Novel hydrogen storage materials have propelled progress in hydrogen storage technologies.Magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))is a highly promising candidate.Nevertheless,several drawbacks,including the need for elevated therma...Novel hydrogen storage materials have propelled progress in hydrogen storage technologies.Magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))is a highly promising candidate.Nevertheless,several drawbacks,including the need for elevated thermal conditions,sluggish dehydrogena-tion kinetics,and high thermodynamic stability,limit its practical application.One effective method of addressing these challenges is cata-lyst doping,which effectively boosts the hydrogen storage capability of Mg-based materials.Herein,we review recent advancements in catalyst-doped MgH_(2) composites,with particular focus on multicomponent and high-entropy catalysts.Structure-property relationships and catalytic mechanisms in these doping strategies are also summarized.Finally,based on existing challenges,we discuss future research directions for the development of Mg-based hydrogen storage systems.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted significant attention in large-scale energy storage system because of their abundant sodium resource and cost-effectiveness.Layered oxide materials are particularly promising a...Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted significant attention in large-scale energy storage system because of their abundant sodium resource and cost-effectiveness.Layered oxide materials are particularly promising as SIBs cathodes due to their high theoretical capacities and facile synthesis.However,their practical applications are hindered by the limitations in energy density and cycling stability.The comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms within bulk structure and at the cathode/electrolyte interface of cathodes is still lacking.In this review,the issues related to bulk phase degradation and surface degradation,such as irreversible phase transitions,cation migration,transition metal dissolution,air/moisture instability,intergranular cracking,interfacial reactions,and reactive oxygen loss,are discussed.The latest advances and strategies to improve the stability of layered oxide cathodes and full cells are provided,as well as our perspectives on the future development of SIBs.展开更多
Water splitting hinges crucially on the availability of electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction.The surface reconstruction has been widely observed in perovskite catalysts,and the reconstruction degree has ...Water splitting hinges crucially on the availability of electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction.The surface reconstruction has been widely observed in perovskite catalysts,and the reconstruction degree has been often correlated with the activity enhancement.Here,a systematic study on the roles of Fe substitution in activation of perovskite LaNiO_(3)is reported.The substituting Fe content influences both current change tendency and surface reconstruction degree.LaNi_(0.9)Fe_(0.1)O_(3)is found exhibiting a volcano-peak intrinsic activity in both pristine and reconstructed among all substituted perovskites in the LaNi_(1-x)Fe_(x)O_(3)(x=0.00,0.10,0.25,0.50,0.75,1.00)series.The reconstructed LaNi_(0.9)Fe_(0.1)O_(3)shows a higher intrinsic activity than most reported NiFe-based catalysts.Besides,density functional theory calculations reveal that Fe substitution can lower the O 2p level,which thus stabilize lattice oxygen in LaNi0.9Fe0.1O3 and ensure its long-term stability.Furthermore,it is vital interesting that activity of the reconstructed catalysts relied more on the surface chemistry rather than the reconstruction degree.The effect of Fe on the degree of surface reconstruction of the perovskite is decoupled from that on its activity enhancement after surface reconstruction.This finding showcases the importance to customize the surface chemistry of reconstructed catalysts for water oxidation.展开更多
In recent years,reducing carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality has become an urgent issue for environmental protection and sustainable development.Converting CO_(2) into valuable chemical products through elec...In recent years,reducing carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality has become an urgent issue for environmental protection and sustainable development.Converting CO_(2) into valuable chemical products through electrocatalysis powered by renewable electricity exhibits great potential.However,the electroreduction of CO_(2) heavily relies on efficient catalysts to overcome the required energy barrier due to the high stability of CO_(2).p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts have been proven to be efficient catalysts for electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)due to their unique electronic structure and clear active sites.However,factors such as conductivity and stability limit the practical application of p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts.In this review,we summarize the latest progress of MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts based on typical p-block metals in the field of CO_(2)RR.Then the modification strategies for MOFs-based catalysts and the related catalytic mechanism are briefly introduced.Furthermore,we offer the challenges and prospects of p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts in the hope of providing guidance for potential applications.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
Recycling of indium secondary resources to prepare indium-based electrocatalysts for efficient CO_(2)reduction has been a promising strategy to bridge the gap between indium recycling and utilization.Herein,the chemis...Recycling of indium secondary resources to prepare indium-based electrocatalysts for efficient CO_(2)reduction has been a promising strategy to bridge the gap between indium recycling and utilization.Herein,the chemisorption of metal cations in indium tin oxide(ITO)etching wastewater by iminodiacetic groups of commercial D401 resin successfully achieves nearly 100%indium recovery and also fulfills wastewater emission standards.Theoretical calculation unveils that metallic indium over In_(2)O_(3)support(In/In_(2)O_(3))possesses the lowest energy barrier for electrochemical reduction of CO_(2)to formate.Such an In/In_(2)O_(3)is hence constructed by air annealing the metal cation-adsorbed resin and post in situ electrochemical reconstruction upon CO_(2)reduction.The In/In_(2)O_(3)derived from the ITO etching wastewater exhibits exceptional electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-formate performance as current efficiency is higher than 92%throughout 145 h galvanostatic electrolysis at-250 mA cm^(-2).The rational integration of metallurgy and material for indium recycling and utilization adds knowledge on designing In-based electrocatalysts,contributing to addressing indium scarcity and carbon-neutral challenge.展开更多
Materials engineering plays a key role in the field of electrochemical energy storage,and considerable efforts have been made in recent years to fulfill the future requirements of electrochemical energy storage using ...Materials engineering plays a key role in the field of electrochemical energy storage,and considerable efforts have been made in recent years to fulfill the future requirements of electrochemical energy storage using novel functional electrode materials.Materials with hollow structures are of particular interests due to their low density,large specific surface area and high porosity,making them promising candidates for energy conversion and storage.The Kirkendall effect has been widely applied for the synthesis of nanoscale hollow structures,which involves an unbalanced counter diffusion through a reaction interface.Herein,the recent progress on the use of the nanoscale Kirkendall effect to synthesize hollow nanostructures,including nanoparticles,one-dimensional(1-D),two-dimensional(2-D),and three-dimensional(3-D)nanostructures,and their potential applications in energy storage devices are summarized and discussed.And prospects is made for the future development of this research field.展开更多
