Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductiv...Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductivity and poor shape stability are the main drawbacks in realizing the large-scale application of PCMs.Promisingly,developing composite PCM(CPCM)based on porous supporting mate-rial provides a desirable solution to obtain performance-enhanced PCMs with improved effective thermal conductivity and shape stability.Among all the porous matrixes as supports for PCM,three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting material has attracted considerable attention ascribing to its high ther-mal conductivity,desirable loading capacity of PCMs,and excellent chemical compatibility with various PCMs.Therefore,this work systemically reviews the CPCMs with three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting materials.First,a concise rule for the fabrication of CPCMs is illustrated in detail.Next,the experimental and computational research of carbon nanotube-based support,graphene-based support,graphite-based support and amorphous carbon-based support are reviewed.Then,the applications of the shape-stabilized CPCMs including thermal management and thermal conversion are illustrated.Last but not least,the challenges and prospects of the CPCMs are discussed.To conclude,introducing carbon-based porous materials can solve the liquid leakage issue and essentially improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs.However,there is still a long way to further develop a desirable CPCM with higher latent heat capacity,higher thermal conductivity,and more excellent shape stability.展开更多
The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials off...The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials offer unique advantages in photovoltaics due to their tunable optoelectronic properties,high surface area and efficient charge transport capabilities.This review explores recent progress in photovoltaics incorporating 2D materials,focusing on their application as hole and electron transport layers to optimize bandgap alignment,enhance carrier mobility and improve chemical stability.A comprehensive analysis is presented on perovskite solar cells utilizing 2D materials,with a particular focus on strategies to enhance crystallization,passivate defects and improve overall cell efficiency.Additionally,the application of 2D materials in organic solar cells is examined,particularly for reducing recombination losses and enhancing charge extraction through work function modification.Their impact on dye-sensitized solar cells,including catalytic activity and counter electrode performance,is also explored.Finally,the review outlines key challenges,material limitations and performance metrics,offering insight into the future development of nextgeneration photovoltaic devices encouraged by 2D materials.展开更多
China has abundant renewable energy resources.With the establishment of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals,renewable energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaics have undergone tremendous development.Ho...China has abundant renewable energy resources.With the establishment of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals,renewable energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaics have undergone tremendous development.However,because of the randomness and volatility of wind and photovoltaic power,the large-scale development of renewable energy faces challenges with accommodation and transmission.At present,the bundling of wind–photovoltaic–thermal power with ultra-high voltage transmission projects is the main development approach for renewable energy bases in western and northern China.Nonetheless,solving the problems of high carbon dioxide emission,carbon dioxide capture,and the utilization of thermal power is still necessary.Based on power-to-hydrogen,powerto-methanol,and oxygen-enriched combustion power generation technologies,this article proposes a power-to-hydrogen-andmethanol model based on the collaborative optimization of energy flow and material flow,which is expected to simultaneously solve the problems of renewable energy accommodation and low-carbon transformation of thermal power.Models with different ways of linking power to hydrogen and methanol are established,and an 8760-hour-time-series operation simulation is incorporated into the planning model.A case study is then conducted on renewable energy bases in the deserts of western and northern China.The results show that the power-to-hydrogen-and-methanol model based on the collaborative optimization of energy flow and material flow can greatly reduce the demand for hydrogen storage and energy storage,reduce the cost of carbon capture,make full use of by-product oxygen and captured carbon dioxide,and produce high-value chemical raw materials,thus exhibiting significant economic advantages.展开更多
A clean environment with low carbon emissions is the goal of research on the development of green and sustainable buildings that use bio-sourced materials in conjunction with solar energy to create more sustainable ci...A clean environment with low carbon emissions is the goal of research on the development of green and sustainable buildings that use bio-sourced materials in conjunction with solar energy to create more sustainable cities.This is particularly true in Africa,where there aren’t many studies on the topic.The current study suggests a 90 m^(2) model of a sustainable building in a dry climate that is movable to address the issue of housing in remote areas,ensures comfort in harsh weather conditions,uses solar renewable resources—which are plentiful in Africa—uses biosourced materials,and examines how these materials relate to temperature and humidity control while emitting minimal carbon emissions.In order to solve the topic under consideration,the work is split into two sections:numerical and experimental approaches.Using TRNSYS and Revit,the suggested prototype building is examined numerically to examine the impact of orientation,envelope composition made of bio-sourced materials,and carbon emissions.Through a hygrothermal investigation,experiments are conducted to evaluate this prototype’s effectiveness.Furthermore,an examination of the photovoltaic system’s production,consumption,and several scenarios used tomaximize battery life is included in the paper.Because the biosourcedmaterial achieves a thermal transmittance of 0.15(W.m^(-2).K^(-1)),the results demonstrate an intriguing finding in terms of comfort.This value satisfies the requirements of passive building,energy autonomy of the dwelling,and injection in-network with an annual value of 15,757 kWh.Additionally,compared to the literature,the heating needs ratio is 6.38(kWh/m^(2).an)and the cooling needs ratio is 49(kWh/m^(2).an),both of which are good values.According to international norms,the inside temperature doesn’t go above 26℃,and the humidity level is within a comfortable range.展开更多
