Themed collection 2019 Journal of Materials Chemistry A HOT Papers
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Metallic ruthenium-based nanomaterials for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
This review summarizes the recent progress on metallic Ru-based catalysts, including the preparation strategies, performance of electrocatalytic and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 24691-24714
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06178A
Monocrystalline perovskite wafers/thin films for photovoltaic and transistor applications
This review summarizes the edge-cutting area of the “monocrystalline perovskite wafer/thin film” and their intimate applications in photovoltaics and transistors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 24661-24690
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA08823G
Coordination polymer-based conductive materials: ionic conductivity vs. electronic conductivity
This review summarizes recent developments of coordination polymers and their derivatives for ionic and electrical conductivity with the discussion about synthetic strategies and possible mechanisms to identify the key structural factors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 24059-24091
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA08253K
Scalable nanomanufacturing of inkjet-printed wearable energy storage devices
The nanomaterial-based wearable energy storage devices will usher in exciting opportunities in emerging technologies such as consumer electronics, pervasive computing, human–machine interface, robotics, and the Internet of Things.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 23280-23300
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA05239A
Impact of end groups on the performance of non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cell applications
Non-fullerene organic solar cells employing small molecule acceptors have recently crossed the PCE of 17% through the design and synthesis of efficient acceptor materials.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 22701-22729
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA08620J
On the potential for nanoscale metal–organic frameworks for energy applications
Nanoscale metal organic frameworks offer unique advantages for the development of materials for solar energy conversion systems, supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 21545-21576
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09896H
Advanced engineering of core/shell nanostructures for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction
This review summarizes the advanced engineering of core/shell structures as a promising candidate for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 20478-20493
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA07016H
Metal halide perovskites under compression
High pressure engineering of metal halide perovskites, revealing the structural and photovoltaic performance contributions of different components.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 16089-16108
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04930D
The synthesis and electrochemical applications of core–shell MOFs and their derivatives
In this review, the advances of core–shell MOFs and their derivatives in electrochemical applications are summarized and analyzed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 15519-15540
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03833G
Carbon-based hydrogels: synthesis and their recent energy applications
This review comprehensively describes the latest synthesis techniques for producing carbon-based hydrogels and their recent energy applications.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 15491-15518
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA02525A
Recent progress in inkjet-printed solar cells
In the past few decades, the fabrication of solar cells has been considered as one of the most promising ways to meet the increasing energy demands to support the development of modern society as well as to control the environmental pollution caused by the combustion of fossil fuels.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 13873-13902
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03155C
Inhibition of polysulfide diffusion in lithium–sulfur batteries: mechanism and improvement strategies
This paper reviews various methods for suppressing the shuttle effect, and the mechanisms of these methods were discussed in depth.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 12381-12413
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00535H
Diketopyrrolopyrrole-based conjugated materials for non-fullerene organic solar cells
This review summarizes the recent progress of DPP-based conjugated materials, including small molecules and conjugated polymers, for application in non-fullerene organic solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 10174-10199
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01976F
Redox mediators: a shuttle to efficacy in metal–O2 batteries
In the search for a new energy strategy, metal–O2 batteries stand out as a potential alternative. To reduce losses due to high overpotential and to improve their performance, redox mediators emerge as a powerful strategy for the commercialization of these promising devices.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8746-8764
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA12487F
Liquid mobility on superwettable surfaces for applications in energy and the environment
Liquid mobility on super-wettable materials is of interest for enhanced heat transfer, self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-icing, water-harvesting, and oil–water separation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 38-63
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA09403A
