Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry A HOT Papers
Emerging electrochemical humidity sensors for zero power consumption and self-powered humidity detection: a perspective
This perspective summarizes recent advances in electrochemical humidity sensors and mainly focuses on three aspects: working principles; humidity sensing and power generation performances; self-powered humidity detection system.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14975-14985
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA06283J
Hydrogen generation from atmospheric water
Green hydrogen, produced by water splitting with renewables, faces water scarcity issues. Atmospheric moisture, a stable source, offers an alternative. This article reviews technologies and challenges of using atmospheric water for H2 production.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12381-12396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00848K
Latest advances in in situ and operando X-ray-based techniques for the characterisation of photoelectrocatalytic systems
The present review gives an overview of the different state-of-the-art X-ray techniques employed for the characterisation of photoelectrocatalytic systems, focusing on the possibilities of the studied techniques, cell designs and relevant results.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03068K
Functional high-entropy alloys: promising catalysts for high-performance water splitting
State-of-the-art HEAs with outstanding water splitting performance is rationally designed, which provides a blueprint for the design of a next-generation platform for hydrogen regeneration.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18705-18732
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02271H
Recent advances in scanning electrochemical microscopy for probing the sites in electrocatalysts
In this review, we summarized the application methods of SECM in electrochemical reactions and also discussed the challenges and prospects of SECM in characterizing the activity of electrocatalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18733-18750
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01292E
Review of carbon-support-free platinum and non-platinum catalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: will they feature in future vehicles?
Carbon-support-free platinum and non-platinum catalysts are reviewed to clarify the source of recent controversial results and to propose experimental conditions for their use in future fuel cell vehicles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18636-18673
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02664K
Recent advances and perspectives of 1D/2D carbon materials for high-performance flexible zinc ion batteries
This review provides a summary of recent advancements in 1D/2D carbon materials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, MXenes, and carbon fibers) for FZIBs. It mainly introduces the functions of 1D/2D carbon materials in enhancing the performance of FZIBs.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03650F
Electrochemical CO2 reduction on Pd-based electrodes: from mechanism understanding to rational catalyst design
This review summarizes the progressive understanding of the mechanism of the Pd-catalyzed CO2 reduction reaction, together with recent advances in the rational design of Pd-based electrocatalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02379J
Hybrid passive cooling: towards the next breakthrough of radiative sky cooling technology
A critical review of the regulatory mechanisms, structural design, cooling performance, and applications of hybrid cooling to advance its commercial use in passive cooling.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03122A
Regulation of intermediate microenvironment for efficient C–C coupling in electrochemical CO2 reduction
This review summarizes the recent progress in the regulation of local reaction intermediates and protons near active sites and discusses how their microenvironment affects the C–C coupling efficiency in the electrocatalytic CO2RR.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02224F
CO2-tolerant perovskite cathodes for enhanced solid oxide fuel cells: advancements, challenges, and strategic perspectives
This review analyzes advancements in CO2-resistant perovskite cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells, detailing CO2-poisoning mechanisms, evaluation methods, enhancement strategies, and characterization techniques for future cathode development.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02455A
Prospects of polymer coatings for all solid-state and emerging Li-ion batteries
We summarize the influence of polymer coatings on cathode particles for electrochemical energy storage applications. We report on the effect of different polymer types, their properties, and their influence on thermo-electro-chemical behavior.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14186-14205
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01061B
Carbon-based double-metal-site catalysts: advances in synthesis and energy applications
Dual-metal site catalysts embedded in a carbon matrix (referred to as DMSCs) are gaining significant interest in sustainable energy research.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11749-11770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00727A
Structure–property–performance relationship of vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications
The current review discusses on vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications along with the potential future advancements in these fields.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11149-11175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00736K
Advances in the direct electro-conversion of captured CO2 into valuable products
A comprehensive review of direct captured CO2 electro-conversion technology, a promising Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology that can achieve both techno-economic and environmental viability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 10597-10613
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01178C
A review of noble metal-free high entropy alloys for water splitting applications
