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Vacancy designed 2D materials for electrodes in energy storage devices

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Enhancing bifunctional electrodes of oxygen vacancy abundant ZnCo2O4 nanosheets for supercapacitor and oxygen evolution

Kun Xiang et al.

Summary: The study successfully constructed two-dimensional ZnCo2O4 nanosheets with abundant oxygen vacancies, which exhibit outstanding performance in areas such as supercapacitors and electrocatalytic water oxidation.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Oxygen vacancy-rich WO3 heterophase structure: A trade-off between surface-limited pseudocapacitance and intercalation-limited behaviour

Xu Dong Liu et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel oxygen vacancy-rich h-WO3/ort-WO3•0.33H₂O heterophase structure (HOHS) with a split-level nanotubes-on-nanoplates morphology, demonstrating superior capacitance performance and long-term stability. The HOHS electrode exhibits a collaborative charge-storage mechanism involving surface redox and proton intercalation, leading to excellent rate performance and high mass loading capability.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hydrogen gas sensing properties of microwave-assisted 2D Hybrid Pd/rGO: Effect of temperature, humidity and UV illumination

Hanie Hashtroudi et al.

Summary: A novel microwave assisted 2D hybrid material based on rGO doped with Pd nanoparticles was synthesized for investigating its hydrogen sensing performance. The material characterization confirmed uniform distribution of Pd NPs on the porous structure of rGO nanosheets, and the fundamental hydrogen sensing mechanism as well as recovery enhancement by UV light were studied. This work offers an environmentally friendly synthesis approach for hydrogen sensing with excellent control over experimental parameters, which can lead to the fabrication of a highly selective and sensitive hydrogen sensor.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Improvement of oxide removal rate in chemical mechanical polishing by forming oxygen vacancy in ceria abrasives via ultraviolet irradiation

Eungchul Kim et al.

Summary: This study introduces a new method using UV light irradiation to enhance the removal efficiency of ceria slurries and confirms the correlation between Ce3+ concentration and removal rate. Various characterization methods were used to investigate the influence of UV light on the formation of oxygen vacancies on ceria surface, leading to an increase in removal rate. The findings demonstrate a reliable relationship between Ce3+ concentration and the rate of oxide removal, with the potential to significantly improve removal efficiency.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hydrophilic, Clean Graphene for Cell Culture and Cryo-EM Imaging

Jincan Zhang et al.

Summary: This study elucidates the impact of intrinsic contamination, amorphous carbon, on the wettability of graphene during the high-temperature chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, and confirms the hydrophilic nature of clean graphene grown on single-crystal Cu(111) substrate. The research also demonstrates that the wettability of as-transferred graphene is highly dependent on its intrinsic cleanness, and highlights the improved performance in cell culture and cryoelectron microscopy imaging when using hydrophilic, clean graphene.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Physics, Condensed Matter

DFT study of CO2 adsorption properties on pristine, vacancy and doped graphenes

Chengrui Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, the adsorption properties of CO2 on different graphene structures were investigated through DFT calculations. The results showed that defects can enhance CO2 adsorption capacity, with Cu-DG exhibiting the best performance, and Cu/Ni doping increasing adsorption and charge transfer ability.

SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Atomically targeting NiFe LDH to create multivacancies for OER catalysis with a small organic anchor

Yaqiong Wang et al.

Summary: Introducing small molecules successfully overcomes the difficulties in fabricating porous structures in ultrathin materials, improving the electrocatalytic performance of NiFe LDH layered double hydroxides, particularly excelling in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Vacancy Engineering of Ultrathin 2D Materials for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Yingxin Ma et al.

Summary: This review focuses on vacancy-engineered ultrathin materials for CO2 photoreduction, discussing different types of vacancies and their roles in the catalytic process, and presenting various vacancy engineering strategies. Future developments and associated challenges concerning defective ultrathin 2D materials are also discussed.

CHEMNANOMAT (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Plasma-assisted lattice oxygen vacancies engineering recipe for high-performing supercapacitors in a model of birnessite-MnO2

Peng Cui et al.

Summary: This study demonstrated a versatile recipe combining H-plasma and O-plasma to achieve robust lattice oxygen vacancies in birnessite-MnO2, aiming to enhance its electrochemical energy storage performance. Theoretical calculations revealed facilitated ion intercalation and diffusion kinetics in LOV-MnO2 due to lower energy barriers, leading to exceptional electrochemical performance. Such defect engineering recipes have shown great potential for the development of advanced electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage devices.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Nanocomposite matrix conjugated with carbon nanomaterials for photocatalytic wastewater treatment

M. Abd Elkodous et al.

Summary: In this study, a composite matrix incorporating carbon nanomaterials was prepared to effectively remove chloramine-T from water with a removal efficiency of 65%.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

MOFs-derived transition metal sulfide composites for advanced sodium ion batteries

Jiajia Wang et al.

