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Summary: Pyrolysis of wheat straw in Li2CO3-K2CO3 binary salt enhanced charring reactions and resulted in higher biochar yield. The structure of biochar showed different trends at different pyrolysis temperatures, with the C content increasing and the H and O contents decreasing at 450-550°C, and the decrease in H content and increase in O content and decrease in C content at 600-700°C. The enhanced activation effect of the molten salt at higher temperature resulted in the formation of more porous structures and enriching the biochar with O-containing groups.
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Summary: A novel composite phase-change material was developed by encapsulating polyethylene glycol in a functional form stable composite carbon aerogel structure. The composite phase-change material exhibited good structure stability, comprehensive energy storage performance, and enhanced thermal response rate. This strategy can be efficiently used to develop novel composite phase-change materials with improved comprehensive thermal performance and high light-thermal conversion.

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Summary: Impregnating organic phase-change materials (PCMs) into biomass-derived aerogels effectively solves the liquid leakage issue of solid-liquid PCMs. However, the inefficient solar-thermal conversion and low thermal conductivity hinder their large-scale applications in solar utilization. In this study, novel form-stable PCM composites (CMPCM-Fe) with enhanced thermal conductivity and excellent solar and magnetic-driven thermal energy conversion and storage efficiency were fabricated through vacuum impregnation. The introduction of Fe3O4 nanoparticles improved the thermal conductivity (increased by 55.3%) and solar-thermal conversion efficiency (up to 93.5%) of CMPCM-Fe, making it suitable for multi-response thermal management.

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Skin-Interfaced Wearable Sweat Sensors for Precision Medicine

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Phase Change Thermal Storage Materials for Interdisciplinary Applications

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Summary: Functional phase change materials (PCMs) have attracted tremendous attention for their ability to store and release thermal energy. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of thermal storage, transfer, and conversion, and summarize the latest advances in interdisciplinary applications of PCMs. We also explore the correlations between microscopic structures and thermophysical properties of composite PCMs. Current challenges and future prospects are highlighted to encourage further research in this field.

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Strong, Shape-Memory Lignocellulosic Aerogel via Wood Cell Wall Nanoscale Reassembly

Jonas Garemark et al.

Summary: In this work, strong shape-memory bio-aerogels with high specific surface areas and low thermal conductivity were prepared through a one-step treatment of native wood. The methodology developed for nanoscale reassembly of wood is a significant advancement for the design of biobased shape-memory aerogels.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2023)

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Cloth-derived anisotropic carbon scroll attached with 2D oriented graphite layers for supporting phase change material with efficient thermal storage

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Preparation and thermal conductivity enhancement of a paraffin wax-based composite phase change material doped with garlic stem biochar microparticles

Teng Xiong et al.

Summary: In this study, low-cost and eco-friendly biochar microparticles were prepared from garlic stems and added to paraffin wax to enhance its thermal conductivity. The results showed that the addition of 5% biochar microparticles significantly increased the thermal conductivity of paraffin wax, with minimal effects on phase change temperature and latent heat capacity.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Biomass porous potatoes/MXene encapsulated PEG-based PCMs with improved photo-to-thermal conversion capability

Yu Fang et al.

Summary: Encapsulated phase-change materials (PCMs) have been widely studied in solar thermal energy storage. This study successfully synthesized a series of potatoes phase-change materials (PPMs) through vacuum impregnation method and introduced MXene nanosheets. The results showed improved photo-to-thermal conversion efficiency and PEG adsorption rate in the PPMs.

SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS (2022)

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Interface Growth of PANI-ZnO Nanohybrids on a Self-Formed Grapefruit Peel Aerogel to Construct a Quick Self-Restored Gas Sensor

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Biomass-derived nanostructured coatings based on cellulose nanofibers-melanin hybrids toward solar-enabled multifunctional energy management

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High power and energy density dynamic phase change materials using pressure-enhanced close contact melting

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NATURE ENERGY (2022)

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Watermelon Flesh-Derived Carbon Aerogel with Hierarchical Porous Structure for Interfacial Solar Steam Generation

Bo Zhu et al.

