Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2024
Progress and perspectives on electrocatalytic transmembrane hydrogenation
This review summarizes the developments of Pd membrane reactors to drive electrochemical hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds including gaseous reagents. It highlights the design of Pd-based catalysts and their utilization to drive hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03345K
Regulation of intermediate microenvironment for efficient C–C coupling in electrochemical CO2 reduction
This review summarizes the recent progress in the regulation of local reaction intermediates and protons near active sites and discusses how their microenvironment affects the C–C coupling efficiency in the electrocatalytic CO2RR.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02224F
Smart three-phase interface heterojunctions for effective photo(electro)catalytic N2 reduction to ammonia
Light-driven three-phase interface catalysts for the production of green ammonia as one of the key future energy carriers for the net-zero carbon landscape.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16987-17001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02540G
Synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals
In this review, recent progress in the synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals was outlined and some promising future directions were proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17002-17020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02281E
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging of photocatalytic nanomaterials
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging offers high spatiotemporal resolution and enables quantitative, operando studies of photocatalytic nanomaterials at the single- or sub-particle level.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02347A
Recent advances in upgrading CO2 to C3+ products via electrochemical and complementary engineering
This review summarizes the latest advances in material development and process design for electrochemically upgrading CO2 to value-added C3+ chemicals.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03088E
Polythiophene and its derivatives for all-polymer solar cells
We review polythiophene and its derivative (PT)-based polymer donors for all-PSCs, focusing on material design, morphology optimization strategies, and the selection and design of polymer acceptors that complement their properties.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16251-16267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02245A
The revival of 4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene (CPDT) driven by low-cost and high-performance nonfused-ring electron acceptors
This review comprehensively summarizes the development history of CPDT-based organic photovoltaic materials, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the revival of CPDT driven by low-cost acceptors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02180K
Designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life all-solid-state batteries
This review provides valuable insights and suggestions for future research on designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life and high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries under low external pressure conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14940-14956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02290D
Thermoelectrics for nuclear fusion reactors: opportunities and challenges
In this review, we discuss the promising applications and practical considerations of thermoelectrics to harvest the unutilized thermal gradient between the plasma-facing surfaces and the molten salt coolant loop in tokamak fusion reactors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02197E
Immobilization of metal active centers in reticular framework materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
To enhance the economy and society's sustainability, prioritizing innovative, green energy conversion methods is essential.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12907-12925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01683A
Advanced polyanionic cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: from crystal structures, reaction mechanisms, design strategies to future perspectives
This review summarizes the latest research progress in polyanionic cathodes for aqueous Zn-ion batteries from the perspectives of crystal structure, reaction mechanism, and design strategy, finally highlights potential challenges and future outlook.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12926-12944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01290A
Potential-driven restructuring of lithium cobalt oxide yields an enhanced active phase for the oxygen evolution reaction
Increasing the oxidation potential improved electrochemical performance by inducing LiCoO2 delithiation and restructuring into β-CoOOH. Raman spectroscopy revealed heterogeneity and dynamic phase evolution within and between particles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02136C
Particulate gel liquid marbles
Non-sticking water droplets covered with a particulate gel, namely particulate gel liquid marbles (PGLMs), exhibited high mechanical stability due to the viscous dissipation of the PG.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16343-16349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02203C
Realizing a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering in P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 by lithium substitution for potassium-ion batteries
Through the electrochemical ion-exchange method, P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 was successfully synthesized as a high-performance cathode with a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering for potassium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14360-14366
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02122C
Bio-inspired sustained entrainment in immiscible liquid–liquid systems for collecting floating oil
Entrainment, where a solid object in a liquid bath moves towards the air phase, is common in industry and daily-life.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11821-11830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00025K
Recognizing chiral amino acids with a dual-optical-response system
Histidine/tryptophan and their enantiomers were stepwise recognized by a dual-optical-response system, responding to fluorescence intensity variation and chiroptical activity regulation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9421-9426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07645H