Summary: Sodium ion batteries have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries due to their lower cost and more abundant resources. However, a major challenge for their commercialization is finding suitable anode materials with excellent performance, such as high specific capacity and long-term stability. Transition metal sulfides have potential, but their cycling stability remains a limiting factor.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Rich bulk oxygen Vacancies-Engineered MnO2 with enhanced charge transfer kinetics for supercapacitor

Anqi Zhang et al.

Summary: The successful introduction of rich bulk oxygen vacancies in MnO2 enhances electrical conductivity, promotes charge transfer, and significantly improves capacitance and rate capability. The asymmetric supercapacitor of MnO2 with rich bulk oxygen vacancies exhibits higher energy density and power density compared to most reported MnO2-based supercapacitors.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Metal organic framework derived hollow NiS@C with S-vacancies to boost high-performance supercapacitors

Chen Huang et al.

Summary: Transition metal sulfides with hollow carbon-coated nickel sulfide nanocrystals were synthesized successfully, exhibiting high reversible specific capacity, stable cycling, and superior rate capability. Assembling them into an asymmetric supercapacitor achieved a high energy density.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

A mini-review: Graphene based composites for supercapacitor application

Rajan Lakra et al.

Summary: This review discusses the developments towards graphene based composite electrodes for supercapacitor application, highlighting graphene as a potential electrode material due to its extraordinary physical and chemical properties. However, the issue of low energy density has been addressed by mixing graphene with other materials to enhance the overall performance of supercapacitors.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Microwave-assisted thin reduced graphene oxide-cobalt oxide nanoparticles as hybrids for electrode materials in supercapacitor

Rajesh Kumar et al.

Summary: The hybrid material rGO@Co3O4/CoO synthesized by single-step microwave irradiation shows promising electrochemical performance and mesoporous structure, indicating its potential as electrode material for supercapacitors.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in engineered metal oxide nanostructures for supercapacitor applications: experimental and theoretical aspects

Manikandan Kandasamy et al.

Summary: Supercapacitors, recognized as energy storage devices in sustainable and renewable energy storage, offer higher energy and power density but face challenges such as low energy density and cycle life compared to batteries. Researchers are focusing on improving their electrochemical properties through the fabrication of metal oxide nanostructures and modification methods like doping, introducing oxygen vacancies, and hybridization with carbon allotropes. This review presents advancements in supercapacitor energy storage and highlights approaches in fabricating supercapacitor electrode materials, providing valuable insights for researchers in the energy storage field.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facile synthesis of vacancy-induced 2H-MoS2 nanosheets and defect investigation for supercapacitor application

Hai Wang et al.

Summary: This study successfully prepared MoS2-x nanostructures with sulfur vacancies and demonstrated that annealing treatment can improve their electrochemical performance in supercapacitors. Sulfur vacancy defects provide additional empty states, increase carrier density, and enhance electrical conductivity, leading to an increase in specific capacitance of the material.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Laser irradiation construction of nanomaterials toward electrochemical energy storage and conversion: Ongoing progresses and challenges

Li Li et al.

Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes recent contributions and progress regarding laser-induced nanomaterials for ESCDs, with a special focus on their practical utilization in rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors and electrocatalysis. The discussion also includes detailed exploration of laser-induced synthesis strategies and mechanisms involved in nanoarchitecture generation/regulation, leading to optimized comprehensive performances of ESCDs.

INFOMAT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Spinel-type FeNi2S4 with rich sulfur vacancies grown on reduced graphene oxide toward enhanced supercapacitive performance

Yingrui Tao et al.

Summary: The FeNi2S4 electrode material with rich sulfur vacancies based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was prepared by a solvothermal method and reduced with NaBH4. The material showed enhanced electrochemical properties, with an excellent specific capacitance of 746.8 C g(-1) at 1 A g(-1), making it a promising electrode material for supercapacitors.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Co3S4 Nanoplate Arrays Decorated with Oxygen-Deficient CeO2 Nanoparticles for Supercapacitor Applications

Zhigao Xue et al.

