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Summary: The molten-salt synthesis (MSS) method is becoming an excellent bottom-up technique for synthesizing nanomaterials, offering advantages such as environmental friendliness, low cost, and ease of operation. This review article discusses the status, potential, and challenges of MSS for metal oxide nanomaterial synthesis, as well as the importance of synthesis on properties and applications of nanomaterials. It also covers different aspects of MSS, including the role of molten salt, choice of molten salt, synthesis parameters, oxosalts, and electrochemical aspects, while highlighting recent progress and successes in synthesizing various metal oxide nanomaterials.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design, Fabrication, and Mechanism of Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Based Photocatalyst

Chuanbiao Bie et al.

Summary: Nitrogen-doped graphene (NG) as a derivative of graphene, with the ability to break the undifferentiated structure, open the bandgap, and provide an uneven electron density distribution, retains the advantages of graphene while offering novel properties for photocatalysis. With wide applications in hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, pollutant degradation, and other directions, NG-based photocatalysis shows great potential for addressing energy and environmental challenges.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biophysics

Wearable electrochemical biosensors in North America

Jihong Min et al.

Summary: This article discusses the global research and commercialization efforts in the development of wearable electrochemical biosensors, with a focus on the innovative developments in North America. These sensors are used for disease prognosis, diagnosis, management, and fitness monitoring applications.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

0D to 3D carbon-based networks combined with pseudocapacitive electrode material for high energy density supercapacitor: A review

Sachin Kumar et al.

Summary: Supercapacitors are reliable energy storage devices, but face limitations such as low capacitance and energy density. Carbon based nanocomposites have been extensively studied for their excellent properties. Developing high energy density supercapacitor devices remains a challenge despite advancements in research.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Review of Fundamentals and Applications

Benworth B. Hansen et al.

Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) exhibit significant depressions in melting points and tunable physicochemical properties, but there is still a lack of predictive understanding of their microscopic mechanisms and structure-property relationships. Research on complex hydrogen bonding is crucial for a deeper understanding and development of fundamental frameworks for DESs.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Current and future perspectives of carbon and graphene quantum dots: From synthesis to strategy for building optoelectronic and energy devices

Dibyendu Ghosh et al.

Summary: Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are novel carbon-based nanomaterials with unique properties that have been widely studied in various fields, but their potential in energy applications is still underexplored. This review focused on the role and challenges of CQDs/GQDs in flexible optoelectronic devices for energy harvesting, discussing their potential and future prospects for industrial scale-up.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Biosensors based on fluorescence carbon nanomaterials for detection of pesticides

Dandan Su et al.

Summary: Fluorescence carbon nanomaterials-based sensors are gaining considerable interest for accurate tracing of pesticides, with high sensitivity and wide application prospects. The use of different recognition units and novel structures provides new avenues for improving sensor performance.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles' Application as an Emerging Technology: A Review

Guillermo Martinez et al.

Summary: Nanoparticles exhibit unique properties due to their small size, leading to a wide range of applications but also potentially posing significant threats to the environment, necessitating ecotoxicity assessments to determine health risks. To better understand the environmental consequences of nanotechnology, further research and stricter regulations are needed for nanoparticles.

MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Microwave-assisted rapid synthesis and activation of ultrathin trimetal-organic framework nanosheets for efficient electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

Qiling Li et al.

Summary: This study presents a facile method for the rapid synthesis of NiCoFe-based metal-organic framework nanosheets using microwave assistance, achieving rapid synthesis and activation for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with enhanced electrocatalytic activity.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Efficient Interfacial Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets for Electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Mengjun Wang et al.

Summary: A new liquid-liquid interfacial synthesis method was developed for the efficient fabrication of two-dimensional Ni metal-organic framework nanosheets, allowing for the modulation of active sites and achieving optimal electrocatalytic performance.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Metal oxide based non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors for glucose detection

Qiuchen Dong et al.

Summary: This review discusses the application and development of metal oxides as sensing materials for non-enzymatic glucose sensors, with a focus on advancements in electrochemical techniques. The review highlights the chemical and thermal stability of metal oxides, suggesting their potential as alternative sensing materials. It also outlines future directions for developing advanced non-enzymatic glucose sensors.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Nuclear Science & Technology

Calculation of the gamma radiation shielding efficiency of cement-bitumen portable container using MCNPX code

Sonia M. Reda et al.

Summary: The study found that cement-bitumen composites have higher photon attenuation coefficient compared to cement paste alone, making them suitable for shielding material for dual photon protection. It is recommended to use these new compositions in casting containers for embedding Cs-137 and Co-60, especially during transportation and long-term storage.

PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Emergent Biosensing Technologies Based on Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Surface Plasmon Resonance

Alessandra Camarca et al.

Summary: Biosensor technologies have become increasingly important in detecting analytes of interest for food, environment, security, and health. Optical-based devices such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and fluorescence biosensors are widely used and their design and development can impact our daily life.

SENSORS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Investigation of Active Sites for electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reactions: From In Situ Characterization to Rational Design

Yuqin Zou et al.

Summary: The electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction is a promising method to convert greenhouse gases into useful fuels and chemicals, but it faces challenges such as low selectivity, high overpotential, and low reaction rate. Identifying active sites in this reaction is crucial for improving catalyst selectivity and stability. This review discusses in situ characterization of active sites, proposed reaction pathways, and real active sites for different types of electrocatalysts in the CO2RR, offering insights for further scientific development and practical applications.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in photocatalytic multivariate metal organic frameworks-based nanostructures toward renewable energy and the removal of environmental pollutants

S. Patial et al.

Summary: Water pollution and energy crises are major challenges for sustainability in the modern world. Solar energy-driven photocatalysis using multi-variate metal-organic frameworks (MTV-MOFs) shows promise in environmental remediation, with their flexible tunability and enhanced surface area for diverse applications.

MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D MXenes: Tunable Mechanical and Tribological Properties

Brian C. Wyatt et al.

Summary: MXenes, as two-dimensional materials, have wide applications in energy, electronics, sensors, etc., with their mechanical properties, flexibility, and strong adhesion playing key roles. Despite the critical nature of MXenes' performance, further exploration is needed in understanding their mechanical and tribological behavior.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Environmental factors-mediated behavior of microplastics and nanoplastics in water: A review

Virender K. Sharma et al.

Summary: This paper summarizes the effects of different environmental factors on the aggregation of microplastics and nanoplastics in aquatic environments, including pH, ionic strength, mineral types, and natural organic matter. Understanding the interactions of microplastics and nanoplastics with diverse environmental factors is crucial for assessing the risk posed by plastic particles.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Gold nanoparticles/single-stranded DNA-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites based electrochemical biosensor for highly sensitive detection of cholesterol

Shuyao Wu et al.

Summary: Gold nanoparticle-functionalized single-stranded DNA modified reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites were prepared by non-covalent interaction, showing high density, uniform distribution, and favorable properties.

FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Importance and challenges of hydrothermal technique for synthesis of transition metal oxides and composites as supercapacitor electrode materials

Sarita Yadav et al.

Summary: Supercapacitors, known for their high power density and long cycle life, are of great interest in research and commercial applications. The synthesis technique hydrothermal method is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and allows for well-defined crystalline morphologies. Despite its wide use, limited detailed knowledge has been shared about this method in supercapacitor research.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Ten Years Progress of Electrical Detection of Heavy Metal Ions (HMIs) Using Various Field-Effect Transistor (FET) Nanosensors: A Review

Shaili Falina et al.

Summary: Heavy metal pollution is a pressing issue that requires rapid and continuous monitoring. FET sensors show potential for HMI detection but also come with limitations. This review summarizes the contributions of various semiconductor substrates in HMI detection and proposes solutions to overcome limitations in FET sensors.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

High content anion (S/Se/P) doping assisted by defect engineering with fast charge transfer kinetics for high-performance sodium ion capacitors

Xinglan Deng et al.

Summary: This study proposes a strategy of oxygen vacancy (OV) engineering assisted high-content anion doping to enhance charge transfer kinetics for ultrafast sodium-storage performance in TiO2. The approach successfully increases the rate capability and energy density of the TiO2 electrode materials.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Electrochemical capacitors: Materials, technologies and performance

Jingyuan Zhao et al.

Summary: This paper reviews research on increasing the energy density of electrochemical capacitors by focusing on increasing the maximum voltage of EC cells and the specific capacitance of their electrodes. The hybrid capacitor approach is considered the best method for developing ECs with high energy density, high power capability, and long cycle life.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nuclear Science & Technology

Consistency and shielding efficiency of cement-bitumen composite for use as gamma-radiation shielding material

Hosam M. Saleh et al.

Summary: The study investigated the use of cement and bitumen as shielding materials to reduce gamma-radiation from radioactive wastes. Monitoring parameters such as compressive strength, permeability, and attenuation coefficient, revealed that the composite material outperformed pure cement in shielding performance. This novel composite material could effectively shield the environment from hazardous gamma-radiation.

PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Surfaces for Electrochemical Biosensing

Linda Bertel et al.

