Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2024
Contributors to the Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2024 collection
The Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators collection gathers some of the best research being conducted by materials scientists in the early stages of their independent career. Congratulations to all of the researchers featured.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 27086-27122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA90177K
Complementary X-ray and neutron imaging of water electrolysers for green hydrogen production
This perspective discusses the current status and future needs for the use of X-ray and neutron imaging as complementary methods for helping solve key challenges facing electrolyser materials.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23364-23391
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02885F
Structural determination of covalent organic frameworks through diffraction methods
As an emerging crystalline porous material constructed from organic building blocks linked by covalent bonds, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered significant interest due to their well-defined pore structures.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21704-21715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02312A
Dual-atom catalysts with microenvironment regulation for water electrolysis
Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have emerged as highly promising and efficient catalysts for water electrolysis, primarily due to their distinct dual-atom site effects.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 26316-26349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03382E
Breaking boundaries of soft photocatalysis: overcoming limitations of carbon nitride as a single-light absorber for overall water splitting
The exciton conversion process in organic carbon nitride for photocatalytic overall water splitting.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23971-24004
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03163F
Recent advances of ruthenium-based materials for acidic oxygen evolution reaction: from catalyst design to proton exchange membrane water electrolysers
In this review paper, we emphatically summarize the improvement strategies of Ru-based acidic OER catalysts and their application in PEMWEs. Further challenges and directions in the development of Ru-based catalysts are also speculated.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23297-23314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02337D
Latest advances in in situ and operando X-ray-based techniques for the characterisation of photoelectrocatalytic systems
The present review gives an overview of the different state-of-the-art X-ray techniques employed for the characterisation of photoelectrocatalytic systems, focusing on the possibilities of the studied techniques, cell designs and relevant results.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23125-23146
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03068K
Wearable electrochemical bioelectronics for agriculture
Recent advances in wearable electrochemical bioelectronics offer promising solutions for sensitive, real-time detection of biomarkers in agriculture.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22396-22416
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02345E
Progress and perspectives on electrocatalytic transmembrane hydrogenation
This review summarizes the developments of Pd membrane reactors to drive electrochemical hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds including gaseous reagents. It highlights the design of Pd-based catalysts and their utilization to drive hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20527-20541
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03345K
Regulation of intermediate microenvironment for efficient C–C coupling in electrochemical CO2 reduction
This review summarizes the recent progress in the regulation of local reaction intermediates and protons near active sites and discusses how their microenvironment affects the C–C coupling efficiency in the electrocatalytic CO2RR.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20507-20526
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02224F
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging of photocatalytic nanomaterials
Single-molecule fluorescence imaging offers high spatiotemporal resolution and enables quantitative, operando studies of photocatalytic nanomaterials at the single- or sub-particle level.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19627-19662
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02347A
Recent advances in upgrading CO2 to C3+ products via electrochemical and complementary engineering
This review summarizes the latest advances in material development and process design for electrochemically upgrading CO2 to value-added C3+ chemicals.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19663-19684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03088E
The revival of 4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene (CPDT) driven by low-cost and high-performance nonfused-ring electron acceptors
This review comprehensively summarizes the development history of CPDT-based organic photovoltaic materials, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the revival of CPDT driven by low-cost acceptors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17973-17991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02180K
Thermoelectrics for nuclear fusion reactors: opportunities and challenges
In this review, we discuss the promising applications and practical considerations of thermoelectrics to harvest the unutilized thermal gradient between the plasma-facing surfaces and the molten salt coolant loop in tokamak fusion reactors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17771-17792
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02197E
Smart three-phase interface heterojunctions for effective photo(electro)catalytic N2 reduction to ammonia