Nano-sized high entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts have attracted much attention as extraordinary electrocatalysts in water-splitting applications, i.e., the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9933-9961
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00690A
Doping engineering of phosphorus-based polyanion-type cathodes for sodium storage: a review
This review addresses four key factors and underlying mechanisms of doping engineering from crystal-field, molecular orbital, and ligand-field theory.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9268-9295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00652F
Metal/covalent–organic framework based thin film nanocomposite membranes for advanced separations
Metal/covalent organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs), with orderly aligned pores and adjustable pore characteristics, offer advantages over traditional fillers in constructing thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes for task-specific separations.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 7975-8013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00578C
Exploring the mechanisms of magnetic fields in supercapacitors: material classification, material nanostructures, and electrochemical properties
The review illustrates that the magnetic field effect can promote the generation of different nanostructures in material synthesis, achieve the transition from 1D to 2D and 3D structures in material assembly and improve the energy density of supercapacitor by the direct and indirect roles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 6165-6189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07658J
Recent advances on metal–organic frameworks for deep purification of olefins
The efficient removal of trace impurities is significant for the production of high-purity olefins. This review summarizes the latest advancements in the deep purification of ethylene and propylene using MOF materials.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 5563-5580
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00330F
Electrochemical CO2-to-CO via enriched oxygen vacancies at gold/ceria interfaces
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03768E
Chemical pre-lithiation of LiMn2O4 balances the low first cycle efficiency of silicon anodes
Prelithiation of LiMn2O4 balances the low first cycle efficiency of silicon anodes for improvements in energy density and prospective cell chemistry enabled by naturally abundant elements.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14354-14359
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02544J
Tailoring bismuth defects in Bi2WO6 nanosheets for photocatalytic C–H activation
Tailoring the bismuth defects in ultrathin Bi2WO6 nanosheets can efficiently activate the C–H bond in toluene to produce benzaldehyde under light irradiation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11841-11847
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01573H
Novel heat storage ionomer binder for thermal management of Li-ion batteries
A novel heat storage ionomer binder with highly efficient heat-storage ability is proposed to function as an internal temperature conditioner, which allows the battery to function steadily over a wider temperature range.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 7508-7514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07490K
Adsorptive molecular sieving of aromatic hydrocarbons over cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbons via an intrinsic/extrinsic approach
An efficient adsorptive molecular sieving strategy to separate aromatic and cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbons via an intrinsic/extrinsic approach.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 6875-6879
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA06602A
Three-dimensional porous NiCoP foam enabled high-performance overall seawater splitting at high current density
Three-dimensional porous NiCoP foam supported on Ni foam is a superb bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall seawater splitting, attaining a large current density of 1000 mA cm−2 at a low cell voltage of 1.97 V with robust stability over 300 hours.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 2680-2684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07898A
Graphene acid-enhanced interfacial layers with high Zn2+ ions selectivity and desolvation capability for corrosion-resistant Zn-metal anodes
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03599B
The in-situ growth of atomically dispersed Ni species on CeO2 during low-temperature CH4/CO2 reforming
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03287J
Synergistic Surface Modulation with Isotropic 2D GA2PbI4 and Lewis Base Enhances Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03904A
A high-output tubular triboelectric nanogenerator for wave energy collection and its application in self-powered anti-corrosion applications
A wave-driven closed polytetrafluoroethylene tube TENG (PT-TENG) with enhanced output is proposed, utilizing interface charge transfer principles, which can generate stable high output current and be used to design a new cathodic protection system.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02760D
An amphiphilic interface for constructing a uniform composite solid-state electrolyte towards long-life all-solid-state sodium metal batteries
A polydopamine amphiphilic compatibility layer was applied to meliorate filler dispersion, and enhance the electrochemical performance and stability of all-solid-state sodium metal batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03309D
Burstein-Moss Effect Leads to an Unusual Suppression of Bipolar Conduction with Shrinking Bandgap
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04110K
Surface defect induced polarization manipulation in Cu2SnS3 for boosting electrochemical CO2 reduction
Enhancing electrochemical CO2 reduction of Cu2SnS3 via surface polarization manipulation proves effective for designing efficient CO2-to-formate electrocatalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04092A
Experimental Trends and Theoretical Descriptors for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Formate over Sn-based Bimetallic Catalysts
