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Recent progress in the CVD growth of 2D vertical heterostructures based on transition-metal dichalcogenides
This review summarizes recent advances in the controllable CVD growth of 2D TMDC vertical heterostructures under four different strategies.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8239-8254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01289D
Crystal engineering of nanomaterials: current insights and prospects
Nanocrystal engineering has evolved into a dynamic research area over the past few decades but is not properly defined. Here, we present select examples to highlight the diverse aspects of crystal engineering applied on inorganic nanomaterials.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7916-7927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00601K
An overview of the current status and prospects of cathode materials based on transition metal sulfides for magnesium-ion batteries
TMSs as cathode materials used in MIBs.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7546-7564
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01029H
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How the in situ monitoring of bulk crystalline phases during catalyst activation results in a better understanding of heterogeneous catalysis
This Highlight article shows the importance of the in situ monitoring of bulk crystalline compounds for a thorough understanding of heterogeneous catalysts at the intersection of catalysis, materials science, crystallography and inorganic chemistry.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6470-6480
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00817J
Two-dimensional multimetallic alloy nanocrystals: recent progress and challenges
In this highlight article, the recent progress on the preparation and application of multimetallic alloy nanocrystals with 2D nanostructures is systematically reviewed, as well as perspectives on future challenges and opportunities.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6454-6469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00975C
Control of location and distribution of heteroatoms substituted isomorphously in framework of zeolites and zeotype materials
Well-controlled incorporation of heteroatoms in frameworks of zeolites and zeotype materials has been achieved by a variety of new synthetic approaches, generating outstanding catalysts compared to uncontrolled materials.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6226-6233
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00912E
Vanadium oxide bronzes as cathode active materials for non-lithium-based batteries
Lithium as critical resource prompted interest for non-lithium-based batteries. This highlight review discusses vanadium oxide bronzes as one of the material families being considered as cathode for non-lithium-based batteries.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5267-5283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00339A
Highly emissive halide perovskite nanocrystals: from lead to lead-free
Highly emissive halide perovskite nanocrystals with tunable emission spectra covering the entire visible spectra.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 3619-3630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00344E
Cyanogroup functionalized sub-2 nm ultrafine Pt nanonetworks reinforce electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in a broad pH range
Cyanogroup functionalized Pt ultrafine nanonetworks are synthesized via a facile one-pot oil bath heating method, and exhibit excellent HER performance in a broad pH range.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7932-7937
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00796C
Shape transformations of Pt nanocrystals enclosed with high-index facets and low-index facets
Shape transformation between high-index faceted Pt nanocrystals and low-index faceted ones have been achieved by an electrochemical square-wave potential method.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6655-6660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00949D
Study for the preparation of Cu2+-doped twin spherical MnCO3 structure as an anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
Cu2+-Doped twin spherical MnCO3 microstructure was prepared, characterized and used as an anode for the lithium-ion battery. After 600 cycles, a reversible capacity of 810 mA h g−1 was retained. Excellent rate property and cyclability were attained.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6486-6489
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01026C
Intrinsic proton conduction in 2D sulfonated covalent organic frameworks through a post-synthetic strategy
A 2D sulfonated COF showed intrinsic proton conductivity up to 10−3 at 25 °C and 100% relative humidity and high conductivity up to 10−2 S cm−1 at 70 °C and 100% RH.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6234-6238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00957E
A tetraphenylethylene-based covalent organic framework for waste gas adsorption and highly selective detection of Fe3+
A tetraphenylethylene-based covalent organic framework shows an outstanding performance for waste gas adsorption and has good selectivity and detection effect for Fe3+.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5569-5574
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00870F
Ultrasmall PdPtCo trimetallic nanorings with enriched low-coordinated edge sites and optimized compositions for effective oxygen reduction electrocatalysis
Ultrasmall two-dimensional Pd55Pt18Co27 trimetallic alloy nanorings with enriched low-coordinated edge sites exhibit greatly enhanced ORR electrocatalytic activity.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5033-5038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00693B