Summary: Solar-enabled interfacial steam generation is hindered by high material cost and low evaporation rate. In this study, a 3D carbon aerogel (CA) with hierarchical pores was prepared and utilized as an efficient photothermal material for seawater desalination. The CA showed broad and strong light absorption, and when incorporated into a 3D evaporator, exhibited high evaporation rate and long-term stability under simulated sunlight.

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Nanosilver modified navel orange peel foam/polyethylene glycol composite phase change materials with improved thermal conductivity and photo-thermal conversion efficiency

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Shu Tian et al.

Summary: Developing and utilizing cheap and widely available biowaste for high-value phase change energy storage is valuable. In this study, reed stems were processed to connect macropore channels through carbonization and enriched micropores. By impregnating with paraffin wax, shape-stable composite phase change materials (CPCMs) with a three-dimensional multi-level pore structure were obtained. The CPCMs exhibited high loading rate, energy storage capacity, and good heat transfer performance. Furthermore, this work contributes to energy saving and carbon emission reduction.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2022)

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Biomass modified boron nitride/polyimide hybrid aerogel supported phase change composites with superior energy storage capacity and improved flame retardancy for solar-thermal energy storage

Rongbiao Shen et al.

Summary: This study develops a form-stable, enhanced thermal conductivity and improved flame retardant phase change composite with superior energy storage capacity and photothermal conversion capability, which effectively absorbs and utilizes solar energy.

SOLAR ENERGY (2022)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

End-to-end design of wearable sensors

H. Ceren Ates et al.

Summary: Wearable sensors that access biophysical and biochemical information can monitor physiological state and aid in diagnosis. These devices can be worn in various forms and have shown potential in early detection and monitoring of diseases. Future wearable sensors are expected to enable multimodal and real-time continuous measurement.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A unified view on catalytic conversion of biomass and waste plastics

Kyungho Lee et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the catalytic conversion of biomass and waste plastics, with a focus on bond activation chemistry and catalyst design. Tracking the historical and recent developments, it is found that biomass and plastic have started to influence each other's fields, providing new insights and opportunities for existing technologies and future advancements.

NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Popcorn-derived porous carbon based adipic acid composite phase change materials for direct solar energy storage systems

Feilong Shao et al.

Summary: As a typical solar energy collector, direct absorption solar collectors (DASCs) have shown great potentials in solar energy utilization. In this study, a direct solar storage system was developed by using biomass-derived porous carbons (PC) as solar energy absorbance materials and adipic acid (AA) as phase change materials (PCMs). The integration of solar energy collection, photo-thermal conversion and long-term energy storage was achieved. The PC-CPCMs-based composite materials showed promising results in terms of photothermal conversion efficiency and thermal conductivity.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Thermally Conductive and Leakage-Proof Phase-Change Materials Composed of Dense Graphene Foam and Paraffin for Thermal Management

Hongling Li et al.

Summary: Graphene foams (GFs) with high densities were synthesized to act as interconnected porous networks in shape-stable CPCMs. These CPCMs exhibit excellent thermal stability and shape stability, and have significantly enhanced thermal conductivity compared to pure PCM.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

D-Mannitol/Graphene Phase-Change Composites with Structured Conformation and Thermal Pathways Allow Durable Solar-Thermal-Electric Conversion and Electricity Output

Weizhi Lin et al.

Summary: This study presents a solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) that utilizes a phase-change material (PCM) to achieve durable electricity generation. Through the use of a structured PCM, the STEG exhibits efficient solar-thermal-electric conversion and reliable charging capabilities for electronic devices.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Design of Interconnected Carbon Fiber Thermal Management Composites with Effective EMI Shielding Activity

Bin Wu et al.

