Themed collection 2018 Journal of Materials Chemistry A HOT Papers

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Review Article

Recent progress in porphyrin-based materials for organic solar cells

This article is written to provide an up-to-date review of porphyrin-based materials used in organic solar cells (OSCs).

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in porphyrin-based materials for organic solar cells
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Review Article

A review on morphology engineering for highly efficient and stable hybrid perovskite solar cells

Morphology engineering has been recognized as an effective way to attain highly efficient and stable hybrid perovskite solar cells.

Graphical abstract: A review on morphology engineering for highly efficient and stable hybrid perovskite solar cells
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Open Access Review Article

Realising the environmental benefits of metal–organic frameworks: recent advances in microwave synthesis

Review detailing the use of microwave technology for the synthesis and scale-up of metal–organic frameworks.

Graphical abstract: Realising the environmental benefits of metal–organic frameworks: recent advances in microwave synthesis
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Review Article

Spinel photocatalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen generation, CO2 reduction and photoelectrochemical water splitting

The fundamental aspects, photocatalytic applications and ways to enhance the performance of spinels are systematically reviewed in this paper.

Graphical abstract: Spinel photocatalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen generation, CO2 reduction and photoelectrochemical water splitting
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Review Article

The quest for high glass transition temperature bioplastics

This review describes recent strategies for synthesizing polymers that are mostly or fully biobased and exhibit a high glass transition temperature.

Graphical abstract: The quest for high glass transition temperature bioplastics
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Review Article

Single-atom catalysts and their applications in organic chemistry

Recent advances in single atom catalysts and their applications in organic chemistry are fully summarized in this review.

Graphical abstract: Single-atom catalysts and their applications in organic chemistry
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Review Article

Recent advances in electrolytes for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells

A comprehensive overview was shown on recent advances in electrolytes or hole-transport materials for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSCs).

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in electrolytes for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells
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Metal–organic framework technologies for water remediation: towards a sustainable ecosystem

Having access to clean water is a mandatory requirement for the proper development of living beings.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework technologies for water remediation: towards a sustainable ecosystem
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Review Article

Dual anode materials for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries

Currently, the application of new energy conversion and storage technologies is urgent in order to meet the increasing requirements for energy.

Graphical abstract: Dual anode materials for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries
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Review Article

The mechanism of ultrafast supercapacitors

Batteries and supercapacitors can be explained by the same impedance model involving diffusion, but neither is controlled by ‘semi-infinite’ diffusion.

Graphical abstract: The mechanism of ultrafast supercapacitors
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Review Article

Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus containing metal-free photocatalysts for hydrogen production: progress and challenges

This article critically reviews the progress and challenges in using metal-free photocatalysts made from carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus used for hydrogen production.

Graphical abstract: Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus containing metal-free photocatalysts for hydrogen production: progress and challenges
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Review Article

Innovation and challenges in materials design for flexible rechargeable batteries: from 1D to 3D

Due to the emergence of numerous flexible electronic devices, the design and fabrication of flexible rechargeable batteries with high energy density have attracted great attention.

Graphical abstract: Innovation and challenges in materials design for flexible rechargeable batteries: from 1D to 3D
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Communication

Direct synthesis of FeS/N-doped carbon composite for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

Direct synthesis of FeS/N-doped graphitic carbon composite for high-performance sodium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Direct synthesis of FeS/N-doped carbon composite for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
Communication

Ultra-stretchable, bio-inspired ionic skins that work stably in various harsh environments

We report a bio-inspired ionic skin with high stretchability (>1700%), transparency (>80%) and sensitivity (2 kPa−1).

Graphical abstract: Ultra-stretchable, bio-inspired ionic skins that work stably in various harsh environments
Communication

Ti3C2Tx (T = F, OH) MXene nanosheets: conductive 2D catalysts for ambient electrohydrogenation of N2 to NH3

Conductive Ti3C2Tx (T = F, OH) MXene nanosheets act as efficient 2D catalysts for ambient electrohydrogenation of N2 to NH3.