Diamond combines many unique properties,including high stability,strong optical dispersion,excellent mechanical strength,and outstanding thermal conductivity.Its structure,surface groups,and electrical conductivity ar...Diamond combines many unique properties,including high stability,strong optical dispersion,excellent mechanical strength,and outstanding thermal conductivity.Its structure,surface groups,and electrical conductivity are also tunable,increasing its functional versatility.These make diamond and its related materials,such as its composites,highly promising for various applications in energy fields.This review summarizes recent advances and key achievements in energy storage and conversion,covering electrochemical energy storage(e.g.,batteries and supercapacitors),electrocatalytic energy conversion(e.g.,CO_(2)and nitrogen reduction reactions),and solar energy conversion(e.g.,photo-(electro)chemical CO_(2)and nitrogen reduction reactions,and solar cells).Current challenges and prospects related to the synthesis of diamond materials and the technologies for their energy applications are outlined and discussed.展开更多
Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))bat...Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries has become of great interest.However,its direct pyrolysis often leads to microstructures with a high orientation and small interlayer spacing due to uncontrolled liquid-phase carbonization,resulting in subpar electrochemical performance.It is therefore important to control the microstructures of pitch-derived carbon materials in order to improve their electrochemical properties.We evaluate the latest progress in the development of these materials using various microstructural engineering approaches,highlighting their use in metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.The advantages and limitations of pitch molecules and their carbon derivatives are outlined,together with strategies for their modification in order to improve their properties for specific applications.Future research possibilities for structure optimization,scalable production,and waste pitch recycling are also considered.展开更多
Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the...Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects.With an aim of realizing devisable structures,adjustable functions,and performance breakthroughs,superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials,characterized by precisely-built pores,networks,and interfaces.Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices.We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure,a dense carbon network framework,and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components.Finally,we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.展开更多
Foreword It is our great privilege,as vip Editors of the International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials(IJMMM),to present this special issue on“High-Entropy and Multicomponent-Doped Materials for Energy...Foreword It is our great privilege,as vip Editors of the International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials(IJMMM),to present this special issue on“High-Entropy and Multicomponent-Doped Materials for Energy Applications:Innovations in Energy Conversion and Storage.”This collection highlights the latest research developments in the preparation,optimizing properties,and exploring potential applications of high-entropy materials(HEMs)and other com-pounds with increased configurational entropy.展开更多
Today's world is stressed by the ever-increasing demand for energy and the disastrous climate changes.New technologies that generate,convert,and store energy in a greener and more efficient way become increasingly...Today's world is stressed by the ever-increasing demand for energy and the disastrous climate changes.New technologies that generate,convert,and store energy in a greener and more efficient way become increasingly critical in building a sustainable society.On this front,batteries,capacitors,fuel cells,and solar cells play the indispensable roles as the powers for applications,for example,electric vehicles shall mitigate our reliance on the depleting fossil fuels.It is crucial to invent new materials or technologies to improve the electrochemical performance of energy storage/conversion devices with higher energy,better power,longer cycle life,and better safety.展开更多
Batteries,as one of the most important classes of electrochemical energy storage systems,play a critical role in enabling energy sustainability and mobility.In recent years,we have witnessed a prosperous boom of resea...Batteries,as one of the most important classes of electrochemical energy storage systems,play a critical role in enabling energy sustainability and mobility.In recent years,we have witnessed a prosperous boom of research on battery chemistries and materials aimed at enhancing energy density,reducing costs,and enabling faster charging.While these advancements promote the applications of batteries in various engineering scenarios,they also raise significant safety concerns,particularly as higher energy densities increase the risk of catastrophic failures.Unfortunately,real-world incidents involving electric vehicles,consumer electronics,and largescale energy storage systems have demonstrated the devastating consequences of battery failures,where severe property damage and even loss of life are frequently observed.展开更多
The rapid development of portable electronics,wearable technologies,and healthcare monitoring systems necessitates the innovation of flexible energy storage systems.Considering environmental pollution and the depletio...The rapid development of portable electronics,wearable technologies,and healthcare monitoring systems necessitates the innovation of flexible energy storage systems.Considering environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil resources,the utilization of renewable resources to engineer advanced flexible materials has become especially crucial.Cellulose,the most abundant natural polymer,has emerged as a promising precursor for advanced functional materials due to its unique structure and properties.Typically,the easy processability,tunable chemical structure,self-assembly behavior,mechanical strength,and reinforcing capability enable its utilization as binder,substrate,hybrid electrode,separator,and electrolyte reservoir for flexible energy storage devices.This review comprehensively summarizes the design,fabrication,and mechanical and electrochemical performances of cellulose-based materials.The structure and unique properties of cellulose are first briefly introduced.Then,the construction of cellulose-based materials in the forms of 1D fibers/filaments,2D films/membranes,3D hydrogels and aerogels is discussed,and the merits of cellulose in these materials are emphasized.After that,the various advanced applications in supercapacitors,lithium-ion batteries,lithium-sulfur batteries,sodium-ion batteries,metal-air batteries,and Zn-ion batteries are presented in detail.Finally,an outlook of the potential challenges and future perspectives in advanced cellulose-based materials for flexible energy storage systems is discussed.展开更多