Hierarchical structure TiNb2O7 microspheres derived from titanate for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
Hierarchical structure TiNb2O7 microspheres derived from titanate displayed satisfactory long-term cycling stability and prominent rate capability for lithium-ion batteries.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 4905-4909
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00531F
Binary ligand-mediated morphological evolution of methylammonium lead bromide nanocrystals
Binary ligands of carboxylic acids and alkylamines induce the morphological evolution of MAPbBr3 nanocubes to 1D nanowires and 2D nanosheets during the aging process.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 4434-4438
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00518A
Enhanced room-temperature ethanol sensing performance of porous MoO3/V0.13Mo0.87O2.935 heterostructures self-assembled with 2D nanosheets
Porous MoO3/V0.13Mo0.87O2.935 heterostructures self-assembled with 2D nanosheets have been primarily prepared by a facile method for effectively detecting ethanol at room temperature.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 3631-3635
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00311A
Fast colloidal synthesis of SnSe2 nanosheets for flexible broad-band photodetection
A new rapid bottom-up colloidal synthetic route has been developed to synthesize SnSe2 nanosheets within 5 min. A SnSe2 nanosheet-based flexible photodetector is fabricated for the first time and the resulting device displays a wide photodetection range and high flexibility.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 2034-2038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CE01774D
Two-step hydrothermal synthesis of (NH4)xWO3 hollow spherical and hierarchical structures
Two novel (NH4)xWO3 structures were prepared by a two-step hydrothermal route. Also, the possible formation mechanism of these two (NH4)xWO3 structures was proposed and discussed.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 1700-1703
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CE01838D
Ligand-mediated strategy for the fabrication of hollow Fe-MOFs and their derived Fe/NC nanostructures with an enhanced oxygen reduction reaction
A facile ligand-mediated strategy was developed for preparing novel octahedron-shaped Fe-MOF particles with a hollow structure.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 528-532
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CE01594F
Rapid fabrication of silver–cuprous oxide core–shell nanowires for visible light photocatalysts
This work reports a novel method that enables facile fabrication of Ag–Cu2O core–shell nanowires (Ag@Cu2O NWs) for visible light photocatalysts.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 24-29
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CE01430C
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Structure determination of small molecule compounds by an electron diffractometer for 3D ED/MicroED
Development of a diffractometer specialized for electron diffraction experiments.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8622-8630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01172C
VO2(B)@carbon fiber sheet as a binder-free flexible cathode for aqueous Zn-ion batteries
A flexible VO2(B)@CFS electrode exhibits a high capacity and a long cycle life for zinc-ion batteries.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8650-8659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01188J
Stabilized covalent interfacial coupling design of Li3V2(PO4)3 with carbon framework for boosting lithium storage kinetics
LVP@C with stabilized electronic conductive layer is prepared by a facile organic–inorganic hybrid hydrogel-enabled methodology, in which LVP is chemically interacting with carbon framework via P–C and P–O–C bonds.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8506-8512
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01254A
In situ SERS monitoring of photocatalysts by Au-decorated Fe3O4@TiO2 nanocomposites: novel perspectives and insights
The design and preparation of multifunctional nanomaterials are very important for photocatalytic research.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8443-8450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01224J
Synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic activity of the flower-like CdS/Zn3(PO4)2 Z-scheme heteronanostructures
CdS/Zn3(PO4)2 Z-scheme heteronanostructures were prepared through a simple hydrothermal route and precipitation methods, and the efficiency for the photocatalytic degradation of MB solution can be improved greatly.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8291-8300
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01007G
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Tuning the structure of cerium phosphate nanorods
The one-pot, shape selective synthesis of cerium phosphate nanorods has been explored and developed to give nanoparticles with aspect ratios between 3–24.8.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8215-8225
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01151K
Core–shell structured S@CuO/δ-MnO2 composites as cathodes for lithium–sulfur batteries
Novel core–shell structured S@CuO/δ-MnO2 composites have been developed as cathodes for lithium sulfur batteries. They exhibited an excellent electrochemical performance with an initial specific capacity of 848.1 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 8071-8076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01170G
Rapid synthesis of Cu2O hollow spheres at low temperature and their catalytic performance for the decomposition of ammonium perchlorate