Graphical abstract: Ti3C2Tx (T = F, OH) MXene nanosheets: conductive 2D catalysts for ambient electrohydrogenation of N2 to NH3
Communication

Synthesis of amorphous boride nanosheets by the chemical reduction of Prussian blue analogs for efficient water electrolysis

Amorphous cobalt–nickel boride nanosheets are synthesised by the chemical reduction of Prussian blue analogs, and demonstrate comparable and bifunctional electrocatalytic activity for cost-efficient overall water splitting.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of amorphous boride nanosheets by the chemical reduction of Prussian blue analogs for efficient water electrolysis
Communication

Overcoming the morphological and efficiency limit in all-polymer solar cells by designing conjugated random copolymers containing a naphtho[1,2-c:5,6-c′]bis([1,2,5]thiadiazole)] moiety

We developed a series of ternary random copolymers for all-PSCs, which presented superior performances to their blended counterparts.

Graphical abstract: Overcoming the morphological and efficiency limit in all-polymer solar cells by designing conjugated random copolymers containing a naphtho[1,2-c:5,6-c′]bis([1,2,5]thiadiazole)] moiety
Communication

Metallic MoN ultrathin nanosheets boosting high performance photocatalytic H2 production

MoN nanosheets for the first time serve as a highly active co-catalyst to greatly enhance the photocatalytic H2 production of TiO2.

Graphical abstract: Metallic MoN ultrathin nanosheets boosting high performance photocatalytic H2 production
Communication

Establishing new scaling relations on two-dimensional MXenes for CO2 electroreduction

With alternating binding of reaction intermediates, O-terminated MXenes display low theoretical overpotential for CO2 reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Establishing new scaling relations on two-dimensional MXenes for CO2 electroreduction
Communication

Proton-mediated energy storage in intermediate-temperature solid-oxide metal–air batteries

Proton-containing ceramics have been investigated for the first time as the supporting phase for the energy storage medium in intermediate-temperature (IT) solid-oxide metal–air redox batteries.

Graphical abstract: Proton-mediated energy storage in intermediate-temperature solid-oxide metal–air batteries
Communication

Synthesis of ZIF-67 nanocubes with complex structures co-mediated by dopamine and polyoxometalate

ZIF-67 nanocubes with sophisticated structures are synthesized.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of ZIF-67 nanocubes with complex structures co-mediated by dopamine and polyoxometalate
Communication

Promising ITO-free perovskite solar cells with WO3–Ag–SnO2 as transparent conductive oxide

Substituting indium-tin-oxide, one-pot deposition of WO3/Ag/SnO2 films with high transmittance and low sheet resistance enables the formulation of high-performance perovskite solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Promising ITO-free perovskite solar cells with WO3–Ag–SnO2 as transparent conductive oxide
Communication

Controllable fabrication of redox-active conjugated microporous polymers on reduced graphene oxide for high performance faradaic energy storage

Two-dimensional (2D) composites composed of redox active conjugated microporous polymer (CMP) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) enable efficient faradaic energy storage.

Graphical abstract: Controllable fabrication of redox-active conjugated microporous polymers on reduced graphene oxide for high performance faradaic energy storage
Communication

Magnesium ion based organic secondary batteries

Based on an n-type PDI–EDA anode, a p-type PTPAn cathode and a Mg(ClO4)2/AN electrolyte, a magnesium ion based secondary battery with organic electrodes exhibits excellent electrochemical performances.

Graphical abstract: Magnesium ion based organic secondary batteries
Communication

An azine-linked covalent organic framework ACOF-1 membrane for highly selective CO2/CH4 separation

A defect-free and continuous 2D azine-linked ACOF-1 membrane on a porous alumina support is developed for highly selective CO2/CH4 separation.

