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Flatland materials for photochemical and electrochemical nitrogen fixation applications: from lab-door experiments to large-scale applicability
Flatland materials were meticulously surveyed to explore their functionality in photochemical and electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction applications. New insights are presented for pilot-scale NRR operations via 2D materials.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3476-3495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00565A
Towards intelligent electric vehicle power batteries and multi-scenario application vehicle operation safety charging strategies: a review
Herein, we introduce the characteristics of different charging strategies and their equalization control technologies based on battery cells and modules and present an overview of the charging mode of the whole vehicle in detail.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3496-3523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00291A
Progressive MXene-based photocatalytic and electrocatalytic sustainable reduction of CO2 to chemicals: comprehensive review and future directions
To reverse the impact of CO2, it is necessary not only to curb the dependence on fossil fuels but also develop effective strategies to capture and utilize CO2 in the atmosphere.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2535-2569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00405A
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Electrolyte tuning with low concentrations of additive for dendrite suppression in lithium metal anodes
Lithium metal is considered as an ideal anode for high-energy density storage systems with dendrites being a major issue for lifetime and safety. A gadolinium additive is found to be suppressing dendrite growth resulting higher performance retention.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3574-3582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00548A
Three-dimensional flower-like NiO on Cu foam as a lithiophilic current collector for high-performance lithium metal batteries
Lithiophilic NiO with large surface area was grown on 3D copper foam by hydrothermal and post-annealing method. Flower-like NiO provides abundant active sites, which facilitates uniform deposition of lithium and effectively inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5492-5498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01262J
Manganese carbonate as an efficient electrocatalyst for the conversion of ammonia (NH4+/NH3) to dinitrogen
Electrochemical deposition of Mn2(CO3)3 on Pd electrode for the oxidation of ammonia (AOR). The Mn2(CO3)3/Pd electrode in 0.5 M NH4OH & 1.0 M Na2CO3 shows high current density of 6.4 mA cm−2 at 1.16 V vs. NHE. The catalyst shows stable activity >4 h.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4088-4093
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00681F
In situ growth of a heterojunction CdS/TiO2 nanofiber monolithic photocatalyst sheet for enhanced hydrogen evolution
A heterojunction CdS/TiO2 nanofiber monolithic photocatalyst sheet was developed via facile in situ hydrothermal growth on Ti foil. The photocatalyst sheet can greatly enhance photocatalytic H2 production.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 1371-1376
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01783K
Intermetallic molybdenum disilicide: a new, active, and stable cocatalyst for efficient solar hydrogen production
Intermetallic molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2) has been identified as a new, active, and stable cocatalyst for photocatalytic H2 evolution reactions in both dye-sensitized and semiconductor-based systems.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 629-635
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01610A
Solvent annealing for morphology control to realize high efficiency all-small-molecule organic solar cells
Morphology control of all-small-molecule (ASM) organic solar cells (OSCs) is crucial for improving their efficiencies.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 5256-5260
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01303G
In situ oxidative etching-enabled synthesis of hollow Cu2O nanocrystals for efficient CO2RR into C2+ products
The prepared hollow Cu2O nanocrystals via oxidative etching yield C2+ products with a faradaic efficiency of 75.9% and a C2+ partial current density of 0.54 A cm−2 ascribed to their defect-rich sites and abundant stepped facets.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4860-4865
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01174C
BaTb0.3Fe0.7O3−δ: a new proton-conductor-derived cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells
BaTb0.3Fe0.7O3−δ, a new proton-conductor-derived cathode, has been proposed as a cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells with high performance.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4375-4382
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00849A
Colloidal platinum nanoparticles dispersed by polyvinylpyrrolidone and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) with high catalytic activity for hydrogen production based on formate decomposition
Effective H2 production based on formate decomposition with colloidal platinum nanoparticles dispersed by polyvinylpyrrolidone and a cationic polymer, poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), is accomplished.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 3717-3721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00865C
A high-rate free-standing Na3V2(PO4)3 symmetric full cell for sodium-ion batteries
With the aid of an ether electrolyte, superior electrochemical performance of free-standing Na3V2(PO4)3 electrodes as the anode, cathode, and full cell is analyzed.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 2155-2159
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00179A
Interfacial modification of Zn foil electrode with cationic surfactants enables efficient and selective CO production from CO2 electroreduction