Capturing of ambient energy is emerging as a transformative area in energy technology,potentially replacing batteries or significantly extending their lifespan.Harnessing of energy from ambient sources presents a sign...Capturing of ambient energy is emerging as a transformative area in energy technology,potentially replacing batteries or significantly extending their lifespan.Harnessing of energy from ambient sources presents a significant opportunity to support sustainable development while mitigating environmental issues.Repurposing energy that would otherwise be wasted from highconsumption systems such as engines and industrial furnaces is essential for reducing ecological footprints and moving toward carbon-neutral goals.Furthermore,compact energy harvesting technologies will play a pivotal role in powering the rapidly expanding Internet of Things,enabling innovative advancements in smart homes,cities,industries,and health care that elevate our living standards.To achieve significant advancements in energy harvesting technologies,the development of innovative materials is crucial for converting ambient energy into electricity.In this regard,two-dimensional(2D)materials,a rising star in the material world,are profoundly and technologically intriguing for energy harvesting.The exceptional atomic thickness,high surface-tovolume ratio,flexibility,and tunable band gap effectively enhance their electronic,optical,and chemical properties,making them a potential candidate for use in flexible electronics and wearable energy harvesting technologies.Consequently,these unique properties of 2D materials remarkably enhance their energy harvesting capabilities,including photovoltaic,triboelectric,thermoelectric,and piezoelectric energy harvesting.Here,we present a tutorial-style review of 2D materials for harvesting energy from different ambient sources(aimed particularly at guiding and educating researchers,especially those new to the field),which starts with a brief overview of the promising properties of 2D materials for energy harvesting,then looks deeply into its advantages as compared to traditional materials along with their 3D counterparts,followed by providing insight into the mechanisms and performance of 2D material-based energy harvesters in portable/wearable electronics,and finally,based on current progress,an overview of the challenges along with corresponding strategies are identified and discussed.展开更多
Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental prote...Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental protection,and information technology.Notably,cellulose acetate,the main component of cigarette butts(CBs),is a one-dimensional precursor with a large specific surface area and aspect ratio.Still,their usefulness as building fillers has often been underestimated before.This review summarizes recent advances in CBs recycling and provides suggested guidelines for its use as a CLDM material in renewable energy.Specifically,we first describe the harmful effects of CBs as pollutants in our lives to emphasize the importance of proper recycling.We then summarize previous methods of recycling CBs waste,including clay bricks,asphalt concrete pavement,gypsum,acoustic materials,chemisorption,vector control,and corrosion control.The potential applications of CBs include triboelectric nanogenerator applications,flexible batteries,enhanced metal-organic framework material energy storage devices,and carbon-based hydrogen storage.Finally,the advantages of utilizing CBs-derived CLDM materials over conventional solutions in the energy field are discussed.This review will provide new avenues for solving the intractable problem of CBs and reducing the manufacturing costs of renewable materials.展开更多
Magnesium and its related materials have potential applications in the automotive sector for weight reduction,in energy storage technologies such as batteries and hydrogen storage,and in biomedical field due to their ...Magnesium and its related materials have potential applications in the automotive sector for weight reduction,in energy storage technologies such as batteries and hydrogen storage,and in biomedical field due to their biodegradability.In comparison,the researches on the latter ones are currently receiving more and more interests.This paper explores recent research advancements in Mg-based materials in these fields especially within recent 4 years in Germany.展开更多
High-entropy materials(HEMs)show exceptional mechanical properties,highly adjustable chemical characteristics,and outstanding stability,making them suitable for energy storage.However,the broad compositional space and...High-entropy materials(HEMs)show exceptional mechanical properties,highly adjustable chemical characteristics,and outstanding stability,making them suitable for energy storage.However,the broad compositional space and intricate chemical interactions in HEMs present challenges to traditional trial-and-error research methods,restricting their efficacy in swift screening and synthesis.Hence,the application of machine learning(ML)to the realm of high-entropy materials and energy storage becomes imperative.ML demonstrates its formidable capabilities for navigating the complexity of HEMs,with their diverse metal components,structures and property combinations,to advance energy storage applications.This review comprises the following sections:a concise introduction to the general process of ML in the energy materials field,a summary of HEMs in the energy storage field,a review of the latest achievements of ML in the HEMs and energy storage field,and finally,an exploration of current challenges and prospects in this interdisciplinary arena.With the advent of ML,the precision of its predictions and the efficiency of its screening methods have offered novel perspectives for material research,expediting the discovery and application of new materials.This article contributes to the advancement of research in related fields,hastening the development of novel materials to meet the escalating energy demands and promote sustainable development goals.展开更多
Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solution...Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing energy usage.This paper investigates the integration of Phase Change Materials(PCMs)into a vapor compression refrigeration system to enhance energy efficiency and temperature regulation for food preservation.A multifunctional prototype was tested under two configurations:(1)a standard thermally insulated room,and(2)the same room augmented with eutectic plates filled with either Glaceol(-10℃ melting point)or distilled water(0℃ melting point).Thermocouples were calibrated and deployed to record air and PCM temperatures during freeze–thaw cycles at thermostat setpoints of and Additionally,a-30℃ -35℃ .defrosting resistor and timer were added to mitigate frost buildup,a known cause of efficiency loss.The experimental results show that PCM-enhanced rooms achieved up to 10.98℃ greater temperature stability during defrost cycles and reduced energy consumption by as much as 7.76%(from 0.4584 to 0.4231 kWh/h).Moreover,the effectiveness of PCMs depended strongly on thermostat settings and PCM type,with distilled water demonstrating broader solidification across plates under higher ambient loads.These findings highlight the potential of PCM integration to improve cold-chain performance,offering rapid cooling,moisture retention,and extended product conservation during power interruptions.展开更多
Zirconium,titanium,and other hexagonally close-packed(HCP)metals and their alloys are representative high specific strength,high reaction enthalpy,and high thermal conductivity structural materials.In this study,two t...Zirconium,titanium,and other hexagonally close-packed(HCP)metals and their alloys are representative high specific strength,high reaction enthalpy,and high thermal conductivity structural materials.In this study,two typical HCP metals,zirconium,and titanium,were applied to reactive materials(RMs)to prepare Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs,validating the feasibility of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs.The impact response process of typical HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs under high-velocity dynamic loads was studied using shock equations of state(EOS)based on porous mixtures and chemical reaction kinetics equations.An improved hemispherical quasi-sealed test chamber was employed to measure the energy release characteristic curves of 10 types of Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs under impact velocities ranging from 500 m/s to 1300 m/s.The datasets of the impact-induced energy release characteristics of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs were established.Additionally,the energy release efficiency of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs under impact was predicted using the support vector regression(SVR)kernel function model.The datasets of Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs with W contents of 0%,25%,50%,and 75%were used as test sets,respectively.The model predictions showed a high degree of agreement with the experimental data,with mean absolute errors(MAE)of 4.8,6.5,4.6,and 4.1,respectively.展开更多
With large-scale commercial applications of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),lots of spent LIBs will be produced and cause huge waste of resources and greatly increased environmental problems.Thus,recycling spent LIB mater...With large-scale commercial applications of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),lots of spent LIBs will be produced and cause huge waste of resources and greatly increased environmental problems.Thus,recycling spent LIB materials is inevitable.Due to high added-value features,converting spent LIB cathode materials into catalysts exhibits broad application prospects.Inspired by this,we review the high-added-value reutilization of spent LIB materials toward catalysts of energy conversion.First,the failure mechanism of spent LIB cathode materials are discussed,and then the transformation and modification strategies are summarized and analyzed to improve the transformation efficiency of failed cathode materials and the catalytic performance of catalysts,respectively.Moreover,the electrochemical applications of failed cathode material derived catalysts are introduced,and the key problems and countermeasures are analyzed and proposed.Finally,the future development trend and prospect of high-added-value reutilization for spent LIB cathode materials toward catalysts are also given.This review will predictably advance the awareness of valorizing spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials for catalysis.展开更多
The simultaneous integration of high energy density,low sensitivity,and thermal stability in energetic materials has constituted a century-long scientific challenge.Herein,we address this through a dualzwitterionic el...The simultaneous integration of high energy density,low sensitivity,and thermal stability in energetic materials has constituted a century-long scientific challenge.Herein,we address this through a dualzwitterionic electronic delocalization strategy,yielding TYX-3,the first bis-inner salt triazolo-tetrazine framework combining these mutually exclusive properties.Uniformπ-electron distribution and elevated bond dissociation energy confer exceptional thermal stability(T_(d)=365℃)with TATB-level insensitivity(impact sensitivity IS>40 J,friction sensitivity FS>360 N).Engineeredπ-stacked networks enable record density(1.99 g·cm^(-3))with detonation performance surpassing HMX benchmarks(detonation velocity 9315 m·s^(-1),detonation pressure 36.6 GPa).Practical implementation in Poly(3-nitratomethyl-3-methyloxetane)(PNMMFO)solid propellants demonstrates 5.4-fold safety enhancement over conventional HMX-based formulations while maintaining equivalent specific impulse.This work establishes a new design paradigm for energetic materials,overcoming the historical trade-offs between molecular stability and energy output through rational zwitterionic engineering.展开更多
泰山学院高博文团队与西安交通大学合作研究成果“Can the Interfacial Solar Vapor Generation Performance Be Really'Beyond'Theoretical Limit?”在国际能源领域顶刊Advanced Energy Materials上发表。高博文教授作为论文...泰山学院高博文团队与西安交通大学合作研究成果“Can the Interfacial Solar Vapor Generation Performance Be Really'Beyond'Theoretical Limit?”在国际能源领域顶刊Advanced Energy Materials上发表。高博文教授作为论文的重要合作者,在Innovative Technology Beyond Theoretical Limit部分做出实质性的理论贡献,对于特定条件下界面太阳能蒸汽生成性能超越理论极限给出合理解释,将太阳能水净化付诸实践并利用太阳能等可再生能源来解决水资源短缺和可持续发展问题。泰山学院作为唯一合作单位承担部分实验数据采集、分析和归纳工作。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52127816),the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFA0715000)the National Natural Science and Hong Kong Research Grant Council Joint Research Funding Project of China(No.5181101182)the NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme sponsored by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.N_PolyU513/18).
