Themed collection Advances in Energy Materials
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Retracted Article: Recent developments in energy storage systems for marine environment
Marine batteries are designed specifically for marine vehicles with heavier plates and robust construction to withstand the vibration and pounding that can occur on board any powerboat.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 6800-6815
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00746G
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A review on biomass-derived hard carbon materials for sodium-ion batteries
This paper presents a review of research progress for biomass-derived hard carbon materials for sodium-ion storage.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 5881-5905
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00315A
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Metal–organic frameworks and zeolite materials as active fillers for lithium-ion battery solid polymer electrolytes
The application of microporous structures as active fillers for solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) affects battery performance and this review presents the state of the art of microporous materials (MOFs and zeolites) for SPE in solid-state batteries.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 3790-3805
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00244A
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Advances in electrochemical energy storage with covalent organic frameworks
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are emerging materials for electrochemical energy storage. This review summarizes recent advancements in COFs as battery/capacitor electrodes, proton conducting membranes, and ion conducting solid-state electrolytes.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 3188-3212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00158B
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Metal–organic framework-based materials: advances, exploits, and challenges in promoting post Li-ion battery technologies
In this review, the development of MOFs and MOF-based materials for application in non-Li rechargeable batteries has been highlighted together with describing the various persisting challenges and their corresponding remedies for these materials.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 2457-2482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA01019G
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Substitutional effects in TiFe for hydrogen storage: a comprehensive review
TiFe-based alloys are key materials for large-scale applications based on solid-state hydrogen storage. A comprehensive overview is here provided on chemical substitutions in TiFe for tuning at will their reversible hydrogen storage properties.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 2524-2560
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00101A
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Direct ink writing of energy materials
Direct Ink Writing is a promising technique for the sustainable fabrication of energy devices with arbitrary architectures.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 540-563
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00753F
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Recent advances in carbon-based supercapacitors
Recent advances in both the core components of carbon-based supercapacitors have been summarized with regard to large-capacitance electrodes and high-potential electrolytes for fabricating high-energy, large-power, and long-running devices.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 945-966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00384K
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Challenges and approaches towards upscaling the assembly of hybrid perovskite solar cells
In the current review, we have reported the practical potential of PSCs, strategies, challenges, and approaches towards large-area scale PSC modules via different deposition techniques as well as functional materials for the device architecture.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 292-309
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00128G
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Realizing poly(ethylene oxide) as a polymer for solid electrolytes in high voltage lithium batteries via simple modification of the cell setup
Cell failure of polymer electrolytes is rather the result of short circuits instead of assumed electrolyte oxidation. A spacer with a constant and defined distance can avoid this failure, thus realize a benchmark system for a more systematic R&D.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 3251-3256
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00009H
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Near-room-temperature reversible giant barocaloric effects in [(CH3)4N]Mn[N3]3 hybrid perovskite
We report giant reversible barocaloric effects in [(CH3)4N]Mn[N3]3 hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite, near its first-order cubic-monoclinic structural phase transition at T0 ∼ 305 K.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 3167-3170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00652A
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Suppressing vanadium crossover using sulfonated aromatic ion exchange membranes for high performance flow batteries
Novel ion exchange membrane with just the right width of selective aqueous ionic domain (<0.6 nm) and unique functionalities show extraordinary ion selectivity. These unique ion transport properties of our membrane is reflected in a remarkable flow battery performance.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 2206-2218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00508H
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Sucrose-derived carbon-coated nickel oxide (SDCC-NiO) as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications
Sucrose-derived carbon-coated nickel oxide (SDCC-NiO) was successfully synthesized via a colloidal method.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 609-616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00323A
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3D printing of anisotropic polymer nanocomposites with aligned BaTiO3 nanowires for enhanced energy density
High-performance flexible poly(vinylidene fluoride–chlorotrifluoroethylene) (P(VDF–CTFE)) nanocomposites with aligned BaTiO3 nanowires using 3D printing technology were demonstrated.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 14-19
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00045K
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Probing the secrets of hydrogen bonding in organic salt phase change materials: the origins of a high enthalpy of fusion
We work towards a rational design process for organic salt phase change materials, using X-ray crystallography to probe the structure–property relationship between hydrogen bonding and the enthalpy of fusion in these materials.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 7650-7661
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00603G
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Nickel-iron layered double hydroxides for an improved Ni/Fe hybrid battery-electrolyser
The substitution of iron by nickel in Ni0.8Fe0.2-layered double hydroxides improves battery storage charteristics as well as oxygen evolution efficiency for electrolysis.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 5076-5088
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00024A
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Biodegradable Zn-ion battery with a lignin composite electrode and bio-ionic liquid based electrolyte: possible in situ energy generation by lignin electrocatalysis
Biodegradable Zn ion batteries have been developed with lignin composite cathodes which can also generate in situ energy by lignin electrocatalytic reaction.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 2676-2683
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00954G
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Dual function organic active materials for nonaqueous redox flow batteries
X-ray crystal structures of a phenothiazine posolyte and viologen negolyte and cyclic voltammograms of a solution containing both compounds.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 1390-1401
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00881H
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Fabrication of Mo1.33CTz (MXene)–cellulose freestanding electrodes for supercapacitor applications
Simple, fast, and robust approach to fabricate Mo1.33CTz–cellulose electrodes with high capacitances (440 F g−1, 1178 F cm−3, 1.4 F cm−2). The method enables the use of high mass loading electrodes (∼26 μm-thick).