Summary: This study presents a multifunctional epoxy resin-based composite with interconnected carbon fiber network structure and low thermal resistance interface, achieving excellent thermal conductivity, EMI shielding effectiveness, and mechanical property stability.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Aerogels Meet Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals, Advances, and Beyond

Panpan Liu et al.

Summary: Aerogel-based composite phase change materials (PCMs) have significant research and application value. This paper reviews the latest advances in aerogels for high-performance and multifunctional composite PCMs, with emphasis on their applications in acoustic-thermal, solar-thermal-electricity energy conversion, and other fields. The relationships between the structure and thermophysical properties of aerogels in composite PCMs are discussed, as well as the combination of aerogels and 3D printing technology, providing valuable guidance for the rational design of aerogel-based composite PCMs.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nacre-Mimetic Hierarchical Architecture in Polyborosiloxane Composites for Synergistically Enhanced Impact Resistance and Ultra-Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Shuai Liu et al.

Summary: This study proposes a concept of a nacre-mimetic hierarchical composite that can provide protection against both impact and electromagnetic interference (EMI). The resulting composite demonstrates excellent impact protection with high energy dissipation capacity through strain-rate enhancement, structural densification, lamella dislocation, and crack propagation. Additionally, it exhibits ultra-efficient EMI shielding effectiveness and can be applied in impact monitoring and wireless alarm systems.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Use of biochar co-mediated chitosan mesopores to encapsulate alkane and improve thermal properties

Dimberu G. Atinafu et al.

Summary: Phase-change materials (PCMs) play a significant role in energy conservation and thermal management systems, but their excessive seepage and insufficient thermal conductivity limit their real-world applications. In this study, anisotropic-like biochar combined with chitosan was designed to encapsulate dodecane, overcoming the high manufacturing costs and environmental issues associated with PCM supporting materials. The resulting composite PCM exhibited outstanding latent heat retention, high thermal conductivity, leakage-free properties, and repeatable utilization above the melting point of dodecane. This study provides important insights for the development of next-generation sustainable energy storage.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

Article Polymer Science

Interfacial Friction Controls the Motion of Confined Polymers in the Pores of Nanoparticle Packings

R. Bharath Venkatesh et al.

Summary: The dynamics of confined polymers are influenced by factors such as entanglement, interfacial friction, and environmental conditions. This study investigates the motion of polydimethylsiloxane in silica nanoparticle packings and reveals the interplay of confinement, interfacial friction, and humidity on polymer dynamics.

MACROMOLECULES (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Continuously processing waste lignin into high-value carbon nanotube fibers

Fuyao Liu et al.

Summary: The high value utilization of renewable biomass materials is crucial for sustainable development. We have developed a method to continuously prepare high-performance carbon nanotube fibers from lignin with satisfactory strength and electrical conductivity. The production rate is also impressive, making this method applicable in various fields.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sustainable Food Waste Management: Synthesizing Engineered Biochar for CO2 Capture

Xiangzhou Yuan et al.

Summary: This study proposes the use of food waste-derived engineered biochar (FWDEB) for CO2 capture and demonstrates its high adsorption capacity. The CO2 uptake of FWDEB is limited by micropore volume and surface area, specifically the narrow micropores less than 8 angstroms. The KOH activation process generates basic O- and N-functional groups, which enhance the CO2 adsorption of FWDEB. Furthermore, the life cycle assessment confirms the negative net global warming potential of FWDEB-based CO2 capture. This method shows promise in mitigating climate change and achieving a waste-to-resource strategy.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrospun Lignin-Based Phase-Change Nanofiber Films for Solar Energy Storage

Li Niu et al.

Summary: Functional phase-change nanofiber films were developed for solar-to-thermal energy conversion and storage. The films showed excellent solar-to-thermal energy conversion and storage ability and have significant implications for addressing the global energy crisis.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Lipophilic Modified Hierarchical Multiporous rGO Aerogel-Based Organic Phase Change Materials for Effective Thermal Energy Storage

Wenxing Luo et al.