The ultra-high nickel cathode material has important application prospect in power lithium-ion batteries.However,the poor structural stability and serious surface/interfacial side reactions during long cycles severely...The ultra-high nickel cathode material has important application prospect in power lithium-ion batteries.However,the poor structural stability and serious surface/interfacial side reactions during long cycles severely hinder the material's practical application.In this paper,Cs^(+)doping and polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)coating are used to synergistically modify the NCM955 material.The results show that the corresponding discharge specific capacity of NCMCs-2@P-2 material reaches 152.02 m Ah/g at 1 C(1 C=200 m A/g)and 125.66 m Ah/g at 5 C after 300 cycles,and the capacity retention is 78.11%and72.21%,respectively.In addition,it still maintains 156.36 m Ah/g discharge specific capacity at 10 C,and these rate and cycle properties exceed those reported on ultra-high nickel cathode material.Moreover,NCMCs-2@P-2 material has higher migration energy barrier of Ni^(2+)and lower migration energy barrier of Li+than that of NCM955 material.Therefore,NCMCs-2@P-2 material has excellent electrochemical properties,which has been proved by a series of structural characterization,theoretical calculation and performance test.The synergistic enhancement of Cs^(+)doping and PMMA coating accelerates lithium ion diffusion kinetics,stabilizes crystal structure,and inhabits surface/interface side reaction.展开更多
Transition metal oxides(TMOs)have received extensive attention for their unique physical and chemical properties.It is worth noting that Fe-based materials stand out because of their rich natural resources,low toxicit...Transition metal oxides(TMOs)have received extensive attention for their unique physical and chemical properties.It is worth noting that Fe-based materials stand out because of their rich natural resources,low toxicity,low price and other advantages,but at the same time confront with critical challenges such as capacity attenuation and volume expansion.Here,a universal synthesis method of MO/MFe_(2)O_(4)(M=Ni,Cu,Zn)nanomaterials derived from Prussian blue analogues(PBAs)is proposed based on the self-sacrificing template strategy of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs).The calcined products retain the porous structure and small particle size of PBAs,which shorten the ion transport path,provide abundant electroactive sites and void space,effectively alleviate the effect of volume expansion,and improve the reaction kinetics.These MO/MFe_(2)O_(4)anode materials exhibit excellent cyclic reversibility and stability during repeated charge/discharge process,among which,NiO/NiFe_(2)O_(4) shows the best electrochemical performance,retaining a superior specific capacity of 1301.7 mAh g^(-1) following 230 cycles at 0.1 A g^(-1).In addition,the lithium adsorption capacity of the materials was further explored through the calculation of density functional theory(DFT).The research perspectives and strategies reported in this paper have strong universality and offer innovative insights for the synthesis of alternative advanced materials.展开更多
In this work,we synthesize two luminescent Pt(Ⅱ)complexes using differentπ-conjugated bidentate ligands.Both complexes are assembled into three-dimensional(3D)networks through non-classical intermolecular interactio...In this work,we synthesize two luminescent Pt(Ⅱ)complexes using differentπ-conjugated bidentate ligands.Both complexes are assembled into three-dimensional(3D)networks through non-classical intermolecular interactions in the crystal state.Unexpectedly,substituting pyridine with the more extensivelyπ-conjugated quinoline significantly increases the dihedral angles between the phenyl and quinolyl groups of the bidentate ligands.This alteration disrupts theπ-πinteractions between molecules,resulting in distinct optical properties upon exposure to external stimuli.By integrating these complexes into polymers,we fabricate electrospun films containing luminescent nanofibers that exhibit reversible optical changes.These findings have paved the way for the development of high-performance optical encryption and anti-counterfeiting materials,achieved through the employment of simple chromophores.展开更多
Flexible electronic skin(E-skin)sensors offer innovative solutions for detecting human body signals,enabling human-machine interactions and advancing the development of intelligent robotics.Electrospun nanofibers are ...Flexible electronic skin(E-skin)sensors offer innovative solutions for detecting human body signals,enabling human-machine interactions and advancing the development of intelligent robotics.Electrospun nanofibers are particularly wellsuited for E-skin applications due to their exceptional mechanical properties,tunable breathability,and lightweight nature.Nanofiber-based composite materials consist of three-dimensional structures that integrate one-dimensional polymer nanofibers with other functional materials,enabling efficient signal conversion and positioning them as an ideal platform for next-generation intelligent electronics.Here,this review begins with an overview of electrospinning technology,including far-field electrospinning,near-field electrospinning,and melt electrospinning.It also discusses the diverse morphologies of electrospun nanofibers,such as core-shell,porous,hollow,bead,Janus,and ribbon structure,as well as strategies for incorporating functional materials to enhance nanofiber performance.Following this,the article provides a detailed introduction to electrospun nanofiber-based composite materials(i.e.,nanofiber/hydrogel,nanofiber/aerogel,nanofiber/metal),emphasizing their recent advancements in monitoring physical,physiological,body fluid,and multi-signal in human signal detection.Meanwhile,the review explores the development of multimodal sensors capable of responding to diverse stimuli,focusing on innovative strategies for decoupling multiple signals and their state-of-the-art advancements.Finally,current challenges are analyzed,while future prospects for electrospun nanofiber-based composite sensors are outlined.This review aims to advance the design and application of next-generation flexible electronics,fostering breakthroughs in multifunctional sensing and health monitoring technologies.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are widely deemed to be one of the most potential candidates for future secondary batteries because of their remarkable energy density.Nevertheless,notorious polysulfide shuttling and ret...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are widely deemed to be one of the most potential candidates for future secondary batteries because of their remarkable energy density.Nevertheless,notorious polysulfide shuttling and retarded sulfur reaction kinetics pose significant obstacles to the further application of Li-S batteries.While rationally designed highly active electrocatalysts can facilitate polysulfide conversion,the universal and scalable synthesis strategies need to be developed.Herein,a universal synthetic strategy to construct a series of three-dimensional(3D)porous graphene-iron(3DGr-Fe)based electrocatalysts involving 3DGr-FeP,3DGr-Fe_(3)C,and 3DGr-Fe_(3)Se_(4)is exploited for manipulating the Li-S redox reactions.It has been observed that the implementation of a 3D porous Gr architecture leads to the well-designed conductive networks,while the uniformly dispersed iron nanoparticles introduce an abundance of active sites,fostering the lithium polysulfide conversion,thereby bolstering the overall electrochemical performance.The Li-S battery with the 3DGr-Fe based electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable capacity retention of 94.8%upon 100 times at 0.2 C.Moreover,the soft-packaged Li-S pouch cell based on such a 3DGr-Fe electrocatalyst delivers superior capacity of 1060.71 mA h g^(-1)and guarantees for the continuous 30 min work of fan toy.This investigation gives comprehensive insights into the design,synthesis,and mechanism of 3DGr-Fe based electrocatalysts with high activity toward efficient and durable Li-S batteries.