Oxygen Vacancy-Triggered Performance Enhancement of Toluene Oxidation over Cu Catalysts: A Combined Kinetics and Mechanistic Investigation
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02283A
A lignocellulosic biomass-derived polyurethane elastomer with high toughness and excellent crack tolerance
A tough and recyclable polyurethane elastomer was successfully synthesized from liquified banana stems.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02029D
Synthesis of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays on 3D-Printed Structures for Application as Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01203H
Sodium 4-styrenesulfonyl(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-based single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte incorporating molecular transporters for quasi-solid-state sodium batteries
A sodium salt monomer-based single-ion polymer electrolyte was designed, and as proof of concept, a quasi-solid-state sodium–metal cell, using Prussian White cathode, was manufactured, which delivers a capacity of 147 mA h g−1.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02329C
Preparation of meso-porous aromatic frameworks for rapid ion extraction from high salt and corrosion environments
Silica nanoparticles were adopted as a template to synthesize mesoporous aromatic frameworks (meso-PAFs). They provide large channels for the transportation of uranyl ions, which give an adsorption capacity of 12.4 mg g−1 in 20 days from seawater.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17270-17276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02244K
A steric hindrance-driven amorphization strategy on MOF/COF for boosting CO2 separation in mixed matrix membranes
The amorphous MOF/COF exposed Lewis basic sites and open metal sites in MMMs, improving the CO2/CH4 separation performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17260-17269
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01357C
Chiromagnetic Co(OH)2 nanoparticles with high asymmetry for electrochemical recognition and detection of ascorbic acid enantiomers
Chiromagnetic Co(OH)2 nanoparticles with tunable asymmetry g-factors achieve AA chiral recognition and nM-level concentration detection.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17277-17285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02192D
A multi-functional electrolyte additive for fast-charging and flame-retardant lithium-ion batteries
A multi-functional electrolyte additive, namely ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene, is explored to realize extreme fast charging of lithium-ion batteries with enhanced safety.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17306-17314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02153C
Wholly degradable quasi-solid-state thermocells for low-grade heat harvesting and precise thermal sensing
Flexible thermocell devices are designed with device-level degradability for low-grade heat harvesting and precise thermal sensing.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17315-17326
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02254H
Plasmonic Cu–Ni bimetal nanoparticles coupled with ultrathin CdS nanosheets for remarkably improved photocatalytic H2 generation under visible-light irradiation
This work presents a fantastic ternary heterojunction that combines plasmonic Cu–Ni bimetal nanoparticles with ultrathin CdS nanosheets for synergistically and remarkably improved photocatalytic H2 generation under visible-light irradiation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17286-17294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02353F
Porous Cu/C nanofibers promote electrochemical CO2-to-ethylene conversion via high CO2 availability
C-shell-augmented porous Cu/CNFs can enhance CO2 availability for efficient C2H4 production via promoted CO2 mass transport and CO2 adsorption.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17295-17305
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02358G
Designing rock salt phase enriched surface in Mn-based partially disordered spinel cathode materials for mitigating degradation in Li-ion batteries
A novel Mn-based Sp-DRX electrode engineered to initiate favorable early phase transitions, effectively delaying detrimental transitions to extend battery life.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17158-17168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02173H
Amphiphilic Janus patch-grafted hydrogels for salt-rejecting solar water desalination
The wettability of Janus hydrogel could be precisely regulated via modulating the amphiphilic Janus patch size and surface coverage to develop an excellent evaporator with a superior solar evaporation rate and salt ion rejection ratio.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17142-17150
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02327G
Customized CO2 electroreduction to methane or ethylene by manipulating *H and *CO adsorption on Cu/CeOx catalysts
We engineered Cu/CeOx and Cu/CuCeOx solid solutions, enhancing *H and *CO binding in CO2RR. Cu/CeOx boosts *H coverage via faster water dissociation, while Cu/CuCeOx augments *CO adsorption, selectively reducing CO2 to CH4 or C2H4.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01808G
Short-range disorder mediated stability of Zn in rock-salt MgO beyond configurational entropy
In rock-salt Mg0.50TM0.25Zn0.25O, CuO is more effective in stabilizing rock-salt ZnO in MgO, compared to CoO and NiO. Cu incorporation creates a wide metal–oxygen bond length distribution and short-range disorder and enhances Zn stabilization.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02175D
Enhancing CO2 hydrogenation to methanol via the synergistic effect of MoS2 interlayer spacing and sulfur vacancies
CO2 is reduced to methanol via the synergistic effect of expansion of the interlayer spacing and sulfur vacancies of MoS2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02861A
Electrocatalysts work better in lean-electrolyte lithium‒sulfur batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01997K
F-coordinated Single-atom Ru Species: Efficient and Durable Catalysts for Photo-Thermal Synergistic Catalytic CO2 Hydrogenation to Methane
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02984D
Design principles for anode stable solid-state electrolytes
This work presents a comparative study of six types of oxide and halide solid-state electrolytes. It has been demonstrated that the electrochemical stability not only depends on metal species, but alsk the Li content and other factors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02269F