Summary: This study introduces a new scheme for preparing shape-stable composite organic PCMs using hydrogel and freeze-drying methods. The rGO-COF aerogel exhibits excellent absorption ability and affinity for PEG, resulting in high PEG loading rate and leak resistance.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineered Living Materials For Sustainability

Bolin An et al.

Summary: Engineered living materials (ELMs) are a new form of materials composed of living matter or cell communities embedded in self-regenerating matrices or artificial scaffolds. Similar to natural materials like bone and skin, ELMs possess the functional capabilities of living organisms, including the ability to grow, self-organize, self-repair, and perform programmed biological functions upon sensing external cues. ELMs show promise in areas such as green energy production, bioremediation, disease treatment, and fabricating advanced smart materials.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2022)

Article Engineering, Manufacturing

Biomass-based carbon aerogel/Fe3O4@PEG phase change composites with satisfactory electromagnetic interference shielding and multi-source driven thermal management in thermal energy storage

Rongbiao Shen et al.

Summary: By using biomass-based carbon aerogels as porous supporting materials, magnetic Fe3O4@polyethylene glycol was encapsulated to obtain shape-stable composites with excellent thermal storage capability and EMI shielding effectiveness. The addition of Fe3O4 achieved satisfactory EMI shielding effectiveness, and the composites exhibited outstanding performance in multi-source driven thermal management.

COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Waste-derived biochar for water pollution control and sustainable development

Mingjing He et al.

Summary: This review discusses the application of biochar in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater decontamination, and stormwater management. Biochar can be engineered to target specific contaminants in industrial wastewater treatment and enhance processes in municipal wastewater treatment and stormwater management. The scalability and commercialization of biochar production need to be investigated to maximize environmental, societal, and economic benefits.

NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Review Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Sustainable Approach for Developing Graphene-Based Materials from Natural Resources and Biowastes for Electronic Applications

Simran Jindal et al.

Summary: Graphene, with its exceptional characteristics, has become a revolutionary substance that scientists are using various natural resources to synthesize. The research on graphene is exploring its potential in environmental protection and sustainable development.

ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Solid-Liquid Composites for Soft Multifunctional Materials

Robert W. Style et al.

Summary: Solid-liquid composites, incorporating liquid phases like water, liquid metals, or complex fluids into solid materials, have emerged as a new paradigm in material design, showcasing unique properties and characteristics due to the vastly different properties of liquids and solids. In recent years, the development of solid-liquid composites has led to the study and application of novel materials with new functional responses in various fields, such as soft electronics, robotics, 3D printing, wet granular systems, and cell biology.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The Future of Flash Graphene for the Sustainable Management of Solid Waste

Najmul Haque Barbhuiya et al.

Summary: The method of flash graphene (FG) production converts bulk quantities of carbonaceous materials into graphene, providing a way to convert various solid wastes containing carbon into valuable products, thus reducing waste volume and enabling resource valorization.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Recent Advances in Functionalized Nanoporous Carbons Derived from Waste Resources and Their Applications in Energy and Environment

Stalin Joseph et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the recent research progress in the design and development of waste-derived advanced functionalized porous carbon materials, as well as discussing the methods and technologies used to synthesize these materials. The article highlights the potential applications of these materials in the fields of environment, energy storage, and conversion applications.

ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Critical impacts of pyrolysis conditions and activation methods on application-oriented production of wood waste-derived biochar

Mingjing He et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impacts of different pyrolysis conditions and activation methods on the properties of biochar. It found that a temperature of 650 degrees Celsius was effective in forming carbonized structure, while 750 degrees Celsius was critical for the development of a porous structure. Longer pyrolysis duration increased pore volume, and activated biochar had a larger pore volume suitable for high-end applications.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hierarchically porous wood-derived carbon scaffold embedded phase change materials for integrated thermal energy management, electromagnetic interference shielding and multifunctional application

Ming Zhou et al.