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02315C
Location effects of vanadium in NiFe layered double hydroxides for oxygen evolution reaction
V can exist as three vanadium-based species, i.e., doped VIII in LDHs laminates, intercalated VO3− between LDHs interlayers, and free VO3− as an additive in KOH electrolyte. The study shows their role in altering the OER performance of NiFe-LDHs.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03436H
High-entropy configuration of O3-type layered transition-metal oxide cathode with high-voltage stability for sodium-ion batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04371E
Synergistic dual-functional layer-modified Cu current collector by Co-FCVA apparatus for high-performance anode-free lithium metal batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04603J
Moisture-resistant and room-temperature self-healing glassy plastic with thiocarbonyl and hyperbranched structure
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04006F
Multinuclear solid-state NMR investigation of structurally diverse low-dimensional hybrid metal halide perovskites
Solid state NMR and SCXRD analysis characterises the low-dimensional structures of hybrid metal halide perovskites (MHPs) templated by xylylenediammonium isomer cations, providing insight into the structure and dynamics of archetype 3D MHPs.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02833C
Mitigating magnetic frustration to improve single-crystalline nonstoichiometric Li1.06Ni0.90Mn0.04O2 for lithium-ion batteries
A molten salt-assisted synthesis and Li-refeeding strategy is applied to prepare single-crystalline slightly Li-rich Li1.06Ni0.90Mn0.04O2 with low magnetic moment and mitigated Li+/Ni2+ cation mixing, which enhances cycling performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03933E
Carbon nanosheet-supported CrN nanoparticles as efficient and robust oxygen reduction electrocatalysts in acidic media and seawater Zn–air batteries
Carbon nanosheet-supported CrN nanoparticles render excellent ORR activity in acidic media and long-term stability in natural seawater Zn–air batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04066J
Revealing the critical pore size for hydrogen storage via simultaneous enclathration and physisorption in activated carbon
Simultaneous physisorption in micropores and hydrate-enclathration in meso- and macropores within an activated carbon host can enhance H2 storage capacity under milder conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03607G
Graphene triggered catalytic attack on plastic waste produces graphitic shell encapsulation on cobalt nanoparticles for ferromagnetism and stable Li+ ion storage
Plastic wastes produced graphitic carbon shell encapsulation on cobalt nanoparticles and the derived composite materials showed ferromagnetism and superior Li+ ion storage of 377 mA h g–1 (Co-GNP-ZipC) and 509 mA h g–1 (Co-GNP-FmC) at the 250th cycle.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19081-19093
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01354A
Engineering semiconductor quantum dots for co-upcycling of CO2 and biomass-derived alcohol
A heterointerface engineering strategy of immobilizing core–shell CdSe/CdS quantum dots onto SiO2 spheres was realized to efficiently integrate CO2 photoreduction with the oxidation of furfuryl alcohol in one system.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19029-19038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01996B
Self-powered VO2 phase transition based on triboelectric nanogenerator
A self-powered VO2 phase transition modulate technology based on the raindrop TENG can successfully achieve metal–insulator transition and has potential applications in smart homes and intelligent vehicles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19052-19059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03773A
Elucidating synergistic mechanisms of an anion–cation electrolyte additive for ultra-stable zinc metal anodes
The present work presents a multi-functional 0.2 M NaI electrolyte additive to suppress Zn dendrites and water-induced parasitic reactions in aqueous Zn metal batteries, featuring an astonishing Zn deposition/stripping cyclability of 8632 h.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19060-19068
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03414G
In situ exfoliation of a copper-based metal–organic framework for boosting the synergistic photoactivation of inert C(sp3)–H bonds and oxygen
A 2D MOF nanosheet was obtained via in situ exfoliation to boost the synergistic photoactivation of C(sp3)–H bonds and oxygen under mild conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19069-19080
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03355H
Tuning the surface charge and pore size of IPNs arrests covalent organic nanostructures through in situ exchangeable bonds for the removal of persistent contaminants
Novel SH-COF and exchangeable bonds enabled recyclable IPN membrane for effective molecular sieving and water remediation via pore size reduction and surface charge enhancement.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19094-19108
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03171G
The effect of rigid-block length in elastomer-containing photoactive block copolymers on the photovoltaic and mechanical properties of polymer solar cells
The development of elastomer-containing photoactive block copolymers with regulated rigid-block lengths results in organic solar cells with high power conversion efficiency (17.3%) and mechanical robustness (toughness = 1.8 MJ m−3).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19039-19051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02429J
Excellent dielectric energy storage performance achieved by synergistically increasing the permittivity and breakdown strength of poly(vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with a stabilized conformation
The increased conformational barrier endows P(VDC-VC) with superior dielectric energy storage performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04534C
In situ generated α-Co(OH)2/Co3Mo derived from Co–Mo–N for enhanced electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction
The CoMoN materials using the conventional hydrothermal method and nitridation treatment. N promotes the formation of α-Co(OH)2 and the HER activity of CoMoN increases initially and then basically remains unchanged with increasing N content.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04274C
Accelerating the generation and discovery of high-performance donor materials for organic solar cells by deep learning
A deep learning-based framework (DeepDonor) has been developed to find high-performance donor materials. The experimental PCEs of devices based on two discovered candidates were 16.27% and 15.07%.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03944K
Synergistic integration of PdCu alloy on TiO2 for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH4 with H2O
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04354E
Electrolyte Engineering for the Mass Exfoliation of Graphene Oxide Across Wide Oxidation Degrees
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02654C
Alkali-promoted indium oxide as highly active and selective catalyst for the photo-thermal CO2 hydrogenation
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04387A
Magnetic field-governed kinetics in silicon dioxide-based anode towards high performing lithium-ion magneto-batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03612C
Macroscale and durable near-zero wear performance on steel surfaces achieved by natural ternary deep eutectic solvents
Macroscale and durable near-zero wear performance of ternary deep eutectic solvent-based lubricants was elaborated by systematic experimental analysis and molecular dynamics simulation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03216K
Band and microstructure engineering toward high thermoelectric performance in SnTe
AgBiS2 alloying combining with Ge doping facilitates the band convergence and suppresses the phonon transport, leading to a competitive zT of 1.6 in SnTe.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03729D
Tailoring of PVDF for retrieval of piezoelectric powders to optimize piezo-catalytic water treatment
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03219E
Device engineering of chalcogenide photodiodes with reduced dark current and enhanced stability for underwater light communication
For photodetectors based on chalcogenide semiconductor materials, a novel device structure has been proposed that utilizes a Se/Sb bilayer to replace conventional organic transport layers and noble metal electrodes.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02832E
Cu2+-induced surface structure transformation on Au nanocubes from a concave to a convex configuration: mechanism and catalytic performance
Surface structures of Au nanocubes were tuned from concave to flat to convex using trace amounts of copper ions, and their corresponding catalytic performances were investigated.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03282A
Conjugated microporous polytriphenylamine as a high-performance anion-capture electrode for hybrid capacitive deionization with ultrahigh areal adsorption capacity
We report conjugated microporous polytriphenylamine as a high-performance anion-capture electrode for capacitive deionization (CDI), thus opening a new pathway for the rational design of advanced polymer-based anodes in CDI and beyond.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04010D
Spatial decoupling strategy boosted alkaline hydrogen evolution for an efficient solar-driven AEM electrolyzer
Substrate modification achieves spatial decoupling of the hydrogen evolution reaction process, thereby greatly improving the efficiency and stability of the catalyst.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03872J
Improved and scalable method for the preparation of Sn-doped hexagonal tungsten bronze-type iron fluoride materials as cathode for sodium-ion batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03267E
Achieving a safe high-voltage Lithium-metal battery by tailoring electrolyte system
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02958E
Ultra-temperature and high thermal stability thermosensitive high-entropy ceramics up to 1873 K
The problem of stability degradation is solved by adjusting the lattice distortion, resulting in ceramics with the highest ceiling temperature and excellent thermal stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03260H
Improving the high-voltage high-rate performance of a P2 layered oxide cathode by a dual-ion doping strategy for sodium-ion batteries
Synergy between Ti4+ and F− dual-doping significantly improves the cycling stability of P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 at high voltage and enhances its rate performance by suppressing the P2–O2 transition.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03250K
Selective detection of NO using the perovskite-type oxide LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) as the electrode material for yttrium-stabilized zirconia-based electrochemical sensors
An yttrium-stabilized zirconia-based electrochemical sensor with LaCrO3 as the electrode material was used to selectively detect NO.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18234-18247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02809K
Ultrahigh energy storage capacities in high-entropy relaxor ferroelectrics
This study shows that entropy engineering can enhance the energy-storage performance of lead-free BNT-based dielectrics, achieving a recoverable energy density of 11.24 J cm−3 and 88.3% efficiency, with excellent stability and rapid discharge.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18224-18233
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03637A
Ultrathin NiO nanosheets anchored to a nitrogen-doped dodecahedral carbon framework for aqueous potassium-ion hybrid capacitors
The hierarchical and interconnected architecture of NiO/N-HPC promotes efficient electrolyte penetration, shortens ion transport path, and accelerates reaction kinetics, leading to a high-performance aqueous potassium-ion hybrid capacitor.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18157-18166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01608D
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This on-going web collection features all the articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A in 2024 marked as HOT, as recommended by referees. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!