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)MXene nanomaterials have shown great promise for electronic devices,attributed to their metal-resembling conductivity and abundant surface functional groups.However,the utilization of intrinsic prop...Two-dimensional(2D)MXene nanomaterials have shown great promise for electronic devices,attributed to their metal-resembling conductivity and abundant surface functional groups.However,the utilization of intrinsic property of MXene in memristors remains challenging due to its free electron conducting behavior rather than semiconducting property.Here,a N-fused perylenediimide organic semiconductor(CBIN)with conjugated skeleton and heteroatoms(O,S,N)is designed to successfully actuate the surface modification of MXene.The organic CBIN-decorated MXene demonstrates remarkable bipolar memristive properties,such as low threshold voltages of approximate±1.4 V,exalted retention time exceeding 10^4s,and outstanding environmental stability even after exposure to ultraviolet and x-ray irradiations.Furthermore,the CBIN-MXene hybrid memristive device can mimic synaptic plasticity and holds potential for information encoding as quick response codes and image recognition processing.This study provides efficient guidelines for implementing MXene-based memristors by organic semiconductor modulation and opens up possibilities of extending their functionalities into information encryption and neuromorphic computing applications.展开更多
Photocatalysis driven by abundant yet intermittent solar energy has considerable potential in renewable energy generation and environmental remediation.The outstanding electronic structure and physicochemical properti...Photocatalysis driven by abundant yet intermittent solar energy has considerable potential in renewable energy generation and environmental remediation.The outstanding electronic structure and physicochemical properties of graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4)),together with unique metal-free characteristic,make them ideal candidates for advanced photocatalysts construction.This review summarizes the up-to-date advances on g-C_(3)N_(4)based photocatalysts from ingenious-design strategies and diversified photocatalytic applications.Notably,the advantages,fabrication methods and limitations of each design strategy are systemically analyzed.In order to deeply comprehend the inner connection of theory–structure–performance upon g-C_(3)N_(4)based photocatalysts,structure/composition designs,corresponding photocatalytic activities and reaction mechanisms are jointly discussed,associated with introducing their photocatalytic applications toward water splitting,carbon dioxide/nitrogen reduction and pollutants degradation,etc.Finally,the current challenges and future perspectives for g-C_(3)N_(4)based materials for photocatalysis are briefly proposed.These design strategies and limitations are also instructive for constructing g-C_(3)N_(4) based materials in other energy and environment-related applications.展开更多
Hydrogen energy has emerged as a pivotal solution to address the global energy crisis and pave the way for a cleaner,low-carbon,secure,and efficient modern energy system.A key imperative in the utilization of hydrogen...Hydrogen energy has emerged as a pivotal solution to address the global energy crisis and pave the way for a cleaner,low-carbon,secure,and efficient modern energy system.A key imperative in the utilization of hydrogen energy lies in the development of high-performance hydrogen storage materials.Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials exhibit remarkable advantages,including high hydrogen storage density,cost-effectiveness,and abundant magnesium resources,making them highly promising for the hydrogen energy sector.Nonetheless,practical applications of magnesium hydride for hydrogen storage face significant challenges,primarily due to their slow kinetics and stable thermodynamic properties.Herein,we briefly summarize the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of MgH2,encompassing strategies such as alloying,nanoscaling,catalyst doping,and composite system construction to enhance its hydrogen storage performance.Notably,nanoscaling and catalyst doping have emerged as more effective modification strategies.The discussion focuses on the thermodynamic changes induced by nanoscaling and the kinetic enhancements resulting from catalyst doping.Particular emphasis lies in the synergistic improvement strategy of incorporating nanocatalysts with confinement materials,and we revisit typical works on the multi-strategy optimization of MgH2.In conclusion,we conduct an analysis of outstanding challenges and issues,followed by presenting future research and development prospects for MgH2 as hydrogen storage materials.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising modern-day energy supply systems because of their high theoretical energy density and low cost.However,the development of high-energy density Li-S batteries ...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising modern-day energy supply systems because of their high theoretical energy density and low cost.However,the development of high-energy density Li-S batteries with high loading of flammable sulfur faces the challenges of electrochemical performance degradation owing to the shuttle effect and safety issues related to fire or explosion accidents.In this work,we report a three-dimensional(3D)conductive nitrogen-doped carbon foam supported electrostatic self-assembled MXene-ammonium polyphosphate(NCF-MXene-APP)layer as a heat-resistant,thermally-insulated,flame-retardant,and freestanding host for Li-S batteries with a facile and costeffective synthesis method.Consequently,through the use of NCF-MXene-APP hosts that strongly anchor polysulfides,the Li-S batteries demonstrate outstanding electrochemical properties,including a high initial discharge capacity of 1191.6 mA h g^(-1),excellent rate capacity of 755.0 mA h g^(-1)at 1 C,and long-term cycling stability with an extremely low-capacity decay rate of 0.12%per cycle at 2 C.More importantly,these batteries can continue to operate reliably under high temperature or flame attack conditions.Thus,this study provides valuable insights into the design of safe high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
Lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries have attracted significant attention due to their ultra-high theoretical energy density.However,serious challenges,such as potential lag,low-rate capability,round-trip efficiency,and ...Lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries have attracted significant attention due to their ultra-high theoretical energy density.However,serious challenges,such as potential lag,low-rate capability,round-trip efficiency,and poor cycle stability,greatly limit their practical application.This review provides a comprehensive account of the development of Li-O_(2)batteries,elucidates the current discharge/charge mechanism,and highlights both the advantages and bottlenecks of this technology.In particular,recent research progress on various cathode materials,such as carbon-based materials,noble metals,and non-noble metals,for Li-O_(2)batteries is deeply reviewed,emphasizing the impact of design strategies,material structures,chemical compositions,and microphysical parameters on oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)kinetics,as well as discharge products and overall battery performance.This review will also shed light on future research directions for oxygen electrode catalysts and material construction to facilitate the development of Li-O_(2)batteries with maximized electrochemical performance.展开更多