文摘Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductivity and poor shape stability are the main drawbacks in realizing the large-scale application of PCMs.Promisingly,developing composite PCM(CPCM)based on porous supporting mate-rial provides a desirable solution to obtain performance-enhanced PCMs with improved effective thermal conductivity and shape stability.Among all the porous matrixes as supports for PCM,three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting material has attracted considerable attention ascribing to its high ther-mal conductivity,desirable loading capacity of PCMs,and excellent chemical compatibility with various PCMs.Therefore,this work systemically reviews the CPCMs with three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting materials.First,a concise rule for the fabrication of CPCMs is illustrated in detail.Next,the experimental and computational research of carbon nanotube-based support,graphene-based support,graphite-based support and amorphous carbon-based support are reviewed.Then,the applications of the shape-stabilized CPCMs including thermal management and thermal conversion are illustrated.Last but not least,the challenges and prospects of the CPCMs are discussed.To conclude,introducing carbon-based porous materials can solve the liquid leakage issue and essentially improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs.However,there is still a long way to further develop a desirable CPCM with higher latent heat capacity,higher thermal conductivity,and more excellent shape stability.
基金supported by the IITP(Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation)-ITRC(Information Technology Research Center) grant funded by the Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT) (IITP-2025-RS-2024-00437191, and RS-2025-02303505)partly supported by the Korea Basic Science Institute (National Research Facilities and Equipment Center) grant funded by the Ministry of Education. (No. 2022R1A6C101A774)the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, through Large Research Project under grant number RGP-2/527/46
文摘The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials offer unique advantages in photovoltaics due to their tunable optoelectronic properties,high surface area and efficient charge transport capabilities.This review explores recent progress in photovoltaics incorporating 2D materials,focusing on their application as hole and electron transport layers to optimize bandgap alignment,enhance carrier mobility and improve chemical stability.A comprehensive analysis is presented on perovskite solar cells utilizing 2D materials,with a particular focus on strategies to enhance crystallization,passivate defects and improve overall cell efficiency.Additionally,the application of 2D materials in organic solar cells is examined,particularly for reducing recombination losses and enhancing charge extraction through work function modification.Their impact on dye-sensitized solar cells,including catalytic activity and counter electrode performance,is also explored.Finally,the review outlines key challenges,material limitations and performance metrics,offering insight into the future development of nextgeneration photovoltaic devices encouraged by 2D materials.
基金the financial support provided by the Major Program of Xiangjiang Laboratory(No.23XJ01006).
文摘China has abundant renewable energy resources.With the establishment of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals,renewable energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaics have undergone tremendous development.However,because of the randomness and volatility of wind and photovoltaic power,the large-scale development of renewable energy faces challenges with accommodation and transmission.At present,the bundling of wind–photovoltaic–thermal power with ultra-high voltage transmission projects is the main development approach for renewable energy bases in western and northern China.Nonetheless,solving the problems of high carbon dioxide emission,carbon dioxide capture,and the utilization of thermal power is still necessary.Based on power-to-hydrogen,powerto-methanol,and oxygen-enriched combustion power generation technologies,this article proposes a power-to-hydrogen-andmethanol model based on the collaborative optimization of energy flow and material flow,which is expected to simultaneously solve the problems of renewable energy accommodation and low-carbon transformation of thermal power.Models with different ways of linking power to hydrogen and methanol are established,and an 8760-hour-time-series operation simulation is incorporated into the planning model.A case study is then conducted on renewable energy bases in the deserts of western and northern China.The results show that the power-to-hydrogen-and-methanol model based on the collaborative optimization of energy flow and material flow can greatly reduce the demand for hydrogen storage and energy storage,reduce the cost of carbon capture,make full use of by-product oxygen and captured carbon dioxide,and produce high-value chemical raw materials,thus exhibiting significant economic advantages.