Graphical abstract: An azine-linked covalent organic framework ACOF-1 membrane for highly selective CO2/CH4 separation
Communication

Energetic salts of 4-nitramino-3-(5-dinitromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)-furazan: powerful alliance towards good thermal stability and high performance

A new series of 4-nitramino-3-(5-dinitromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)-furazan-based energetic compounds which are competitive with HMX was synthesized in four steps with an overall yield of ∼50% by using a straightforward method.

Graphical abstract: Energetic salts of 4-nitramino-3-(5-dinitromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)-furazan: powerful alliance towards good thermal stability and high performance
Communication

Effects of fused-ring regiochemistry on the properties and photovoltaic performance of n-type organic semiconductor acceptors

The effects of fused-ring regiochemistry on the physicochemical and photovoltaic properties of n-type organic semiconductor (n-OS) acceptors are investigated.

Graphical abstract: Effects of fused-ring regiochemistry on the properties and photovoltaic performance of n-type organic semiconductor acceptors
Communication

A eutectic salt-assisted semi-closed pyrolysis route to fabricate high-density active-site hierarchically porous Fe/N/C catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction

A general “eutectic salt-assisted semi-closed pyrolysis approach” is presented for the fabrication of a high-density active-site hierarchically porous Fe/N/C catalyst.

Graphical abstract: A eutectic salt-assisted semi-closed pyrolysis route to fabricate high-density active-site hierarchically porous Fe/N/C catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
Communication

Achieving high-performance thick-film perovskite solar cells with electron transporting Bingel fullerenes

Two electron-transporting Bingel fullerenes have been developed for achieving thick-film perovskite solar cells with efficiencies beyond 19% with perovskite layers over 1 micrometer, unveiling the subtle molecular interaction between Bingel fullerenes and perovskites strongly influences the device hysteresis and performance.

Graphical abstract: Achieving high-performance thick-film perovskite solar cells with electron transporting Bingel fullerenes
Communication

A cake making strategy to prepare reduced graphene oxide wrapped plant fiber sponges for high-efficiency solar steam generation

A cake making strategy is developed to prepare reduced graphene oxide wrapped plant fiber sponges for high-efficiency solar steam generation.

Graphical abstract: A cake making strategy to prepare reduced graphene oxide wrapped plant fiber sponges for high-efficiency solar steam generation
Communication

Polymeric acid-doped transparent carbon nanotube electrodes for organic solar cells with the longest doping durability

This communication reports the discovery of an effective and long-lasting p-type dopant polymeric acid for transparent carbon electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Polymeric acid-doped transparent carbon nanotube electrodes for organic solar cells with the longest doping durability
Communication

Design and synthesis of medium-bandgap small-molecule electron acceptors for efficient tandem solar cells

Organic solar cells based on new medium-bandgap small-molecule electron acceptors reach PCEs of 10.05% and 11.86% in single-junction and tandem devices, respectively.

Graphical abstract: Design and synthesis of medium-bandgap small-molecule electron acceptors for efficient tandem solar cells
Communication

Ionic activation via a hybrid IL–SSE interfacial layer for Li–O2 batteries with 99.5% coulombic efficiency

A Li–O2 battery with an in situ formed IL–SSE hybrid interfacial layer achieved 99.5% coulombic efficiency and a significantly improved capacity retention. The organic–inorganic hybrid layer exhibited ionic activation behavior through a dispersing redistribution and bridging process, revealing the beneficial interaction of IL and SSE in the cycling in safe IL–SSE-based Li–O2 batteries.

Graphical abstract: Ionic activation via a hybrid IL–SSE interfacial layer for Li–O2 batteries with 99.5% coulombic efficiency
Communication

A solar rechargeable battery based on the sodium ion storage mechanism with Fe2(MoO4)3 microspheres as anode materials

A solar rechargeable battery based on Na-ion storage presents feasible photon–electron conversion, and energy storage and release capability.

