Themed collection 10th Anniversary: Most popular articles
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A new family of carbon materials: synthesis of MOF-derived nanoporous carbons and their promising applications
In this highlight article, we briefly review the recent progress in preparation of the novel nanoporous carbons derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Some of their promising applications, particularly in energy and environment-related areas, and future directions are also discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 14-19
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TA00278G
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Perovskite nanocrystals stabilized in metal–organic frameworks for light emission devices
Perovskite nanocrystals embedded in metal–organic frameworks (PeMOF) are a new nanoscale heterostructure for stable photonic sources. This perspective discusses the properties of PeMOF structures and their current progress in photonic devices.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 19518-19533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA02154D
Zeolitic imidazolate framework materials: recent progress in synthesis and applications
Recent progress in the synthesis and applications of zeolitic imidazolate framework materials is presented in this review.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 16811-16831
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TA02984D
Metal-free doped carbon materials as electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
Doped carbon materials can be prepared in different morphologies and display promising electrocatalytic activity in the oxygen reduction reaction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 4085-4110
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA14043A
Challenges and opportunities for mixed-matrix membranes for gas separation
Mixed-Matrix Membranes (MMMs) combining the benefits of both polymeric and inorganic materials have become a focus for the next-generation gas separation membranes.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 4610-4630
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA00927K
C-, N-Vacancy defect engineered polymeric carbon nitride towards photocatalysis: viewpoints and challenges
As an alluring metal-free polymeric semiconductor material, graphite-like carbon nitride (g-C3N4; abbreviated as GCN) has triggered a new impetus in the field of photocatalysis, mainly favoured from its fascinating physicochemical and photoelectronic structural features.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 111-153
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA08384D
Recent advances in transition metal-based electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution
Transition metal-based electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 14971-15005
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA03220G
Lithium-ion batteries: outlook on present, future, and hybridized technologies
Key insights into the evolution of lithium-ion batteries: present, future, and hybridized technologies.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 2942-2964
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA10513H
Carbon-based composite materials for supercapacitor electrodes: a review
Electrochemical capacitors, so-called supercapacitors, play an important role in energy storage and conversion systems.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 12653-12672
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA00863E
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A review on noble-metal-free bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts for overall electrochemical water splitting
This review summarizes recent research progress and perspectives on noble-metal-free bifunctional heterogeneous electrocatalysts towards hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions in overall water splitting.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 17587-17603
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA08075H
A review on the recent progress, challenges and perspective of layered double hydroxides as promising photocatalysts
The present review article evaluates the effectiveness and special features of LDH/modified LDH on photocatalytic activities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 10744-10766
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA01668E
A review on mechanical exfoliation for the scalable production of graphene
This review discusses the available routes for the large-scale production of graphene in terms of the exfoliation of graphite.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 11700-11715
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA00252D
Future generations of cathode materials: an automotive industry perspective
The potential application in the automotive field of several future cathode materials is evaluated based on their energy density, power capability and lifetime expectation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 6709-6732
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA00361J
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Design of triple and quadruple phase boundaries and chemistries for environmental SO2 electrochemical sensing
Favorably engineering sensing reaction zones from triple phase boundaries to quadrupole phase boundaries towards enriching the functionality of the Li-garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 fast-conducting electrolyte for sensing applications beyond batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 14691-14699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA02399C
Alkylthiol surface engineering: an effective strategy toward enhanced electrocatalytic N2-to-NH3 fixation by a CoP nanoarray
Building a hydrophobic self-assembled monolayer of octadecanethiol on a CoP nanoarray on a titanium mesh (C18@CoP/TM) greatly enhances the N2 reduction activity with an NH3 yield of 1.44 × 10−10 mol s−1 cm−2 and a FE of 14.03% in 0.1 M Na2SO4.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2021,9, 13861-13866
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA02424H
Inorganic caesium lead iodide perovskite solar cells
The vast majority of perovskite solar cell research has focused on organic–inorganic lead trihalide perovskites; herein, we present working inorganic CsPbI3 perovskite solar cells for the first time.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 19688-19695
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA06398A
Nanostructured conductive polypyrrole hydrogels as high-performance, flexible supercapacitor electrodes
A spongy polypyrrole based conductive hydrogel with chemically tunable structures and electrochemical characteristics was developed for highly flexible solid-state supercapacitors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 6086-6091
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TA00484A