The dynamic CTAB-modified electrode/electrolyte interface on Zn foil is effective to promote CO2 electroreduction to CO with enhanced Faradaic efficiency and current density.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 2149-2154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00344A
Efficient one-pot tandem catalysis of glucose into 1,1,2-trimethoxyethane over W-Beta catalysts
1,1,2-Trimethoxyethane was synthesized from glucose over W-Beta catalysts with a high yield of 54.2% through epimerization, RAC, acetalization, and etherfication processes.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 1051-1057
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE02048J
Electrochemical deposition of electronically rich Pt single atoms and nanocrystals on porous carbon for enhanced electrocatalysis in strong acids
Pt single atoms (SAs) and nanocrystals were deposited on a carbon nanoballoon support using an electrochemical cycling approach. The enhancement of ORR performance in acidic media was originated from electronic effect as well as ultrafine dispersion of Pt.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 1058-1062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01871J
Artificial foliage with remarkable quantum conversion efficiency in bicarbonate to formate
An efficient heterogeneous immobilized device for the photoreduction of bicarbonate to formate was achieved by a thin-film semiconductor with metallophthalocyanines.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 267-270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01307F
Cubic MnSe2 microcubes enabling high-performance sulfur cathodes for lithium–sulfur batteries
The cycle performance and rate capability of sulfur cathodes are greatly enhanced by introducing cubic MnSe2 microcubes. The Shuttle effect is suppressed effectively by the adsorption between MnSe2 and polysulfide via binding of Se and S.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 5699-5706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01263K
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In situ formation of a molecular cobalt(III)/AgCl photocatalyst for visible-light water oxidation
A unique photocatalyst that consists of a molecular Co(III) species and wide-bandgap AgCl is presented. Even without a physical connection between the two components, the Co(III)/AgCl photocatalyst showed water oxidation activity under visible light.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 5694-5698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01075A
Mo-doping allows high performance for a perovskite cathode applied in proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells
The Mo-doping strategy allows the traditional Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3−δ (BSCF) cathode to show improvements in hydration ability, proton migration ability and chemical stability, leading to high performance of the fuel cell with good stability.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 4261-4267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00876E
Improving the efficiency of electrokinetic conversion in nanofluidics with graphene-engineered surface
We demonstrate decoupling of the flow boundary and surface electrical charging with single-layer graphene, which promotes the energy efficiency of a streaming generator by a factor of 20–100.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 3292-3297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00717C
An anode-free aqueous dual-ion battery
Herein, a novel anode-free aqueous dual-ion cell is developed with expanded graphite as cathode, inactive current collector as anode replacement and inorganic/organic hybrid zinc salts as electrolyte.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 3298-3302
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00377A
Study on photo-degradation of inverted organic solar cells caused by generation of potential barrier between PEDOT:PSS and PBDB-Ts
We investigated the photo-stability of PBDB-T, which is a widely used donor material for organic solar cells (OSCs), in OSCs. The OSCs based on PBDB-T did not show good stability, which can be originated in the dedoping of PEDOT:PSS by PBDB-T.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 3092-3096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00395J
Photoelectrochemical concurrent hydrogen generation and heavy metal recovery from polluted acidic mine water
The feasibility of a solar-driven photoelectrochemical process to generate hydrogen fuel from metal mine polluted water while simultaneously recovering heavy metals has been explored.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 3084-3091
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00232E
Synergetic effects of DMA cation doping and Cl anion additives induced re-growth of MA1−xDMAxPbI3 perovskites
We report a dual-ion exchange and alloy method using DMACl to significantly improve the stability and performance of MAPbI3 perovskites.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 2860-2864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00262G
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Activating cobalt inverse spinel oxides via Fe substitution for enhanced water splitting reaction
Owing to their expeditious kinetics and remarkable catalytic prowess, spinel oxides have attracted significant attention as promising non-precious metal electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3854-3864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00468J
Visible light induced efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production by graphdiyne/CoSe ohmic heterojunction
The discovery of graphdiyne (GDY) represents a significant advancement in the field of carbon allotropes, and has garnered widespread attention for its potential applications in hydrogen production.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3617-3629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00694A
Dual-carbon coupling modulated bimetallic sulfides as high-efficiency bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts in a rechargeable Zn–air battery
A hybrid of bimetallic sulfides modulated by 1D/2D carbon displays highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalytic performance for the ORR/OER in a rechargeable Zn–air battery.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3610-3616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00793J
