Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2024
Structural determination of covalent organic frameworks through diffraction methods
As an emerging crystalline porous material constructed from organic building blocks linked by covalent bonds, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered significant interest due to their well-defined pore structures.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02312A
Dual-atom catalysts with microenvironment regulation for water electrolysis
Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have emerged as highly promising and efficient catalysts for water electrolysis, primarily due to their distinct dual-atom site effects.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03382E
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
Recent advances of ruthenium-based materials for acidic oxygen evolution reaction: from catalyst design to proton exchange membrane water electrolyser
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02337D
The revival of 4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene (CPDT) driven by low-cost and high-performance nonfused-ring electron acceptors
This review comprehensively summarizes the development history of CPDT-based organic photovoltaic materials, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the revival of CPDT driven by low-cost acceptors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17973-17991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02180K
Thermoelectrics for nuclear fusion reactors: opportunities and challenges
In this review, we discuss the promising applications and practical considerations of thermoelectrics to harvest the unutilized thermal gradient between the plasma-facing surfaces and the molten salt coolant loop in tokamak fusion reactors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17771-17792
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02197E
Progress and perspectives on electrocatalytic transmembrane hydrogenation
This review summarizes the developments of Pd membrane reactors to drive electrochemical hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds including gaseous reagents. It highlights the design of Pd-based catalysts and their utilization to drive hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03345K
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
Smart three-phase interface heterojunctions for effective photo(electro)catalytic N2 reduction to ammonia
Light-driven three-phase interface catalysts for the production of green ammonia as one of the key future energy carriers for the net-zero carbon landscape.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16987-17001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02540G
Synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals
In this review, recent progress in the synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals was outlined and some promising future directions were proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17002-17020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02281E
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging of photocatalytic nanomaterials
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging offers high spatiotemporal resolution and enables quantitative, operando studies of photocatalytic nanomaterials at the single- or sub-particle level.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02347A
Recent advances in upgrading CO2 to C3+ products via electrochemical and complementary engineering
This review summarizes the latest advances in material development and process design for electrochemically upgrading CO2 to value-added C3+ chemicals.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03088E
Polythiophene and its derivatives for all-polymer solar cells
We review polythiophene and its derivative (PT)-based polymer donors for all-PSCs, focusing on material design, morphology optimization strategies, and the selection and design of polymer acceptors that complement their properties.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16251-16267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02245A
Designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life all-solid-state batteries
This review provides valuable insights and suggestions for future research on designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life and high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries under low external pressure conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14940-14956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02290D
Immobilization of metal active centers in reticular framework materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
To enhance the economy and society's sustainability, prioritizing innovative, green energy conversion methods is essential.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12907-12925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01683A
Advanced polyanionic cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: from crystal structures, reaction mechanisms, design strategies to future perspectives
This review summarizes the latest research progress in polyanionic cathodes for aqueous Zn-ion batteries from the perspectives of crystal structure, reaction mechanism, and design strategy, finally highlights potential challenges and future outlook.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12926-12944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01290A
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
Potential-driven restructuring of lithium cobalt oxide yields an enhanced active phase for the oxygen evolution reaction
Increasing the oxidation potential improved electrochemical performance by inducing LiCoO2 delithiation and restructuring into β-CoOOH. Raman spectroscopy revealed heterogeneity and dynamic phase evolution within and between particles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18071-18081
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02136C
Particulate gel liquid marbles