Aqueous Zn metal batteries(AZMBs)have gained widespread attention due to their high theoretica specific capacity,good safety,and low cost.Unfortunately Zn anodes suffer from serious problems of dendrites and side reac...Aqueous Zn metal batteries(AZMBs)have gained widespread attention due to their high theoretica specific capacity,good safety,and low cost.Unfortunately Zn anodes suffer from serious problems of dendrites and side reactions,which should be solved by modifying the Zn anode(Zn host,protective layer),electrolyte,and separator.Carbon materials with structurally tunable and physicochemical stability properties have been widely used in the study of Zn anode protection and have also been reviewed in the past years.Nevertheless,review reports on carbon-based Zn anodes for Zn anode protection from new perspectives are still urgently needed.Moreover,the timeliness of the review reports is very valuable for researchers to timely and accurately understand the dynamics of the research field.Herein,this review firs reports the significance of AZMBs and summarizes the current main challenges that should be solved for practical application.Then,the ways to construct long-life Zn anodes using carbon materials from the perspectives of modified carbon materials with gradient properties(gradient zincophilicity,gradient electrical conductivity,and multigradient deposition)as protective layers/hosts to guide Zn ions toward bottom-up gradient Zn deposition are highlighted.In addition,the recent advances of carbon materials for electrolyte and separator modifications are demonstrated.Finally,the remaining challenges and future perspectives of carbon materials in AZMBs Zn anode protection are briefly outlined.展开更多
It has been widely recognized that hole transporting materials(HTMs)play a key role in the rapid progress of perovskite solar cells(PVSCs).However,common organic HTMs such as spiro-OMe TAD not only suffer from high sy...It has been widely recognized that hole transporting materials(HTMs)play a key role in the rapid progress of perovskite solar cells(PVSCs).However,common organic HTMs such as spiro-OMe TAD not only suffer from high synthetic costs,but also usually require the additional chemical doping process to improve their hole transport ability,which unfortunately induces the terrible stability issue.Therefore,it is urgent to develop low-cost dopant-free HTMs for efficient and stable PVSCs.In this work,we have successfully developed a new class of efficient dopant-free fluoranthene-based HTMs(TPF1–5)with quite low lab synthetic costs by combining donor-acceptor and branched structure designs.The detailed structure-property study revealed that tuning the twisted arms at different substitution sites would regulate the intermolecular interactions and film-forming ability,thereby significantly affecting the performance of the HTMs.By applying these HTMs in conventional PVSCs,the dopant-free TPF1-based devices not only achieved the best efficiency of 21.76%,which is comparable to that of the doped spiro-OMeTAD control devices,but also showed much better operational stability,which maintained over 87%of the initial efficiency under maximum power point tracking after 1038 h.展开更多
Solar vapor generation(SVC)represents a promising technique for seawater desalination to alleviate the global water crisis and energy shortage.One of its main bottleneck problems is that the evaporation efficiency and...Solar vapor generation(SVC)represents a promising technique for seawater desalination to alleviate the global water crisis and energy shortage.One of its main bottleneck problems is that the evaporation efficiency and stability are limited by salt crystallization under high-salinity brines.Herein,we demonstrate that the 3D porous melamine-foam(MF)wrapped by a type of self-assembling composite materials based on reduced polyoxometalates(i.e.heteropoly blue,HPB),oleic acid(OA),and polypyrrole(PPy)(labeled with MF@HPB-PPy_(n)-OA)can serve as efficient and stable SVC material at high salinity.Structural characterizations of MF@HPB-PPy_(n)-OA indicate that both hydrophilic region of HPBs and hydrophobic region of OA co-exist on the surface of composite materials,optimizing the hydrophilic and hydrophobic interfaces of the SVC materials,and fully exerting its functionality for ultrahigh water-evaporation and anti-salt fouling.The optimal MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA operates continuously and stably for over 100 h in 10wt%brine.Furthermore,MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA accomplishes complete salt-water separation of 10wt%brine with 3.3kgm^(-2)h^(-1)under 1-sun irradiation,yielding salt harvesting efficiency of 96.5%,which belongs to the record high of high-salinity systems reported so far and is close to achieving zero liquid discharge.Moreover,the low cost of MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA(2.56$m^(-2))suggests its potential application in the practical SVC technique.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2021YFB4000604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52271220)+2 种基金the 111 Project (No. B12015)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesHaihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Centre of Structure and Property for New Energy and Materials, Science Research and Technology Development Project of Guilin (No. 20210102-4)
文摘Novel hydrogen storage materials have propelled progress in hydrogen storage technologies.Magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))is a highly promising candidate.Nevertheless,several drawbacks,including the need for elevated thermal conditions,sluggish dehydrogena-tion kinetics,and high thermodynamic stability,limit its practical application.One effective method of addressing these challenges is cata-lyst doping,which effectively boosts the hydrogen storage capability of Mg-based materials.Herein,we review recent advancements in catalyst-doped MgH_(2) composites,with particular focus on multicomponent and high-entropy catalysts.Structure-property relationships and catalytic mechanisms in these doping strategies are also summarized.Finally,based on existing challenges,we discuss future research directions for the development of Mg-based hydrogen storage systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.W2412060,22325902 and 52171215)the State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization(Open Fund Project No.ZJUCEU2023002)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted significant attention in large-scale energy storage system because of their abundant sodium resource and cost-effectiveness.Layered oxide materials are particularly promising as SIBs cathodes due to their high theoretical capacities and facile synthesis.However,their practical applications are hindered by the limitations in energy density and cycling stability.The comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms within bulk structure and at the cathode/electrolyte interface of cathodes is still lacking.In this review,the issues related to bulk phase degradation and surface degradation,such as irreversible phase transitions,cation migration,transition metal dissolution,air/moisture instability,intergranular cracking,interfacial reactions,and reactive oxygen loss,are discussed.The latest advances and strategies to improve the stability of layered oxide cathodes and full cells are provided,as well as our perspectives on the future development of SIBs.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1501101)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22471103,22425105,22201111,21931001,22221001,and 22271124)+5 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2023QNRC001)the Special Fund Project of Guiding Scientific and Technological Innovation Development of Gansu Province(2019ZX-04)the 111 Project(B20027)as well as the National Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(22JR5RA470)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(lzujbky-2023-eyt03)supported by the Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A*STAR)MTC Individual Research Grants(IRG)M22K2c0078.