Graphical abstract: A solar rechargeable battery based on the sodium ion storage mechanism with Fe2(MoO4)3 microspheres as anode materials
Communication

A single ion conducting separator and dual mediator-based electrolyte for high-performance lithium–oxygen batteries with non-carbon cathodes

Lithium–oxygen batteries with non-carbon cathode realize largely-improved performance by designing mediators and Li+-Nafion separator to prevent self-discharge and shuttle problems.

Graphical abstract: A single ion conducting separator and dual mediator-based electrolyte for high-performance lithium–oxygen batteries with non-carbon cathodes
Communication

Robust graphene-wrapped PtNi nanosponge for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction performance

A graphene-wrapped 3D-PtNi nanosponge was synthesized using carbon dots as a structure-directing agent.

Graphical abstract: Robust graphene-wrapped PtNi nanosponge for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction performance
Communication

Super-flexible bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-amide doped graphene transparent conductive electrodes for photo-stable perovskite solar cells

Super-flexible bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-amide (TFSA)-doped graphene transparent conducting electrode (GR TCE)-based FAPbI3 − xBrx perovskite solar cells with 18.9% power conversion efficiency (PCE) for a rigid device and 18.3% for a flexible one are demonstrated because the TFSA-doped GR TCE reveals high conductivity and high transmittance.

Graphical abstract: Super-flexible bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-amide doped graphene transparent conductive electrodes for photo-stable perovskite solar cells
Communication

Thermally induced migration of a polyoxometalate within a metal–organic framework and its catalytic effects

A polyoxometalate supported by the metal–organic framework, NU-1000, undergoes migration from the mesopore to the micropore when heated.

Graphical abstract: Thermally induced migration of a polyoxometalate within a metal–organic framework and its catalytic effects
Communication

Scanning laser melting for rapid and massive fabrication of filled skutterudites with high thermoelectric performance

A novel rapid fabrication technique that combines scanning laser melting and spark plasma sintering is developed to synthesize bulk filled skutterudites with high thermoelectric performance.

Graphical abstract: Scanning laser melting for rapid and massive fabrication of filled skutterudites with high thermoelectric performance
Communication

Inter-phase charge and energy transfer in Ruddlesden–Popper 2D perovskites: critical role of the spacing cations

Photo-generated charge carrier dynamics in Ruddlesden–Popper 2D perovskites with linear (n-BA) and branched (iso-BA) butylamine as spacing cations have been studied by using transient absorption and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopies.

Graphical abstract: Inter-phase charge and energy transfer in Ruddlesden–Popper 2D perovskites: critical role of the spacing cations
Communication

Facile template-free synthesis of uniform carbon-confined V2O3 hollow spheres for stable and fast lithium storage

A facile and efficient template-free method has been successfully developed to fabricate uniform nitrogen-doped carbon-confined V2O3 hollow spheres, which displayed stable and fast lithium storage.

Graphical abstract: Facile template-free synthesis of uniform carbon-confined V2O3 hollow spheres for stable and fast lithium storage
Communication

1D N-doped hierarchically porous hollow carbon tubes derived from a supramolecular template as metal-free electrocatalysts for a highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction

1D hollow nitrogen-doped carbon tubes (h-NCTs) were fabricated through a supramolecular template-derived approach and employed as the structure-guiding template, porogen and nitrogen source for in situ N-doping.

Graphical abstract: 1D N-doped hierarchically porous hollow carbon tubes derived from a supramolecular template as metal-free electrocatalysts for a highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction
Communication

Enhanced charge carrier separation of manganese(II)-doped graphitic carbon nitride: formation of N–Mn bonds through redox reactions

MnII-doped g-C3N4 obtained through redox reactions between a permanganate and urea upon calcination in an inert gas exhibits enhanced photogenerated charge carrier separation.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced charge carrier separation of manganese(ii)-doped graphitic carbon nitride: formation of N–Mn bonds through redox reactions
Communication

A solvent-switched in situ confinement approach for immobilizing highly-active ultrafine palladium nanoparticles: boosting catalytic hydrogen evolution

A solvent-switched in situ confinement approach has been developed to synthesize highly active nanocatalysts with ultrafine and clean metal nanoparticles encapsulated within carbon nanopores, over which record-high hydrogen evolution has been achieved under heterogeneous conditions.

