Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yahui Liu, Bowen Li, Chang-Qi Ma, Fei Huang, Guitao Feng, Hongzheng Chen, Jianhui Hou, Lingpeng Yan, Qingya Wei, Qun Luo, Qinye Bao, Wei Ma, Wei Liu, Weiwei Li, Xiangjian Wan, Xiaotian Hu, Yanchun Han, Yaowen Li, Yinhua Zhou, Yingping Zou, Yiwang Chen, Yongfang Li, Yongsheng Chen, Zheng Tang, Zhicheng Hu, Zhi-Guo Zhang, Zhishan Bo
Summary: In recent years, organic solar cells (OSCs) have made significant progress with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) over 18%, showing promising practical applications. Key research focuses in the OSC field include development in material science and interface materials. The article systematically summarizes the recent progress in these areas and discusses current challenges and future developments.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guorui Chen, Xiao Xiao, Xun Zhao, Trinny Tat, Michael Bick, Jun Chen
Summary: This article summarizes the research progress and potential applications of e-textiles in wearable healthcare systems, including the working mechanisms and clinical application scenarios of textile sensors, therapeutic devices, and protective medical devices. The article also discusses the connection technologies of e-textiles and offers insights into the challenges and future directions in the field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Ceren Karaman, Onur Karaman, Fatemeh Karimi, Yasser Vasseghian, Li Fu, Mehdi Baghayeri, Jalal Rouhi, P. Senthil Kumar, Pau-Loke Show, Saravanan Rajendran, Afsaneh L. Sanati, Ali Mirabi
Summary: This study successfully improved the performance of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in neutral media by tailoring a biomass-derived ORR electrocatalyst. The iron- and nitrogen-doped activated carbon framework showed superior ORR activity and long-term stability. The catalyst also demonstrated lower onset potential and better resistance to sulfur poisoning compared to the traditional platinum-based catalyst, paving the way for the development of low-cost nanocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura Buglioni, Fabian Raymenants, Aidan Slattery, Stefan D. A. Zondag, Timothy Noel
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the exciting technological advances in the field of photoinduced chemical transformations, including flow chemistry, high-throughput experimentation, reactor design and scale-up, and the combination of photo- and electro-chemistry.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingquan Yu, Eko Budiyanto, Harun Tuysuz
Summary: Water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is crucial for a circular economy, but supply of sustainable electricity and availability of OER electrocatalysts are major bottlenecks. Co-, Ni-, and Fe-based catalysts are considered potential candidates to replace noble metals due to their versatility, abundance, and tunable electron configurations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kelvin Pak Shing Cheung, Sumon Sarkar, Vladimir Gevorgyan
Summary: Visible light-induced transition metal catalysis has emerged as an important development in organic photocatalysis, leading to unprecedented transformations and improvements of known reactions. This method utilizes a single catalytic cycle to harness photon energy, and synergistically combines catalyst-substrate interaction with photoinduced processes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianlin Li, James Fleetwood, W. Blake Hawley, William Kays
Summary: Electrode processing plays a crucial role in lithium-ion battery technologies, but has received less attention compared to materials development. This review outlines the steps in electrode processing, summarizes recent progress, analyzes interplays and constraints, and discusses prospective technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Chen, Zihao Chen, Hua Yang, Lianghua Wen, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Bo Dai, Jianguo Zhang, Xianwen Wu, Pinghui Wu
Summary: This paper proposes a multi-mode surface plasmon resonance absorber based on dart-type single-layer graphene, which has the advantages of polarization independence, tunability, high sensitivity, and high figure of merit. The absorption effect and resonant wavelength can be dynamically tuned by adjusting the numerical values of the single-layer graphene array's structure and chemical potential.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Cao, Dongdong Zhang, Xinyu Zhang, Zhiyuan Zeng, Jiaqian Qin, Yunhui Huang
Summary: This paper reviews the strategies of regulating Zn2+ solvation shells in electrolytes based on electrolyte engineering for dendrite-free and side reaction-suppressed aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Fruitful achievements have been made by controlling Zn2+ solvation shells through high-concentration electrolytes, deep eutectic solvents, ionic liquids, functional additives, etc.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo-Wen Liu, Hai-Bo Zhao, Yu-Zhong Wang
Summary: Most organic polymeric materials are highly flammable, causing significant damages to human life and property through the large amounts of smoke, toxic gases, heat, and melt drips produced during burning. Conventional flame-retardant methods are facing difficulties in meeting the increasing flame-retardant requirements. Advanced flame-retardant methods, such as all-in-one intumescence and nanotechnology, have been developed to provide potential solutions to these challenges.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huayu Liu, Ting Xu, Chenyang Cai, Kun Liu, Wei Liu, Meng Zhang, Haishun Du, Chuanling Si, Kai Zhang
Summary: In this study, conductive carbon aerogels with ultralow density and superhydrophilicity were developed based on synergistic hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interaction, and pi-pi interaction within regularly arranged layered porous structures. These aerogels exhibit high compressibility, fatigue resistance, excellent capacitive performance, and can be used as strain sensors.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eunhee Gong, Shahzad Ali, Chaitanya B. Hiragond, Hong Soo Kim, Niket S. Powar, Dongyun Kim, Hwapyong Kim, Su-Il In