Chemically tuned cellulose nanocrystals/single wall carbon nanosheet based electrodes for hybrid supercapacitors
Adopting a green and environmentally friendly strategy requires the development of supercapacitor electrodes using sustainable, renewable, and environmentally beneficial materials.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3595-3609
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00286E
A metal-free perylene–porphyrin based covalent organic framework for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
A perylene–porphyrin based novel microporous quasi-2D crystalline covalent organic framework (PETA-PAM-COF) shows high surface area and exceptional stability also used as a metal-free electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00829D
Manganese, nitrogen co-doped porous carbon with high-loading active sites as the oxygen reduction catalyst for Zn–air batteries
The spatial confinement method is developed to synthesize Mn–N–C catalysts with dense Mn–Nx sites and porous structures.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3290-3295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00771A
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Mg-modified graphitic carbon nitride/converter slag composites as an efficient photocatalyst for sugar conversion
The Mg–CN/CS heterostructure photocatalyst exhibits high photocatalytic production of lactic acid from biomass-derived saccharides under visible-light irradiation due to the efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3065-3076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00209A
Sulfur-doped carbon nanofibers as stable and high performance anode materials for sodium-ion batteries
CNF-2S has good cycling performance in sodium ion half/full batteries.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3056-3064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00478G
Production of drop-in biodiesel blendstocks via competitive acid-catalyzed dehydration reactions using ethanol oligomerization products
Ethanol can be catalytically upgraded to drop-in diesel fuel.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3036-3047
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00362D
“Metafining” of nerolidol with a Grubbs-Hoveyda catalyst to generate high-performance sustainable aviation fuels
trans-Nerolidol was converted into high-performance sustainable aviation fuel by a combination of ring-closing olefin metathesis, dehydration, and hydrogenation. The fuels exhibited exceptional gravimetic energy density and low viscosity.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 3048-3055
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00487F
Upcycling of plastic waste to atomic nickel site-decorated carbon for efficient electrochemical CO2 conversion
We recycle solid plastic waste to valorize gaseous CO2 waste, demonstrating a sustainable strategy to address the environmental problems of plastic pollution and climate change simultaneously.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2860-2868
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00244J
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Equivalent circuit models for predicting electrical and gas output characteristics of CO2 electrolysis cells
An equivalent circuit model for a CO2 electrolysis cell producing CO and H2 is proposed, taking into account that the CO2 input and the transfer of both carbonate and hydrogen carbonate ions limit the CO partial current density.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2649-2658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01709E
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Heterogeneous preferences for living in a hydrogen home: an advanced multigroup analysis
Safety, technological, economic, and environmental perspectives will shape the social acceptability of deploying hydrogen heating and cooking appliances for the residential sector.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2601-2648
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00392F
Co-doped MnS/NiS/Ni3S2 grown in situ on hydrophilic nickel foam for energy-efficient urea-assisted alkaline hydrogen production
The Co-MnS/NiS/Ni3S2/HNF heterostructure electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable catalytic activity and catalytic stability as a self-supported bifunctional electrode for UOR and HER.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2659-2667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00442F
An aqueous Zn-polyoxometalate battery for decoupled hydrogen production from alkaline water electrolysis
An aqueous Zn-polyoxometalate battery was designed for decoupled H2 production from water electrolysis with highly dispersed ultrafine Pt nanoparticles on nickel–cobalt hydroxide nanosheets at a low Pt loading as a free-standing HER electrode.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 2446-2450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00331D
Management of waste crustacean shells for the construction of a carbon-negative circulation model
Biochar and bioenergy for more beautiful blue Earth.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 717-728
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01218B
Dendrite-free deposition and side-reaction suppression of zinc anodes achieved via constructing synergistic interface buffer layers
Constructing a bifunctional buffer layer for the zinc anode (δ-MnO2@Zn) effectively adsorbs Zn2+ and reduces the bound water in Zn2+ solvent shell for uniform Zn deposition. The symmetric cell achieving a long cycle life of over 890 h at 1 mA cm−2.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 524-534
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01334K
Study on a direct hydrazine borane fuel cell based on an anion exchange membrane
The carbon-supported cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2–C–PPY) can catalyze N2H4BH3 to produce H2O and BO2−. Furthermore, the optimized anion exchange membrane-type direct hydrazine borane fuel cell achieves a high performance of 244 mW cm−2.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 241-248