Graphical abstract: A solvent-switched in situ confinement approach for immobilizing highly-active ultrafine palladium nanoparticles: boosting catalytic hydrogen evolution
Communication

A simple synthesis of nanoporous Sb/C with high Sb content and dispersity as an advanced anode for sodium ion batteries

Amorphous Sb/C with a nanoporous structure and subnanometric dispersity is synthesized by a simple, bottom up solid state reaction between Sb2O3 and CaC2. It exhibits an unprecedented performance of sodium storage.

Graphical abstract: A simple synthesis of nanoporous Sb/C with high Sb content and dispersity as an advanced anode for sodium ion batteries
Communication

Green-solvent processable semiconducting polymers applicable in additive-free perovskite and polymer solar cells: molecular weights, photovoltaic performance, and thermal stability

In this study, we demonstrated the effects of the molecular weight (MW) of a green processable polymer (asy-PBTBDT) on its photovoltaic performance and thermal stability for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Green-solvent processable semiconducting polymers applicable in additive-free perovskite and polymer solar cells: molecular weights, photovoltaic performance, and thermal stability
Communication

A platinum oxide decorated amorphous cobalt oxide hydroxide nanosheet array towards alkaline hydrogen evolution

A platinum oxide decorated amorphous cobalt oxide hydroxide nanosheet array has been prepared and used for alkaline hydrogen evolution.

Graphical abstract: A platinum oxide decorated amorphous cobalt oxide hydroxide nanosheet array towards alkaline hydrogen evolution
Communication

Sticky-note supercapacitors

Novel sticky-note supercapacitors with repeated adhesive performance are fabricated from sticky carbon nanotube array electrodes. The supercapacitors can be repeatedly attached onto various substrates, and they can also be brought into direct contact with each other to power external electronic devices as their contacting layers are electrically conductive. They are flexible with high specific capacitances after attaching and removing.

Graphical abstract: Sticky-note supercapacitors
Communication

Electrochemically substituted metal phthalocyanines, e-MPc (M = Co, Ni), as highly active and selective catalysts for CO2 reduction

The Fe center in FePc can be electrochemically substituted by Co and Ni, achieving high activity and stability for CO2 reduction.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemically substituted metal phthalocyanines, e-MPc (M = Co, Ni), as highly active and selective catalysts for CO2 reduction
Communication

Defect engineering of highly stable lanthanide metal–organic frameworks by particle modulation for coating catalysis

A powerful strategy to design the structure, control the particle sizes and fabricate catalytic devices is developed for lanthanide MOFs.

Graphical abstract: Defect engineering of highly stable lanthanide metal–organic frameworks by particle modulation for coating catalysis
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Supercritical CO2-assisted synthesis of 3D porous SiOC/Se cathode for ultrahigh areal capacity and long cycle life Li–Se batteries

A facile biotemplating method with the assistance of a supercritical CO2 technique has been developed to construct a unique 3D porous SiOC/Se cathode for ultrahigh areal capacity and long cycle life Li–Se batteries.

Graphical abstract: Supercritical CO2-assisted synthesis of 3D porous SiOC/Se cathode for ultrahigh areal capacity and long cycle life Li–Se batteries
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Mesoporous single-crystalline MnOx nanofibers@graphene for ultra-high rate and long-life lithium-ion battery anodes

We report a novel strategy for the spatial confinement of mesoporous single-crystalline MnOx nanofibers within a graphene shell (PSCMnOx@G). The PSCMnOx@G exhibits ultra-high rate performance (1072 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 and 419 mA h g−1 at 10 A g−1) and excellent cycling stability.

