliation techniques of layered and non-layered materials for energy conversion and storage
Recent advances in exfoliation techniques of layered and non-layered materials for energy conversion and storage are summarized.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 23512-23536
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06461C
Understanding and development of olivine LiCoPO4 cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Understanding and development of olivine LiCoPO4 cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries are systematically reviewed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 14483-14517
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA04063J
Ti/Co-S catalyst covered amorphous Si-based photocathodes with high photovoltage for the HER in non-acid environments
Magnetron sputtering and electrochemical-deposition were used to deposit Ti/Co–S catalyst on amorphous Si/amorphous Si tandem solar cells for water-splitting in non-acid solutions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 811-816
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA09569D
Degradation mechanisms in mixed-cation and mixed-halide CsxFA1−xPb(BryI1−y)3 perovskite films under ambient conditions
With in situ ESEM and GIWAXS we saw that the perovskite degradation passes through hexagonal polytypes and is dependent on the composition.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 9302-9312
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA01201G
Suppressing lithium dendrite growth by a synergetic effect of uniform nucleation and inhibition
We report a dendrite-free Li metal anode obtained by the synergistic effect of AgPF6–LiNO3 hybrid additives in the electrolyte. The constructed symmetric cell battery shows excellent cycling lifetime for >3000 h with only slight polarization.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 4300-4307
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA13644D
MOF-derived hierarchical CoP nanoflakes anchored on vertically erected graphene scaffolds as self-supported and flexible hosts for lithium–sulfur batteries
A self-supported and binder-free CoP@G/CC-S cathode affording high conductivity, a suppressed shuttle effect and favorable mechanical robustness enables high-performance flexible Li–S batteries for practical applications.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 3027-3034
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA13046B
Synthesis of bifunctional BaFe1−xCoxO3−y−δ(OH)y catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction
Perovskite oxides with mixed ionic and electronic conductivities are very promising candidates for their application as energy materials related to fuel cell and metal air battery integration.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 616-625
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10222A
Interfacial aspect of ZnTe/In2Te3 heterostructures as an efficient catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction
Two-dimensional (2D) materials, group III2–VI3 compounds have drawn intense attention due to its excellent surface properties.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27441-27449
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09687F
Synthesis of hierarchical lamellar Co3O4–CoMoO4 heterostructures for lithium-ion batteries
A facile solvothermal approach with subsequent annealing treatment was developed to synthesize hierarchical lamellar Co3O4–CoMoO4 heterostructures with enhanced electrochemical activity towards anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26884-26892
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06920H
Noncovalent and covalent double assembly: unravelling a unified mechanism for the tubular shape evolution of microporous organic polymers
Noncovalent assembly of ionic species provided a morphology template for the tubular shape evolution of microporous organic polymers.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 7859-7866
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00464E
B-site doping effects of NdBa0.75Ca0.25Co2O5+δ double perovskite catalysts for oxygen evolution and reduction reactions
NdBa0.75Ca0.25Co2O5+δ-based double perovskite catalysts provide new ways for significantly enhanced oxygen-related electrochemical reactions with durable characteristics in alkaline atmospheres.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 17807-17818
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA06236F
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The critical role of hydrogen on the stability of oxy-hydroxyl defect clusters in uranium oxide
Despite considerable work applying ab initio techniques to model the role of defects on mechanical, structural and electronic properties of oxides, there has been little on the role of trapped hydrogen, despite it being virtually always present.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 11362-11369
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA02817F
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NASICON LiM2(PO4)3 electrolyte (M = Zr) and electrode (M = Ti) materials for all solid-state Li-ion batteries with high total conductivity and low interfacial resistance
All solid-state batteries based on NASICON-type LiM2(PO4)3 electrolyte phases are highly promising owing to their high ionic conductivities and chemical stabilities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 5296-5303
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08715B
Phosphorus induced crystallinity in carbon dots for solar light assisted seawater desalination
A highly ordered crystalline structure in carbon dots (Cdots) can substantially enhance the gamut of their applications in conversion, transfer and transport of energy; however, achievement of such crystallinity in a controlled manner has been elusive.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 4111-4118
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA10224K
Enhanced electrocatalytic performance of Pt nanoparticles on triazine-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets for both oxygen and iodine reduction reactions
Triazine-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets were synthesized for use as platinum nanoparticle supports. The Pt/TfGnP catalyst exhibited high electrocatalytic activity with superb stability for both the ORR and IRR.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 21936-21946
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA06912J
About this collection
To celebrate and welcome new members of the Journal of Materials Chemistry A Advisory Board, we have selected a series of papers published during recent years by some of these new Advisory Board members in Journal of Materials Chemistry A.