Summary: TiO2 electrochemical biosensors offer high selectivity and sensitivity for biomolecules recognition, requiring understanding of signal extraction and transducer properties. This review provides an overview of nanostructured TiO2 biosensors fabrication methods, detection techniques, and biomolecule functionalization strategies based on relevant literature published in the last decade.

SENSORS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Paper & Wood

Synthesis and Application of Granular Activated Carbon from Biomass Waste Materials for Water Treatment: A Review

Joseph Jjagwe et al.

Summary: There is a growing global demand for activated carbon in water treatment, however, commercial activated carbon is expensive and non-renewable, leading to a search for alternative renewable materials. Biomass waste shows promise as a source for activated carbon production, but faces challenges such as low strength and poor attrition resistance.

JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Biomaterials

Immobilized enzymes in inorganic hybrid nanoflowers for biocatalytic and biosensing applications

Xiao Liang et al.

Summary: Enzyme immobilization in inorganic hybrid nanoflowers is a biomimetic mineralization method with mild reaction conditions, which helps to obtain ideal biocatalysts. Immobilized enzymes in inorganic hybrid nanoflowers have been successfully used in biocatalysis, producing medical intermediates and biodiesel, as well as in developing biosensors for detecting toxic substances and disease biomarkers.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Proceedings Paper Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Two-dimensional (2D) electrode materials for supercapacitors

Parnia Forouzandeh et al.

Summary: The development of supercapacitors has grown rapidly in response to energy storage demand and environmental concerns. Selecting electrode materials is crucial for enhancing the electrochemical properties of supercapacitor devices, with 2D materials showing promise as candidates. Novel 2D materials such as MXene, MOFs, and TMDs have attracted increasing attention and demonstrated potential as electrode materials for supercapacitors.

MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Top-down synthesis of graphene: A comprehensive review

Neeraj Kumar et al.

Summary: Graphene research is an emerging frontier in materials science due to its versatile potential in various applications, but sustainable large-scale production remains a challenge. Top-down methods show promise for affordable and scalable graphene production, while bottom-up methods are also being explored. Additional research is needed to address the existing challenges and future directions in large-scale graphene production.

FLATCHEM (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

A highly conductive Ni(OH)2 nano-sheet wrapped CuCo2S4 nano-tube electrode with a core-shell structure for high performance supercapacitors

Yinan Yuan et al.

Summary: The core-shell structured CuCo2S4@Ni(OH)(2) electrode material designed in this study exhibits a combination of high conductivity and enhanced specific surface area, leading to high specific capacitance and cycling stability in supercapacitors. An asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with CuCo2S4@Ni(OH)(2)//activated carbon shows a high energy density.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for electrochemical applications

Xiaojia Zhao et al.

Summary: This article introduces the application potential of covalent organic frameworks and discusses the design and synthesis strategies for their use in electrochemical applications. The focus is on the recent development of hybrid COF materials and COFs with hierarchical porosity which can address the challenges in electrochemical applications of COFs. Challenges and future trends in the use of COF materials in electrochemical applications are also outlined.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Nanomaterials: a review of synthesis methods, properties, recent progress, and challenges

Nadeem Baig et al.

Summary: Nanomaterials are a class of materials with exceptional properties that can be tuned through design, playing a crucial role in the advancement of nanotechnology. Various synthesis methods and unique features of nanomaterials have been discussed in this review, along with a brief history and future perspectives in the field.

MATERIALS ADVANCES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Light- and magnetic-responsive synergy controlled reconfiguration of polymer nanocomposites with shape memory assisted self-healing performance for soft robotics

Yi Chen et al.

Summary: This study developed a novel multiple-stimulus responsive shape memory polymer with fast light- and magnetic-responsive ability, shape reconfiguration, reversible shape transformation, and excellent self-healing performance. The material has great potential for various fields such as biomedical devices, artificial muscles, smart actuators, and aerospace applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Materials Science, Paper & Wood

Chitin derived nitrogen-doped porous carbons with ultrahigh specific surface area and tailored hierarchical porosity for high performance supercapacitors

Si Zheng et al.

Summary: This study reports the fabrication of nitrogen rich activated nanosized carbon with hierarchical micro/mesoporous structure and ultrahigh specific surface area using a template-free and one-step carbonization-activation method. The activated nanocarbon showed high electrochemical performance, with a specific capacitance of 245 F/g in a three-electrode system and 227 F/g in a two-electrode system. The prepared capacitors exhibited superior rate performance and good cycle stability, retaining 98% capacitance after 10000 charge-discharge cycles.

JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Biomaterials

Flexible temperature sensors based on carbon nanomaterials

Zetong Chen et al.