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01401K
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An efficient particulate photocatalyst for overall water splitting based on scandium and magnesium co-doped strontium titanate
A high photocatalytic performance for overall water splitting was demonstrated over a photocatalyst based on a magnesium and scandium co-doped strontium titanate particle composed of a cubic shape having a nanosized step structure on the edge of the particle.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 202-209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01408H
Heat-transfer enhancement and optimization design of a roadway with typical angles using field synergy theory
In underground excavation operations, an excavation path with a turning radius of 3.5 meters should be selected which has the best comprehensive performance.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 225-240
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00989K
UiO-66(-NH2) crystal-decorated Cu7S4 snowflake-like nanoarchitectures with synergistic charge migration for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution and N2 fixation
The fabrication of template-free dendritic copper sulphide phase-coupled metal–organic framework (MOF) heterostructures is an innovative approach for boosting light harvesting property and efficacy towards the photoreduction of atmospheric molecules.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5633-5647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01215H
Self-assembled triple-conductive La2Ni1 − xCe2xO4+δ cathodes for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells
A novel composite cathode with triple conductivity and excellent stability is prepared for proton-conducting SOFCs using one-step combustion method. The dual phase composite cathode presents an excellent performance of 1516 mW cm−2 at 700 °C.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5625-5632
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01345F
Modulating CsPbBr3 nanocrystals encapsulated in PCN-224(Zr) for boosting full-spectrum-driven CO2 reduction: S-scheme transfer, photothermal-synergistic effect, and DFT calculations
CsPbBr3@PCN-224(Zr) heterojunction exhibits enhanced full-spectrum-driven photocatalytic CO2RR activity promoted by S-scheme transfer and photothermal synergism with the highest CO yield and total electron consumption of 73.85 and 178.9 μmol g−1 h−1.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5499-5512
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01029E
One-step molten-salt synthesis of adjustable composition molybdenum carbide-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution in both acidic and alkaline media
Molybdenum carbide is deemed a potential electrode material for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under different pH condition electrolytes because of its unique metal-like electronic structure.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5352-5360
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01038D
Constructing a CoO–CuOx heterostructure for efficient electrochemical reduction of nitrate to ammonia
Electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction represents a sustainable approach to produce NH3, yet developing efficient electrocatalysts to improve the sluggish reaction kinetics and the undesirable selectivity of NH3 is critical.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5039-5045
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01024D
An in situ formed lithiophilic Ni3S2@Ni current collector for stable lithium metal batteries
Attracting immense interest as a lithium storage material, lithium metal anodes boast the highest specific capacity of 3860 mA h g−1 and lowest redox potential of −3.04 V, compared to the standard hydrogen electrode, and sustainability.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5029-5038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00798G
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Porous silicon-nanowire-based electrode for the photoelectrocatalytic production of hydrogen
Building a porous photocathode for solar hydrogen production with earth-abundant materials: silicon nanowires to harvest light, molybdenum sulfide to turn protons into hydrogen.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4864-4876
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00408B
Amorphous CoB layer cooperates with piezoelectric polarization to boost carrier separation of Bi2WO6 for efficient piezo-PEC performance
The presence of an amorphous CoB layer accelerates the charge transport and water oxidation kinetics, resulting in a greatly enhanced photocurrent.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4877-4889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00721A
Hydroxyl reduced silver nanoparticles on ultrathin boron imidazolate framework nanosheets for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
A composite of Ag@BIF-73NSs obtained by loading Ag NPs on BIF nanosheets (BIF-73NSs) via the hydroxyl functional group can be used as an electrocatalyst for electroreduction of CO2 to CO with a FE close to 90%.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4120-4126
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00587A
A phase-engineered nickel sulfide and phosphide (NiS–Ni2P) heterostructure for enhanced hydrogen evolution performance supported with DFT analysis
A phase-engineered synthesis of a nickel sulfide and phosphide heterostructure (NiS–Ni2P) was carried out through a simple hydrothermal treatment, and its electrocatalytic performance towards the hydrogen evolution reaction was explored.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4110-4119
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00685A
Ni/Co in and on CeO2: a comparative study on the dry reforming reaction
Sketch for the mechanism on the basis of transient studies of methane decomposition and the CO2 reaction with deposited carbon after CH4 decomposition on Co-substituted CeO2.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3853-3870
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00649B
Insights into structure–activity relationships in efficient silica-supported Ni catalysts for selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid
Upgrading biomass-derived levulinic acid (LA) with greater carbonyl (CO) group activation is crucial in converting biomass and its derivatives into valuable biochemicals and biofuels.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3609-3624
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00518F
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Ruthenium–rhenium and ruthenium–palladium supramolecular photocatalysts for photoelectrocatalytic CO2 and H+ reduction
Photoelectrocatalysis offers the opportunity to close the carbon loop and convert captured CO2 back into useful fuels and feedstocks, mitigating against anthropogenic climate change.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3284-3293
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00442B
Construction of MWNT supported ultra-small Ag@MnO2 nanoparticles for the ORR and Al–air batteries
The development of non-platinum catalysts for high efficiency oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is one of the research hotspots of fuel cells and metal air cells.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3276-3283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00337J
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Life-cycle global warming impact of hydrogen transport through pipelines from Africa to Germany
A unique life cycle assessment highlights the potential of photovoltaics to limit the global warming potential of hydrogen imports, using Germany's domestic supply as a reference.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3014-3024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00281K
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A transparent iron-incorporated nickel hydroxide electrocatalyst for efficient water oxidation
Transparent electrocatalysts were developed by a facile solution-based method. The highly transparent iron-incorporated nickel hydroxide (FeNi-10) oxygen evolution electrode exhibited low overpotential compared to the benchmark electrocatalyst.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3025-3033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00527E
Three-dimensional porous metal phosphide cathode electrodes prepared via electroless galvanic modification for alkaline water electrolysis
Non platinum based metal phosphide cathode electrodes with a very low Ru loading for sustainable hydrogen generation and futuristic carbon free alkaline water electrolyzers.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2830-2840
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00169E
A 2D/3D heterojunction engineered for carbon-based hole-transport-layer-free perovskite solar cells
A DJ-type 2D perovskite was introduced to regulate the energy level arrangement and improve the stability of the PSCs, and the carbon-based HTL-free PSC device shows a strikingly improved PCE of 15.63% along with excellent long-term stability.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2853-2860
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00429E
A primary–secondary triboelectric nanogenerator with charge excitation shift in a wind-driven alternating operating mode
A primary–secondary structure TENG (PS-TENG) is proposed to realize automatic charge excitation shift in capturing wind energy.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2841-2852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00394A
Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of levulinic acid to gamma-valerolactone over a zirconium-based FDCA hybrid: insights into the effect of heteropoly acids
A schematic for CTH of LvA into GVL over an acid–base multifunctional Zr-FDCA-HPWO hybrid.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2645-2652
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00434A
Direct hydrazine borane fuel cells using non-noble carbon-supported polypyrrole cobalt hydroxide as an anode catalyst
Direct liquid fuel cells feeding on hydrazine borane (N2H4BH3), with C-PPY-Co(OH)2 as the anode catalyst and a Ni foam as the diffusion layer, achieve an open circuit voltage of 1.201 V and a peak power density of 60 mW cm−2.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2594-2600
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00329A
Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor-batteries with a leaf-like ZIF-L/MgNiO2 micro-sphere composite and a Zn2+/sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) gel
A long-lasting, low cost, eco-friendly, air-processable ZIF-L/MgNiO2//Zn2+/SPEEK//ZnμPs-AC based zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor battery (ZHSB) with an optimal balance between high power density (0.8–8 kW kg−1) and high energy density (157–89 W h kg−1), a capacity of 197 mA h g−1 (at 1 A g−1) and an ultra-long cycle life of ∼10 000 cycles is presented.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2627-2644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00117B
CoFe2O4/g-C3N4 intercalated Ti3C2 MXene for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
Identifying and developing electrocatalysts that are highly efficient and stable for the enhanced electrocatalytic water splitting.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2601-2612
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00416C
Understanding supercapacitive performance of a N-doped vanadium carbide/carbon composite as an anode material in an all pseudocapacitive asymmetric cell
An all pseudocapacitive 1.8 V aqueous asymmetric supercapacitor with a N-doped vanadium carbide/carbon composite anode and partially selenized vanadium oxide cathode.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2613-2626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00092C
A heterogeneous NiCo2O4@2D-carbyne nanohybrid – a new electrode material for robust and high energy density hybrid supercapacitors
NiCo2O4 nanoparticles anchored onto 2D-carbyne nanosheets are prepared to use as a new nanohybrid electrode to enhance the capacitive performance of hybrid supercapacitors.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2368-2377
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00218G
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