Light-driven three-phase interface catalysts for the production of green ammonia as one of the key future energy carriers for the net-zero carbon landscape.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16987-17001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02540G
Synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals
In this review, recent progress in the synthesis and electrocatalytic applications of hybrid nanomaterials containing low-dimensional metals was outlined and some promising future directions were proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 17002-17020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02281E
Polythiophene and its derivatives for all-polymer solar cells
We review polythiophene and its derivative (PT)-based polymer donors for all-PSCs, focusing on material design, morphology optimization strategies, and the selection and design of polymer acceptors that complement their properties.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16251-16267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02245A
Designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life all-solid-state batteries
This review provides valuable insights and suggestions for future research on designing low-strain cathode materials for long-life and high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries under low external pressure conditions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14940-14956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02290D
Immobilization of metal active centers in reticular framework materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
To enhance the economy and society's sustainability, prioritizing innovative, green energy conversion methods is essential.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12907-12925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01683A
Advanced polyanionic cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: from crystal structures, reaction mechanisms, design strategies to future perspectives
This review summarizes the latest research progress in polyanionic cathodes for aqueous Zn-ion batteries from the perspectives of crystal structure, reaction mechanism, and design strategy, finally highlights potential challenges and future outlook.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 12926-12944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01290A
Self-supported antimony tin oxide anode with Sb segregation promoted atrazine removal
Sintering-driven Sb segregation induced a built-in electronic field in a self-supported Sb–SnO2 anode, promoting reaction electron transfer in electrochemical ROS generation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 27206-27211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03129F
Electronic regulation of carbon sites by oxygenated groups for electrochemical oxygen reduction to H2O2
A mild condition controllable synthesis of –CHO regulates the electronic state of carbon sites for selective electrochemical oxygen reduction to H2O2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23398-23405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02266A
Electrochemical CO2-to-CO via enriched oxygen vacancies at gold/ceria interfaces
We report a strategy of catalyst design to modulate oxygen vacancies through the control of Au/ceria interface structures, promoting Au activity for carbon monoxide production in carbon dioxide electroreduction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21716-21722
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03768E
Potential-driven restructuring of lithium cobalt oxide yields an enhanced active phase for the oxygen evolution reaction
Increasing the oxidation potential improved electrochemical performance by inducing LiCoO2 delithiation and restructuring into β-CoOOH. Raman spectroscopy revealed heterogeneity and dynamic phase evolution within and between particles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 18071-18081
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02136C
Particulate gel liquid marbles
Non-sticking water droplets covered with a particulate gel, namely particulate gel liquid marbles (PGLMs), exhibited high mechanical stability due to the viscous dissipation of the PG.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 16343-16349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02203C
Realizing a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering in P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 by lithium substitution for potassium-ion batteries
Through the electrochemical ion-exchange method, P2-K0.56Na0.11Li0.12Ni0.22Mn0.66O2 was successfully synthesized as a high-performance cathode with a single-phase reaction and K+/vacancy disordering for potassium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 14360-14366
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02122C
Bio-inspired sustained entrainment in immiscible liquid–liquid systems for collecting floating oil
Entrainment, where a solid object in a liquid bath moves towards the air phase, is common in industry and daily-life.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 11821-11830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA00025K
Recognizing chiral amino acids with a dual-optical-response system
Histidine/tryptophan and their enantiomers were stepwise recognized by a dual-optical-response system, responding to fluorescence intensity variation and chiroptical activity regulation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9421-9426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07645H
Inverse opal structured Pt/TiO2–MnOy photothermocatalysts for enhanced toluene degradation activity
Inverse-opal structured Pt/TiO2–MnOy shows enhanced toluene degradation activity due to its porous microstructure and the presence of Pt, which allows for more efficient generation of active species for toluene activation and catalyst re-oxidation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 32913-32924
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03123G
In situ analysis of gas dependent redistribution kinetics in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles
In this paper we present the in situ analysis of gas dependent alloying in bimetallic Au-Pd nanoparticles through a combination of CO-DRIFTS and in situ TEM providing direct insight in the surface- and nanoparticle bulk redistribution kinetics.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 32760-32774
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03030C
Reinforcing the stability of cobalt-free lithium-rich layered oxides via Li-poor Ni-rich surface transformation
We report a lithium-rich layered oxide Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2 (LMNO) with an electrochemically stable Li-poor nickel-rich surface by simple excessive calcination treatment, greatly suppressing the surface side reactions and Mn-ion dissolution.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 32904-32912
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01403K
Mg-rich disordered rocksalt oxide cathodes for Mg-ion batteries
Mg-rich disordered rocksalt oxides, Mg2TMO3, are examined as cathodes for Mg-ion batteries. Although Mg2+ cannot easily be extracted from these compounds, we show that Mg2+ can be mobile in other cubic close-packed disordered rocksalts, Li2−xMnO2F.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 27303-27310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02348J
Synergistic dual-interface engineering with self-organizing Li-ion/electric fields for enhanced lithium metal anode stability
A self-organizing, dual-modified interface for lithium metal anodes that significantly improves uniform lithium deposition and enhances electroplating/stripping performance.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 26636-26644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03128H
Gram-scale production of vertically aligned holey graphene nanosheet arrays derived from a renewable biomass precursor via a facile hydrothermal/salt-assisted pyrolysis method for aqueous high-performance redox supercapacitors
Vertically aligned graphene nanosheet via facile hydrothermal/salt-assisted pyrolysis (HSP) method for high-performance redox supercapacitors.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 26687-26706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01328J
Additive-free graphene-based inks for 3D printing functional conductive aerogels
This study demonstrates an all-graphene, additive-free aqueous-based ink for direct ink writing (DIW) to 3D-print functional aerogels for electronics and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 25715-25729
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03082F
Synthesis, optical, electronic and magnetic studies of air-stable chiral Cu(II) chlorides
The development of polar MHSs with competitive chiroptical and magnetic properties, featuring record air stability of over a year.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 25730-25739
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03010A
A three-dimensional printed Si/rGO anode for flexible Li-ion batteries
A 3D-printed Si/rGO anode with a porous grid-like structure was well designed and synthesized and exhibits an excellent electrochemical performance in flexible lithium-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 25047-25055
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02070G
Unraveling the significance of the zinc ratio in water-in-salt electrolytes
Existence of an optimal Zn2+ concentration ratio within water-in-salt electrolytes to achieve better Zn anode cycling stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 25035-25046
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02704C
The effect of interface heterogeneity on zinc metal anode cyclability
The surface of a zinc metal anode was mapped using SECM. Slow Zn2+ transport can be caused by an insulating SEI (ZHS or ZnO) or horizontally plated zinc. Fast Zn2+ transport can be caused by a protruding morphology or a more conducting SEI.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24916-24933
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03165B
Mineralogical characteristics influence the structure and pozzolanic reactivity of thermally and mechano-chemically activated meta-kaolinites
Mechano-chemical activation enhances early age (<12 hours) pozzolanic reactivity of clays by transforming kaolinite to meta-kaolinite, reducing particle size, and potentially increasing the edge : basal surface area ratio of meta-kaolinite.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24260-24277
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02545H
Evolution of high spin state single-atom catalyst active centers in Na–O2 batteries
Compared to O2@MN4, O2@MN3 with high spin state favors side-on mode, which enhances the coupling between 3dxy orbital of metal and O2, hence causes the evolution of active center from MN3 to (OMO)N3, and increases the performance of Na–O2 batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24285-24295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02309A
Bismuth single-atom alloying of palladium nanosheets promotes selective electrochemical valorization of glycerol to C3 products
Bi atoms dispersed on Pd nanosheets promote electrochemical glycerol oxidation to C3 products by modulating the Pd electronic structure and lowering the adsorption energy of reaction intermediates.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24136-24143
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03892D
Understanding water-gas shift reaction mechanisms at palladium–ceria interfaces using in situ SERS coupled with online mass spectrometry
In situ SERS coupled with online mass spectrometry reveals that CO adsorbed on Pd can efficiently react with oxygen species formed from water dissociation at the Ce3+ sites nearby, thus leading to improved performance at the Pd–CeO2 interfaces.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24278-24284
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02918F
Enhancing the oxygen evolution reaction activity of CuCo based hydroxides with V2CTx MXene
V2CTx MXene improves the OER performances of CuCo catalysts. The MXene over time reduces the leaching rate of the Cu by itself being preferentially leached which also allows for the higher OER activity to be maintained.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 24248-24259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02700K