Boron and nitrogen co-doped porous carbon nanofibers as metal-free electrocatalysts for highly efficient ammonia electrosynthesis
A metal-free B, N co-doped porous carbon nanofiber with a synergistic effect was developed for efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction in basic solution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26272-26278
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06076F
Ambient fast, large-scale synthesis of entropy-stabilized metal–organic framework nanosheets for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution
A high entropy metal–organic framework (HE-MOF) with five near-equimolar components was synthesized by a solution phase method and served as an electrochemical oxygen evolution catalyst.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26238-26242
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09975A
A lithium carboxylate grafted dendrite-free polymer electrolyte for an all-solid-state lithium-ion battery
A novel solid polymer electrolyte was designed and synthesized based on a hybrid copolymer matrices grafting with lithium carboxylate branched chains, which ensures a homogeneous Li ion deposition and successfully inhibits the Li dendrite growth.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 25818-25823
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10689H
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Thin film oxide-ion conducting electrolyte for near room temperature applications
Stabilized bismuth vanadate thin films are presented here as superior oxide ionic conductors, for application in solid state electrochemical devices operating near room temperature.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 25772-25778
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA07632H
Direct immobilization of an atomically dispersed Pt catalyst by suppressing heterogeneous nucleation at −40 °C
Direct deposition of isolated metal atoms onto substrates has been recognized as a simple route to obtain high performance supported atomically dispersed metals (SACs), however, the agglomeration driven by high surface energy is difficult to avoid.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 25779-25784
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA07469D
Integrating multiple adsorption sites and tortuous diffusion paths into a metal–organic framework for C3H4/C3H6 separation
By integrating open metal sites, Lewis basic sites, and tortuous diffusion paths, a new metal–organic framework has been designed and synthesized, which exhibits high adsorption capacity and excellent selectivity for separating a C3H4/C3H6 mixture.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 25254-25257
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA07278K
PdP2 nanoparticles–reduced graphene oxide for electrocatalytic N2 conversion to NH3 under ambient conditions
PdP2-reduced graphene oxide hybrid is efficient for ambient electrocatalytic N2-to-NH3 fixation with an NH3 yield rate of 30.3 μg h−1 mgcat.−1 and a faradaic efficiency of 12.56%.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 24760-24764
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09910G
An electron-donating strategy to guide the construction of MOF photocatalysts toward co-catalyst-free highly efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution
An electron-donating strategy is proposed to guide the construction of novel co-catalyst-free MOF photocatalysts. The well-designed CdS-based MOF exhibits an exceptional photocatalytic activity for H2 evolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 24180-24185
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06141J
Self-organized growth of flower-like SnS2 and forest-like ZnS nanoarrays on nickel foam for synergistic superiority in electrochemical ammonia synthesis
Flower-like SnS2 and forest-like ZnS nanoarrays are directly formed on a Ni foam through self-organized growth, which exhibit optimized NRR performance due to their synergistic superiority as advanced hybrid catalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 22235-22241
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04382A
Inverted planar perovskite solar cells based on CsI-doped PEDOT:PSS with efficiency beyond 20% and small energy loss
An interfacial engineering strategy is successfully developed with a maximum PCE of 20.22%, a high VOC of 1.084 V and a relatively low non-radiative recombination loss in inverted planar perovskite solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 21662-21667
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA08995K
A self-reconstructed (oxy)hydroxide@nanoporous metal phosphide electrode for high-performance rechargeable zinc batteries
A binder-free self-reconstructed (oxy)hydroxide@nanoporous Ni3P hybrid electrode is fabricated for rechargeable Zn battery with high capacity, excellent rate performance and cycling stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 21069-21078
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA07910F
Organic energy-harvesting devices achieving power conversion efficiencies over 20% under ambient indoor lighting
The ability of solution-processed organic photovoltaics (OPVs) based on new small-molecule semiconductors, 1DTP-ID and 2DTP-ID, for indoor dim-light energy harvesting is reported.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 20187-20192
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06694B
Mn-doped atomic SnO2 layers for highly efficient CO2 electrochemical reduction
Ultrathin TMO has been synthesized via a facile in situ gas induced growth strategy and the structure–efficiency relationship has been deeply discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 19651-19656
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06817A
Conversion pseudocapacitance-contributing and robust hetero-nanostructural perovskite KCo0.54Mn0.46F3 nanocrystals anchored on graphene nanosheet anodes for advanced lithium-ion capacitors, batteries and their hybrids
