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Weldable and electrochemically stable composite of graphene and polyvinylidene fluoride as a current collector for promoting reversible lithium plating/stripping (2023)
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Guo, Q., Wang, S., Li, Y., Wang, J., Wu, Y., Yu, Y., …Liu, Z. (2023). Weldable and electrochemically stable composite of graphene and polyvinylidene fluoride as a current collector for promoting reversible lithium plating/stripping. Journal of Power Sources, 580, Article 233401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233401

Cu foils are physically heavy and chemically inappropriate for lithium metal rechargeable batteries with lithium-metal-free negatrode (LMFRBs). Physically light carbon-based current collectors (CBCCs) with high conductivity and stro... Read More about Weldable and electrochemically stable composite of graphene and polyvinylidene fluoride as a current collector for promoting reversible lithium plating/stripping.

Post-synthetic modification of covalent organic frameworks for CO 2 electroreduction (2023)
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Liu, M., Yang, S., Yang, X., Cui, C. X., Liu, G., Li, X., …Zeng, G. (2023). Post-synthetic modification of covalent organic frameworks for CO 2 electroreduction. Nature Communications, 14(1), Article 3800. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-39544-9

To achieve high-efficiency catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction, various catalytic metal centres and linker molecules have been assembled into covalent organic frameworks. The amine-linkages enhance the binding ability of CO2 molecules, and the ionic... Read More about Post-synthetic modification of covalent organic frameworks for CO 2 electroreduction.

Half-Electrolysis of Water with the Aid of a Supercapacitor Electrode (2023)
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Chen, Y., & Chen, G. Z. (2023). Half-Electrolysis of Water with the Aid of a Supercapacitor Electrode. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 6(11), 6104–6110. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.3c00615

Half-electrolysis runs one desirable half-cell reaction with the aid of a counter supercapacitor electrode which replaces the other unwanted half-cell reaction occurred inevitably in conventional electrolysis. Herein, it is developed to complete the... Read More about Half-Electrolysis of Water with the Aid of a Supercapacitor Electrode.

Electrochemistry of Titanium Carbide MXenes in Supercapacitor (2023)
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Jiang, T., Wang, Y., & Chen, G. Z. (2023). Electrochemistry of Titanium Carbide MXenes in Supercapacitor. Small Methods, 7(8), Article 2201724. https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202201724

Novel electrode materials are always explored to achieve better performance of supercapacitors. Titanium carbide MXenes, Ti3C2Tx, are one of the very promising candidates for electrode materials in supercapacitors due to their unique structural and i... Read More about Electrochemistry of Titanium Carbide MXenes in Supercapacitor.

Non‐Interpenetrated 3D Covalent Organic Framework with Dia Topology for Au Ions Capture (2023)
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Liu, M., Kong, H., Bi, S., Ding, X., Chen, G. Z., He, J., …Zeng, G. (2023). Non‐Interpenetrated 3D Covalent Organic Framework with Dia Topology for Au Ions Capture. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(33), Article 2302637. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202302637

The 3D covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have attracted considerable attention owing to their unique structural characteristics. However, most of 3D COFs have interpenetration phenomena, which will result in decreased surface area and porosities, an... Read More about Non‐Interpenetrated 3D Covalent Organic Framework with Dia Topology for Au Ions Capture.

A new vehicle specific power method based on internally observable variables: Application to CO2 emission assessment for a hybrid electric vehicle (2023)
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Wang, W., Bie, J., Yusuf, A., Liu, Y., Wang, X., Wang, C., …He, J. (2023). A new vehicle specific power method based on internally observable variables: Application to CO2 emission assessment for a hybrid electric vehicle. Energy Conversion and Management, 286, Article 117050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117050

As an important vehicle activity recognition method, vehicle specific power (VSP) has been widely used for on-road traffic emission modelling since its introduction in 1999. The conventional VSP (VSP_veh) is calculated from externally observable vari... Read More about A new vehicle specific power method based on internally observable variables: Application to CO2 emission assessment for a hybrid electric vehicle.

