Themed collection 10th Anniversary: Dedicated Authors
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Flexible rechargeable lithium ion batteries: advances and challenges in materials and process technologies
This review summarizes the advances and challenges in materials and process technologies in flexible rechargeable lithium ion batteries research.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 10712-10738
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TA00716F
Recent advances in the “on–off” approaches for on-demand liquid-phase hydrogen evolution
This article highlights the background and recent progresses on the “on–off” approaches for the realization of on-demand liquid-phase H2 evolution with a particular emphasis on their mechanisms and applications.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 18164-18174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA05892D
Recent progress in aqueous zinc-ion batteries: a deep insight into zinc metal anodes
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have recently sparked an enormous surge of research attention, due to their environmental benignity, natural abundance, negligible safety issue, and exceptional electrochemical performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 6013-6028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA09111A
Iron-based phosphides as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction: recent advances and future prospects
This review summarizes recent advances in and future prospects of iron-based phosphides as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction, providing an in-depth understanding of two important aspects to boost catalytic performances.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 19729-19745
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA05628F
From isolated Ti-oxo clusters to infinite Ti-oxo chains and sheets: recent advances in photoactive Ti-based MOFs
This review highlights recent progress in Ti-MOFs based on discrete Ti-oxo clusters and infinite Ti-oxo chains and sheets.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 15245-15270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA03749D
Redox-active metal–organic frameworks for energy conversion and storage
We review progress in the study of electroactive MOFs with redox activity for energy conversion and storage. Recent advances in mixed-valence MOFs are highlighted, which have led to record conductivities towards metallic porous materials.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 16571-16597
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04680A
CO2 reduction: the quest for electrocatalytic materials
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 has attracted attention worldwide since this process can convert carbon dioxide to a wide range of value-added chemicals. This reaction required the development of efficient electrocatalysts and fundamental understanding of the reaction kinetics and thermodynamics to overcome the current challenges.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 8230-8246
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA09875D
Metal–organic framework thin films: electrochemical fabrication techniques and corresponding applications & perspectives
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) hold tremendous promise for various academic and industrial applications because of their structural merits (e.g., high surface areas, enormous porosity, and regular order).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 12356-12369
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA02118B
Layered LnBaCo2O5+δ perovskite cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells: an overview and perspective
Aligned with an ever growing interest to reduce the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), the A-site ordered LnBaCo2O5+δ layered perovskite family has been actively investigated as cathodes during the last decade. This review aims to provide the recent progress in the LnBaCo2O5+δ family with regard to crystal structure, chemical composition, properties, performances, and chemical stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 24195-24210
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA06212H
Black TiO2 nanotube arrays for high-efficiency photoelectrochemical water-splitting
Black titania nanotube arrays are prepared for the first time, which exhibit an excellent photoelectrochemical water-splitting performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 8612-8616
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TA00176A
Self-powered NH3 synthesis by trifunctional Co2B-based high power density Zn–air batteries
An approach to eliminate the use of external power to drive NH3 synthesis is presented. A trifunctional Co2B catalyst enables high power density ZABs (500 mW cm−2) to drive NH3 synthesis with a production rate of 1.048 mg h−1 mgcat.−1 after 2 h.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023,11, 12223-12235
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA02178E
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Towards understanding the nucleation and growth mechanism of Li dendrites on zinc oxide-coated nickel electrodes
The combination of experimental and computational methods provides insight into the mechanism of the growth of Li dendrites on ZnO-coated 3D nickel foam.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 17593-17602
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA04466H
A novel multifunctional polymer ionic liquid as an additive in iodide electrolyte combined with silver mirror coating counter electrodes for quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells
A novel multifunctional polymer ionic liquid poly(oxyethylene)-imide-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (POEI-TEMPO) was successfully prepared and used as an additive in iodide electrolyte in quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (QSS-DSSCs).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 4907-4921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA10826J
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The design of phase change materials with carbon aerogel composites for multi-responsive thermal energy capture and storage
Fe-doped carbon aerogel-based composite phase change materials exhibit the ability to respond to light, electricity, and magnetism as well as temperature for multi-responsive thermal energy capture and storage.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 1213-1220
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA09035B
Influence of Na/Mn arrangements and P2/P′2 phase ratio on the electrochemical performance of NaxMnO2 cathodes for sodium-ion batteries
Among the candidate cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), NaxMnO2 (NMO) layered oxides are especially attractive in terms of working potential (ca. 3.0 V vs. Na+/Na) and high initial specific charge.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020,8, 6022-6033
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA12176E
Hierarchical urchin-like CoSe2/CoSeO3 electro-catalysts for dye-sensitized solar cells: up to 19% PCE under dim light illumination
A hierarchical urchin-like structure of CoSe2/CoSeO3 (denoted as CoSe2/CoSeO3-UL) is synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal method and investigated as the electro-catalyst for the counter electrode (CE) of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26089-26097
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09166A
Multipurpose [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b][1,2,4,5] tetrazine-based energetic materials
Next-generation fused ring energetic materials for different applications were designed by regulating mechanical sensitivity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 7875-7884
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01717H
Template-free synthesis of carbon hollow spheres and reduced graphene oxide from spent lithium-ion batteries towards efficient gas storage
Herein, we report the facile synthesis of carbon hollow spheres and reduced graphene oxide from separators and graphite recovered from a spent lithium-ion battery, respectively, towards a “Waste-to-Wealth” approach.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 3244-3252
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11521D
General template-free strategy for fabricating mesoporous two-dimensional mixed oxide nanosheets via self-deconstruction/reconstruction of monodispersed metal glycerate nanospheres
Self-deconstruction/reconstruction strategy for fabricating 2-D mesoporous mixed oxide nanosheets is described.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 5971-5983
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA00008E
Strong hybridization between Bi-6s and O-2p orbitals in Sillén–Aurivillius perovskite Bi4MO8X (M = Nb, Ta; X = Cl, Br), visible light photocatalysts enabling stable water oxidation
Oxyhalides Bi4MO8X are revealed to function as stable O2-evolving photocatalysts under visible light without suffering from self-oxidative deactivation due to the unique valence band structure.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 3100-3107
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08619A
Super-robust superhydrophobic concrete
Super-robust superhydrophobic concrete for anti-icing, anti-freeze–thaw, and anti-corrosion.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 14542-14550
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA03526H
Pd/Ag and Pd/Au bimetallic nanocatalysts on mesoporous silica for plasmon-mediated enhanced catalytic activity under visible light irradiation
A systematic comparison of plasmonic properties and catalytic performances has been performed with Pd deposited bimetallic nanostructures of plasmonic Ag and Au.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 10142-10150
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA01664B
Comparing random and regular diketopyrrolopyrrole–bithiophene–thienopyrrolodione terpolymers for organic photovoltaics
Isomeric random and regular alternating π-conjugated terpolymers are synthesized to study the effect of the sequential distribution of monomeric units on the semiconducting properties.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 17899-17905
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TA04118F
In situ synthesis of the reduced graphene oxide –polyethyleneimine composite and its gas barrier properties
The ternary roles of polyethyleneimine (PEI) as a reducing agent, a surface modifier and a polymer host have been presented to fabricate reduced graphene oxide (RGO) based composite films with improved gas barrier property.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 3739-3746
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA01228J
About this collection
As part of the celebrations for Journal of Materials Chemistry A’s 10th Anniversary in 2023, we wanted to celebrate some of our most dedicated authors that have published in the journal over the last 10 years.
This online collection features articles and reviews from some of our most frequent authors since the launch of the journal in 2013. This collection has been curated in honour of those authors who have provided truly impactful, timeless, and high-quality research articles and reviews, time and time again. The featured articles have been handpicked from a decade of exceptional work, provided by our dedicated, long time authors for Journal of Materials Chemistry A.
All articles in the collection are free to read until 27th October 2023
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