The pseudocapacitive conversion mechanism and robust perovskite fluorides/graphene hetero-nanostructures contribute to fast rate capability, high specific capacity and superior stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 18257-18266
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06438A
Programmable unidirectional liquid transport on peristome-mimetic surfaces under liquid environments
Inspired from Nepenthes alata, remaining wet and slippery by continuously spreading water, here, we report a general strategy for the uni-directional transport of liquids on peristome-mimetic surfaces from a one-dimensional linear trajectory to a two-dimensional curve, and even to the a three-dimensional infinite space.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 18244-18248
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04770K
Halosilane triggers anodic silanization and cathodic redox for stable and efficient lithium–O2 batteries
Iodotrimethylsilane triggers anodic silanization and releases soluble triiodide, which stabilizes the Li anode and decreases the overpotential of lithium–O2 batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 18237-18243
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04268G
A new strategy for the controllable growth of MOF@PBA architectures
Multilevel nanostructures can expose more active sites and promote the charge transfer process, and different composite materials can promote the synergistic effect.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 17266-17271
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA05409J
Ultrathin nanosheets of aluminosilicate FER zeolites synthesized in the presence of a sole small organic ammonium
Ultrathin nanosheets (6–8 nm) of aluminosilicate FER zeolites have been successfully synthesized using a sole small organic ammonium (N,N-diethyl-cis-2,6-dimethyl piperidinium, DMP).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 16671-16676
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04833B
A hydrophobic polymer stabilized p-Cu2O nanocrystal photocathode for highly efficient solar water splitting
For the first time, a compact hydrophobic layer composed of a macromolecular polymer was applied to inhibit the inactivation of cuprous oxide.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 15593-15598
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04822G
A novel energy-dependent p-semiconductor–metal–n-semiconductor heterojunction for selectively steering charge flow in a Z-scheme photocatalyst
The synergistic effect of two interfacial junctions of a p–m–n composite was indicated to enable energy-dependent charge-flow steering for photocatalysis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 15036-15041
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03482J
On the reconstruction of NiMo electrocatalysts by operando spectroscopy
Dissolved MoO42− from NiMo electrodes during hydrogen evolution redeposits during high energy spectroscopy, providing misleading but important insights into Mo behavior.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 15031-15035
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA04494A
Modulating the electronic structure of ultrathin layered double hydroxide nanosheets with fluorine: an efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
Herein, we effectively modulate the electronic structure of Co3Fe layered double hydroxides (LDHs) by F-doping using a CHF3-plasma etching technique.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 14483-14488
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03882E
Enhanced CO2 electroreduction performance over Cl-modified metal catalysts
Cl-modified metal catalysts exhibit excellent CO2 electroreduction performance, attributed to efficient electron transfer to CO2 on Cl− sites.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 12420-12425
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA02223F
Unprecedented plasmon-induced nitroxide-mediated polymerization (PI-NMP): a method for preparation of functional surfaces
The first method of plasmon-induced nitroxide-mediated polymerization on periodical gold gratings has been developed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 12414-12419
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01630A
Engineering the surface atomic structure of FeVO4 nanocrystals for use as highly active and stable electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution
FeVO4 nanobelts bounded by {010} facets exhibit much higher OER activities and lower overpotential than nanosheets enclosed by {010} facets, which were mainly attributed to the favorable atomic arrangements of {010} facets with Fe–V dual-active sites and an open surface structure.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 10949-10953
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA02922B
Hybridizing anions towards fast diffusion kinetics for tri-ion batteries with significantly improved rate capability and cycling life
We develop a new aluminum graphite tri-ion (Li+/PF6−/BF4−) battery configuration (AGTIB) using an anion-hybridization strategy with fast diffusion kinetics. The AGTIB has a high rate performance with a 90.5 mA h g−1 capacity at 15C and good cycling stability for over 500 cycles at 5C.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 10930-10935
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03104A
Composite K2Mo4O13/α-MoO3 nanorods: sonochemical preparation and applications for advanced Li+/Na+ pseudocapacitance
A novel nanocomposite of K2Mo4O13/MoO3 with a uniformly rod-like morphology is fabricated via a sonochemical method. Benefiting from its open framework, the as-synthesized sample exhibits obvious pseudocapacitive behaviors both in lithium and sodium ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 10954-10961