Summary: A novel porous wood carbon scaffold/paraffin wax composite has been synthesized, showing excellent energy storage and electromagnetic interference shielding performance, demonstrating great potential in multifunctional applications.

CARBON (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Interfacial Assembly and Applications of Functional Mesoporous Materials

Linlin Duan et al.

Summary: Functional mesoporous materials are synthesized through self-assembly at different interfaces, allowing for unique mesostructures and precise control. Controlling interfacial tension is crucial for influencing the self-assembly process, and recent breakthroughs based on the monomicelles assembly mechanism show promise for enhancing synthesis efficiency and precision of mesoporous materials.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2021)

Article Construction & Building Technology

Evaluation of thermal properties of phase change material-integrated artificial stone according to biochar loading content

Young Uk Kim et al.

Summary: The strength performance of specimens was slightly degraded when 6% biochar was incorporated, while biochar use within 4% yielded similar or higher strength results. Moreover, the thermal conductivity decreased as the amount of biochar in the mixture increased; these thermal conductivity characteristics depended on the pore characteristics of the biochar type.

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Development of Renewable Biomass-Derived Carbonaceous Aerogel/Mannitol Phase-Change Composites for High Thermal-Energy-Release Efficiency and Shape Stabilization

Huan Liu et al.

Summary: This study successfully developed phase-change composites consisting of biomass-derived carbonaceous aerogel (BDCA) and mannitol, which exhibit high thermal energy density and energy-release efficiency. The composites effectively reduce supercooling, improve thermal conductivity, and enhance thermal stability.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Biomass-derived N-doped porous carbon nanosheets for energy technologies

Satpal Singh Sekhon et al.

Summary: The research on biomass-derived PCNs and their nitrogen doping is crucial for energy conversion, and innovative green methods can improve the production efficiency and sustainability of PCNs, as well as explore suitable preparation methods in different biomasses.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Editorial Material Multidisciplinary Sciences

Pathways to tough yet soft materials

Nikola Bosnjak et al.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biomass-derived biochar materials as sustainable energy sources for electrochemical energy storage devices

Chenrayan Senthil et al.

Summary: Biomass and biochar as electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage devices have gained significant research attention due to their abundant sources, efficient production processes, and potential for sustainable energy storage applications. The exploration of biomass towards realizing sustainable energy storage devices is promising with various biomass sources and tailored biochar properties.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

paper Sustainable self-powered electro-Fenton degradation using N, S co-doped porous carbon catalyst fabricated with adsorption-pyrolysis-doping strategy

Chen Chen et al.

Summary: The study addresses the challenge of developing catalysts with high activity and selectivity in the EF system, as well as the controllable output power of a triboelectric nanogenerator for collecting mechanical energy. By using an adsorption-pyrolysis-doping strategy, the researchers were able to tailor the carbon catalyst to achieve efficient electrosynthesis. They also developed a 3D printed revolving roller-compacted triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powering the EF system, resulting in high decolorization efficiency of resistant mixed basic dyes in industrial wastewater.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon-Based Composite Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage, Transfer, and Conversion

Xiao Chen et al.

Summary: Phase change materials offer a way to store renewable thermal energy, with carbon-based composite PCMs showing potential for enhanced performance. However, challenges remain in terms of improving efficiency and expanding applications, highlighting opportunities for future advancements.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Walnut shell derived bio-carbon/methyl palmitate as novel composite phase change material with enhanced thermal energy storage properties

Gokhan Hekimoglu et al.

Summary: Two types of bio-carbons were developed from walnut shell, serving as shape stabilizer and thermal conductivity enhancer for phase change materials in thermal controlling applications. The bio-carbons showed impressive performance in preventing leakage of phase change materials and increasing thermal conductivity.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Soft Materials by Design: Unconventional Polymer Networks Give Extreme Properties

Xuanhe Zhao et al.