文摘Water splitting hinges crucially on the availability of electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction.The surface reconstruction has been widely observed in perovskite catalysts,and the reconstruction degree has been often correlated with the activity enhancement.Here,a systematic study on the roles of Fe substitution in activation of perovskite LaNiO_(3)is reported.The substituting Fe content influences both current change tendency and surface reconstruction degree.LaNi_(0.9)Fe_(0.1)O_(3)is found exhibiting a volcano-peak intrinsic activity in both pristine and reconstructed among all substituted perovskites in the LaNi_(1-x)Fe_(x)O_(3)(x=0.00,0.10,0.25,0.50,0.75,1.00)series.The reconstructed LaNi_(0.9)Fe_(0.1)O_(3)shows a higher intrinsic activity than most reported NiFe-based catalysts.Besides,density functional theory calculations reveal that Fe substitution can lower the O 2p level,which thus stabilize lattice oxygen in LaNi0.9Fe0.1O3 and ensure its long-term stability.Furthermore,it is vital interesting that activity of the reconstructed catalysts relied more on the surface chemistry rather than the reconstruction degree.The effect of Fe on the degree of surface reconstruction of the perovskite is decoupled from that on its activity enhancement after surface reconstruction.This finding showcases the importance to customize the surface chemistry of reconstructed catalysts for water oxidation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22061019 and 22261021)the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.20224BAB203002,20232ACB203018,20232BAB203005,and 20224BAB213001)+5 种基金the Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Crystalline Materials Chemistry(No.2024SSY05161)the Ganzhou Key Research and Development Program(No.2023PNS26963)the Youth Jinggang Scholars Program in Jiangxi Province(No.QNJG2019053)the Two Thousand Talents Program in Jiangxi Province(No.jxsq2019201068)the Doctor’s Starting Research Foundation of Jiangxi University of Science and Technology(No.205200100597)the Science and Technology Research Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education(No.GJJ2200860).
文摘In recent years,reducing carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality has become an urgent issue for environmental protection and sustainable development.Converting CO_(2) into valuable chemical products through electrocatalysis powered by renewable electricity exhibits great potential.However,the electroreduction of CO_(2) heavily relies on efficient catalysts to overcome the required energy barrier due to the high stability of CO_(2).p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts have been proven to be efficient catalysts for electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)due to their unique electronic structure and clear active sites.However,factors such as conductivity and stability limit the practical application of p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts.In this review,we summarize the latest progress of MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts based on typical p-block metals in the field of CO_(2)RR.Then the modification strategies for MOFs-based catalysts and the related catalytic mechanism are briefly introduced.Furthermore,we offer the challenges and prospects of p-block metal-based MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts in the hope of providing guidance for potential applications.
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funding support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1508001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22272120 and U2202251)+1 种基金the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(ZDYF2023SHFZ120)the Research Foundation of Marine Science and Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Hainan University(XTCX2022HYB01)。
文摘Recycling of indium secondary resources to prepare indium-based electrocatalysts for efficient CO_(2)reduction has been a promising strategy to bridge the gap between indium recycling and utilization.Herein,the chemisorption of metal cations in indium tin oxide(ITO)etching wastewater by iminodiacetic groups of commercial D401 resin successfully achieves nearly 100%indium recovery and also fulfills wastewater emission standards.Theoretical calculation unveils that metallic indium over In_(2)O_(3)support(In/In_(2)O_(3))possesses the lowest energy barrier for electrochemical reduction of CO_(2)to formate.Such an In/In_(2)O_(3)is hence constructed by air annealing the metal cation-adsorbed resin and post in situ electrochemical reconstruction upon CO_(2)reduction.The In/In_(2)O_(3)derived from the ITO etching wastewater exhibits exceptional electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-formate performance as current efficiency is higher than 92%throughout 145 h galvanostatic electrolysis at-250 mA cm^(-2).The rational integration of metallurgy and material for indium recycling and utilization adds knowledge on designing In-based electrocatalysts,contributing to addressing indium scarcity and carbon-neutral challenge.