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11854J
A fused-ring non-fullerene acceptor based on a benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene central core with a thieno[3,2-b]thiophene side-chain for highly efficient organic solar cells
The BTT-FIC-based device achieved a champion PCE of 12.65% for the benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]di(cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene)-containing NFAs based OSCs.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 10905-10911
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01888C
Ionic liquid pre-intercalated MXene films for ionogel-based flexible micro-supercapacitors with high volumetric energy density
Ionogel-based flexible micro-supercapacitors are constructed based on interdigital microelectrodes of ionic liquid pre-intercalated MXene compact films.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 9478-9485
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA02190F
Multifunctional fabrics of carbon nanotube fibers
Multifunctional fabrics made solely of CNT fibers have been automatically prepared through mature textile technologies. They are excellent for wearable heaters and electrodes in flexible supercapacitors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8790-8797
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01474H
Constructing a highly oriented layered MOF nanoarray from a layered double hydroxide for efficient and long-lasting alkaline water oxidation electrocatalysis
Template-directed synthesized Fe0.1-Ni-MOF nanoarray (Fe0.1-Ni-MOF/NF) behaves efficiently as an electrocatalyst for alkaline water oxidation with a strong electrochemical durability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8771-8776
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00819E
Interfacial nickel nitride/sulfide as a bifunctional electrode for highly efficient overall water/seawater electrolysis
Simple methods for fabricating highly active and stable interfacial bifunctional electrocatalysts for water electrolysis are essential for hydrogen production.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8117-8121
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01903K
Efficient methylammonium lead trihalide perovskite solar cells with chloroformamidinium chloride (Cl-FACl) as an additive
Highly efficient and stable mixed halide perovskite (MAPbI3–xClx) solar cells are fabricated with the incorporation of chloroformamidinium chloride (Cl-FACl).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8078-8084
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA01319A
A novel aqueous sodium–manganese battery system for energy storage
A novel aqueous sodium–manganese battery system with a long life span of over 7000 cycles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 8122-8128
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00474B
Self-supported VO2 arrays decorated with N-doped carbon as an advanced cathode for lithium-ion storage
High-quality self-supported VO2 arrays decorated with N-doped carbon (N–C@VO2) were fabricated via a facile solvothermal-polymerization approach for applications in lithium-ion batteries. The N–C@VO2 arrays show high capacity (295 mA h g−1 at 1C) and stable capacity: 95.3% retention after 500 cycles at 1C.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 6644-6650
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11578H
Dihydropyreno[1,2-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene based electron acceptors for high efficiency as-cast organic solar cells
Two novel fused ring electron acceptors PDT and PDT-T have been designed, synthesized and used in organic solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 5943-5948
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00614A
Lewis acidic water as a new carrier for facilitating CO2 transport
We report the formation of a reversible complex between CO2 and a bound water coordinating alkaline metal cation (Lewis-acidic water) by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis for the first time.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 5190-5194
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA10871D
A new sustainable approach towards preparation of sunlight active Ag/AgBr Janus nanoparticles using non-toxic surface active ionic liquid
A benign and easily implementable method for preparation of symmetry controlled Ag/AgBr nanoparticles for catalytic applications under sunlight or white light is presented.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 5185-5189
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00178F
Na2Ru1−xMnxO3 as the cathode for sodium-ion batteries
A suitable Mn doping (x = 0.1) enhances the kinetics and structural stability of Na2RuO3, generating a superior electrochemical performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 4395-4399
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11915E
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An efficient carbon-based ORR catalyst from low-temperature etching of ZIF-67 with ultra-small cobalt nanoparticles and high yield
Low-temperature etching of ZIF-67 is proposed for ultra-small cobalt/cobalt-oxide nanoparticles in nitrogen-doped graphene-networks as an efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 3544-3551
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA10925G
A Li–O2 battery cathode with vertical mass/charge transfer pathways
An oxygen cathode with a rolled vertical CNT film configuration is proposed for advanced Li–O2 batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 3000-3005
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA00017H
Facile synthesis of porous hybrid materials based on Calix-3 dye and TiO2 for high photocatalytic water splitting performance with excellent stability