Wood-derived flexible supercapacitors for anti-freezing green power sources
An anti-freezing flexible supercapacitor (−30 °C) with good mechanical flexibility and high specific areal capacitance is developed as a green renewable power source.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02190H
Breaking hydrogen-bonds in aqueous electrolytes towards highly reversible zinc-ion batteries
An electrolyte additive with uniquely symmetric structure breaks water's hydrogen bonds and modifies the primary solvation structure of Zn2+ in aqueous zinc batteries, enhancing battery performance and stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02316A
Benchmarking ionomers for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products in zero-gap electrolyzers
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02332C
Exploring optical management and efficiency limit of luminescent solar concentrators based on advanced luminophores
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03247K
A Cradle-to-Cradle Approach for Successive Upcycling of Polyethylene to Polymer Electrolytes to Organic Acids
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02178A
Improving electronegativity of N-doped carbon by encapsulating CoFe alloy clusters with a chainmail-like structure for high-energy sodium-ion capacitors
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02109F
Aluminium doping in single-crystal nickel-rich cathodes: insights into electrochemical degradation and enhancement
Al doped single-crystal nickel-rich NCMA cathode materials are considered one of the most promising candidates for automobile Li-ion batteries due to their high compacted density and superior cycling stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02355B
Bending two-dimensional Cu(I)-based coordination networks to inverse electrocatalytic HER/CO2RR selectivity
By introducing an amino group on the ligand, the shape of two-dimensional coordination polymers transforms from planar into wavy, creating a supramolecular microenvironment to boost the CO2RR for C2H4 and simultaneously restrict the HER.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16396-16402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01982B
Diluent-mediated interfacial reactions in localized-high-concentration electrolytes for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries
The “marionette” effect of various diluents in localized-high-concentration electrolytes subtly controls solvent and additive interactions and refines interfacial chemistry for enhancing Li-ion battery performance, particularly in extreme conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16517-16527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02103G
Interfacial tuning of the graphite anode for potassium ion intercalation in a wide temperature range
An electrolyte design strategy is proposed for graphite anode in potassium-ion batteries working in a wide temperature range.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16410-16418
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02499K
Germanium doping effect on the photoelectronic performance of alternating cations in the interlayer space GA(MA)3(Pb1−xGex)3I10
The pivotal role of Ge doping is found in finely adjusting the bandgap, enhancing carrier mobility, and improving optical-electronic properties and photovoltaic response.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16466-16475
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02141J
Facile synthesis of Fe3C/rGO via an in situ assembly route as an effective cocatalyst of Pt toward methanol electrooxidation
In this paper, the Pt–Fe3C/rGO catalyst is synthesized by an in situ assembly strategy. The strong interaction between Fe3C and Pt is favorable for boosting the methanol electrooxidation activity, CO anti-poisoning ability and remarkable stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16511-16516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01995D
Substituted quinoxaline based small-molecule donor guests enable 19% efficiency ternary organic solar cells
Two novel guest molecules were designed and incorporated into the PM6:L8-BO system, which could enhance the crystallinity and optimize vertical phase distribution. Ternary OSCs achieved a remarkable PCE of 19.04% with enhanced stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16502-16510
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02282C
Vampire bat's tongue-inspired superhydrophilic flexible origami channel for directional and spontaneous liquid manipulation
An improved bat-tongue-inspired superhydrophilic origami channel with liquid manipulation and collecting ability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16373-16382
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02252A
Regulation of a Ni3Sn2 intermetallic catalyst using highly dispersed Pd species to boost propyne semi-hydrogenation
Introduction of highly dispersed Pd into well-regulated structures of a Ni3Sn2 intermetallic catalyst contributes to excellent catalytic performance for propyne semi-hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16482-16490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02342K
An Ultralow-Concentration (0.05 M) Electrolyte for Advanced K-Ion Batteries
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02189D
Engineering semiconductor quantum dots for co-upcycling of CO2 and biomass-derived alcohol
A heterointerface engineering strategy of immobilizing core–shell CdSe/CdS quantum dots onto SiO2 spheres was realized to efficiently integrate CO2 photoreduction with the oxidation of furfuryl alcohol in one system.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01996B
Reinforcing the stability of cobalt-free lithium-rich layered oxides via Li-poor Ni-rich surface transformation
We report a lithium-rich layered oxide Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2 (LMNO) with an electrochemically stable Li-poor nickel-rich surface by simple excessive calcination treatment, greatly suppressing the surface side reactions and Mn-ion dissolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01403K
In situ growth of an active catalytic layer on commercial stainless steel via a hydrothermal-assisted corrosion process for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Schematic diagrams of the preparation process of corrosion electrodes and the formation mechanism.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02234C
Direct visualisation of metal–defect cooperative catalysis in Ru-doped defective MOF-808