文摘Materials engineering plays a key role in the field of electrochemical energy storage,and considerable efforts have been made in recent years to fulfill the future requirements of electrochemical energy storage using novel functional electrode materials.Materials with hollow structures are of particular interests due to their low density,large specific surface area and high porosity,making them promising candidates for energy conversion and storage.The Kirkendall effect has been widely applied for the synthesis of nanoscale hollow structures,which involves an unbalanced counter diffusion through a reaction interface.Herein,the recent progress on the use of the nanoscale Kirkendall effect to synthesize hollow nanostructures,including nanoparticles,one-dimensional(1-D),two-dimensional(2-D),and three-dimensional(3-D)nanostructures,and their potential applications in energy storage devices are summarized and discussed.And prospects is made for the future development of this research field.
基金supported the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.22362011,22169007,51804199)the Science and Technology Major Project of Guangxi(No.AA19046001)+2 种基金the Open Research Fund of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magnetochemical Functional Materials(Nos.EMFM20201105,EMFM20181119)Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(No.20231211121324001)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20180412181422399)。
文摘The ultra-high nickel cathode material has important application prospect in power lithium-ion batteries.However,the poor structural stability and serious surface/interfacial side reactions during long cycles severely hinder the material's practical application.In this paper,Cs^(+)doping and polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)coating are used to synergistically modify the NCM955 material.The results show that the corresponding discharge specific capacity of NCMCs-2@P-2 material reaches 152.02 m Ah/g at 1 C(1 C=200 m A/g)and 125.66 m Ah/g at 5 C after 300 cycles,and the capacity retention is 78.11%and72.21%,respectively.In addition,it still maintains 156.36 m Ah/g discharge specific capacity at 10 C,and these rate and cycle properties exceed those reported on ultra-high nickel cathode material.Moreover,NCMCs-2@P-2 material has higher migration energy barrier of Ni^(2+)and lower migration energy barrier of Li+than that of NCM955 material.Therefore,NCMCs-2@P-2 material has excellent electrochemical properties,which has been proved by a series of structural characterization,theoretical calculation and performance test.The synergistic enhancement of Cs^(+)doping and PMMA coating accelerates lithium ion diffusion kinetics,stabilizes crystal structure,and inhabits surface/interface side reaction.
文摘Transition metal oxides(TMOs)have received extensive attention for their unique physical and chemical properties.It is worth noting that Fe-based materials stand out because of their rich natural resources,low toxicity,low price and other advantages,but at the same time confront with critical challenges such as capacity attenuation and volume expansion.Here,a universal synthesis method of MO/MFe_(2)O_(4)(M=Ni,Cu,Zn)nanomaterials derived from Prussian blue analogues(PBAs)is proposed based on the self-sacrificing template strategy of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs).The calcined products retain the porous structure and small particle size of PBAs,which shorten the ion transport path,provide abundant electroactive sites and void space,effectively alleviate the effect of volume expansion,and improve the reaction kinetics.These MO/MFe_(2)O_(4)anode materials exhibit excellent cyclic reversibility and stability during repeated charge/discharge process,among which,NiO/NiFe_(2)O_(4) shows the best electrochemical performance,retaining a superior specific capacity of 1301.7 mAh g^(-1) following 230 cycles at 0.1 A g^(-1).In addition,the lithium adsorption capacity of the materials was further explored through the calculation of density functional theory(DFT).The research perspectives and strategies reported in this paper have strong universality and offer innovative insights for the synthesis of alternative advanced materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22201057 and 22472044)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.LR22B010001 and LQ23B010001)。
文摘In this work,we synthesize two luminescent Pt(Ⅱ)complexes using differentπ-conjugated bidentate ligands.Both complexes are assembled into three-dimensional(3D)networks through non-classical intermolecular interactions in the crystal state.Unexpectedly,substituting pyridine with the more extensivelyπ-conjugated quinoline significantly increases the dihedral angles between the phenyl and quinolyl groups of the bidentate ligands.This alteration disrupts theπ-πinteractions between molecules,resulting in distinct optical properties upon exposure to external stimuli.By integrating these complexes into polymers,we fabricate electrospun films containing luminescent nanofibers that exhibit reversible optical changes.These findings have paved the way for the development of high-performance optical encryption and anti-counterfeiting materials,achieved through the employment of simple chromophores.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302110,22375047,22378068)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3804905)+1 种基金the Open Project Foundation of Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials&Devices,Soochow University(No.KJS2210)High-level Talent Initiative Project at Anhui Agricultural University(rc362401)。
文摘Flexible electronic skin(E-skin)sensors offer innovative solutions for detecting human body signals,enabling human-machine interactions and advancing the development of intelligent robotics.Electrospun nanofibers are particularly wellsuited for E-skin applications due to their exceptional mechanical properties,tunable breathability,and lightweight nature.Nanofiber-based composite materials consist of three-dimensional structures that integrate one-dimensional polymer nanofibers with other functional materials,enabling efficient signal conversion and positioning them as an ideal platform for next-generation intelligent electronics.Here,this review begins with an overview of electrospinning technology,including far-field electrospinning,near-field electrospinning,and melt electrospinning.It also discusses the diverse morphologies of electrospun nanofibers,such as core-shell,porous,hollow,bead,Janus,and ribbon structure,as well as strategies for incorporating functional materials to enhance nanofiber performance.Following this,the article provides a detailed introduction to electrospun nanofiber-based composite materials(i.e.,nanofiber/hydrogel,nanofiber/aerogel,nanofiber/metal),emphasizing their recent advancements in monitoring physical,physiological,body fluid,and multi-signal in human signal detection.Meanwhile,the review explores the development of multimodal sensors capable of responding to diverse stimuli,focusing on innovative strategies for decoupling multiple signals and their state-of-the-art advancements.Finally,current challenges are analyzed,while future prospects for electrospun nanofiber-based composite sensors are outlined.This review aims to advance the design and application of next-generation flexible electronics,fostering breakthroughs in multifunctional sensing and health monitoring technologies.
