Themed collection Energy Advances: Highlight India
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Graphene-derived composites: a new Frontier in thermoelectric energy conversion
Diagram depicting the internal structure of various p-type and n-type legs in thermoelectric power generators.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 389-412
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00526G
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Recent advances in electrospun fibers based on transition metal oxides for supercapacitor applications: a review
Recent advances in the role of electrospun nanofibers based on transition metal oxides in advanced supercapacitor applications, its challenges and progress towards the future “zero emission electric era” are highlighted in this review.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 922-947
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00067B
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Review of the progress of solar-driven interfacial water evaporation (SIWE) toward a practical approach
Solar-driven interfacial water evaporation (SIWE) is a multipurpose practical, effective approach based on the photothermal effect to steam generation, desalination, wastewater treatment, salt production, and power generation leading to sustainability.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 574-605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00028A
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Headway towards contemporary 2D MXene-based hybrid electrodes for alkali-ion batteries
This review provides a comparative study of contemporary MXene-based hybrid electrode materials in different alkali ion batteries.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 950-979
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00212D
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Progress in electrode and electrolyte materials: path to all-solid-state Li-ion batteries
This review presents a brief scenario regarding the development of cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes for next-generation Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors for future energy technologies.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 457-510
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00043A
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Post-synthetic modulation of UiO-66-NH2 with a cobaloxime catalyst for efficient hydrogen production
Post synthetically-modified UiO-66-NH2 with a molecular cobaloxime [Co(DMG)2Cl2] (DMG = dimethylglyoxime) catalyst displays excellent photo-(404 μmol g−1 h−1) and electrocatalytic H2 evolution activity in an aqueous solution.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1116-1121
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00151B
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An aqueous rechargeable and high-capacity zinc ion battery using a novel rGO–V2O5–SiO2 hybrid nanocomposite as a cathode material
This work describes a rechargeable rGO–V2O5–SiO2@Zn-ion pouch-type battery with high specific capacity and cycling stability for large-scale energy storage applications.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 797-804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00158J
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Halide (X = I, Br, Cl) doping to tune the electronic structure for conversion of Pb0.6Sn0.4Te into a high-performing thermoelectric material
The first report of a DFT study on halide (I, Br, Cl) doping in Pb0.6Sn0.4Te, a topological crystalline insulator reveals an opening of band gap and band convergence without breaking crystal mirror symmetry, leading to high thermoelectric performance.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 15-20
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00025J
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A Co and Fe bimetallic MOF with enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen evolution performance: exploring the electronic environment modifications upon Fe incorporation
The incorporation of iron into the cobalt-based metal–organic framework modifies the electronic environment and the resulting bimetallic MOF exhibits enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 636-647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00572K
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An ambient process for hole transport layer-free highly stable MAPbI3 by addition of MACl for efficient perovskite solar cells
An ambient process for the fabrication of HTL-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells at room temperature with the addition of an optimized amount of MACl into the perovskite precursor solution.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 442-450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00500C
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Microwave-assisted valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal over Musa acuminata peel waste derived solid acid catalyst: process optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics
The massive quantity of glycerol produced due to the rapid expansion of biodiesel production requires its transformation into value-added products utilizing novel and sustainable methods.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 316-329
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00369H
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Aza-bicyclodiene based photoswitches for molecular solar thermal energy storage
The effect of N-substitution on the properties of bicyclodienes with different bridge lengths is analysed for energy storage application. The improvement in the properties with N-substitution is more prominent for bicyclodienes with longer bridge.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 287-298
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00455D
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Molybdenum sulfo-selenide nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes and reduced graphene oxide for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
We report a facile method for the preparation of nanocomposites of molybdenum sulfo-selenide (MoSxSe1−x) with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) via a solvothermal approach.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1724-1734
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00219E
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A 3D-hierarchical flower like architecture of anion induced layered double hydroxides for competing anodic reactions
In this study, the partially sulfurized CoFeLDH was synthesized by using Na2S as the sulfur source. The catalyst performed excellently for UOR & OER requiring a lower overpotential of 171 and 268 mV at the current density of 40 mA cm−2, respectively, with the prolonged stability of more than 100 h.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1674-1684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00188A
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Interfacing NiV layered double hydroxide with sulphur-doped g-C3N4 as a novel electrocatalyst for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction through Volmer–Heyrovský mechanism
The poor intrinsic catalytic activity of g-C3N4 towards electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) was overcome by sulphur doping and NiV LDH compositing. A comprehensive account of enhanced HER through the Volmer–Heyrovský mechanism is provided.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1464-1475
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00287J
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Role of antisolvent temperature and quaternary ammonium cation-based ionic liquid engineering in the performance of perovskite solar cells processed under air ambient conditions
Low-temperature of the chlorobenzene antisolvent and trimethylpropylammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ionic liquid at the TiO2/perovskite interface improves the device efficiency and stability.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1155-1165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00065F
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Performances of dual carbon multi-ion supercapacitors in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
Avocado-seed biomass-derived activated carbon was successfully synthesized by carbonization followed by chemical activation.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 385-397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00271J
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Nano-interfacial interactions in 2-D Ni3S2–Ni3N nanosheets for the hydrogen evolution reaction in an alkaline medium
Herein, a heterostructure of Ni3S2–Ni3N was prepared by a three-step synthesis procedure that consists of the formation of Ni3S2 on NF, the electrodeposition of Ni(OH)2 over Ni3S2 and nitridation in the presence of ammonia.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 321-327
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00296E
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Carbon coated titanium dioxide (CC-TiO2) as an efficient material for photocatalytic degradation
The proposed mechanism for the degradation of dye molecules.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 926-934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00015B
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Multi-functional O2–H2 electrochemistry by an abundant mineral: a novel and sustainable alternative for noble metals in electrolyzers and metal–air batteries
Developing sustainable and efficient multifunctional electrocatalysts for clean energy-based technologies would hasten the commercialization of high-power devices such as metal–air batteries, electrolyzers, and fuel cells.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 886-899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00153E
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CIS QDs nucleated on oxygen vacancy rich BOI microplates: a hybrid photocatalyst with enhanced green energy production via mediator free Z-scheme dynamics
Efficacious H2 and O2 evolution over mediator free direct Z-scheme oriented 0D-2D CIS-BOI heterostructure photocatalyst.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 422-437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00046F
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Facile surface engineering of bio-waste derived amorphous carbon with SnO2 nanowires to enhance the efficacy of Li/Na storage
A wet chemical dispersion followed by annealing synthesis strategy enables the development of a low-cost metal oxide-based composite anode material.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 205-215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00021G
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Highlighting work in Energy Advances from India