Synergistic surface modulation with isotropic 2D GA2PbI4 and Lewis base enhances efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Guanidinium acetate (GAAc) was applied to treat a perovskite film for fabricating n–i–p perovskite solar cells. The synergistic effect of GA+ and Ac− on regulating the perovskite surface enabled high-efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23551-23559
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03904A
Experimental trends and theoretical descriptors for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate over Sn-based bimetallic catalysts
Understanding CO2RR selectivity of Sn-based catalysts by considering both the real-time structural evolution of catalysts and all key intermediates involved.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23560-23569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02315C
A multifunctional MoS2/Ni9S8/NF catalyst for synchronous desulfurization and hydrogen evolution by a self-driven system
A multifunctional MoS2/Ni9S8/NF catalyst, designed through heterojunction engineering and elaborate nanostructuring, has been developed for self-powered simultaneous hydrogen production and sulfur recovery.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23732-23742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02268H
Quantitative nanoscopic imaging of adsorbent-aggregation-state dependent molecular binding cooperativity
Super-resolution microscopy reveals the impact of adsorbent clustering on adsorption heterogeneity and cooperativity in pollutant removal.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23697-23711
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02208D
Twin boundaries induced by high-temperature shock boost the structural stability of Li-rich layered-oxide
A non-equilibrium high-temperature shock (HTS) strategy, accompanied with the processes of rapid heating and cooling, is reported to introduce twin boundaries (TBs) into Li1.2Ni0.13Co0.13Mn0.54O2.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23712-23722
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03098B
Electrolyte engineering for the mass exfoliation of graphene oxide across wide oxidation degrees
Herein, we report a two-step electrochemical approach encompassing pre-intercalation and post-exfoliation/oxidation, enabling the mass exfoliation of graphene oxide with customizable oxidation levels on a timescale of minutes.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23416-23424
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02654C
Ultrafast Joule heating-induced formation of amorphous CoFeNi phosphate for efficient and stable oxygen evolution reaction
A facile, rapid Joule heating protocol for forming amorphous-structured transition metal phosphate electrocatalysts with low overpotentials, fast kinetics, and long-term stability for oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22597-22608
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03130J
Interfacial insights for divergent dendrite formation mechanisms in lithium and magnesium anodes
Impact of SEI component variability in Li and Mg anodes on dendrite formation: influences of plating tendency and electron transfer.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22584-22596
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01708K
Bulk-independent surface oxide composition controls the electrochemical performance of high-entropy alloys
Low-energy ion scattering revealed the true reactive surface composition of high-entropy alloys, differing significantly from the bulk. No significant enhancement in OER performance was observed with high-entropy alloying compared to simpler alloys.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22565-22575
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03619K
Transition metal chalcogenide nanoparticle embedded metal–organic framework nanosheets for high-performance H2O2 electrosynthesis
Through a partial conversion route using NiFe-MOF nanosheets as precursors, a transition-metal chalcogenide@metal–organic framework (TMC@MOF) composite was fabricated as an efficient 2e-ORR electrocatalyst.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22557-22564
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03151B
The response of charge transfer properties to electric fields in organic semiconductors: a comprehensive theoretical investigation
External electric fields could affect the charge mobility properties of organic semiconductors at a great level. Such influence is realized by changing the geometry and packing structure.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 22576-22583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03043E
Direct construction of interconnected Si3N4 nanowire networks for enhancing the thermal conductivity and mechanical performance of flexible composite films
An innovative strategy for the direct construction of continuous thermally conductive networks composed of ultra-long Si3N4NWs is proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21923-21932
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02343A
Atomically dispersed Ru doped on IrOx sub-nanoclusters for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction in acidic media
Atomically dispersed Ru doped on IrOx sub-nanocluster is fabricated for acidic oxygen evolution reaction, showing a low overpotential of 237 mV at 10 mA cm−2 and high durability by sustaining a current of 100 mA cm−2 for 150 hours.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21905-21911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01998A
Multifunctionalized zirconium-based MOF as a novel support for dispersed copper: application in CO2 adsorption and catalytic conversion
A novel multifunctionalized NU-1000 MOF-Cu material is designed for CO2 adsorption and catalytic conversion. This Cu-based catalyst is active in electrocatalysis and has excellent selectivity to methanol formation in thermocatalytic hydrogenation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21758-21771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03268C