Non-sticking water droplets covered with a particulate gel, namely particulate gel liquid marbles (PGLMs), exhibited high mechanical stability due to the viscous dissipation of the PG.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16343-16349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02203C
Realizing a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering in P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 by lithium substitution for potassium-ion batteries
Through the electrochemical ion-exchange method, P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 was successfully synthesized as a high-performance cathode with a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering for potassium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14360-14366
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02122C
Bio-inspired sustained entrainment in immiscible liquid–liquid systems for collecting floating oil
Entrainment, where a solid object in a liquid bath moves towards the air phase, is common in industry and daily-life.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11821-11830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00025K
Recognizing chiral amino acids with a dual-optical-response system
Histidine/tryptophan and their enantiomers were stepwise recognized by a dual-optical-response system, responding to fluorescence intensity variation and chiroptical activity regulation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9421-9426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07645H
Enhancing the Oxygen Evolution Reaction activity of CuCo based Hydroxides with V2CTx MXene
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02700K
The response of charge transfer properties to electric fields in organic semiconductors: a comprehensive theoretical investigation
External electric fields could affect the charge mobility properties of organic semiconductors at a great level. Such influence is realized by changing the geometry and packing structure.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03043E
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
Interfacial Insights for Divergent Dendrite Formation Mechanisms in Lithium and Magnesium Anodes
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01708K
Multifunctional MoS2/Ni9S8/NF catalyst for synchronous desulfurization and hydrogen evolution by self-driven system
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02268H
Transition metal chalcogenide nanoparticle embedded metal–organic framework nanosheets for high-performance H2O2 electrosynthesis
Through a partial conversion route using NiFe-MOF nanosheets as precursors, a transition-metal chalcogenide@metal–organic framework (TMC@MOF) composite was fabricated as an efficient 2e-ORR electrocatalyst.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03151B
Bulk-independent surface oxide composition controls the electrochemical performance of high-entropy alloys
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03619K
Direct construction of interconnected Si3N4 nanowire networks for enhancing the thermal conductivity and mechanical performance of flexible composite films
An innovative strategy for the direct construction of continuous thermally conductive networks composed of ultra-long Si3N4NWs is proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02343A
Quantitative nanoscopic imaging of adsorbent-aggregation-state dependent molecular binding cooperativity
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02208D
Atomically dispersed Ru doped on IrOx sub-nanoclusters for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction in acidic media
Atomically dispersed Ru doped on IrOx sub-nanocluster is fabricated for acidic oxygen evolution reaction, showing a low overpotential of 237 mV at 10 mA cm−2 and high durability by sustaining a current of 100 mA cm−2 for 150 hours.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01998A
Rationally designed dual cocatalysts on ZnIn2S4 nanoflowers for photoredox coupling of benzyl alcohol oxidation with H2 evolution
GR and Ni2P dual cocatalysts modified ZnIn2S4 nanoflower has been prepared and they can simultaneously utilize photogenerated electrons and holes to actuate the oxidation of benzyl alcohol (BA) to benzaldehyde (BAD) integrated with H2 evolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18986-18992
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02289K
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
A thermally activated delayed fluorescent platinum(II) complex for red organic light emitting diodes with high efficiencies and small roll-off
A design of Pt(II)–TADF emitters based on metal-perturbed intraligand charge-transfer excited states towards high-performance red organic light-emitting diodes is presented.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18977-18985
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02301C
In situ growth of an active catalytic layer on commercial stainless steel via a hydrothermal-assisted corrosion process for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Schematic diagrams of the preparation process of corrosion electrodes and the formation mechanism.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19008-19017
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02234C
Direct visualisation of metal–defect cooperative catalysis in Ru-doped defective MOF-808
Metal–defect cooperative catalysis in Ru-doped defective MOF-808 is directly visualised via combined XAS, XPDF, XRD, and IR analysis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19018-19028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01689K
Fluoride frameworks as potential calcium battery cathodes
Computational exploration and discovery of fluoride-based weberites and perovskites as positive electrodes for calcium batteries, an important next-generation energy storage technology.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18993-19007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02426E
Enabling stable aqueous Zn metal anodes using scandium acetate electrolyte additives
A scandium acetate electrolyte additive enables the improved stability of Zn metal anodes in an aqueous ZnSO4 electrolyte with suppressed side reactions and Zn dendrite formation due to the buffered pH value and homogenized Zn2+ distribution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18968-18976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02133A