文摘A clean environment with low carbon emissions is the goal of research on the development of green and sustainable buildings that use bio-sourced materials in conjunction with solar energy to create more sustainable cities.This is particularly true in Africa,where there aren’t many studies on the topic.The current study suggests a 90 m^(2) model of a sustainable building in a dry climate that is movable to address the issue of housing in remote areas,ensures comfort in harsh weather conditions,uses solar renewable resources—which are plentiful in Africa—uses biosourced materials,and examines how these materials relate to temperature and humidity control while emitting minimal carbon emissions.In order to solve the topic under consideration,the work is split into two sections:numerical and experimental approaches.Using TRNSYS and Revit,the suggested prototype building is examined numerically to examine the impact of orientation,envelope composition made of bio-sourced materials,and carbon emissions.Through a hygrothermal investigation,experiments are conducted to evaluate this prototype’s effectiveness.Furthermore,an examination of the photovoltaic system’s production,consumption,and several scenarios used tomaximize battery life is included in the paper.Because the biosourcedmaterial achieves a thermal transmittance of 0.15(W.m^(-2).K^(-1)),the results demonstrate an intriguing finding in terms of comfort.This value satisfies the requirements of passive building,energy autonomy of the dwelling,and injection in-network with an annual value of 15,757 kWh.Additionally,compared to the literature,the heating needs ratio is 6.38(kWh/m^(2).an)and the cooling needs ratio is 49(kWh/m^(2).an),both of which are good values.According to international norms,the inside temperature doesn’t go above 26℃,and the humidity level is within a comfortable range.
基金西南大学中央高校基本科研业务费项目(SWU-KT22030)重庆市教育委员会科学技术研究项目(KJQN202300205)Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,German Research Foundation,457444676).
文摘Diamond combines many unique properties,including high stability,strong optical dispersion,excellent mechanical strength,and outstanding thermal conductivity.Its structure,surface groups,and electrical conductivity are also tunable,increasing its functional versatility.These make diamond and its related materials,such as its composites,highly promising for various applications in energy fields.This review summarizes recent advances and key achievements in energy storage and conversion,covering electrochemical energy storage(e.g.,batteries and supercapacitors),electrocatalytic energy conversion(e.g.,CO_(2)and nitrogen reduction reactions),and solar energy conversion(e.g.,photo-(electro)chemical CO_(2)and nitrogen reduction reactions,and solar cells).Current challenges and prospects related to the synthesis of diamond materials and the technologies for their energy applications are outlined and discussed.
文摘Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries has become of great interest.However,its direct pyrolysis often leads to microstructures with a high orientation and small interlayer spacing due to uncontrolled liquid-phase carbonization,resulting in subpar electrochemical performance.It is therefore important to control the microstructures of pitch-derived carbon materials in order to improve their electrochemical properties.We evaluate the latest progress in the development of these materials using various microstructural engineering approaches,highlighting their use in metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.The advantages and limitations of pitch molecules and their carbon derivatives are outlined,together with strategies for their modification in order to improve their properties for specific applications.Future research possibilities for structure optimization,scalable production,and waste pitch recycling are also considered.
文摘Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects.With an aim of realizing devisable structures,adjustable functions,and performance breakthroughs,superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials,characterized by precisely-built pores,networks,and interfaces.Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices.We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure,a dense carbon network framework,and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components.Finally,we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.
文摘Foreword It is our great privilege,as vip Editors of the International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials(IJMMM),to present this special issue on“High-Entropy and Multicomponent-Doped Materials for Energy Applications:Innovations in Energy Conversion and Storage.”This collection highlights the latest research developments in the preparation,optimizing properties,and exploring potential applications of high-entropy materials(HEMs)and other com-pounds with increased configurational entropy.
文摘Today's world is stressed by the ever-increasing demand for energy and the disastrous climate changes.New technologies that generate,convert,and store energy in a greener and more efficient way become increasingly critical in building a sustainable society.On this front,batteries,capacitors,fuel cells,and solar cells play the indispensable roles as the powers for applications,for example,electric vehicles shall mitigate our reliance on the depleting fossil fuels.It is crucial to invent new materials or technologies to improve the electrochemical performance of energy storage/conversion devices with higher energy,better power,longer cycle life,and better safety.
文摘Batteries,as one of the most important classes of electrochemical energy storage systems,play a critical role in enabling energy sustainability and mobility.In recent years,we have witnessed a prosperous boom of research on battery chemistries and materials aimed at enhancing energy density,reducing costs,and enabling faster charging.While these advancements promote the applications of batteries in various engineering scenarios,they also raise significant safety concerns,particularly as higher energy densities increase the risk of catastrophic failures.Unfortunately,real-world incidents involving electric vehicles,consumer electronics,and largescale energy storage systems have demonstrated the devastating consequences of battery failures,where severe property damage and even loss of life are frequently observed.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32201499,32222057,and 22478142)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2023A1515012519,2023A0505050114,and 2024B1515040004)+1 种基金National Key Research and Development Project(Grant No 2023YFE0109600)State Key Laboratory of Advanced Papermaking and Paper-based Materials(2024C02).