A simple and efficient strategy for synthesizing high-performance crystalline catalyst Cu2O hollow spheres with a large specific surface area was demonstrated.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7985-7993
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00663K
PtPdCu cubic nanoframes as electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation reaction
PtPdCu cubic nanoframes with unique open architecture exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performances toward methanol electrooxidation.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7978-7984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00710F
Phase evolution of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanoparticles from in situ formed binary sulphides under solvothermal conditions
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanocrystals form both by direct nucleation and growth and by conversion of binary sulphides into the quaternary phase via internal recrystallization processes.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7944-7954
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CE01566K
Temperature-dependent crystallization of Cu2O rhombic dodecahedra
Size and shape uniformity of nanomaterials are extremely important for their applications in batteries, supercapacitors, catalysis, etc.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7970-7977
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00273B
Effects of growth substrate on the nucleation of monolayer MoTe2
Choice of growth substrate is shown to have a significant effect on the conversion of ALD grown molybdenum oxide to monolayer 2H molybdenum ditelluride.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7963-7969
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00275A
Self-assembled one-dimensional Co coated with N-doped carbon nanotubes for dye-sensitized solar cells with high activity and remarkable durability
An important challenge for commercializing dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) is the development of efficient non-precious metal counter electrode (CE) materials, which must be solved using non-precious metal catalysts because of their poor stability and low efficiency.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7831-7838
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01252E
Shape-controlled Cu2O nanospheres as bifunctional catalysts boosting the oxidations of glucose and hydrazine
Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticles hold promise as low-cost catalysts for the oxidations of both glucose and hydrazine (N2H4). The shape-controlled growth of Cu2O crystals can regulate effectively its catalytic activities.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7781-7786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00913C
Structural features and morphology of titanium dioxide–bismuth vanadate heterojunctions
Titanium dioxide TiO2 (TO) and bismuth vanadate BiVO4 (BVO) are promising photoactive semiconducting oxides for heterogeneous photocatalysis devoted to water treatment, pollutant degradation and water splitting processes.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7679-7690
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00982F
In situ growth of an Fe-doped NiCo-MOF electrocatalyst from layered double hydroxide effectively enhances electrocatalytic oxygen evolution performance
The hierarchical book-like Fe-NiCo-MOF exhibits superior OER performance coupled with outstanding stability at a high current density.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7650-7657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01220G
Cation exchange in a fluorescent zinc-based metal–organic framework for cadmium ion detection
A Zn metal–organic framework with a large aperture shows remarkable fluorescence characteristics for the detection of cadmium ions in aqueous solution and can adsorb CO2 and O2 selectively.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7442-7449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00931A
A facile template method to fabricate one-dimensional Fe3O4@SiO2@C/Ni microtubes with efficient catalytic and adsorption performance
The Fe3O4@SiO2@C/Ni microtubes were well constructed with MoO3 microrods as sacrificing template, which manifested excellent performance as both catalyst and adsorbent.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7517-7524
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01104A
3D hollow cage copper cobalt sulfide derived from metal–organic frameworks for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors
The fabrication of the advanced MOF-based 3D hollow cage ternary bimetallic material CuCo2S4 for high performance asymmetric supercapacitors.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7385-7396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00884F
Net-stacked hierarchical CdOHF architectures: controllable synthesis and visible-light driven photocatalytic performance
Net-stacked hierarchical CdOHF architectures were controllably synthesized, and exhibited high efficiency and selectivity for degrading the cationic dye malachite green (MG) under visible light irradiation.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7334-7339
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01154E
Enhanced blue photoluminescence and photostability of Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite quantum dots via surface passivation with silver ions
A facile and effective method is demonstrated to prepare highly stable Ag–Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs. The PLQY of Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs has been enhanced to 34.2% via passivation of Ag ions, and the PL intensity is still about 90% under 80 min UV irradiation.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7219-7227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01006A
