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
Recent advances and perspectives of 1D/2D carbon materials for high-performance flexible zinc ion batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03650F
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction on Pd-Based Electrodes: From Mechanism Understanding to Rational Catalyst Design
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02379J
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
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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01292E
Hybrid Passive Cooling: Towards the Next Breakthrough of Radiative Sky Cooling Technology
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03122A
Regulation of intermediate microenvironment toward efficient C-C coupling in electrochemical CO2 reduction
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02224F
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
Review of carbon-support-free platinum and non-platinum catalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: Will they feature in future vehicles?
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02664K
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
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
Electron beam and thermal stabilities of MFM-300(M) metal–organic frameworks
This work reports the thermal and electron beam stabilities of a series of isostructural metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) of type MFM-300(M) (M = Al, Ga, In, Cr).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03302G
Ultra-temperature and High Thermal Stability Thermosensitive High-Entropy Ceramics up to 1873 K
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03260H
Structurally oriented black phosphorus/MXene heterostructured fibers for flexible supercapacitors with enhanced ion transport and capacitive charge storage
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03914A
Enhancing energy storage performances of Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based dielectric ceramics via modulating polymorphic polar nanoregions
A high recoverable energy density (Wrec) of 7.0 J cm−3 and a large efficiency (η) of 81.5% were achieved in a Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based lead-free relaxor by modulating polymorphic polar nanoregions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03145H
Over 29%-efficient, stable n–i–p monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells based on double-sided poly-Si/SiO2 passivating contact silicon cells
Over 29%-efficient monolithic perovskite/Si tandem solar cells based on a poly-Si/SiO2 passivating contact solar cell.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03396E
Improving high-voltage high-rate performance of P2 layered oxide cathode by dual-ion doping strategy for sodium-ion batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03250K
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01354A
Generating zeolite crystals with mesoscopic aperiodic structure to promote catalytic hydroisomerization
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01303D
Broadening the operating temperature span of the electrocaloric effect in lead-free ceramics via creating multi-stage phase transitions
The strategy of this study achieves a large electrocaloric response of ΔT > 1 K within a temperature span of 66 °C. The cooling performance exceeds 90% and 80% of the maximum for temperature spans of 44 °C and 67 °C, respectively.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16438-16446
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02319F
Revealing local oxygen transport in ionomer films on multidimensional nanoscale catalysts in fuel cells
The one-dimensional nanowire Pt-based catalysts achieves a much lower local oxygen transport resistance than three-dimensional catalysts owing to the broader and shorter transport paths in well-layered ionomer films on one-dimensional catalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16419-16426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01633E
Interfacial tuning of the graphite anode for potassium ion intercalation in a wide temperature range
An electrolyte design strategy is proposed for graphite anode in potassium-ion batteries working in a wide temperature range.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16410-16418
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02499K
In-depth exploration of the effect mechanisms of various lithium salt anions in solid-state and liquid lithium metal batteries
Lithium salts exert a great influence on the electrochemical performance of lithium metal batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16447-16456
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01939C
Regulation on C2H2/CO2 adsorption and separation by molecular rotors in metal–organic frameworks
The molecular rotors in metal–organic frameworks enhance the low-pressure C2H2 adsorption, trigger a gate-opening for CO2, and thus promote the C2H2/CO2 separation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16427-16437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03374D
A g-C3N4/rGO/Cs3Bi2Br9 mediated Z-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction
A hybrid Z-scheme composite structure made of exfoliated g-C3N4 and Cs3Bi2Br9 semiconductors and a reduced graphene oxide redox mediator is presented for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 and H2O conversion to CO, CH4, and H2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16383-16395
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01857E
Modulation of d-band electron enables efficient CO2 electroreduction towards CO on Ni nanoparticles
Modulating the d-band electron of Ni nanoparticles brings forth efficient CO2 electroreduction to CO with >90% selectivity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16403-16409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02800G
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01996B
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03414G
Design and Synthesis of Organic Radical Functionalized Vanadium Pentoxide Towards Long-Life Aqueous Zinc ion Batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03354J
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03355H
Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitric Oxide Reduction to Ammonia by Manganese Spinel Oxides
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03153A
In situ analysis of gas dependent redistribution kinetics in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles
In this paper we present the in situ analysis of gas dependent alloying in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles through a combination of CO-DRIFTS and in situ TEM providing direct insight in the surface- and nanoparticle bulk redistribution kinetics.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03030C