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 743-753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00922A
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Influence of counter ions of ammonium for nitrogen doping and carbon properties in hydrothermal carbonization: characterization and supercapacitor performance
The ammonium counter ion is shown to influence the morphology, physicochemical properties and electrochemical performance of hydrothermal carbon.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 384-397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00601G
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Influence of La3+ induced defects on MnO2–carbon nanotube hybrid electrodes for supercapacitors
A nanohybrid containing 2 mol% La3+ doped MnO2 and carbon nanotubes produced hydrothermally exhibits a specific capacitance of ∼1530 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 and a 92% capacity retention after 5000 cycles showing its potential as electrode for supercapacitors.
Mater. Adv., 2021,2, 366-375
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00696C
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Bimetallic tungstate nanoparticle-decorated-lignin electrodes for flexible supercapacitors
Bimetallic tungstate nanoparticle functionalization enables the design of high performance lignin based flexible supercapacitors.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 2124-2135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00494D
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Styrene-co-DVB grafted PVDF proton exchange membranes for vanadium redox flow battery applications
Styrene–DVB copolymer grafted semi-interpenetrating type PVDF-based proton exchange membranes (PEMs) have been designed for vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) applications.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 1930-1938
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00496K
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Exploring the bifunctional properties of paper-like carbyne-enriched carbon for maintenance-free self-powered systems
Herein, novel paper-like carbine-enriched carbon is prepared and utilized as a bifunctional material for energy harvesting and storage to develop a self-powered system.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 1644-1652
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00324G
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Lithium-ion battery performance enhanced by the combination of Si thin flake anodes and binary ionic liquid systems
An appropriate combination of Si anodes and binary bis(fluorosulfonyl)amide-based ionic liquid electrolytes significantly improves Li-ion battery performances.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 625-631
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00296H
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The effect of gallium substitution on the structure and electrochemical performance of LiNiO2 in lithium-ion batteries
Ga-doped LiNiO2 is reinvestigated. Ga is suggested to occupy the Li site. Detailed structural and electrochemical characterization is provided.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 639-647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00163E
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A porous organic polymer-coated permselective separator mitigating self-discharge of lithium–sulfur batteries
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are considered as futuristic energy storage systems owing to their high theoretical energy density, environmental benignity, and relatively low cost.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 648-657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00093K
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Urchin-like NiCoP coated with a carbon layer as a high-performance electrode for all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors
The NiCoP@C-ULAs composite with high conductivity, abundant pores and good physical structure shows high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 481-494
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00058B
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Nanoscopically and uniformly distributed SnO2@TiO2/C composite with highly mesoporous structure and bichemical bonds for enhanced lithium ion storage performances
A superior nanoarchitecture with vast phase boundaries interconnected via chemical bonds between carbon and ultrasmall nanocrystals shows enhanced Li+ storage performances.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 421-429
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00140F
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Ionic conduction mechanism of a lithium superionic argyrodite in the Li–Al–Si–S–O system
Unique interstitial Li+ and O2−/S2− site disorder lower the percolation threshold for 3D Li-ion diffusion in lithium argyrodite Li6.15Al0.15Si1.35S6−xOx (LASSO).
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 334-340
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00115E
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Carbon nano-fiber forest foundation for ruthenium oxide pseudo-electrochemical capacitors
Effect of ruthenium oxide coating temperature on directly grown carbon nanofibers for supercapacitor application is studied.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 215-227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00023J
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Highly microporous SbPO4/BCx hybrid anodes for sodium-ion batteries
An easy route was developed to fabricate a highly microporous SbPO4/BCx hybrid anode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries.
Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 206-214
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00024H
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We are delighted to share with you a new collection of articles highlighting some of the most popular recent articles published in Materials Advances on energy materials. Containing both reviews and original research, the collection includes work on batteries, device fabrication, supercapacitors, and more.