Template-free formation of one-dimensional mesoporous ZnMn2O4 tube-in-tube nanofibers towards lithium-ion batteries as anode materials
Mesoporous ZnMn2O4 tube-in-tube nanofibers are firstly synthesized via a template-free strategy as an anode material towards lithium-ion batteries, along with a tentative formation mechanism.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7228-7236
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01056E
Oxygen vacancy induced electron traps in tungsten doped Bi2MoO6 for enhanced photocatalytic performance
As the concentration of the W dopant increased in the Bi2Mo1−xWxO6 nanosheets, the density of the oxygen vacancies became higher, which served as electron trap centers to lower the recombination rate and enhance the photocatalytic performance.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7270-7277
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00868D
Hierarchical MnCo2O4 nanowire@NiFe layered double hydroxide nanosheet heterostructures on Ni foam for overall water splitting
It is of great importance to construct non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts with low cost and high efficiency for overall water splitting.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7141-7150
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01037A
Tunable metal–organic framework nanoarrays on carbon cloth constructed by a rational self-sacrificing template for efficient and robust oxygen evolution reactions
The morphology and electronic structure of MOF-74 nanoarrays on carbon cloth were modulated for oxygen evolution reactions with self-sacrificing templates of Co/Ni(OH)2 nanosheets.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 7090-7096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE01015H
Construction of AuPdPt spherical nanodendrites with a multilayered structure by manipulating etching and regrowth in seeded growth
Size-tunable gold–palladium–platinum nanodendrites with a multilayered structure are successfully prepared via etching–regrowth-involved seeded growth, exhibiting superb electrochemical activity for formic acid oxidation.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6879-6891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00894C
Facile synthesis of bimetallic-based CoMoO4/MoO2/CoP oxidized/phosphide nanorod arrays electroplated with FeOOH for efficient overall seawater splitting
CoMoO4/MoO2/CoP oxidized/phosphide nanorod arrays are fabricated for high performance in hydrogen evolution reaction, while the further electrodeposition of FeOOH results in excellent catalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6778-6791
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00748C
Controlled synthesis of luminescent CIZS/ZnS/ZnS core/shell/shell nanoheterostructures
We report a systematic investigation of the influence of reaction temperatures and times on the morphologies and optical properties of resulting CIZS/ZnS/ZnS quantum nanoheterostructures with “giant” ZnS shell (size >10 nm).
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6792-6799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00631B
Hierarchical macroparticles of ceria with tube-like shape – synthesis and properties
The hierarchical organization of CeO2 nanoparticles into tube-like macroparticles has a great influence on the properties of the material.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6743-6754
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00755F
Binary V–Mo sulfides grown on CNTs with morphological and electronic modulation for enhanced hydrogen evolution
Binary V–Mo sulfides on carbon nanotubes with superior electrocatalytic water splitting performance in acid media are successfully synthesized by a facile one-step sintering method.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6668-6674
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00938A
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Exploring 2D structures of indium oxide of different stoichiometry
The atomic structures of 2D InO and 2D In2O3 through first-principles calculations, that can support experimental verifications, are reported.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6661-6667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00776A
Synthesis, structural evolution, and optical properties of SnO2 hollow microspheres with manageable shell thickness
SnO2 hollow (H-SnO2) microspheres were successfully prepared via a facile one-step synthesis using SiO2 microspheres as templates and NaOH as a reactive etching agent.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6736-6742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00801C
Fe3O4–Au–polydopamine hybrid microcapsules with photothermal–photodynamic synergistic anti-bacterial performance
A novel magnetic Fe3O4–Au–PDA hybrid microcapsule with both photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic (PDT) anti-bacterial functions has been developed, and the product exhibits higher antibacterial performance by the combined PTT/PDT treatment.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6610-6619
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00926E
Influences of nano-effect on the thermodynamic properties of solid–liquid interfaces: theoretical and experimental researches
Nano-effect has a significant influence on the interfacial properties of nanoparticles. When r < 10 nm, the relationships between the interfacial thermodynamic properties and the reciprocal of radius deviate from linear behavior.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6541-6550
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00906K
Spacing prior to decorating TiO2 nanowires with dewetted Au nanoparticles for boosting photoelectrochemical water oxidation