Twin Boundary Induced by High Temperature Shock Boosts Li-rich Layered-oxide Structural Stability
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03098B
Oxygen vacancy-triggered performance enhancement of toluene oxidation over Cu catalysts: a combined kinetics and mechanistic investigation
The oxygen vacancy-tuned rate-relevant step for toluene oxidation is revealed by a combined kinetics and mechanistic investigation over Cu catalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02283A
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
Inverse opal structured Pt/TiO2–MnOy photothermocatalysts for enhanced toluene degradation activity
Inverse-opal structured Pt/TiO2–MnOy shows enhanced toluene degradation activity due to its porous microstructure and the presence of Pt, which allows for more efficient generation of active species for toluene activation and catalyst re-oxidation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03123G
Multifunctionalized zirconium-based MOF as a novel support for dispersed copper: application in CO2 adsorption and catalytic conversion
A novel multifunctionalized NU-1000 MOF-Cu material is designed for CO2 adsorption and catalytic conversion. This Cu-based catalyst is active in electrocatalysis and has excellent selectivity to methanol formation in thermocatalytic hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03268C
Electrocatalysts work better in lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur batteries
The cathode kinetics promotion effectiveness of electrocatalysts is evaluated in lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur batteries. The improvement of polysulfide conversion kinetics and battery performance is more significant at higher sulfur concentration.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01997K
Exploring the optical management and efficiency limit of luminescent solar concentrators based on advanced luminophores
This work provides new insights for predicting the efficiency limit of LSCs. The use of tandem LSCs based on luminophores of singlet-fission and CuInSe2/ZnS is considered a promising method to achieve optimal efficiency.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03247K
Synthesis of TiO2 nanotube arrays on 3D-printed structures for application as Fischer–Tropsch synthesis catalysts
3D-printed FeCo/TiO2 nanotube catalysts are used for the first time in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and demonstrate considerable catalytic activity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01203H
F-coordinated single-atom Ru species: efficient and durable catalysts for photo-thermal synergistic catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methane
We show that fine-tuning of coordination structure of Ru sites can significantly enhance performances for CO2 hydrogenation to methane under mild conditions in a photo-thermal synergistic catalytic process.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02984D
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
3D printing carbon–carbon composites with multilayered architecture for enhanced multifunctional properties
Carbon–carbon (C–C) composites are highly sought-after in aviation, automotive, and defense sectors due to their outstanding thermal & thermo-mechanical properties even surpassing those of alloys and other composites for exterme operations.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18269-18285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02267J
A well-defined supported Pt nanoparticle catalyst for heterogeneous catalytic surface science
A well-defined 2 nm Pt/SiO2 catalyst that can be dynamically modified without irreversibly changing the underlying structure in reductive and oxidative environments, but that rapidly sinters under reaction conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18258-18268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03106G
Regulating catalytic kinetics in nanoclimbing-wall-like NiO/NiCoP hybrids for enhanced overall water splitting
The HER, OER, and water electrolysis properties in an alkaline medium and the corresponding mechanism of nanoclimbing-wall-like NiO/NiCoP are revealed by the electrochemical tests, in situ Raman spectroscopy, and DFT calculation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18313-18323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02232G
Thermal properties and lattice anharmonicity of Li-ion conducting garnet solid electrolyte Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12
This work reports the thermal properties of garnet electrolyte LLZTO. The aged LLZTO exhibits an enhanced thermal conductivity, attributed to the formation of Li2CO3.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18248-18257
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02264E
A recrystallized organic cathode with high electrical conductivity for fast sodium-ion storage
The recrystallization process of naphthalene molecules enhances intermolecular π–π interactions, leading to the formation of a uniform morphology and increasing electrical conductivity, which allows fast charge transfer kinetics in SIBs.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18286-18293
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02302A
Ligand-regulated Ni-based coordination compounds to promote self-reconstruction for improved oxygen evolution reaction
Fine-tuning the local coordination and electronic structures of Ni-based pre-catalysts via ligand regulation promotes self-reconstruction and improves OER activity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18294-18303
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03086A
Atomically ordered Ir3Ti intermetallics for pH-universal overall water splitting
Atomically ordered Ir3Ti intermetallics on carbon nanotubes exhibit remarkable performance for pH-universal overall water splitting.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18167-18174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02304H
Benchmarking ionomers for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products in zero-gap electrolysers