Graphical abstract: Mesoporous single-crystalline MnOx nanofibers@graphene for ultra-high rate and long-life lithium-ion battery anodes
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A donor–acceptor semiconducting polymer with a random configuration for efficient, green-solvent-processable flexible solar cells

Random configuration approach simultaneously enhances charge mobility, solubility in a green solvent, and flexibility of a semiconducting polymer.

Graphical abstract: A donor–acceptor semiconducting polymer with a random configuration for efficient, green-solvent-processable flexible solar cells
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Ultrathin CoFe-layered double hydroxide nanosheets embedded in high conductance Cu3N nanowire arrays with a 3D core–shell architecture for ultrahigh capacitance supercapacitors

Ultrathin layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheets are a promising candidate as the electrode material for energy storage due to the ultrafast mass diffusion and greater specific surface area.

Graphical abstract: Ultrathin CoFe-layered double hydroxide nanosheets embedded in high conductance Cu3N nanowire arrays with a 3D core–shell architecture for ultrahigh capacitance supercapacitors
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First-principles characterization of two-dimensional (CH3(CH2)3NH3)2(CH3NH3)n−1GenI3n+1 perovskite

A novel two-dimensional Ge-based hybrid perovskite is proposed for potential optoelectronic applications.

Graphical abstract: First-principles characterization of two-dimensional (CH3(CH2)3NH3)2(CH3NH3)n−1GenI3n+1 perovskite
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Phosphorized polyoxometalate-etched iron-hydroxide porous nanotubes for efficient electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

FeOOH/FePOx porous nanotubes were prepared with polyoxometalates for high-performance electrocatalytic OER, affording a low overpotential of 230 mV.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorized polyoxometalate-etched iron-hydroxide porous nanotubes for efficient electrocatalytic oxygen evolution
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High-performance ternary organic solar cells with photoresponses beyond 1000 nm

Panchromatic ternary organic solar cells with photoresponses beyond 1000 nm and power conversion efficiencies as high as 12.1% were fabricated using low-bandgap polymer PTB7-Th as a donor and ultra low-bandgap F8IC and mid-bandgap IDT-2BR as nonfullerene acceptors.

Graphical abstract: High-performance ternary organic solar cells with photoresponses beyond 1000 nm
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Chemically activated hollow carbon nanospheres as a high-performance anode material for potassium ion batteries

Hollow carbon nanospheres with enlarged interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode material for potassium ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Chemically activated hollow carbon nanospheres as a high-performance anode material for potassium ion batteries
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One-step, room temperature generation of porous and amorphous cobalt hydroxysulfides from layered double hydroxides for superior oxygen evolution reactions

One-step, room-temperature etching and sulfuration of CoAl-LDH to form porous and amorphous CoSx(OH)y for superior oxygen evolution reaction.

Graphical abstract: One-step, room temperature generation of porous and amorphous cobalt hydroxysulfides from layered double hydroxides for superior oxygen evolution reactions
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Simple-structured small molecule acceptors constructed by a weakly electron-deficient thiazolothiazole core for high-efficiency non-fullerene organic solar cells

A novel strategy is proposed to construct simple-structured SMAs using a weakly electron-deficient thiazolothiazole (TTz) core. The highest PCE of 8.77% is recorded for TTz1-based OSCs, which is the highest efficiency to date among non-fullerene OSCs with simple-structured SMAs.

Graphical abstract: Simple-structured small molecule acceptors constructed by a weakly electron-deficient thiazolothiazole core for high-efficiency non-fullerene organic solar cells
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Paragenesis BN/CNTs hybrid as a monoclinic sulfur host for high rate and ultra-long life lithium–sulfur battery

A paragenesis BN/CNT hybrid was prepared via a one-step co-pyrolysis method. Used as a sulfur host for Li–S batteries, the cathode exhibits high active-sulfur utilization, superior cycling stability and excellent rate capability.