Oxygen vacancy-triggered performance enhancement of toluene oxidation over Cu catalysts: a combined kinetics and mechanistic investigation
The oxygen vacancy-tuned rate-relevant step for toluene oxidation is revealed by a combined kinetics and mechanistic investigation over Cu catalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21884-21894
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02283A
Electrocatalysts work better in lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur batteries
The cathode kinetics promotion effectiveness of electrocatalysts is evaluated in lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur batteries. The improvement of polysulfide conversion kinetics and battery performance is more significant at higher sulfur concentration.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 21845-21852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01997K
Synthesis of TiO2 nanotube arrays on 3D-printed structures for application as Fischer–Tropsch synthesis catalysts
3D-printed FeCo/TiO2 nanotube catalysts are used for the first time in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and demonstrate considerable catalytic activity.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20975-20989
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01203H
F-coordinated single-atom Ru species: efficient and durable catalysts for photo-thermal synergistic catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methane
We show that fine-tuning of coordination structure of Ru sites can significantly enhance performances for CO2 hydrogenation to methane under mild conditions in a photo-thermal synergistic catalytic process.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20958-20966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02984D
Sodium 4-styrenesulfonyl(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-based single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte incorporating molecular transporters for quasi-solid-state sodium batteries
A sodium salt monomer-based single-ion polymer electrolyte was designed, and as proof of concept, a quasi-solid-state sodium–metal cell, using Prussian White cathode, was manufactured, which delivers a capacity of 147 mA h g−1.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20935-20946
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02329C
Benchmarking ionomers for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products in zero-gap electrolysers
This work benchmarks ionomers for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products. Ionomers with stronger hydrophobicity or having bulkier and less hydrated ionised side chains were found to favour *CO adsorption and multicarbon product formation.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20990-20998
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02332C
A cradle-to-cradle approach for successive upcycling of polyethylene to polymer electrolytes to organic acids
We demonstrate the post-synthetic conversion of polyethylene into functional polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. To avoid end-of-life polymer electrolytes contributing to polymer waste, we further upcycle them into useful organic acids.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20947-20957
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02178A
Improving the electronegativity of N-doped carbon by encapsulating CoFe alloy clusters with a chainmail-like structure for high-energy sodium-ion capacitors
In this work, CoFe nanoalloy clusters embedded into N-doped carbon nanofibers with hollow porous structures demonstrate superior electrochemical performance in sodium-ion capacitors, realizing excellent energy density and power density.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20999-21007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02109F
An ultralow-concentration (0.05 M) electrolyte for advanced K-ion batteries
An ultralow-concentration (0.05 M) KFSI-based electrolyte can serve as the electrolyte for K-ion batteries, offering low cost, low viscosity, reduced corrosion risk, and impressive electrochemical performances over a wide range of temperatures.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20927-20934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02189D
A lignocellulosic biomass-derived polyurethane elastomer with high toughness and excellent crack tolerance
A tough and recyclable polyurethane elastomer was successfully synthesized from liquified banana stems.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20967-20974
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02029D
Aluminium doping in single-crystal nickel-rich cathodes: insights into electrochemical degradation and enhancement
Al doped single-crystal nickel-rich NCMA cathode materials are considered one of the most promising candidates for automobile Li-ion batteries due to their high compacted density and superior cycling stability.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 20910-20920
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA02355B
Exploring the optical management and efficiency limit of luminescent solar concentrators based on advanced luminophores
This work provides new insights for predicting the efficiency limit of LSCs. The use of tandem LSCs based on luminophores of singlet-fission and CuInSe2/ZnS is considered a promising method to achieve optimal efficiency.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 19899-19909
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA03247K
About this collection
Journal of Materials Chemistry A is pleased to present this themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research in 2024. This special collection showcases the very best work from materials chemists in the early stages of their independent career.
Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in energy and sustainability. Congratulations to all the outstanding researchers featured!
See also:
Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators 2024
Journal of Materials Chemistry C Emerging Investigators 2024