基金Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials(SWUST,18ZD320304 and 22fksy23)Doctoral Fund of Henan University of Technology(31401577)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2023MB053)Technological Innovation Project of Tai’an City(2022GX064)。
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are widely deemed to be one of the most potential candidates for future secondary batteries because of their remarkable energy density.Nevertheless,notorious polysulfide shuttling and retarded sulfur reaction kinetics pose significant obstacles to the further application of Li-S batteries.While rationally designed highly active electrocatalysts can facilitate polysulfide conversion,the universal and scalable synthesis strategies need to be developed.Herein,a universal synthetic strategy to construct a series of three-dimensional(3D)porous graphene-iron(3DGr-Fe)based electrocatalysts involving 3DGr-FeP,3DGr-Fe_(3)C,and 3DGr-Fe_(3)Se_(4)is exploited for manipulating the Li-S redox reactions.It has been observed that the implementation of a 3D porous Gr architecture leads to the well-designed conductive networks,while the uniformly dispersed iron nanoparticles introduce an abundance of active sites,fostering the lithium polysulfide conversion,thereby bolstering the overall electrochemical performance.The Li-S battery with the 3DGr-Fe based electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable capacity retention of 94.8%upon 100 times at 0.2 C.Moreover,the soft-packaged Li-S pouch cell based on such a 3DGr-Fe electrocatalyst delivers superior capacity of 1060.71 mA h g^(-1)and guarantees for the continuous 30 min work of fan toy.This investigation gives comprehensive insights into the design,synthesis,and mechanism of 3DGr-Fe based electrocatalysts with high activity toward efficient and durable Li-S batteries.
基金financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20230074)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.YESS20230439)+6 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62304148 and 22008164)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB3209200)the Youth Talent Support Program of Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology(TJ-2023-033)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.22KJB150037)Research in Cutting-Edge Technology of Suzhou(No.SYG202351)Basic Research Program of Xuzhou Science and Technology Bureau(KC22009)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX23_3304)。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)MXene nanomaterials have shown great promise for electronic devices,attributed to their metal-resembling conductivity and abundant surface functional groups.However,the utilization of intrinsic property of MXene in memristors remains challenging due to its free electron conducting behavior rather than semiconducting property.Here,a N-fused perylenediimide organic semiconductor(CBIN)with conjugated skeleton and heteroatoms(O,S,N)is designed to successfully actuate the surface modification of MXene.The organic CBIN-decorated MXene demonstrates remarkable bipolar memristive properties,such as low threshold voltages of approximate±1.4 V,exalted retention time exceeding 10^4s,and outstanding environmental stability even after exposure to ultraviolet and x-ray irradiations.Furthermore,the CBIN-MXene hybrid memristive device can mimic synaptic plasticity and holds potential for information encoding as quick response codes and image recognition processing.This study provides efficient guidelines for implementing MXene-based memristors by organic semiconductor modulation and opens up possibilities of extending their functionalities into information encryption and neuromorphic computing applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21875118,22111530112)the support from the Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center,Nankai University。
文摘Photocatalysis driven by abundant yet intermittent solar energy has considerable potential in renewable energy generation and environmental remediation.The outstanding electronic structure and physicochemical properties of graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4)),together with unique metal-free characteristic,make them ideal candidates for advanced photocatalysts construction.This review summarizes the up-to-date advances on g-C_(3)N_(4)based photocatalysts from ingenious-design strategies and diversified photocatalytic applications.Notably,the advantages,fabrication methods and limitations of each design strategy are systemically analyzed.In order to deeply comprehend the inner connection of theory–structure–performance upon g-C_(3)N_(4)based photocatalysts,structure/composition designs,corresponding photocatalytic activities and reaction mechanisms are jointly discussed,associated with introducing their photocatalytic applications toward water splitting,carbon dioxide/nitrogen reduction and pollutants degradation,etc.Finally,the current challenges and future perspectives for g-C_(3)N_(4)based materials for photocatalysis are briefly proposed.These design strategies and limitations are also instructive for constructing g-C_(3)N_(4) based materials in other energy and environment-related applications.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB4000604)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52271220)111 Project(B12015)and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Hydrogen energy has emerged as a pivotal solution to address the global energy crisis and pave the way for a cleaner,low-carbon,secure,and efficient modern energy system.A key imperative in the utilization of hydrogen energy lies in the development of high-performance hydrogen storage materials.Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials exhibit remarkable advantages,including high hydrogen storage density,cost-effectiveness,and abundant magnesium resources,making them highly promising for the hydrogen energy sector.Nonetheless,practical applications of magnesium hydride for hydrogen storage face significant challenges,primarily due to their slow kinetics and stable thermodynamic properties.Herein,we briefly summarize the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of MgH2,encompassing strategies such as alloying,nanoscaling,catalyst doping,and composite system construction to enhance its hydrogen storage performance.Notably,nanoscaling and catalyst doping have emerged as more effective modification strategies.The discussion focuses on the thermodynamic changes induced by nanoscaling and the kinetic enhancements resulting from catalyst doping.Particular emphasis lies in the synergistic improvement strategy of incorporating nanocatalysts with confinement materials,and we revisit typical works on the multi-strategy optimization of MgH2.In conclusion,we conduct an analysis of outstanding challenges and issues,followed by presenting future research and development prospects for MgH2 as hydrogen storage materials.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2021R1A2C1008272)supported by the Institute of Information&communications Technology Planning&Evaluation(IITP)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.2021-0-00259,Development of a Fast Wireless Charging System for Portable Terminals with improved heat dissipation and shielding performance)supported by the Applied Basic Research Program of Changzhou City(CJ20220030).