Themed collection Nanomaterials for a sustainable future: From materials to devices and systems
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Improving supercapacitor electrode performance with electrospun carbon nanofibers: unlocking versatility and innovation
Electrospun carbon nanofibers provide electrode materials with customizable structures for supercapacitors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22346-22371
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03192J
Nanoscale halide perovskites for photocatalytic CO2 reduction: product selectivity, strategies implemented, and charge-carrier separation
This review summarizes recent advances and provides a comprehensive discussion on nanoscale halide perovskites (NHPs) CO2 photocatalysis, including product selectivity, retrofitting strategies, and charge transport mechanism characterization.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20542-20577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02446J
Repurposing an antimicrobial peptide for the development of a dual ion channel/molecular receptor-like platform for metal ion detection
A system is proposed for inorganic Hg2+ sensing, based on modified alamethicin tethered with a thymine-rich peptide nucleic acid moiety, capable of generating ion channel oligomers whose activity is thymine–Hg2+–thymine complexation dependent.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02433H
Yttrium doping stabilizes the structure of Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4 cathodes for application in advanced Ni–Zn batteries
The Y-Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4 material is used for zinc-based alkaline batteries. The constructed Zn-Ni batteries offer a high energy density (379 Wh kg−1) with a power density of 1749 W kg−1.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02011A
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Understanding the evolution of ternary alloyed nanoparticles during reversible exsolution from double perovskite oxides
This work unveils the mechanism of FeCoNi alloy reversible exsolution from double perovskites via in situ synchrotron-based NAP-XPS and time-resolved XRD.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22609-22626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03146F
α-Graphyne with ultra-low diffusion barriers as a promising sodium-ion battery anode and a computational scheme for accurate estimation of theoretical specific capacity
We propose α-graphyne, with a low diffusion barrier and excellent thermodynamical stability, as a promising anode host for Na-ion batteries. We developed a new computational scheme to accurately calculate theoretical specific capacity (TSC).
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02797C
Condensation heat transfer enhancement through durable, self-propelling fluorine-free silane-treated anodized surfaces
When two or more adjacent droplets coalesce, excess surface energy is generated, which can be converted into the kinetic energy of the merged droplet through a suitable nanostructure and the superhydrophobicity of the surface.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03444A
Nickel-doped Li2MoO4 as a high-performance anode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
A nickel doping strategy has been developed to prepare Li2NixMo1−xO4 as an anode for LIBs. The as-prepared Ni-doped Li2Ni0.05Mo0.95O4 shows a stable lithium storage capacity of 686.6 mA h g−1, much higher than 365 mA h g−1 for a Li2MoO4 anode.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21895-21904
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03739A
A dynamically stable self-assembled CoFe (oxy)hydroxide-based nanocatalyst with boosted electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen-evolution reaction
A self-assembled CoFe (oxy)hydroxide nanocatalyst exhibits high mass activity and dynamic stability and overcomes the inherent defects of CoFe LDH for OER catalysis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01848F
Metal-free Bi-functional Cooperative catalysis: Amine and quaternary amine-functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica as heterogeneous catalysts for Henry reaction and CO2 conversion†
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03980G
2D metal–organic framework derived ultra-thin nitrogen-doped oxygen rich porous carbon nanosheets for zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
2D MOF derived ultra-thin carbon nanosheets with high reactivity, super-hydrophilicity and hierarchical porosity are prepared. The corresponding Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor delivers exceptional energy storage capability with long cycling stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03899A
Converting the covalent organic framework linkage from hydrazone to thiadiazole toward blue light-powered selective conversion of organic sulfides
TDA-COF, a triazine-based COF with an irreversible thiadiazole linkage, swiftly carries out the blue light-powered selective conversion of thioanisoles with O2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04548C
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Alkali-promoted indium oxide as a highly active and selective catalyst for photo-thermal CO2 hydrogenation
Cs-promoted In2O3 has demonstrated excellent catalytic activity and selectivity in photo-thermal CO2 hydrogenation. Mechanistic studies suggest that non-thermal effects prevail, particularly at low reaction temperatures and high light intensities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04387A
Constructing sodiophilic interconnected ion-transport channels towards a stable Na-metal anode
Tuning the electrochemical behaviors of Na metal anodes via building Na+-conducting channels through a facile rolling and folding method.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20137-20148
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03489A
Ultrafast degradation of organic pollutants enabled by nanofluidic ZIF-67/GO membranes via efficient nanoconfined peroxymonosulfate activation
Nanofluidic catalytic membranes composed of two-dimensional graphene oxide nanosheets and ZIF-67 crystals swiftly eliminate organic pollutants from wastewater.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02401J