Enhanced lubrication and photothermal conversion via dynamically reversible supramolecular oil gels filled with MXene@mGLM composites
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03064H
Carbon nanotube cross-linked phosphorus-doped MXene for capacitive pressure microsensor
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04029E
The Essence of Electrochemical Prelithiation for Silicon Anode: from Interface to Bulk Phase
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02913E
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03171G
Doping implications of Li solid state electrolyte Li7La3Zr2O12
Solid-state electrolytes, such as Li7La3Zr2O12, are able to enable safer, more energy dense, and longer lasting batteries. Understanding the role of doping in terms of the optimum properties of a solid-state electrolyte is a crucial stepping stone to realisation of this technology.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15666-15675
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01487A
A band structure modulated 2D/2D ZnIn2S4@amorphous polymeric g-C3N4 S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic reduction of CO2
An S-scheme heterojunction of 2D/2D ZnIn2S4 nanosheets@amorphous polymeric carbon nitride is developed for photocatalytic reduction of CO2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15693-15704
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02001D
Tailoring solvation chemistry by hydrogen bonds in carbonate electrolytes for highly stable lithium-metal batteries
An additive based on hydrogen bonds concurrently stabilizes Li-metal anodes, NCM811 cathodes, and electrolytes, shedding light on advanced electrolyte design.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15685-15692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01535E
Fatigue-resistant and thermal insulating polyimide nanofibrous aerogels with temperature-invariant flexibility and nanofiber–lamella crosslinking architecture
The PINAs with a novel nanofiber–lamella crosslinking architecture exhibited excellent thermal insulation, flexibility and elasticity over a wide temperature range (−196 to 300 °C).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15641-15650
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02270J
A hybrid-aqueous biphasic electrolyte for suppressed shuttle effects and self-discharge of zinc bromide batteries
A strategy of using an ion-conductive biphasic electrolyte was adopted to suppress the shuttle effects of polybromides in Zn–Br2 batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15658-15665
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01798F
A synergistic pinning effect in a layer-structured oxide cathode for enhancing stability towards potassium-ion batteries
The dual-site doping of Li, relies on transition metal site substitution to reduce the Mn3+ content, suppresses the potential J–T effect and synergises with the “pillar” structure formed by alkali metal site substitution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15676-15684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02504K
Copper rhodium nanosheet alloy for electrochemical NO reduction reaction via selective intermediate adsorption
Electron-rich Rh sites of CuRh NSs enable the selective adsorption of *NH2OH, thus achieving high FE and yield rate of ammonia.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15651-15657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02306D
Design principle for anode stable solid-state electrolytes
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02269F
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02809K
CoOOH/CdIn2S4 Film Photoanodes Driving Unbiased Tandem Cells towards Simultaneously Efficient Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol and Selective Generation of Ethanol from CO2 Reduction
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03771E
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03773A
Modulating the porosity of N-doped carbon materials for enhanced CO2 capture and methane uptake
Adding N dopants (melamine or urea) to biomass during activation modulates the porosity of activated carbons to enhance CO2 storage (up to 4.7 mmol g−1 at 1 bar and 25 °C) and methane uptake (0.42 g g−1 and 266 cm3 (STP) cm−3 at 25 °C and 100 bar).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03273J
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02429J
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03637A
Size effect of nickel from nanoparticles to clusters to single atoms for electrochemical CO2 reduction
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03404J
Lewis functional nanodiamonds for efficient metal-free photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Advantages and disadvantages of amino- and carboxyl-modified nanodiamond (ND) for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02877E
In situ switchable nanofiber films based on photoselective asymmetric assembly towards year-round energy saving
An in situ switchable photoselective polymer film, assembled from asymmetric optical nanofibers, achieves high-threshold power regulation through elimination and restoration of scattering interfaces, facilitating a wide range of temperature control.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03558E
Low-temperature suitability of flexible photo-rechargeable devices integrated with hydrogel-based lithium-ion batteries and perovskite solar cells
The flexible photo-rechargeable device with an OEE of 12.88% displays good low-temperature suitability and safety without overcharge-induced thermal runaway.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03076A
Controlling the steepness of gate-opening behavior on elastic layer-structured metal–organic framework-11 via solvent-mediated phase transformation
The phase of the precursor of ELM-11 affects the steepness of its gate-opening behavior, and this phase can be controlled by solvent-mediated phase transformation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02068E
Achieving long-lived photogenerated holes in ZnIn2S4 loaded with CoOx clusters for enhanced photocatalytic pure water splitting
Ultra-small CoOx clusters efficiently capture holes and prolong the lifetime of trapped holes, as well as boost surface water oxidation, thus remarkably improving the photocatalytic pure water splitting performance of ZnIn2S4.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02620A
Reactivity and Durability of TiO2 Photoanodes with Dominant High-Energy (211) Facets
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03737E
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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!