Themed collection Virtual Collections—ICM Reviews
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Recent progress in nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO2 to CO
Strategies for enhancing the performance of nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO2 to CO.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00109A
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Progress on fiber engineering for fabric innovation in ecological hydrophobic design and multifunctional applications
This review introduces the hydrophobic mechanism, natural materials and preparation strategies of green hydrophobic fabrics, and multi-functional textiles based on hydrophobic fabrics. The challenges and prospects in this field are also discussed.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024,2, 393-423
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00048J
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Liquid-based electronic materials for bioelectronics: current trends and challenges
Liquid-based electronic materials take bioelectronics a step forward to a seamlessly integrated human–machine interface owing to their conformability, durability, biocompatibility and flexibility.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024,2, 361-377
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00122A
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Multi-component liquid-infused systems: a new approach to functional coatings
Adding a secondary component to a liquid coating results in new and synergistic properties.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024,2, 378-392
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00003J
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Recent advances on cellulose-based solid polymer electrolytes
We comprehensively reviewed the recent achievements in cellulose-based solid electrolytes, including diverse modifications and compositing strategies for improving ionic conductivity, and current challenges and future prospects are discussed.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00066H
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Progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries
The progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries is summarized based on the aspects of designing the Al anode and interphase, modifying the electrolyte, and fabricating cathodes.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00031E
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Aqueous Zn–CO2 batteries: a route towards sustainable energy storage
This review systematically summarizes the working principles and devices, and the different types of catalytic cathodes used for Zn–CO2 batteries. The challenges and prospects in this field are also particularly discussed.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00014E
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Strategies to enable microsized alloy anodes for high-energy and long-life alkali-ion batteries
In this review, challenges and strategies to enable the use of micro-sized alloy anodes for alkali-ion batteries with high energy density and long cycle life are explored.
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00126A
About this collection
This collection from Industrial Chemistry & Materials collates all our review articles on topics across industrial chemistry and materials science. Reviews will be added to this webpage as soon as possible after publication.