文摘The rapid development of portable electronics,wearable technologies,and healthcare monitoring systems necessitates the innovation of flexible energy storage systems.Considering environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil resources,the utilization of renewable resources to engineer advanced flexible materials has become especially crucial.Cellulose,the most abundant natural polymer,has emerged as a promising precursor for advanced functional materials due to its unique structure and properties.Typically,the easy processability,tunable chemical structure,self-assembly behavior,mechanical strength,and reinforcing capability enable its utilization as binder,substrate,hybrid electrode,separator,and electrolyte reservoir for flexible energy storage devices.This review comprehensively summarizes the design,fabrication,and mechanical and electrochemical performances of cellulose-based materials.The structure and unique properties of cellulose are first briefly introduced.Then,the construction of cellulose-based materials in the forms of 1D fibers/filaments,2D films/membranes,3D hydrogels and aerogels is discussed,and the merits of cellulose in these materials are emphasized.After that,the various advanced applications in supercapacitors,lithium-ion batteries,lithium-sulfur batteries,sodium-ion batteries,metal-air batteries,and Zn-ion batteries are presented in detail.Finally,an outlook of the potential challenges and future perspectives in advanced cellulose-based materials for flexible energy storage systems is discussed.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT),Project No.RS-2025-24533268.
文摘Capturing of ambient energy is emerging as a transformative area in energy technology,potentially replacing batteries or significantly extending their lifespan.Harnessing of energy from ambient sources presents a significant opportunity to support sustainable development while mitigating environmental issues.Repurposing energy that would otherwise be wasted from highconsumption systems such as engines and industrial furnaces is essential for reducing ecological footprints and moving toward carbon-neutral goals.Furthermore,compact energy harvesting technologies will play a pivotal role in powering the rapidly expanding Internet of Things,enabling innovative advancements in smart homes,cities,industries,and health care that elevate our living standards.To achieve significant advancements in energy harvesting technologies,the development of innovative materials is crucial for converting ambient energy into electricity.In this regard,two-dimensional(2D)materials,a rising star in the material world,are profoundly and technologically intriguing for energy harvesting.The exceptional atomic thickness,high surface-tovolume ratio,flexibility,and tunable band gap effectively enhance their electronic,optical,and chemical properties,making them a potential candidate for use in flexible electronics and wearable energy harvesting technologies.Consequently,these unique properties of 2D materials remarkably enhance their energy harvesting capabilities,including photovoltaic,triboelectric,thermoelectric,and piezoelectric energy harvesting.Here,we present a tutorial-style review of 2D materials for harvesting energy from different ambient sources(aimed particularly at guiding and educating researchers,especially those new to the field),which starts with a brief overview of the promising properties of 2D materials for energy harvesting,then looks deeply into its advantages as compared to traditional materials along with their 3D counterparts,followed by providing insight into the mechanisms and performance of 2D material-based energy harvesters in portable/wearable electronics,and finally,based on current progress,an overview of the challenges along with corresponding strategies are identified and discussed.
基金supported by Hubei Province Technology Innovation Program Project(2024BCB073)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402249)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M690930).
文摘Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental protection,and information technology.Notably,cellulose acetate,the main component of cigarette butts(CBs),is a one-dimensional precursor with a large specific surface area and aspect ratio.Still,their usefulness as building fillers has often been underestimated before.This review summarizes recent advances in CBs recycling and provides suggested guidelines for its use as a CLDM material in renewable energy.Specifically,we first describe the harmful effects of CBs as pollutants in our lives to emphasize the importance of proper recycling.We then summarize previous methods of recycling CBs waste,including clay bricks,asphalt concrete pavement,gypsum,acoustic materials,chemisorption,vector control,and corrosion control.The potential applications of CBs include triboelectric nanogenerator applications,flexible batteries,enhanced metal-organic framework material energy storage devices,and carbon-based hydrogen storage.Finally,the advantages of utilizing CBs-derived CLDM materials over conventional solutions in the energy field are discussed.This review will provide new avenues for solving the intractable problem of CBs and reducing the manufacturing costs of renewable materials.
文摘Magnesium and its related materials have potential applications in the automotive sector for weight reduction,in energy storage technologies such as batteries and hydrogen storage,and in biomedical field due to their biodegradability.In comparison,the researches on the latter ones are currently receiving more and more interests.This paper explores recent research advancements in Mg-based materials in these fields especially within recent 4 years in Germany.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005072,21965006)Guiyang Guian science and Technology Personnel Training Project(2024-2-13)+1 种基金Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(Qian Ke He support(2023)General 122)Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Foundation(ZD2025049,KXJZ2024029).
文摘High-entropy materials(HEMs)show exceptional mechanical properties,highly adjustable chemical characteristics,and outstanding stability,making them suitable for energy storage.However,the broad compositional space and intricate chemical interactions in HEMs present challenges to traditional trial-and-error research methods,restricting their efficacy in swift screening and synthesis.Hence,the application of machine learning(ML)to the realm of high-entropy materials and energy storage becomes imperative.ML demonstrates its formidable capabilities for navigating the complexity of HEMs,with their diverse metal components,structures and property combinations,to advance energy storage applications.This review comprises the following sections:a concise introduction to the general process of ML in the energy materials field,a summary of HEMs in the energy storage field,a review of the latest achievements of ML in the HEMs and energy storage field,and finally,an exploration of current challenges and prospects in this interdisciplinary arena.With the advent of ML,the precision of its predictions and the efficiency of its screening methods have offered novel perspectives for material research,expediting the discovery and application of new materials.This article contributes to the advancement of research in related fields,hastening the development of novel materials to meet the escalating energy demands and promote sustainable development goals.