Metal–defect cooperative catalysis in Ru-doped defective MOF-808 is directly visualised via combined XAS, XPDF, XRD, and IR analysis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01689K
In situ analysis of gas dependent redistribution kinetics in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles
In this paper we present the in situ analysis of gas dependent alloying in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles through a combination of CO-DRIFTS and in situ TEM providing direct insight in the surface- and nanoparticle bulk redistribution kinetics.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03030C
Gate bias modulation towards organic electrochemical transistors with ultra-high cycling stability
The combination of appropriate gate bias and innovative structure design can significantly enhance the cycling stability of organic electrochemical transistors, which is crucial for controllable and extended lifetime of functional bioelectronics.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15753-15761
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02276A
Morphology-enhanced piezoelectric performance of SnS nanobelts for acetaminophen degradation
This study reveals the enhanced piezoelectric activity of SnS nanobelts with step edges compared to nanobelts/nanoparticles and nanobelts, demonstrating superior catalytic performance for acetaminophen degradation in water.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15744-15752
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02531H
Optimizing the active interface structure of MnO2 to achieve sustainable water oxidation in an acidic medium
Developing cost-effective electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis is crucial to achieving large-scale hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15705-15715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02256D
Self-supported Ni/Ni3N1−x heterostructures with abundant nitrogen vacancies as efficient electrocatalysts for ethylene glycol oxidation
Self-supported Ni/Ni3N1−x heterostructures with abundant nitrogen vacancies as efficient electrocatalysts for ethylene glycol oxidation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15772-15780
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02346C
Engineering modulated microscale assembly of MOF derived iron/nickel selenide for optimizing the oxygen evolution reaction
The macropores within carbon skeleton-supported FeSe2/NiSe2 derived from MOF assemblies are meticulously engineered at the micrometer scale and the OER electrocatalytic performance exhibits a significant dependence on the micrometer-scale dimensions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15781-15791
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02452D
Grafting a Rh–bipyridine complex on carbon nitride through coordination: ligand modification of single-atom Rh for enhanced CO2 reduction and inhibited H+ reduction
When 2,2′-bipyridine coordinates with a single atom Rh to form a single site Rh–bipyridine molecular cocatalyst, the hydrogen production rate is effectively inhibited and the CO generation is significantly increased.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15762-15771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01974A
Phase stability and charge compensation in disordered rock salt compounds based on nickel and titanium
The synthesis of Ni/Ti disordered rock salt compounds (DRX) features the fast formation of a layered phase before the DRX structure becomes favored by entropy. Electrochemically the compounds exhibit significant structural and electronic hysteresis.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15731-15743
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02265C
Sustainable design of non-fluorinated yet oleophobic fibrous surfaces
Fluorine-free oleophobic fabrics that can repel ethanol are demonstrated, but the fabric construction largely determines the capillary resistance and current wettability theory is only predictive for plain weave fabric structures.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15716-15730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01659A
Fatigue-resistant and thermal insulating polyimide nanofibrous aerogels with temperature-invariant flexibility and nanofiber–lamella crosslinking architecture
The PINAs with a novel nanofiber–lamella crosslinking architecture exhibited excellent thermal insulation, flexibility and elasticity over a wide temperature range (−196 to 300 °C).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15641-15650
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02270J
A hybrid-aqueous biphasic electrolyte for suppressed shuttle effects and self-discharge of zinc bromide batteries
A strategy of using an ion-conductive biphasic electrolyte was adopted to suppress the shuttle effects of polybromides in Zn–Br2 batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15658-15665
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01798F
Copper rhodium nanosheet alloy for electrochemical NO reduction reaction via selective intermediate adsorption
Electron-rich Rh sites of CuRh NSs enable the selective adsorption of *NH2OH, thus achieving high FE and yield rate of ammonia.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15651-15657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02306D
Rationally designed dual cocatalysts on ZnIn2S4 nanoflowers for photoredox coupling of benzyl alcohol oxidation with H2 evolution
GR and Ni2P dual cocatalysts modified ZnIn2S4 nanoflower has been prepared and they can simultaneously utilize photogenerated electrons and holes to actuate the oxidation of benzyl alcohol (BA) to benzaldehyde (BAD) integrated with H2 evolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02289K
Fluoride frameworks as potential calcium battery cathodes
Computational exploration and discovery of fluoride-based weberites and perovskites as positive electrodes for calcium batteries, an important next-generation energy storage technology.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02426E
About this collection
Journal of Materials Chemistry A is pleased to present this themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research in 2023. This special collection showcases the very best work from materials chemists in the early stages of their independent career.
Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in energy and sustainability. Congratulations to all the outstanding researchers featured!
See also:
Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators 2024
Journal of Materials Chemistry C Emerging Investigators 2024