Summary: Hydrogels possess extreme mechanical properties and have diverse applications. While many hydrogels have been developed, a set of general principles for designing them for various applications remains a central need.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Flexible phase change materials for thermal energy storage

Jinming Shi et al.

Summary: This article reviews the development and applications of flexible phase change materials (PCMs), and discusses their potential in various smart applications as well as the challenges associated with their development.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Efficient Phase-Change Polymer Composite Film from Emulsion Gels Stabilized by Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Amphiphiles

Arindam Chakrabarty et al.

Summary: The study developed a film-forming phase-change polymer synthesized from emulsion gels stabilized by cellulose nanofiber-based amphiphiles, achieving solid-solid phase transition with efficient energy storage performance. The composite film showed a high latent heat for melting and crystallization, providing significant advancement in designing efficient energy-storage materials using plant-derived biocompatible nanomaterials.

ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Green, fast and scalable preparation of few-layers graphene

Quanzhu Zhou et al.

Summary: Few-layers graphene was prepared by liquid-phase exfoliation with carbon quantum dots as exfoliating agents, resulting in high yield and excellent properties.

FLATCHEM (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Self-powered electro-Fenton degradation system using oxygen-containing functional groups-rich biomass-derived carbon catalyst driven by 3D printed flexible triboelectric nanogenerator

Yingzheng Zhu et al.

Summary: This study utilizes 3D printing technology to fabricate a printed flexible wave-like triboelectric nanogenerator for driving the EF system in methylene blue degradation. By exploring high-quality EF catalysts and self-powered aspects, it provides a strong power supply to enhance system performance.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Sustainable Carbon Materials toward Emerging Applications

Guojun Lan et al.

Summary: The production and utilization of renewable materials should aim to be carbon neutral for a sustainable society. Sustainable carbon materials, which have applications in CO2 utilization, renewable energy storage, and biomedicine, are gaining attention, but face challenges in energy consumption and environmental pollution during preparation. Developing low-cost, scalable, and environmentally friendly methods for producing sustainable carbon materials, particularly using biomass as a precursor, is crucial for advancement in this field.

SMALL METHODS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Smart Fibers and Textiles for Personal Health Management

Huimin Wang et al.

Summary: Fibers and textiles are essential in human society, with recent innovations in smart fibers and textiles with sensing, thermal regulation, and energy management capabilities attracting significant interest. These smart materials are predicted to revolutionize personal health management, providing the foundation for intelligent wearables. However, there are challenges such as technological advancements and market competition, with future directions focusing on continuous innovation to meet the demand for smart wearable devices.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tailoring Highly Ordered Graphene Framework in Epoxy for High-Performance Polymer-Based Heat Dissipation Plates

Junfeng Ying et al.

Summary: By developing a highly ordered graphene framework, embedding it into epoxy, and constructing efficient phonon transport paths, the thermal conductivity of the composite material was effectively improved. The HOGF/EP composite material has a record-high thermal conductivity and shows excellent performance in practical heat dissipation applications.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Fabrication, mechanisms and perspectives of conductive polymer composites with multiple interfaces for electromagnetic interference shielding: A review

Ming Wang et al.

Summary: This paper discusses the importance of EMI shielding materials in modern society, the drawbacks of metal-based materials, and the advantages of conductive polymer composites. The focus is on how CPC with multiple interfaces can enhance EMI shielding effectiveness.

CARBON (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Introduction of eicosane into biochar derived from softwood and wheat straw: Influence of porous structure and surface chemistry

Dimberu G. Atinafu et al.

Summary: This study explores the use of "green" composite phase change materials prepared using biochar materials and organic phase change material n-eicosane (ES) for efficient thermal energy storage applications. The research found that composite materials derived from wheat straw biochar showed high energy storage capacity, while those derived from softwood biochar had lower latent heat storage capacity.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Hypophosphite tailored graphitized hierarchical porous biochar toward highly efficient solar thermal energy harvesting and stable Storage/Release

Pan-Pan Zhao et al.

