Themed collection Energy Advances – Editorial and Advisory Board Member Publications
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Recent ReaxFF MD studies on pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms of aviation/aerospace fuels and energetic additives
Development of aviation and aerospace fuels requires deep insight into the pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 54-72
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00285J
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A methodology to synthesize easily oxidized materials containing Li ions in an inert atmosphere
A simple methodology to synthesize easily oxidized materials with Mn3+ and V3+ ions, which are used as emerging high-capacity positive electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, is proposed.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 962-967
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00089G
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Improved electrode reversibility of anionic redox with highly concentrated electrolyte solution and aramid-coated polyolefin separator
High-capacity electrode materials made of abundant elements are necessary to develop cost-effective energy storage applications.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 508-512
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00066D
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Improved reversibility of lithium deposition and stripping with high areal capacity under practical conditions through enhanced wettability of the polyolefin separator to highly concentrated electrolytes
Highly concentrated electrolytes (HCEs) have attracted great interest as electrolyte candidates for Li metal batteries because of their functionalities in improving the reversibility and cycling performance of the Li metal negative electrode.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 503-507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00359G
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P3-type layered K0.6Cr0.6Ti0.4O2 for potassium storage applications
P3-type K0.6Cr0.6Ti0.4O2 is synthesized via a solid-state method and is tested as a positive electrode for potassium-ion batteries.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 98-102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00223J
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A framework to estimate national biofuel potential by siting production facilities: a case study for canola sustainable aviation fuel in Canada
Canola-derived SAF can meet about 20% of the jet fuel consumption in Canada but requires incentives to spur domestic production. Increasing transportation connectivity can increase canola accessibility and reduce supply chain risk.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1612-1631
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00579H
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Life cycle assessment of low-dimensional materials for perovskite photovoltaic cells
Perovskite solar cells integrated with lower dimensional materials can outperform the environmental performance of conventional solar photovoltaic technologies such as crystalline silicon, CIGS, and CdTe with shorter lifetimes.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 800-811
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00540B
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Improved coulombic efficiency of single-flow, multiphase flow batteries via the use of strong-binding complexing agents
A comprehensive study of stronger-binding complexing agents than MEP to increase coulombic and energy efficiency using a membraneless single-flow zinc–bromine battery with a multiphase electrolyte.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 592-600
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00293D
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Black goes green: single-step solvent exchange for sol-gel synthesis of carbon spherogels as high-performance supercapacitor electrodes
The novel synthesis of carbon spherogels in organic solvents enables energy and solvent savings and omits supercritical drying. In addition, the resulting carbon spherogels feature excellent capacitance for energy storage in a supercapacitor setup.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 482-494
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00480E
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A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application
A new computational screening pipeline accelerates the process of identifying potential Li-ion cathodes, with a demonstration case upon its preliminary application.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 255-262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00397C
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A comparison of the impact of cation chemistry in ionic liquid-based lithium battery electrolytes
Two high-salt-content ionic liquid electrolytes with distinct cationic chemistries were compared. The one with a phosphonium cation showed superior characteristics, particularly in terms of its enhanced capacity when used in lithium metal batteries.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1859-1871
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00336A
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Structure and interactions of novel ether-functionalised morpholinium and piperidinium ionic liquids with lithium salts
Investigation of the thermodynamic and transport properties of four novel ether-functionalised piperidinium and morpholinium ionic liquids with LiFSI and LiTFSI salts, and Li-ion coordination in ionic liquids.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 530-546
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00348A
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Hydrogen sorption on microporous carbon/sulfur nanocomposite systems
Nanocomposites of sulfur encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes show increased hydrogen density in pores through enhanced electrostatic potential.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 398-409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00242F
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Lithium ion transport in solid polymer electrolyte filled with alumina nanoparticles
The addition of Al2O3 enhances Li+ transport along the PEO chains and provides an additional Li+ transport path, thereby significantly improving the conductivity.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 269-276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00025C
About this collection
This collection showcases some of the latest research from across the spectrum of energy science. Each of the featured manuscripts was authored by Editorial or Advisory board members of Energy Advances.