Summary: Flexible temperature sensors based on carbon nanomaterials demonstrate unique advantages such as high sensitivity, fast response, good mechanical adaptability, and low-cost fabrication processes. This review comprehensively elaborates on the working mechanisms, device structures, material compositions, fabrication technologies, temperature sensing properties, specific advantages, and existing limitations of different types of flexible temperature sensors based on carbon nanomaterials.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Helpful correlations to estimate the pKa of coordinated HNO: a potential-pH exploration in a pendant-arm cyclam-based ruthenium nitroxyl

Julian Perdomenico et al.

Summary: The study investigates the acid-base speciation of coordinated azanone (HNO) in bioinorganic chemistry using robust ruthenium nitroxyl complexes. Results show that the ruthenium-based species have pK(a) values correlated with redox potential, extending the acidity range of bound HNO and emphasizing sensitivity to the nature of the coordination sphere for potential ligand design improvements.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hetero-phase MoC-Mo2C nanoparticles for enhanced photocatalytic H2-production activity of TiO2

Jinfeng Liu et al.

Summary: This study introduces a novel approach to enhance the photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution by introducing MoC into Mo2C to form carbon-modified nanoparticles, which are eventually coupled with TiO2 through electrostatic self-assembly. The results show that the carbon layer and hetero-phase MoC-Mo2C structure significantly improve the H2 generation rate, leading to a high-efficiency TiO2/MoC-Mo2C@C photocatalyst.

NANO RESEARCH (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Assessing the interactions between micropollutants and nanoparticles in engineered and natural aquatic environments

Abreham Tesfaye Besha et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging Functional Porous Polymeric and Carbonaceous Materials for Environmental Treatment and Energy Storage

Bingna Zheng et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Multifluid electrospinning for the generation of complex nanostructures

Deng-Guang Yu et al.

WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Photo/Electrochemical Applications of Metal Sulfide/TiO2 Heterostructures

Lingxia Zheng et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanotransfer Printing on Textile Substrate with Water-Soluble Polymer Nanotemplate

Jiwoo Ko et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Nanoparticles in reverse osmosis membranes for desalination: A state of the art review

Haleema Saleem et al.

DESALINATION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Solid oxide fuel cell: Materials for anode, cathode and electrolyte

Sudhanshu Dwivedi

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2020)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of antimicrobial triclosan using rGO-TiO2 composite under natural solar illumination

Harkirat Kaur et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Materials and electrode engineering of high capacity anodes in lithium ion batteries

Junbo Hou et al.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2020)

Article Nuclear Science & Technology

Qualification of corroborated real phytoremediated radioactive wastes under leaching and other weathering parameters

Hosam M. Saleh et al.

PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Clean Water through Nanotechnology: Needs, Gaps, and Fulfillment

Ankit Nagar et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single-Atom Catalytic Materials for Advanced Battery Systems

Chao Lu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Biomedical Applications of TiO2 Nanostructures: Recent Advances

Sevda Jafari et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Side by Side Battery Technologies with Lithium-Ion Based Batteries

Yasin Emre Durmus et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Current progresses and trends in carbon nanomaterials-based electrochemical and electrochemiluminescence biosensors

Juthi Adhikari et al.

JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Nanostructured metal oxides and its hybrids for photocatalytic and biomedical applications

Karthik Kannan et al.

ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

被撤回的出版物: Emerging 2D MXene/Organic Heterostructures for Future Nanodevices (Retracted article. See vol. 31, 2021)

Guru Prakash Neupane et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Perspectives for electrochemical capacitors and related devices

Patrice Simon et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2020)

Review Food Science & Technology

Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and its application in food packaging: A critical review

P. S. Sharanyakanth et al.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Carbon Nanomaterials as Versatile Platforms for Biosensing Applications

Hye Suk Hwang et al.

MICROMACHINES (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Recent Technological Advances in Fabrication and Application of Organic Electrochemical Transistors

Shuai Chen et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2020)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Hybrid technologies: The future of energy efficient desalination - A review

Farah Ejaz Ahmed et al.

DESALINATION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Core-shell structured CuCo2S4@CoMoO4 nanorods for advanced electrode materials

Xiaoqi Mao et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2020)

Review Polymer Science

Bioinspired structural color nanocomposites with healable capability

Lianbin Zhang et al.

POLYMER CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical glucose sensors in diabetes management: an updated review (2010-2020)

Hazhir Teymourian et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Organic

Electrochemical asymmetric synthesis of biologically active substances

Ana Maria Faisca Phillips et al.

ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

A review on the field patents and recent developments over the application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in supercapacitors

Farshad Boorboor Ajdari et al.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Laser-Induced Mesoporous Nickel Oxide as a Highly Sensitive Nonenzymatic Glucose Sensor

Sotoudeh Sedaghat et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Nanozyme-based electrochemical biosensors for disease biomarker detection

Rabbee G. Mahmudunnabi et al.