Summary: This work demonstrates the fabrication of hierarchical porous carbons (HPCs) derived from chestnuts using aluminum hypophosphite (AP) as an activator, which leads to unique interpenetrating HPC network structures with high pore volume and thermal conductivity. The HPC-stabilized composite PCM with 85 wt% octadecane (Octadecane85@HPC) shows high transition enthalpy and reliability in thermal cycle test, with higher energy storage capacity compared to similar bio-based PCMs. The solar thermal energy conversion efficiency of Octadecane85@HPC reaches 96.1%, indicating excellent solar energy harvesting capacity.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Confined Chemical Transitions for Direct Extraction of Conductive Cellulose Nanofibers with Graphitized Carbon Shell at Low Temperature and Pressure

Duan-Chao Wang et al.

Summary: By controlling the continuous reaction process and isolating oxygen, this research successfully extracted intrinsically conductive cellulose nanofibers from biomass at a low temperature. The synthesis of large-scale twisted graphene films from CNFene suspensions offers new possibilities for applications in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing, while also saving a significant amount of energy compared to traditional methods.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Progress and Perspectives in Photo- and Electrochemical-Oxidation of Biomass for Sustainable Chemicals and Hydrogen Production

Hui Luo et al.

Summary: Biomass is a recognized ideal resource substitute for fossil fuels, with oxidation derivatives from biomass-derived compounds being used in the production of biodegradable polymers and pharmaceuticals. Combining biomass oxidation with hydrogen generation reactions presents a promising strategy for coproducing high value chemicals and hydrogen.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Hard Carbon Anodes for Next-Generation Li-Ion Batteries: Review and Perspective

Lijing Xie et al.

Summary: Hard carbons, with their enriched microcrystalline structure, have attracted attention as a promising anode material for high-energy LIBs, but face challenges such as low initial efficiency and capacity issues. Current research efforts are focused on addressing these challenges to enable practical application in next-generation batteries.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Different dimensional nanoadditives for thermal conductivity enhancement of phase change materials: Fundamentals and applications

Piao Cheng et al.

Summary: Thermal energy storage technologies based on phase change materials (PCM) have been widely studied for their superb regulation and efficient energy utilization. Adding highly thermal conductive nanoadditives to PCM is an effective strategy to enhance thermal conductivity. The review emphasizes the comparison of different dimensional nanoadditives and their construction of thermally conductive pathways.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Three-Dimensional Interpenetrating Network Phase-Change Composites with High Photothermal Conversion and Rapid Heat Storage and Release

Zhijie Bao et al.

Summary: The study focused on the fabrication of three-dimensional interpenetrating network phase-change composites with enhanced thermal conductivity and photothermal conversion capability by adding carbon nanotubes and carbon spheres. These composites show promising potential in solar thermal energy applications.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis, formation mechanisms and applications of biomass-derived carbonaceous materials: a critical review

Bei Zhang et al.

Summary: The transformation of biomass to carbonaceous materials has attracted increasing attention due to its high carbon content and renewable nature. Various applications of biomass-derived carbonaceous materials are being sought for their potential cost-effective production in an eco-friendly manner. Developing carbon nanomaterials from biomass shows attractive potential for biomass valorization, with discussions on the merits and limitations of various synthesis methods being prominent.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phase change material-based thermal energy storage

Tianyu Yang et al.

Summary: PCMs with large latent heat show promise for thermal energy storage, but low thermal conductivity limits power density and storage efficiency. Developing high heat capacity PCMs, optimizing device design, and integrating PCM with potential applications are key for future research opportunities in thermal energy storage.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Proceedings Paper Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

3D printed carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites: A review

Nidhi Dixit et al.

Summary: Additive manufacturing technology has advanced to produce functional parts, and researchers are focusing on improving the strength of printed composite materials for various applications.

MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The design of phase change materials with carbon aerogel composites for multi-responsive thermal energy capture and storage

Keyan Sun et al.