Summary: In this study, cobalt sulfide nanoplate arrays with CeO2 nanoparticles were developed, exhibiting significantly enhanced specific capacity and rate capability. The electrode showed high energy density and good long-term durability, making it promising for electrochemical applications. The improved electrochemical properties were attributed to the unique 2D nanoplate morphology and the introduction of CeO2 nanoparticles, which promoted electron transfer and enhanced conductivity and OH- capture.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Scalable Synthesis of Atomically Thin Gallium Telluride Nanosheets for Supercapacitor Applications

Saif Siddique et al.

Summary: An easily scalable fabrication method was explored to obtain atomically thin gallium telluride (GaTe), resulting in improved optical and electrochemical properties. 2D GaTe showed high specific capacitance and charge retention in supercapacitors, indicating its potential applications in storage devices and electrode materials. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations were used to understand the material's behavior and properties for further tuning.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Vacancy in Ultrathin 2D Nanomaterials toward Sustainable Energy Application

Fan Bai et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect Engineering on Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries

Yiqiong Zhang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Effect of fluorine doping and sulfur vacancies of CuCo2S4 on its electrochemical performance in supercapacitors

Ling Kang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Microwave-assisted synthesis of Mn3O4-Fe2O3/Fe3O4@rGO ternary hybrids and electrochemical performance for supercapacitor electrode

Rajesh Kumar et al.

DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Approaching the activity limit of CoSe2 for oxygen evolution via Fe doping and Co vacancy

Yuhai Dou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Heteroatom doped graphene engineering for energy storage and conversion

Rajesh Kumar et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Sculpting of Two-Dimensional Graphene Oxide by E-Beam Direct Write

Songkil Kim et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Electrochemical Behavior of Graphene in a Deep Eutectic Solvent

David Fuchs et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Lithiation-Induced Vacancy Engineering of Co3O4with Improved Faradic Reactivity for High-Performance Supercapacitor

Yu Zhang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

In-situ hydroxyl modification of monolayer black phosphorus for stable photocatalytic carbon dioxide conversion

Xingwang Zhu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Application of Raman spectroscopy to probe fundamental properties of two-dimensional materials

Xin Cong et al.

NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

X-ray absorption spectroscopic studies on solid oxide fuel cells and proton -conducting ceramic fuel cells

Koji Amezawa

CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Advances on Mixed Metal Sulfides for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries

Yongjin Fang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhancing Reactivity of SiC-Supported Graphene by Engineering Intercalated Metal Atoms at the Interface

Kah-Meng Yam et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

3D Graphene Materials: From Understanding to Design and Synthesis Control

Zhuxing Sun et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Progress of nanostructured metal oxides derived from metal-organic frameworks as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

R. Chenna Krishna Reddy et al.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Defect Engineering in Manganese-Based Oxides for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Review

Ting Xiong et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Energy & Fuels

Vacancies and edges: Enhancing supercapacitive performance metrics of electrode materials

Shobhita Singal et al.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2020)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Hybrid GaAsSb/GaAs Heterostructure Core-Shell Nanowire/Graphene and Photodetector Applications

Surya Nalamati et al.

ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Exceptional Electromagnetic Shielding Properties of Lightweight and Porous Multifunctional Layers

Jiri Militky et al.

ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Characterization of electromagnetic interference shielding composed of carbon fibers reinforced plastics and metal wire mesh based composites

Alexandre Tugirumubano et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Low-temperature plasma technology for electrocatalysis

Dongdong Wang et al.

CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Oxygen Vacancy Diffusion and Condensation in Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials

Sanghan Lee et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Bismuth Vacancy-Tuned Bismuth Oxybromide Ultrathin Nanosheets toward Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Jun Di et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hybrid Energy Harvesters: Toward Sustainable Energy Harvesting

Hanjun Ryu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Raman Spectra Shift of Few-Layer IV-VI 2D Materials

Minwoo Park et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anion (O, N, C, and S) vacancies promoted photocatalytic nitrogen fixation

Chengliang Mao et al.

GREEN CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Heterostructured TiO2/C/Co from ZIF-67 Frameworks for Microwave-Absorbing Nanomaterials

Sajid Ur Rehman et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

NiCo2O4 with oxygen vacancies as better performance electrode material for supercapacitor

Dan Yan et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Transition Metal Sulfides Based on Graphene for Electrochemical Energy Storage

Pengbiao Geng et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Oxygen-Vacancy Abundant Ultrafine Co3O4/Graphene Composites for High-Rate Supercapacitor Electrodes

Shuhua Yang et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A low crystallinity oxygen-vacancy-rich Co3O4 cathode for high-performance flexible asymmetric supercapacitors

Jiaxin Hao et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Plasma-Assisted Synthesis of NiSe2 Ultrathin Porous Nanosheets with Selenium Vacancies for Supercapacitor