ANALYST (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dispersion and Stabilization of Alkylated 2D MXene in Nonpolar Solvents and Their Pseudocapacitive Behavior

Michael Carey et al.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Towards high-performance solid-state Li-S batteries: from fundamental understanding to engineering design

Xiaofei Yang et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design and applications of three dimensional covalent organic frameworks

Xinyu Guan et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy

Chun-Chao Hou et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

Article Electrochemistry

Performance enhancement of benthic microbial fuel cell by cerium coated electrodes

Mohammad Imran et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2019)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Co3O4 nanoparticles on porous bio-carbon substrate as catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction

Cheng Qian et al.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Interfacial engineering of cobalt sulfide/graphene hybrids for highly efficient ammonia electrosynthesis

Pengzuo Chen et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2019)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Cobalt oxide-based nanoarchitectures for electrochemical energy applications

Jun Mei et al.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2019)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Based Sensors for Medical Applications

Yeseren Saylan et al.

SENSORS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Titanium Dioxide: From Engineering to Applications

Xiaolan Kang et al.

CATALYSTS (2019)

Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

3D honeycomb nanostructure-encapsulated magnesium alloys with superior corrosion resistance and mechanical properties

Cijun Shuai et al.

COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING (2019)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Nanocomposite membranes for water separation and purification: Fabrication, modification, and applications

Milad Rabbani Esfahani et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Recent developments and advances in boron-doped diamond electrodes for electrochemical oxidation of organic pollutants

Yapeng He et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Preparation of ZnO Nanoparticles with High Dispersibility Based on Oriented Attachment (OA) Process

Dingding Cao et al.

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS (2019)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nano-enabled strategies to enhance crop nutrition and protection

Melanie Kah et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Modular fabrication of intelligent material-tissue interfaces for bioinspired and biomimetic devices

John R. Clegg et al.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Thick Electrode Batteries: Principles, Opportunities, and Challenges

Yudi Kuang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Developments in Stability and Passivation Techniques of Phosphorene toward Next-Generation Device Applications

David K. Sang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Electrochemical sensing based on carbon nanoparticles: A review

Elham Asadian et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ultrathin two-dimensional cobalt-organic frameworks nanosheets for electrochemical energy storage

Yan Zheng et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Utilization of deep eutectic solvents in dispersive liquid-liquid micro-extraction

Guizhen Li et al.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Solution-Processed Metal Oxide Nanocrystals as Carrier Transport Layers in Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

Dan Ouyang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Carbon materials for high-voltage supercapacitors

Ching-Fang Liu et al.

CARBON (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle using extract of Zea mays (corn flour) and investigation of its cytotoxicity effect and radical scavenging potential

T. Rajkumar et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Hard carbons for sodium-ion batteries: Structure, analysis, sustainability, and electrochemistry

Xinwei Dou et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2019)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Pretreatment processes for seawater reverse osmosis desalination systems-A review

J. Kavitha et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Layered and two dimensional metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion

Michelle P. Browne et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Recent progress of algae and blue-green algae-assisted synthesis of gold nanoparticles for various applications

Azhar U. Khan et al.

BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Carbon Nanotube-Based Electrochemical Biosensor for Label-Free Protein Detection

Jesslyn Janssen et al.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in precious metal-free bifunctional catalysts for electrochemical conversion systems

Huimin Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Structural, optical and electrical properties of Ni doped ZnO nanostructures synthesized by solution combustion method

Harpreetpal Singh et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multifunctional Photonic Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Theranostic Applications

Hyemin Kim et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Review Biophysics

Progress in utilisation of graphene for electrochemical biosensors

Abdulazeez T. Lawal

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2018)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Intermittent and stochastic character of renewable energy sources: Consequences, cost of intermittence and benefit of forecasting

Gilles Notton et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon nanomaterials and their application to electrochemical sensors: a review

Aoife C. Power et al.

NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS (2018)

Review Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

A review on chemiresistive gas sensors based on carbon nanotubes: Device and technology transformation

Sunil Kumar et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineering two-dimensional layered nanomaterials for wearable biomedical sensors and power devices

Xianyi Cao et al.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Determination of rutin by CoFe2O4 nanoparticles ionic liquid nanocomposite as a voltammetric sensor

Mehmet Lutfi Yola et al.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2017)

Review Electrochemistry

Lithium ion, lithium metal, and alternative rechargeable battery technologies: the odyssey for high energy density

Tobias Placke et al.

JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2017)

Review Reproductive Biology

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