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising modern-day energy supply systems because of their high theoretical energy density and low cost.However,the development of high-energy density Li-S batteries with high loading of flammable sulfur faces the challenges of electrochemical performance degradation owing to the shuttle effect and safety issues related to fire or explosion accidents.In this work,we report a three-dimensional(3D)conductive nitrogen-doped carbon foam supported electrostatic self-assembled MXene-ammonium polyphosphate(NCF-MXene-APP)layer as a heat-resistant,thermally-insulated,flame-retardant,and freestanding host for Li-S batteries with a facile and costeffective synthesis method.Consequently,through the use of NCF-MXene-APP hosts that strongly anchor polysulfides,the Li-S batteries demonstrate outstanding electrochemical properties,including a high initial discharge capacity of 1191.6 mA h g^(-1),excellent rate capacity of 755.0 mA h g^(-1)at 1 C,and long-term cycling stability with an extremely low-capacity decay rate of 0.12%per cycle at 2 C.More importantly,these batteries can continue to operate reliably under high temperature or flame attack conditions.Thus,this study provides valuable insights into the design of safe high-performance Li-S batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1663225,22293020 and 22293022)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFE0115800)+2 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(IRT_15R52)of the Chinese Ministry of Educationthe Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities-Plan 111(B20002)from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education of Chinathe Belgium-China Governmental Key Cooperation Program WBI-MOST(SUB/2021/IND493971/524448)。
文摘Lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries have attracted significant attention due to their ultra-high theoretical energy density.However,serious challenges,such as potential lag,low-rate capability,round-trip efficiency,and poor cycle stability,greatly limit their practical application.This review provides a comprehensive account of the development of Li-O_(2)batteries,elucidates the current discharge/charge mechanism,and highlights both the advantages and bottlenecks of this technology.In particular,recent research progress on various cathode materials,such as carbon-based materials,noble metals,and non-noble metals,for Li-O_(2)batteries is deeply reviewed,emphasizing the impact of design strategies,material structures,chemical compositions,and microphysical parameters on oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)kinetics,as well as discharge products and overall battery performance.This review will also shed light on future research directions for oxygen electrode catalysts and material construction to facilitate the development of Li-O_(2)batteries with maximized electrochemical performance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22375109)the"Grassland Talent"Program and"Young Scientific and Technological Talent"Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(No.NJYT23001)the"Steed"Plan of Inner Mongolia University。
文摘Aqueous Zn metal batteries(AZMBs)have gained widespread attention due to their high theoretica specific capacity,good safety,and low cost.Unfortunately Zn anodes suffer from serious problems of dendrites and side reactions,which should be solved by modifying the Zn anode(Zn host,protective layer),electrolyte,and separator.Carbon materials with structurally tunable and physicochemical stability properties have been widely used in the study of Zn anode protection and have also been reviewed in the past years.Nevertheless,review reports on carbon-based Zn anodes for Zn anode protection from new perspectives are still urgently needed.Moreover,the timeliness of the review reports is very valuable for researchers to timely and accurately understand the dynamics of the research field.Herein,this review firs reports the significance of AZMBs and summarizes the current main challenges that should be solved for practical application.Then,the ways to construct long-life Zn anodes using carbon materials from the perspectives of modified carbon materials with gradient properties(gradient zincophilicity,gradient electrical conductivity,and multigradient deposition)as protective layers/hosts to guide Zn ions toward bottom-up gradient Zn deposition are highlighted.In addition,the recent advances of carbon materials for electrolyte and separator modifications are demonstrated.Finally,the remaining challenges and future perspectives of carbon materials in AZMBs Zn anode protection are briefly outlined.
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2023YFE0210900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21975085)+1 种基金Excellent Youth Foundation of Hubei Scientific Committee(No.2021CFA065)open Fund of Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure(No.2023MCF02)。
文摘It has been widely recognized that hole transporting materials(HTMs)play a key role in the rapid progress of perovskite solar cells(PVSCs).However,common organic HTMs such as spiro-OMe TAD not only suffer from high synthetic costs,but also usually require the additional chemical doping process to improve their hole transport ability,which unfortunately induces the terrible stability issue.Therefore,it is urgent to develop low-cost dopant-free HTMs for efficient and stable PVSCs.In this work,we have successfully developed a new class of efficient dopant-free fluoranthene-based HTMs(TPF1–5)with quite low lab synthetic costs by combining donor-acceptor and branched structure designs.The detailed structure-property study revealed that tuning the twisted arms at different substitution sites would regulate the intermolecular interactions and film-forming ability,thereby significantly affecting the performance of the HTMs.By applying these HTMs in conventional PVSCs,the dopant-free TPF1-based devices not only achieved the best efficiency of 21.76%,which is comparable to that of the doped spiro-OMeTAD control devices,but also showed much better operational stability,which maintained over 87%of the initial efficiency under maximum power point tracking after 1038 h.
基金financially supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(grant no.2020YFA0406101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.22171041,22071020,21901035,22271043)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province Science and Technology Department(grant nos.20230508094RC,20220101045JC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant no.2412021QD008)
文摘Solar vapor generation(SVC)represents a promising technique for seawater desalination to alleviate the global water crisis and energy shortage.One of its main bottleneck problems is that the evaporation efficiency and stability are limited by salt crystallization under high-salinity brines.Herein,we demonstrate that the 3D porous melamine-foam(MF)wrapped by a type of self-assembling composite materials based on reduced polyoxometalates(i.e.heteropoly blue,HPB),oleic acid(OA),and polypyrrole(PPy)(labeled with MF@HPB-PPy_(n)-OA)can serve as efficient and stable SVC material at high salinity.Structural characterizations of MF@HPB-PPy_(n)-OA indicate that both hydrophilic region of HPBs and hydrophobic region of OA co-exist on the surface of composite materials,optimizing the hydrophilic and hydrophobic interfaces of the SVC materials,and fully exerting its functionality for ultrahigh water-evaporation and anti-salt fouling.The optimal MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA operates continuously and stably for over 100 h in 10wt%brine.Furthermore,MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA accomplishes complete salt-water separation of 10wt%brine with 3.3kgm^(-2)h^(-1)under 1-sun irradiation,yielding salt harvesting efficiency of 96.5%,which belongs to the record high of high-salinity systems reported so far and is close to achieving zero liquid discharge.Moreover,the low cost of MF@HPB-PPy_(10)-OA(2.56$m^(-2))suggests its potential application in the practical SVC technique.