Dewetted Au nanoparticles are used as masks to space out TiO2 nanowires, which restrict the planar coalescence of nanowires and favor the successive decoration of Au nanoparticles by dewetting, thus boosting the PEC water oxidation performance.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6551-6558
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00886B
Vapor phase dealloying-driven synthesis of bulk nanoporous cobalt with a face-centered cubic structure
The VPA–VPD strategy successfully realizes the fabrication of bulk nanoporous FCC-Co because of the temperature effect and size influence.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6526-6532
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00883H
Unraveling the growth mechanism of W18O49 nanowires on W surfaces
This work unravels the solid-state growth mechanism of 1d W18O49 nanowires on W surfaces under a water vapor atmosphere. Such growth was understood to be the intermediate WO3 layer formation and its reduction induced planar faults driven 1d solid-state growth.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6559-6566
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00793A
Facile synthesis and luminescence properties of monodisperse lutetium oxide nanostructures with adjustable particle sizes
A variety of spherical lutetium compounds with narrow size distribution and adjustable diameters have been synthesized. The as-obtained Ln3+ doped phosphors and LED devices exhibit characteristic DC or UC emissions corresponding to the Ln3+ ions.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6388-6399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00702E
Imaging defects in vanadium(III) oxide nanocrystals using Bragg coherent diffractive imaging
Here, Fohtung and colleagues capture nanoscale three-dimensional defects in vanadium(III) oxide nanocrystals using X-ray Bragg coherent diffractive imaging.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6239-6244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00736J
Core–shell Cu1.94S–MnS nanoheterostructures synthesized by cation exchange for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
The nanoheterostructures synthesized by cation exchange present the integration of synergetic designs into high-quality, well-defined catalysts for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6291-6299
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00717C
Facile fabrication of hollow CuO nanocubes for enhanced lithium/sodium storage performance
Facile and low-toxicity fabrication of CuO hollow nanocubes towards high-performance alkali ion batteries.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6107-6116
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00704A
Refine the crystallinity of upconversion nanoparticles for NIR-enhanced photocatalysis
A new photocatalyst was synthesized by a combination of the upconversion nanoparticle NaYF4:Yb, Tm, Gd (NYTG) and NH2-MIL-101(Cr) (NMC) to form NYTG/NMC.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6117-6127
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00550B
Design of hierarchical SnSe2 for efficient detection of trace NO2 at room temperature
Nanosheet-assembled hierarchical SnSe2 could serve as a new suitable candidate for high-performance room-temperature NO2 gas sensing.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6045-6052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00804H
Unique 1D/2D Bi2O2CO3 nanorod-Bi2WO6 nanosheet heterostructure: synthesis and photocatalytic performance
A novel 1D/2D Bi2O2CO3–Bi2WO6 heterostructure was synthesized by high temperature calcination. These 1D/2D Bi2O2CO3–Bi2WO6 heterostructures displayed an outstanding photocatalytic activity to degrade organic compounds.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 6128-6136
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00684C
Synthesis of hierarchical MoSe2 nanolayers on sodium sulfide crystals for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Largely hierarchical MoSe2 nanolayers were successfully prepared by easily removable water solubility sodium sulfide and displayed outstanding HER properties.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5663-5667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00831E
Structural evolution and sulfuration of nickel cobalt hydroxides from 2D to 1D on 3D diatomite for supercapacitors
Transition metal nickel–cobalt hydroxides are widely used as electrode materials for supercapacitors due to their intriguing active component properties.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5636-5644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00838B
Mapping surface morphology and phase evolution of iron sulfide nanoparticles
The size effect on the thermodynamic phase diagram of FexSy nanoparticles.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5645-5654
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00800E
Facile synthesis of ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires using wormlike micelles as soft templates
Ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires were synthesized by formation of an entangled long wormlike micelle structure in a three-phase reaction system.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5498-5503
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00488C
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Surface energy driven miscibility gap suppression during nucleation of III–V ternary alloys
We have explained how the surface energy influences the miscibility gap during nucleation from a liquid melt.
CrystEngComm, 2021,23, 5284-5292
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CE00743B
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