Tuning the surface charge and pore size of IPNs arrests covalent organic nanostructures through in situ exchangeable bonds for the removal of persistent contaminants
Novel SH-COF and exchangeable bonds enabled recyclable IPN membrane for effective molecular sieving and water remediation via pore size reduction and surface charge enhancement.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19094-19108
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03171G
Biomass-derived B/N/P co-doped porous carbons as bifunctional materials for supercapacitors and sodium-ion batteries
B/N/P co-doped biomass carbons with optimized pore structure and electrical conductivity exhibited supervisor electrochemical performance in supercapacitors and sodium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18324-18337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02115K
Surface chemistry altering electronic behaviour of liquid metal-derived tin oxide nanosheets
Interactions between solvents with surface Sn atoms are unravelled experimentally and theoretically for impacting the electronic properties of 2D SnO2 nanosheets.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13551-13561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01841A
Facile and scalable fabrication of flexible micro-supercapacitor with high volumetric performance based on ultrathin Co(OH)2 nanosheets
Flexible and in-plane micro-supercapacitor with high volumetric capacitance based on ultrathin Co(OH)2 nanosheets.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17350-17359
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02916J
Unlocking enhanced electrochemical performance through oxygen–nitrogen dual functionalization of iron–nickel–sulfide for efficient energy storage systems
This study showcases a supercapacitor device with oxygen–nitrogen dual functionalized and sulfurized iron–nickel hydroxysulfide, demonstrating high performance and stability for energy storage.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17369-17381
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02690J
Disparity among cyclic alkyl carbonates associated with the cathode–electrolyte interphase at high voltage
The schematic of CEI evolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17360-17368
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01759E
Fully solution-processed red tandem quantum dot light-emitting diodes with an EQE exceeding 35%
By balancing carrier injection and improving charge generation efficiency, the EQE of red tandem QLEDs obtained by all-solution processing exceeds 35%.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 10053-10060
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TC01175A
A single-atom iron catalyst on hierarchical N-doped carbon for highly efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries
Single-atom iron electrocatalysts have emerged as up-and-coming alternatives to platinum-based catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16528-16536
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03039G
Rational electrolyte design for Li-metal batteries operated under extreme conditions: a combined DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning study
We developed a computational protocol combining DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning to investigate the thermodynamic properties of 190 binary solvent mixtures. This approach demonstrates high potential for guiding electrolyte design.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15792-15802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03026E
Ruthenium supported on zirconia–carbon nanocomposites derived by using UiO-66 for efficient photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction
Ru–ZrO2/C with effective light-to-heat conversion and low-valence Ru achieves 504.1 mmol g−1 h−1 of rate and 98.9% selectivity for photothermal CO2 methanation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15803-15813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01821D
Blue ZnSeTe quantum dot light-emitting diodes with low efficiency roll-off enabled by an in situ hybridization of ZnMgO nanoparticles and amino alcohol molecules
In situ amino alcohol hybrid ZMO NPs have been developed, which not only reduces exciton quenching at the QDs/ETL interface, but also enhances electron injection. In the end, a peak EQE of 8.6% and an extremely low efficiency roll-off were achieved.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10441-10447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01515K
Surface passivation with an electron-donating sulfonate group for high-performance and stable perovskite solar cells
A new passivator, 4-aminophenyl sulfone (APS), containing a Lewis base group (SO), could interact with the uncoordinated Pb2+ on perovskite surface, which not only reduces trap state density but also induces a more p-type surface of perovskite film.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12545-12551
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01039F
About this collection
As modern society’s demand for energy continues to grow, the development of nanomaterials for reducing energy consumption and generating and storing energy is becoming increasingly important. With advances in synthesis methods and theoretical simulations of nanomaterials, attention has turned to how nanomaterials can be rationally designed and synthesized, transformed into energy devices, and ultimately, how devices (such as solar cells, batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors etc.) can be integrated into systems to tackle real global challenges.
Guest edited by Professor Guohua Jia (Curtin University, Australia), Professor Hongxia Wang (Queensland University of Technology, Australia), Professor Xuyong Yang (Shanghai University, China), Professor Lina Quan (Virginia Tech, USA) and Professor Yun Liu (Australian National University, Australia), this Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Materials Chemistry C and Nanoscale collection will capture the cutting-edge innovations in nanomaterials synthesis, simulation, device fabrication, and system integration that are driving this field forward.