Research summary
A review examines two-dimensional photocatalysts for direct water splitting, summarizing progress in graphene-based and 2D-oxide photocatalysts and emphasizing attractive band structures, ultrahigh specific surface area, and abundant exposed active sites that make these materials attractive candidates for sunlight-driven hydrogen generation [1]. Zinc-electrode reversibility in aqueous batteries was boosted by introducing low-cost antisolvents into the electrolyte: a 50% methanol antisolvent (Anti-M-50%) altered solvation, suppressed side reactions, and produced dendrite-free deposition through a change in deposition orientation observable by in situ optical microscopy, with performance maintained at -20 degrees C and 60 degrees C; the strategy was generalized to other solvents and improved Zn/polyaniline coin and pouch cells [2]. A double-shelled hollow carbon sphere with high surface area and porosity was used to confine sulfur, producing a carbon-sulfur nanocomposite cathode that displayed favorable electrochemical performance in lithium-sulfur batteries [3]. Ultrafine SnS/SnO2 heterostructures were synthesized as sodium-ion battery anodes; the interface effect of the heterostructure induces a built-in electric field within the nanocrystals, enhancing charge-transfer mobility and supporting high-rate operation [4]. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries using a fluorinated covalent organic framework film were reported, with horizontally arranged zinc platelet electrodeposits enabling high-rate, durable cycling; high-areal-capacity full cells sustained hundreds of cycles under high Zn utilization conditions [5]. A review of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding examines intrinsically conducting polymers and conductive polymer composites that combine shielding with absorption-dominated rather than reflection-dominated behavior, surveying methods for tuning morphology, electrical, and magnetic properties [6]. Spheroidal nanosized carbon-coated silicon composites were prepared by spray pyrolysis as a lithium-ion anode, yielding a reversible capacity of 1489 mAh g-1 after 20 cycles [7]. A review focuses on smart flexible strain sensors built from electrically conductive polymer composites, comparing different conductive fillers and phase morphologies and the features required for sensor performance [8].
Recent publications
- Role of Interfaces in Two-Dimensional Photocatalyst for Water SplittingDOI
- Boosting Zinc Electrode Reversibility in Aqueous Electrolytes by Using Low鈥怌ost AntisolventsDOI
- Confining Sulfur in Double鈥怱helled Hollow Carbon Spheres for Lithium鈥揝ulfur BatteriesDOI
- Boosted Charge Transfer in SnS/SnO2 Heterostructures: Toward High Rate Capability for Sodium鈥怚on BatteriesDOI
- Overview of carbon nanostructures and nanocomposites for electromagnetic wave shieldingDOI
- Horizontally arranged zinc platelet electrodeposits modulated by fluorinated covalent organic framework film for high-rate and durable aqueous zinc ion batteriesDOI
- Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Polymers and Nanocomposites - A ReviewDOI
- Highly Reversible Lithium Storage in Spheroidal Carbon鈥怌oated Silicon Nanocomposites as Anodes for Lithium鈥怚on BatteriesDOI
- Electrically conductive polymer composites for smart flexible strain sensors: a critical reviewDOI
- Recent progress and perspectives on aqueous Zn-based rechargeable batteries with mild aqueous electrolytesDOI
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