Pivotal role of the Pourbaix diagram in electrocatalysis
Pourbaix diagram is a critical tool in electrocatalytic research, driving innovation and improving the reliability of catalyst development.
Elemental halogen cathodes for aqueous zinc batteries: mechanisms, challenges and strategies
Aqueous zinc–halogen batteries (AZHBs) are promising energy-storage systems but suffer from shuttle effect and poor redox kinetics. This review summarizes the mechanism and research status of AZHBs and provides solutions to overcome the challenges.
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Reversible K-ion intercalation in CrSe2 cathodes for potassium-ion batteries: combined operando PXRD and DFT studies
CrSe2 shows a nearly theoretical capacity of 125 mA h g−1 at 0.1C, making it a promising K-ion battery cathode material. In operando PXRD and DFT studies reveal its intercalation mechanism.
Synergetic modulation on multiple transition metals enables NiCoxZnyP(1+x+y)/2 microspheres for efficient lithium-ion storage
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Structural insights to metal ion linked multilayers on metal oxide surfaces via energy transfer and polarized ATR measurements
UV-vis polarized visible attenuated total reflectance (p-ATR) and Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) measurements are used to determine the orientation of molecules in metal ion linked multilayers.
Tuning the acidity and textural properties of polyethyleneimine-supported adsorbents for enhanced economical CO2 capture
The acidity and textural properties of polyethyleneimine-supported adsorbents are tuned to enhance the capture of carbon dioxide in an economical way.
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Influence of TFSI post-treatment on surface doping and passivation of lead halide perovskites
An all-fibrous, permeable, adhesive, and stretchable self-powered electronic skin for sign language recognition
An all-fibrous self-powered electronic skin that offers textile-like breathability, intrinsic stretchability, skin adhesion, biocompatibility, and good sensing performance for real-time gesture recognition assisted by machine learning.
One-pot synthesized plasmonic black gold nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic CO oxidation
The one-pot synthesis of plasmonic black gold will facilitate rapid exploration of black gold's applications in a range of fields and also pave the way for scalable industrial deployment.
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High Performance All-Polymer Solar Cells Enabled with Solvent and Solid Dual Additives
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Spinel ferrites MFe2O4 (M = Co, Cu, Zn) for photocatalysis: theoretical and experimental insights
DFT simulations and synchrotron experiments offer new insights on the interplay between surface and bulk properties in spinel ferrites.
High-capacity ultra-thin flexible lithium-ion batteries with enhanced rate capability by a cast all-in-one cathode-separator-anode monolith
All-in-one cathode-separator-anode monolith and multi-layered monolith systems for flexible batteries were elaborately designed, demonstrating superior rate capability and high areal capacity with ultra-thin thickness under 1 mm.
Co-deposition of conductive additives and lithium peroxide during discharge to boost the performance of lithium–oxygen batteries
A new method of utilizing carbon nanotubes as the electrolyte additive for lithium–oxygen batteries has been designed to overcome the shortcomings due to insulating discharge products.
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Unveiling the relationship between polymorphism and ionic conductivity in Na3−xSb1−xWxS4 solid electrolyte for Na-ion batteries
Computational modelling and experimental techniques are used to elucidate local ordering and diffusion mechanisms in the W-substituted Na3SbS4 solid electrolyte.
Core–shell magnetic mesoporous 3-aminophenol–formaldehyde resin microspheres with rich functional groups via interface co-assembly and polymerization
Core–shell magnetic mesoporous 3-aminophenol–formaldehyde resin microspheres were designed to immobilize Au nanoparticles for use as magnetically separable heterogeneous catalysts for the efficient hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol at room temperature.
Fluorescence-enhanced light-blue bilayer radiative cooling coatings
A bilayer coating consisting of a white base and a fluorescent blue top layer is designed for subambient cooling. The enhanced photoluminescence and high scattering properties are the key parameters for realizing whole-color-gamut subambient cooling.
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Hybrid nanoreactors formed by interpolyelectrolyte complex formation: a colloidal platform for light-driven catalysis
Micellar interpolyelectrolyte complexes are introduced as versatile soft matter matrices for light-driven hydrogen evolution catalysis.
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A surface passivated fluorinated polymer nanocomposite for carbon monoxide resistant plasmonic hydrogen sensing
Core:shell architecture of Teflon AF:Pd coated with PMMA, which generates a protective barrier against carbon monoxide, simultaneously allowing fast and selective hydrogen sensing.
About this collection
This special collection marks 10 years of our Emerging Investigators, an annual collection launched in 2014 showcasing high quality research being carried out by international researchers in the early stages of their independent careers. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this initiative, the collection features new exciting work from contributors to the early Emerging Investigator collections. We hope you enjoy discovering how their research has progressed over the last 10 years.
New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.