This work benchmarks ionomers for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products. Ionomers with stronger hydrophobicity or having bulkier and less hydrated ionised side chains were found to favour *CO adsorption and multicarbon product formation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02332C
A cradle-to-cradle approach for successive upcycling of polyethylene to polymer electrolytes to organic acids
We demonstrate the post-synthetic conversion of polyethylene into functional polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. To avoid end-of-life polymer electrolytes contributing to polymer waste, we further upcycle them into useful organic acids.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02178A
An ultralow-concentration (0.05 M) electrolyte for advanced K-ion batteries
An ultralow-concentration (0.05 M) KFSI-based electrolyte can serve as the electrolyte for K-ion batteries, offering low cost, low viscosity, reduced corrosion risk, and impressive electrochemical performances over a wide range of temperatures.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02189D
Improving the electronegativity of N-doped carbon by encapsulating CoFe alloy clusters with a chainmail-like structure for high-energy sodium-ion capacitors
In this work, CoFe nanoalloy clusters embedded into N-doped carbon nanofibers with hollow porous structures demonstrate superior electrochemical performance in sodium-ion capacitors, realizing excellent energy density and power density.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02109F
A lignocellulosic biomass-derived polyurethane elastomer with high toughness and excellent crack tolerance
A tough and recyclable polyurethane elastomer was successfully synthesized from liquified banana stems.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02029D
Sodium 4-styrenesulfonyl(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-based single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte incorporating molecular transporters for quasi-solid-state sodium batteries
A sodium salt monomer-based single-ion polymer electrolyte was designed, and as proof of concept, a quasi-solid-state sodium–metal cell, using Prussian White cathode, was manufactured, which delivers a capacity of 147 mA h g−1.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02329C
Preparation of meso-porous aromatic frameworks for rapid ion extraction from high salt and corrosion environments
Silica nanoparticles were adopted as a template to synthesize mesoporous aromatic frameworks (meso-PAFs). They provide large channels for the transportation of uranyl ions, which give an adsorption capacity of 12.4 mg g−1 in 20 days from seawater.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17270-17276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02244K
A steric hindrance-driven amorphization strategy on MOF/COF for boosting CO2 separation in mixed matrix membranes
The amorphous MOF/COF exposed Lewis basic sites and open metal sites in MMMs, improving the CO2/CH4 separation performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17260-17269
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01357C
Chiromagnetic Co(OH)2 nanoparticles with high asymmetry for electrochemical recognition and detection of ascorbic acid enantiomers
Chiromagnetic Co(OH)2 nanoparticles with tunable asymmetry g-factors achieve AA chiral recognition and nM-level concentration detection.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17277-17285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02192D
A multi-functional electrolyte additive for fast-charging and flame-retardant lithium-ion batteries
A multi-functional electrolyte additive, namely ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene, is explored to realize extreme fast charging of lithium-ion batteries with enhanced safety.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17306-17314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02153C
Wholly degradable quasi-solid-state thermocells for low-grade heat harvesting and precise thermal sensing
Flexible thermocell devices are designed with device-level degradability for low-grade heat harvesting and precise thermal sensing.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17315-17326
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02254H
Plasmonic Cu–Ni bimetal nanoparticles coupled with ultrathin CdS nanosheets for remarkably improved photocatalytic H2 generation under visible-light irradiation
This work presents a fantastic ternary heterojunction that combines plasmonic Cu–Ni bimetal nanoparticles with ultrathin CdS nanosheets for synergistically and remarkably improved photocatalytic H2 generation under visible-light irradiation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17286-17294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02353F
Porous Cu/C nanofibers promote electrochemical CO2-to-ethylene conversion via high CO2 availability
C-shell-augmented porous Cu/CNFs can enhance CO2 availability for efficient C2H4 production via promoted CO2 mass transport and CO2 adsorption.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17295-17305
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02358G
Designing rock salt phase enriched surface in Mn-based partially disordered spinel cathode materials for mitigating degradation in Li-ion batteries
A novel Mn-based Sp-DRX electrode engineered to initiate favorable early phase transitions, effectively delaying detrimental transitions to extend battery life.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17158-17168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02173H
About this collection
Journal of Materials Chemistry A is pleased to present this themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research in 2023. This special collection showcases the very best work from materials chemists in the early stages of their independent career.
Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in energy and sustainability. Congratulations to all the outstanding researchers featured!
See also:
Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators 2024
Journal of Materials Chemistry C Emerging Investigators 2024