Graphical abstract: Paragenesis BN/CNTs hybrid as a monoclinic sulfur host for high rate and ultra-long life lithium–sulfur battery
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One-pot formic acid dehydrogenation and synthesis of benzene-fused heterocycles over reusable AgPd/WO2.72 nanocatalyst

Nanocatalyst with AgPd nanoparticles coupled to WO2.72 nanorods combines multi-step reactions in one-pot to prepare complex heterocycles under mild conditions.

Graphical abstract: One-pot formic acid dehydrogenation and synthesis of benzene-fused heterocycles over reusable AgPd/WO2.72 nanocatalyst
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Lithium poly-acrylic acid as a fast Li+ transport media and a highly stable aqueous binder for Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode electrodes

Lithium poly-acrylic acid facilitates Li+ ion transport through the electrode interface via reversible H+/Li+ exchange, constructs a stable electronic conductive network, and modifies the composition of the cathode-electrolyte interface film.

Graphical abstract: Lithium poly-acrylic acid as a fast Li+ transport media and a highly stable aqueous binder for Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode electrodes
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Stabilization of all-solid-state Li–S batteries with a polymer–ceramic sandwich electrolyte by atomic layer deposition

After progressive charge/discharge, LATP without an ALD coating was dramatically reduced while the ALD protected LATP showed significantly enhanced stability.

Graphical abstract: Stabilization of all-solid-state Li–S batteries with a polymer–ceramic sandwich electrolyte by atomic layer deposition
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Porous NiCoP in situ grown on Ni foam using molten-salt electrodeposition for asymmetric supercapacitors

The molten-salt electrodeposition method is applied for the construction of porous NiCoP for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Porous NiCoP in situ grown on Ni foam using molten-salt electrodeposition for asymmetric supercapacitors
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Excimer emission induced intra-system self-absorption enhancement – a novel strategy to realize high efficiency and excellent stability ternary organic solar cells processed in green solvents

A novel ternary OSC with enhanced PCE and environmental stability has been obtained via utilizing excimer enhanced energy transfer.

Graphical abstract: Excimer emission induced intra-system self-absorption enhancement – a novel strategy to realize high efficiency and excellent stability ternary organic solar cells processed in green solvents
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A mechanically strong and sensitive CNT/rGO–CNF carbon aerogel for piezoresistive sensors

A mechanically strong, sensitive and lightweight CNT/rGO–CNF carbon aerogel is fabricated by synergistic assembly of CNFs and CNTs to form ordered wave-shaped rGO layers and reinforcing the carbon layers.

Graphical abstract: A mechanically strong and sensitive CNT/rGO–CNF carbon aerogel for piezoresistive sensors
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MOF-derived and nitrogen-doped ZnSe polyhedra encapsulated by reduced graphene oxide as the anode for lithium and sodium storage

MOF-derived and nitrogen-doped ZnSe@rGO composites have been fabricated as high-performance Li/Na-storage anode materials.

Graphical abstract: MOF-derived and nitrogen-doped ZnSe polyhedra encapsulated by reduced graphene oxide as the anode for lithium and sodium storage
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Molybdenum carbide chemical sensors with ultrahigh signal-to-noise ratios and ambient stability

In this study, we investigate the gas sensing performance of molybdenum carbides for the first time and they show ultra-high signal-to-noise ratios and excellent ambient stability.

Graphical abstract: Molybdenum carbide chemical sensors with ultrahigh signal-to-noise ratios and ambient stability
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Building a cycle-stable sulphur cathode by tailoring its redox reaction into a solid-phase conversion mechanism

A cycle-stable sulfur cathode with a solid-phase conversion mechanism is developed by building a SEI layer on S/C particles.

Graphical abstract: Building a cycle-stable sulphur cathode by tailoring its redox reaction into a solid-phase conversion mechanism
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