Ailiu Chang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

The Application of Metal Sulfides in Sodium Ion Batteries

Ying Xiao et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrocatalysis of polysulfide conversion by sulfur-deficient MoS2 nanoflakes for lithium-sulfur batteries

Haibin Lin et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2017)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Defective ZnCo2O4 with Zn vacancies: Synthesis, property and electrochemical application

Guoyong Huang et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect-Mediated Electron-Hole Separation in One-Unit-Cell ZnIn2S4 Layers for Boosted Solar-Driven CO2 Reduction

Xingchen Jiao et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The path towards sustainable energy

Steven Chu et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2017)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Emerging 3D-Printed Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices: A Critical Review

Xiaocong Tian et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid-Phase Exfoliation into Monolayered BiOBr Nanosheets for Photocatalytic Oxidation and Reduction

Hongjian Yu et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two dimensional oxygen-vacancy-rich Co3O4 nanosheets with excellent supercapacitor performances

Kun Xiang et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Spectroscopic investigation of defects in two-dimensional materials

Zhangting Wu et al.

NANOPHOTONICS (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Vacancies in functional materials for clean energy storage and harvesting: the perfect imperfection

Guowei Li et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Defect-Rich Ultrathin Cobalt-Iron Layered Double Hydroxide for Electrochemical Overall Water Splitting

Peng Fei Liu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Plasma-Engraved Co3O4 Nanosheets with Oxygen Vacancies and High Surface Area for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Lei Xu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Photocatalytic performance of BiPO4 nanorods adjusted via defects

Yanyan Zhu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Achieving High-Energy-High-Power Density in a Flexible Quasi-Solid-State Sodium Ion Capacitor

Hongsen Li et al.

NANO LETTERS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mesoporous MoO3-x Material as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions

Zhu Luo et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Vacancy Engineering for Tuning Electron and Phonon Structures of Two-Dimensional Materials

Youwen Liu et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Li Intercalation into a β-MnO2 Grain Boundary

James A. Dawson et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metallic WO2-Carbon Mesoporous Nanowires as Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Rui Wu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dual Vacancies: An Effective Strategy Realizing Synergistic Optimization of Thermoelectric Property in BiCuSeO

Zhou Li et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2015)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Binary metal oxide: advanced energy storage materials in supercapacitors

Yufei Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Oxygen Reduction Reaction in a Droplet on Graphite: Direct Evidence that the Edge Is More Active than the Basal Plane

Anli Shen et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Oxygen Vacancies Confined in Ultrathin Indium Oxide Porous Sheets for Promoted Visible-Light Water Splitting

Fengcai Lei et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Low Overpotential in Vacancy-Rich Ultrathin CoSe2 Nanosheets for Water Oxidation

Youwen Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2014)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

On the challenge of developing advanced technologies for electrochemical energy storage and conversion

Hyun Deog Yoo et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2014)

Article Crystallography

Anion vacancies in II-VI chalcogenides: Review and critical analysis

V. Babentsov et al.

JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH (2013)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Vacancy Associates Promoting Solar-Driven Photocatalytic Activity of Ultrathin Bismuth Oxychloride Nanosheets

Meili Guan et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2013)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Surface Structure-Dependent Molecular Oxygen Activation of BiOCl Single-Crystalline Nanosheets

Kun Zhao et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2013)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

In situ control of oxygen vacancies in TiO2 by atomic layer deposition for resistive switching devices

Sang-Joon Park et al.

NANOTECHNOLOGY (2013)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Defect identification in semiconductors with positron annihilation: Experiment and theory

Filip Tuomisto et al.

REVIEWS OF MODERN PHYSICS (2013)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Pits confined in ultrathin cerium(IV) oxide for studying catalytic centers in carbon monoxide oxidation

Yongfu Sun et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2013)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of graphene sheets-ZnO multipod nanocomposites

Rajesh Kumar et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2012)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Characterization of Oxygen Vacancy Associates within Hydrogenated TiO2: A Positron Annihilation Study

Xudong Jiang et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2012)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Increasing visible-light absorption for photocatalysis with black BiOCl

Liqun Ye et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The {001} facets-dependent high photoactivity of BiOCl nanosheets

Liqun Ye et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2011)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Fabrication of a Freestanding Boron Nitride Single Layer and Its Defect Assignments

Chuanhong Jin et al.

PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS (2009)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Actinide speciation using X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy

Melissa A. Denecke

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2006)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Catalyst preparation using plasma technologies

CJ Liu et al.

CATALYSIS TODAY (2002)