Summary: A multi-responsive thermal energy capture and storage system was developed using Fe-doped carbon aerogel as a supporting matrix and eicosane as a PCM. The system can simultaneously respond to light, electricity, magnetism, and temperature, converting various energy sources into thermal energy stored as latent heat. The PCM shows excellent performance, with a mild transition onset temperature, high thermal energy storage density, shape stability, and great phase transition stability even after numerous heating-cooling cycles.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Form-Stable Phase-Change Composites Supported by a Biomass-Derived Carbon Scaffold with Multiple Energy Conversion Abilities

Malik Muhammad Umair et al.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Gram-scale bottom-up flash graphene synthesis

Duy X. Luong et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phase-Change Materials for Controlled Release and Related Applications

Jichuan Qiu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Conductive Wood for High-Performance Structural Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Wentao Gan et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Structure-property-function relationships of natural and engineered wood

Chaoji Chen et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Materials for solar-powered water evaporation

Fei Zhao et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Sustainable production of value-added carbon nanomaterials from biomass pyrolysis

Shun Zhang et al.

NATURE SUSTAINABILITY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

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

Zhuxing Sun et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Biomass-derived porous graphitic carbon materials for energy and environmental applications

Qiang Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis Strategies of Porous Carbon for Supercapacitor Applications

Jian Yin et al.

SMALL METHODS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon Nanotube Chemical Sensors

Vera Schroeder et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bio-Integrated Wearable Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Tyler R. Ray et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biomass-Derived Renewable Carbonaceous Materials for Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Applications

Rajender S. Varma

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facile and High-Yield Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots from Biomass-Derived Carbons at Mild Condition

Shuangshuang Jing et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Flexible Breathable Nanomesh Electronic Devices for On-Demand Therapy

Min Gong et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A High-Performance Self-Regenerating Solar Evaporator for Continuous Water Desalination

Yudi Kuang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Novel Straw-Derived Carbon Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding: A Waste-to-Wealth and Sustainable Initiative

Xiaohui Ma et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrafast Laser Pulses Enable One-Step Graphene Patterning on Woods and Leaves for Green Electronics

Truong-Son Dinh Le et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Silk-Based Advanced Materials for Soft Electronics

Chunya Wang et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2019)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Environmental performance of graphene-based 3D macrostructures

Nariman Yousefi et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon-based nanomaterials as an emerging platform for theranostics

Kapil D. Patel et al.

MATERIALS HORIZONS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Biomass-derived porous carbon materials with different dimensions for supercapacitor electrodes: a review

Zhihong Bi et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanoconfined phase change materials for thermal energy applications

Waseem Aftab et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Leakage-proof phase change composites supported by biomass carbon aerogels from succulents

Yanhong Wei et al.

GREEN CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Covalent-supramolecular hybrid polymers as muscle-inspired anisotropic actuators

Stacey M. Chin et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Functionalised heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable biomass valorisation

Putla Sudarsanam et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Safety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: Focus on Human Health and the Environment

Bengt Fadeel et al.

ACS NANO (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Splash-Resistant and Light-Weight Silk-Sheathed Wires for Textile Electronics

Zhe Yin et al.

NANO LETTERS (2018)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Composites from renewable and sustainable resources: Challenges and innovations

Amar K. Mohanty et al.

SCIENCE (2018)

Review Energy & Fuels

Solar-driven interfacial evaporation

Peng Tao et al.

NATURE ENERGY (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Laser-Induced Graphene from Wood Impregnated with Metal Salts and Use in Electrocatalysis

Xiao Han et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2018)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Form-stable phase change material embedded with chitosan-derived carbon aerogel

Xin Fang et al.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Soft material for soft actuators

Aslan Miriyev et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Capacitive performance of porous carbon nanosheets derived from biomass cornstalk

Hang Yu et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2017)

Review Mechanics

A review on additive manufacturing of polymer-fiber composites

Pedram Parandoush et al.

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES (2017)

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