Perspective
Promoting combined AFM-electrochemistry techniques for analysis of charge transport at grain boundaries of ceramic components in electrochemical cells
The differences between the transport properties of grain boundaries in polycrystalline oxides are widely discussed in the scientific community. AFM-based measurements are a good addition to the toolbox to characterize grain boundary characteristics.
Review Article
Advances in van der Waals thermoelectric materials: prospects and challenges
Schematic of how dimensionality affects thermoelectric properties: trends in Seebeck coefficient, electrical/thermal conductivity, and zT in 2D vs. bulk. Key 2D structural and electronic features driving these effects.
Review Article
In pursuit of all solid state batteries (ASSB): advances at the cathode–electrolyte interface for garnet-based ASSB
This review focuses on developments at the complex cathode–electrolyte interface (CEI) for garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO)-based all solid state batteries.
Paper
Impact of phosphazene-based compounds in an electrolyte additive mixture for enhanced safety and performance of NMC811||Si-graphite cell chemistry
NMC811||Si-graphite (20% Si) cells with CF3PFPN, VC, and PhEPi deliver robust flame-retardancy, enhanced SEI/CEI stability, lower interfacial resistance, and improved capacity retention—boosting safety and electrochemical performance.
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Preparation and interfacial engineering of sputtered electrolytes for thin film oxygen ion batteries
Interface engineering reduces interfacial resistance in yttria-stabilized zirconia electrolyte thin films, enabling efficient low-temperature oxygen ion battery operation.
Paper
Interface magnetism in vanadium-doped MoS2/graphene heterostructures
Heterostructures composed of graphene and transition metal dichalcogenide layers can support ferromagnetism at room temperature that can be controlled by defect and doping engineering.
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Electronic coupling and photoluminescence anisotropy in van-der-Waals-stacks of tungsten disulphide with molecular single crystals
An organic/inorganic heterostructure based on pyrene and atomically thin WS2 was fabricated via exfoliation. Spectroscopic studies reveal electronic coupling at the interface, resulting in population transfer and linearly polarized emission from WS2.
Paper
Strongly coupled C@SiOx/MoSe2@NMWCNT heterostructures as anodes for Na+ batteries with excellent stability and capacity
This work designed a composite material C@SiOx/MoSe2@NMWCNT, which can be used as an anode material for SIBs and exhibits excellent battery performance.
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Exploring substituent effects in reversible photoswitchable low molecular weight arylazoisoxazole adhesives
Gluing with light: molecular design of low molecular weight arylazoisoxazole adhesives enhances their photoreversible phase transition and adhesive strength.
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Solid-lubrication properties of copper benzene-1,4-dicaboxylate, a metal–organic framework with a two-dimensional layered crystal structure
The solid lubricity of copper benzene-1,4-carboxylate was investigated, indicating that the layered structure is essential for its performance.
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Engineering Maxwell–Wagner relaxation and interface carrier confinement in Al2O3/TiO2 subnanometric laminates for high-density energy storage applications
Enhanced interface confined carrier relaxation and transport in an Al2O3/TiO2 nanolaminate, from a suitable combination of sublayer and cap layer thicknesses, is promising for high density energy storage applications.
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Large area van der Waals MoS2–WS2 heterostructures for visible-light energy conversion
Large area MoS2–WS2 van der Waals heterostructures have been fabricated using a physical deposition process. The type-II band alignment promotes electro-optical photoconversion and enhances organic pollutant photodissociation.
About this collection
This collection of articles published in RSC Applied Interfaces focuses on applications with solid-solid interfaces that play a pivotal role in the function of the material.