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A 2D copper-imidazolate framework without thermal treatment as an efficient ORR electrocatalyst for Zn–air batteries
A novel water-stable 2D Copper-Imidazolate Framework (2DCIF) exhibits outstanding electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction without the need for calcination. These 2DCIFs have been successfully used as air electrodes in Zn–air batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 24590-24597
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA05988F
Vanadium defect-engineering in molybdenum disulfide for electrochemical nitrate reduction
In this work, vanadium doped molybdenum disulfide (V–MoS2) electrocatalysts are successfully prepared by using vanadium defect-engineering for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NITRR), which has significantly improved NITRR activity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 23990-23997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA06346H
Mixed ionic and electronic conducting binders containing PEDOT:PSS and organic ionic plastic crystals toward carbon-free solid-state battery cathodes
PEDOT:PSS was combined with OIPCs (C2mpyrFSI and C2mpyrTFSI) which gave high ionic and electronic conductivities and when employed for the first time in a solid-state Li|LiFePO4 cell as an OMIEC binder it showed an outstanding performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 19777-19786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA09628A
In situ nanoarchitecturing of conjugated polyamide network-derived carbon cathodes toward high energy-power Zn-ion capacitors
The solvent-guided shaping of conjugated polymides activates O/N Zn-storage sites on the robust carbon architecture, which facilitates reversible Zn electrosorption and durable charge tansfer toward high energy-power Zn-ion capacitors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 611-621
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA07350H
Linear-like lead-free relaxor antiferroelectric (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3–NaNbO3 with giant energy-storage density/efficiency and super stability against temperature and frequency
A novel lead-free polar dielectric ceramic with linear-like polarization responses was found in (1 − x)(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3–xNaNbO3 ((1 − x)BNT–xNN) solid solutions, exhibiting giant energy storage density/efficiency and super stability against temperature and frequency.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 3971-3978
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA12232F
Fe/Fe3C@C nanoparticles encapsulated in N-doped graphene–CNTs framework as an efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for robust rechargeable Zn–air batteries
3d transition metals or their derivatives encapsulated in nitrogen-doped nanocarbon show promising potential in non-precious metal oxygen electrocatalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 516-526
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08423D
Dead lithium: mass transport effects on voltage, capacity, and failure of lithium metal anodes
A mechanistic analysis of voltage shape changes in lithium metal anodes explains how dead lithium causes capacity fade and failure.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 11671-11681
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA00371D
Ultra-thin nanosheet assemblies of graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction
This work demonstrates the development of hierarchical ultra-thin g-C3N4 nanosheets with enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 3230-3238
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA08310B
Lead-free germanium iodide perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications
We demonstrate strong potential of computational screening and germanium iodide perovskite compounds for photovoltaic applications.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 23829-23832
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA05741H
Degradation observations of encapsulated planar CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells at high temperatures and humidity
The stability of encapsulated planar-structured CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) was investigated under various simulated environmental conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 8139-8147
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA00358J
Study on the stability of CH3NH3PbI3 films and the effect of post-modification by aluminum oxide in all-solid-state hybrid solar cells
Post-modification by Al2O3 could improve the degradation of CH3NH3PbI3 and retard electron recombination in all-solid-state solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 705-710
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA13606J
Band gap engineered TiO2 nanoparticles for visible light induced photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic studies
Modified TiO2 nanoparticles for visible light-induced photocatalytic activities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 637-644
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA14052K
Synthesis and crystal chemistry of the hybrid perovskite (CH3NH3)PbI3 for solid-state sensitised solar cell applications
This article provides a detailed description of the structural and physical characteristics of the perovskite (CH3NH3)PbI3, which has potential application in solid-state sensitised solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 5628-5641
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA10518K
Synthesis of a novel and stable g-C3N4–Ag3PO4 hybrid nanocomposite photocatalyst and study of the photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation
Dramatic activity and photostability is generated due to the in situ deposition of monodispersed Ag3PO4 nanoparticles on the surface of a g-C3N4 sheet. This is because of the synergic effect between Ag3PO4 and g-C3N4.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 5333-5340
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA00186E
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As part of the celebrations for Journal of Materials Chemistry A’s 10th Anniversary in 2023, we wanted to celebrate some of the most exceptional research that you, our authors, have published in the journal over the last 10 years.
This online article collection features our most popular articles and reviews since the launch of the journal in 2013. This collection has been curated in honour of those authors who have provided truly impactful, timeless, and high-quality research articles and reviews. The featured articles have been hand picked from a decade of exceptional work, including some of the most highly cited and downloaded content that has been published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A.
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