基金supported in entire part by the Biomaterials and Transport Phenomena Laboratory Agreement No.30303-12-2003,at the University of Medea.
文摘Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing energy usage.This paper investigates the integration of Phase Change Materials(PCMs)into a vapor compression refrigeration system to enhance energy efficiency and temperature regulation for food preservation.A multifunctional prototype was tested under two configurations:(1)a standard thermally insulated room,and(2)the same room augmented with eutectic plates filled with either Glaceol(-10℃ melting point)or distilled water(0℃ melting point).Thermocouples were calibrated and deployed to record air and PCM temperatures during freeze–thaw cycles at thermostat setpoints of and Additionally,a-30℃ -35℃ .defrosting resistor and timer were added to mitigate frost buildup,a known cause of efficiency loss.The experimental results show that PCM-enhanced rooms achieved up to 10.98℃ greater temperature stability during defrost cycles and reduced energy consumption by as much as 7.76%(from 0.4584 to 0.4231 kWh/h).Moreover,the effectiveness of PCMs depended strongly on thermostat settings and PCM type,with distilled water demonstrating broader solidification across plates under higher ambient loads.These findings highlight the potential of PCM integration to improve cold-chain performance,offering rapid cooling,moisture retention,and extended product conservation during power interruptions.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2241285,62201267)。
文摘Zirconium,titanium,and other hexagonally close-packed(HCP)metals and their alloys are representative high specific strength,high reaction enthalpy,and high thermal conductivity structural materials.In this study,two typical HCP metals,zirconium,and titanium,were applied to reactive materials(RMs)to prepare Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs,validating the feasibility of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs.The impact response process of typical HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs under high-velocity dynamic loads was studied using shock equations of state(EOS)based on porous mixtures and chemical reaction kinetics equations.An improved hemispherical quasi-sealed test chamber was employed to measure the energy release characteristic curves of 10 types of Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs under impact velocities ranging from 500 m/s to 1300 m/s.The datasets of the impact-induced energy release characteristics of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs were established.Additionally,the energy release efficiency of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs under impact was predicted using the support vector regression(SVR)kernel function model.The datasets of Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs with W contents of 0%,25%,50%,and 75%were used as test sets,respectively.The model predictions showed a high degree of agreement with the experimental data,with mean absolute errors(MAE)of 4.8,6.5,4.6,and 4.1,respectively.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3809300).
文摘With large-scale commercial applications of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),lots of spent LIBs will be produced and cause huge waste of resources and greatly increased environmental problems.Thus,recycling spent LIB materials is inevitable.Due to high added-value features,converting spent LIB cathode materials into catalysts exhibits broad application prospects.Inspired by this,we review the high-added-value reutilization of spent LIB materials toward catalysts of energy conversion.First,the failure mechanism of spent LIB cathode materials are discussed,and then the transformation and modification strategies are summarized and analyzed to improve the transformation efficiency of failed cathode materials and the catalytic performance of catalysts,respectively.Moreover,the electrochemical applications of failed cathode material derived catalysts are introduced,and the key problems and countermeasures are analyzed and proposed.Finally,the future development trend and prospect of high-added-value reutilization for spent LIB cathode materials toward catalysts are also given.This review will predictably advance the awareness of valorizing spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials for catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22105156,22175139,22171136,and 22302156)the China National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.22325504)。
文摘The simultaneous integration of high energy density,low sensitivity,and thermal stability in energetic materials has constituted a century-long scientific challenge.Herein,we address this through a dualzwitterionic electronic delocalization strategy,yielding TYX-3,the first bis-inner salt triazolo-tetrazine framework combining these mutually exclusive properties.Uniformπ-electron distribution and elevated bond dissociation energy confer exceptional thermal stability(T_(d)=365℃)with TATB-level insensitivity(impact sensitivity IS>40 J,friction sensitivity FS>360 N).Engineeredπ-stacked networks enable record density(1.99 g·cm^(-3))with detonation performance surpassing HMX benchmarks(detonation velocity 9315 m·s^(-1),detonation pressure 36.6 GPa).Practical implementation in Poly(3-nitratomethyl-3-methyloxetane)(PNMMFO)solid propellants demonstrates 5.4-fold safety enhancement over conventional HMX-based formulations while maintaining equivalent specific impulse.This work establishes a new design paradigm for energetic materials,overcoming the historical trade-offs between molecular stability and energy output through rational zwitterionic engineering.
文摘泰山学院高博文团队与西安交通大学合作研究成果“Can the Interfacial Solar Vapor Generation Performance Be Really'Beyond'Theoretical Limit?”在国际能源领域顶刊Advanced Energy Materials上发表。高博文教授作为论文的重要合作者,在Innovative Technology Beyond Theoretical Limit部分做出实质性的理论贡献,对于特定条件下界面太阳能蒸汽生成性能超越理论极限给出合理解释,将太阳能水净化付诸实践并利用太阳能等可再生能源来解决水资源短缺和可持续发展问题。泰山学院作为唯一合作单位承担部分实验数据采集、分析和归纳工作。
