Themed collection Research advancing UN SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
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Looking beyond biology: glycosaminoglycans as attractive platforms for energy devices and flexible electronics
Glycosaminoglycans have quietly transitioned from biomaterials to advanced functional materials for energy devices and flexible electronics. Gathered here are 45 years of research highlighting both fundamental studies and recent advances and trends.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1766-1843
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00155A
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Electrochemical-catalytic NH3 synthesis from H2O and N2 using an electrochemical cell with a Ru catalyst, Pd–Ag membrane cathode, and NaOH–KOH molten salt electrolyte at 250 °C
At 250 °C, using an electrochemical setup with a Ru catalyst, Pd alloy H2-permeable membrane cathode, NaOH–KOH molten salt electrolyte, and Ni anode, NH3 was synthesized from H2O and N2 with 30 mA cm−2 current density of and 25% current efficiency.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1265-1270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00218K
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Fabrication of nanocrystalline high-entropy oxide CoNiFeCrMnOx thin film electrodes by dip-coating for oxygen evolution electrocatalysis
Nanocrystalline high-entropy CoNiFeCrMnOx thin films were prepared by dip-coating and annealing at 400 °C, showing stable oxygen evolution with overpotentials of 258 mV VS. RHE at 10 mA cm−2 over 10 hours in alkaline media.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 765-773
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00026A
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Techno-economic assessment of aluminum as a clean energy carrier to decarbonize remote industries
Aluminum, a safe and energy-dense circular fuel, can be cost-competitive with ammonia and cheaper than liquefied hydrogen.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1919-1931
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00151F
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Employing a similar acceptor material as the third component to enhance the performance of organic solar cells
By introducing a guest acceptor, which possesses a similar structure to the host acceptor, as a third component into the active layer, the device achieves an improved PCE of 16.63%. This improvement can be attributed to the good compatibility between Y-TNF and Y-TN.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1948-1955
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00304G
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Exploring the role of polymer interactions during water electrolysis under basic conditions with bifunctional cobalt corroles
Cobalt corroles modified with aminoalkyl chains show increased catalytic performance for bifunctional water splitting at pH 14 when immobilized.
Energy Adv., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00257A
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Nickel polyelectrolytes as hole transporting materials for organic and perovskite solar cell applications
Engineering interfacial materials for use between the active layer and the electrodes in organic and perovskite solar cells is one of the most effective ways to increase device efficiency.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1553-1561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00081A
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Performance evaluation of a newly developed transition metal-doped HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst for single-step conversion of C1–C3 alcohols to fuel-range hydrocarbons
This study investigated the performance of metal-doped HZSM-5 catalysts in the conversion of low alcohols to hydrocarbons (LATH).
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1314-1328
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00460K
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Additive manufacturing of LiCoO2 electrodes via vat photopolymerization for lithium ion batteries
3D printed LiCoO2 cathodes for lithium-ion batteries were obtained via vat photopolimerization additive manufacturing. The best electrochemical performance was obtained after performing thermal post-processing.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1009-1018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00011K
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Electrochemically modulated separation of olefin–paraffin gas mixtures in membrane electrode assemblies
Electrochemical flow cell demonstrates near-100% chemisorbing selectivity in separating propylene–propane gas mixtures, paving the way towards a sustainable olefin purifying process.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 790-799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00508A
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Effectiveness and limitation of the performance prediction of perovskite solar cells by process informatics
Machine learning on perovskite photovoltaics reveals the relative importance of material and process information, while data degeneracy limits prediction accuracy.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 812-820
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00617D
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Bimetallic and plasmonic Ag and Cu integrated TiO2 thin films for enhanced solar hydrogen production in direct sunlight
Plasmonic metal nanoparticle integrated mesoporous TiO2 nanocomposites (Ag/TiO2, Cu/TiO2 and Ag–Cu/TiO2), prepared by a simple chemical reduction method, have been demonstrated to show superior activity in thin-film form for solar H2 generation.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 829-840
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00056K
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Gas-fed photoelectrochemical reactions sustained by phosphotungstic acid as an inorganic surface electrolyte
Phosphotungstic acid (H3PW12O40) can function as a surface solid electrolyte for porous WO3 photoanode in gas-phase photoelectrochemical reactions such as water vapour splitting and methane conversion in the absence of liquid electrolytes.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 558-563
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00568B
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Assessing the roles of synthesis method and chemical composition in determining structure–property correlations in alloyed, ultrathin nanowire motifs for the methanol oxidation reaction
Using microscopy and spectroscopy to assess ultrathin nanowire structure.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 163-176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00278K
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Results from the operation of an efficient and flexible large-scale biogas methanation system
This study reports a comprehensive analysis of the operation of a biogas methanation system with a total 240 kW SNG output.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 131-142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00436H
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Dry reforming of steelworks off-gases in a pilot plant integrated into a steel mill: influence of operating parameters
Next step forward towards green steel! A pilot plant integrated into a steel mill has been operated successfully and shows promising results. This novel, retrofitted process for steel production has the potential to cut global CO2 emissions by 0.5%!
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 123-130
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00227F
About this collection
This collection showcases some of the latest research from Energy Advances on the sustainable production of energy materials. Worldwide consumption and production rest on the use of the natural environment and resources in a way that has destructive impacts on the planet. Sustainable consumption and production promote resource and energy efficiency, and the transition towards low-carbon and green economies.
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