Summary: This review highlights recent advances, challenges, and potential solutions in photocatalytic production of solar fuels from CO2, including discussions on various catalysts and reaction mechanisms.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Chen, Goodluck Msigwa, Mingyu Yang, Ahmed I. Osman, Samer Fawzy, David W. Rooney, Pow-Seng Yap
Summary: The increasing global industrialization and over-exploitation of fossil fuels have resulted in higher greenhouse gas emissions, leading to rising global temperatures and environmental issues. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions requires a comprehensive approach involving renewable energy transition, development of negative emissions technologies, implementation of carbon trading and carbon tax, as well as changes in dietary habits, low-carbon agriculture, and improving waste management. It is also crucial to build resilient buildings and cities, adopt decentralized energy systems, and electrify the transportation sector.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Xu, Yuanyuan Ma, Jun Chen, Wei-xian Zhang, Jianping Yang
Summary: Nitrate enrichment poses negative effects on the environment and human health. Traditional techniques for reducing nitrate levels in water bodies have limitations. Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction is a promising method due to its low cost, high efficiency, and environmental friendliness. This article provides a comprehensive account of the principles, methods, challenges, and opportunities in electrocatalytic nitrate reduction.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yifeng Zhang, Hangxi Liu, Feixue Gao, Xiaoli Tan, Yawen Cai, Baowei Hu, Qifei Huang, Ming Fang, Xiangke Wang
Summary: MOFs and COFs, as important photocatalytic materials, have high physical/chemical stability and structural diversity, and are widely used in CO2 reduction, H2 generation, and environmental pollution treatment. By summarizing the methods and mechanisms to improve their photocatalytic performance, the development of the photocatalysis field is expected to be further promoted.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gracia Fahed, Laurence Aoun, Morgan Bou Zerdan, Sabine Allam, Maroun Bou Zerdan, Youssef Bouferraa, Hazem I. Assi
Summary: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic dysregulations associated with insulin resistance and chronic low-grade inflammation. If left untreated, it significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, many aspects of Metabolic syndrome are still not completely understood, and many questions remain unanswered. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, epidemiology, histopathology, pathophysiology, management, and prevention of Metabolic syndrome.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuting Luo, Zhiyuan Zhang, Manish Chhowalla, Bilu Liu
Summary: The electrochemical water splitting technology is crucial for achieving global carbon neutrality. High-performance electrocatalysts that can operate at high current densities are essential for the industrial implementation of this technology. Recent advancements in this field have led to the development of various catalysts designed specifically for high current densities (> 200 mA cm(-2)). This article discusses these recent advances and summarizes the key factors that influence the catalytic performance in high current density electrocatalysis, including catalyst dimensionality, surface chemistry, electron transport path, morphology, and catalyst-electrolyte interaction. It highlights the importance of a multiscale design strategy that considers these factors comprehensively for developing high current density electrocatalysts. The article also provides insights into the future directions of this emerging field.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengbiao Geng, Lei Wang, Meng Du, Yang Bai, Wenting Li, Yanfang Liu, Shuangqiang Chen, Pierre Braunstein, Qiang Xu, Huan Pang
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks with controllable shapes and sizes, specifically MIL-96-Al crystals in hexagonal platelet, hexagonal bipyramidal, and hexagonal prismatic bipyramidal shapes, were prepared successfully using cosolvent methods. The shape and particle size of the MOF crystals were found to influence the adsorption of lithium polysulfides, impacting the initial capacity in Li-S batteries. These findings suggest a new strategy for designing sulfur hosts in Li-S batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hari Krishna Bisoyi, Quan Li
Summary: Smart soft materials play a critical role in advanced devices and digitally augmented technologies. Liquid crystals, with their responsive and adaptive attributes, have promising potential as smart soft materials. In the 20th century, liquid crystals revolutionized the information display industry, and in the 21st century, they have demonstrated numerous beyond-display applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Zhang, Peijie Ma, Cong Wang, Liyong Gan, Xianjie Chen, Peng Zhang, Yang Wang, Hui Li, Lihua Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhou, Kun Zheng
Summary: Defect engineering modified graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) with dual defect sites, -C N groups and N vacancies, has been found to significantly enhance the photocatalytic production of H2O2. The dual defect sites form an electron-rich structure and lead to a more localized charge density distribution, which improves light absorption, carrier separation, selectivity, and activity of H2O2 generation. The N vacancies effectively adsorb and activate O-2, while the -C N groups facilitate the adsorption of H+, synergistically promoting H2O2 generation. The modified g-C3N4 achieved a high H2O2 generation rate and apparent quantum efficiency, surpassing previously reported g-C3N4-based photocatalysts.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