A highly robust hybrid material Calix-3-TiO2 based on calixarene dye and TiO2 is prepared by a facile sol–gel method for the first time. When Pt nanoparticles are introduced onto the hybrid, the catalysts display efficient and persistent photocatalytic water splitting activities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 2993-2999
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA10633A
Flexible nonfullerene organic solar cells based on embedded silver nanowires with an efficiency up to 11.6%
Flexible non-fullerene organic solar cells based on AgNWs embedded in polyimide substrates demonstrate a high efficiency up to 11.6%.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 1989-1995
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11378E
Photocatalytic dehydrogenation of formic acid promoted by a superior PdAg@g-C3N4 Mott–Schottky heterojunction
The superior PdAg@g-C3N4 Mott–Schottky heterojunction exhibits boosting dehydrogenation photocatalysis of formic acid (TOF = 420 h−1) without any additive under visible light (λ > 400 nm) at room temperature.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 2022-2026
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11172C
Salt-templated growth of monodisperse hollow nanostructures
We develop a salt-templated route to monodisperse hollow nanostructures in a green, robust, efficient, cost-effective and scalable manner.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 1404-1409
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA11318A
A bio-inspired cilia array as the dielectric layer for flexible capacitive pressure sensors with high sensitivity and a broad detection range
A cilia array via a magnetic field was proposed as the dielectric layer for flexible capacitive sensors with high sensitivity and a broad detection range.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27334-27346
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10489E
SnO2 patched ultrathin PtRh nanowires as efficient catalysts for ethanol electrooxidation
The delicate combination between amorphous SnO2 patches and PtRh nanowires could enhance EOR activities and stability effectively.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27377-27382
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10941B
High-performance electron-doped GeMnTe2: hierarchical structure and low thermal conductivity
All scale hierarchical structure induced low thermal conductivity promises high thermoelectric performance of electron doped GeMnTe2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27361-27366
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09972G
Tuning the electrical conductivity of amorphous carbon/reduced graphene oxide wrapped-Co3O4 ternary nanofibers for highly sensitive chemical sensors
The electrical conductivity of amorphous carbon/reduced graphene oxide(rGO)-wrapped Co3O4 nanofibers prepared by the electrospinning process is for the first time finely tuned creatively by the thermal-etching process in a controlled O2 environment.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27522-27534
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA11550A
Charge transfer dynamics and catalytic performance of a covalently linked hybrid assembly comprising a functionalized cobalt tetraazamacrocyclic catalyst and CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots for photochemical hydrogen production
Covalently attaching the cobalt tetraazamacrocyclic complex to the surface of CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots enhanced the charge-separation efficiency and photocatalytic activity of the hybrid system.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27432-27440
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10479H
Ultramicropore-influenced mechanism of oxygen electroreduction on metal-free carbon catalysts
Microporous carbons, with nitrogen groups or without, were synthesized and tested as ORR catalysts. A strong dependence of the ORR efficiency on the combined V<0.7nm, ECSA, and the number of dissociating groups (expressed as PIF) was found.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27110-27123
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10850E
Study of active sites on Se-MnS/NiS heterojunctions as highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting
Se-doped MnS/NiS as a highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26975-26983
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10860B
Vacancy engineering of AuCu cocatalysts for improving the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to CH4
Vacancy engineering has been performed on AuCu cocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic CO2-to-CH4 conversion through tailoring the electron structure and surface configuration simultaneously.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27007-27015
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09938G
Single crystal polyoxoniobate derived NbO/Cu nanocrystalline@N-doped carbon loaded onto reduced graphene oxide enabling high rate and high capacity Li/Na storage
The first synthesis of a nanosized NbO/Cu hybrid composite coated by N-doped carbon and anchored onto reduced graphene oxide is reported for high performance Li/Na storage.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26513-26523
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA10633B
Covalent organic framework-regulated ionic transportation for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
A polymer separator modified with a covalent organic framework can effectively accelerate lithium ion migration and immobilize transition metal ions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26540-26548
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA09570E
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This on-going web collection features all the articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A in 2019 marked as HOT, as recommended by referees. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!