LiAlO2-Modified Li Negative Electrode with Li10GeP2S12 Electrolytes for Stable All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries (2023)
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Chang, X., Weng, W., Li, M., Wu, M., Chen, G. Z., Fow, K. L., & Yao, X. (2023). LiAlO2-Modified Li Negative Electrode with Li10GeP2S12 Electrolytes for Stable All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 15(17), 21179–21186. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c03242

Lithium (Li) metal has an ultrahigh specific capacity in theory with an extremely negative potential (versus hydrogen), receiving extensive attention as a negative electrode material in batteries. However, the formation of Li dendrites and unstable i... Read More about LiAlO2-Modified Li Negative Electrode with Li10GeP2S12 Electrolytes for Stable All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries.

Synergistic Effects of 1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate and Cellulose Nanocrystals on Improving Polyacrylate Waterborne Anti-Corrosion Coatings (2023)
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Wang, Z., Hu, B., Yu, H., & Chen, G. Z. (2023). Synergistic Effects of 1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate and Cellulose Nanocrystals on Improving Polyacrylate Waterborne Anti-Corrosion Coatings. Polymers, 15(4), Article 810. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15040810

In this study, three copolymers of poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(butyl acrylate) (PMMA-co-PBA) latex containing 1-octyl-3 methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (C8mimPF6), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and C8mimPF6-CNCs were successfully synthe... Read More about Synergistic Effects of 1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate and Cellulose Nanocrystals on Improving Polyacrylate Waterborne Anti-Corrosion Coatings.

Performance and application of Si/ Ti3C2Tx (MXene) composites in lithium ion battery (2023)
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Jiang, T., Xiong, Q., Yang, H., & Chen, G. Z. (2023). Performance and application of Si/ Ti3C2Tx (MXene) composites in lithium ion battery. JPhys Energy, 5(1), Article 014020. https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/acb6b4

The excellent theoretical specific charge (lithium) storage capacity and rich abundance of silicon (Si), and the good mechanical and electrical properties of titanium based MXene (Ti3C2Tx) nanosheets promise high performance composites (Si/Ti3C2Tx) f... Read More about Performance and application of Si/ Ti3C2Tx (MXene) composites in lithium ion battery.

Dual atomic catalysts from COF-derived carbon for CO2RR by Suppressing HER through Synergistic Effects (2023)
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Liu, M., Liu, S., Xu, Q., Miao, Q., Yang, S., Hanson, S., …Zeng, G. (2023). Dual atomic catalysts from COF-derived carbon for CO2RR by Suppressing HER through Synergistic Effects. Carbon Energy, 5(6), Article e300. https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.300

The electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) for high-value-added products is a promising strategy to tackle excessive CO2 emissions. However, the activity of and selectivity for catalysts for CO2RR still need to be improved because... Read More about Dual atomic catalysts from COF-derived carbon for CO2RR by Suppressing HER through Synergistic Effects.

Dual-Functional ZnO/LiF Layer Protected Lithium Metal for Stable Li10GeP2S12-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries (2022)
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Changa, X., Liu, G., Wu, M., Chang, M., Zhao, X., Chen, G. Z., Loon Fow, K., & Yaoa, X. (2023). Dual-Functional ZnO/LiF Layer Protected Lithium Metal for Stable Li10GeP2S12-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. Battery Energy, 2(3), Article 20220051. https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20220051

All-solid-state lithium battery has become one of the most promising secondary batteries due to its high energy density and excellent safety. However, the growth of lithium dendrites and side reactions between lithium metal and solid electrolytes hin... Read More about Dual-Functional ZnO/LiF Layer Protected Lithium Metal for Stable Li10GeP2S12-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries.

CNT/PVDF Composite Coating Layer on Cu with a Synergy of Uniform Current Distribution and Stress Releasing for Improving Reversible Li Plating/Stripping (2022)
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Guo, Q., Yu, Y., Xia, S., Shen, C., Hu, D., Deng, W., …Liu, Z. (2022). CNT/PVDF Composite Coating Layer on Cu with a Synergy of Uniform Current Distribution and Stress Releasing for Improving Reversible Li Plating/Stripping. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c13193

The uncontrollable formation of polymorphous Li deposits, e.g., whiskers, mosses, or dendrites resulting from nonuniform interfacial current distribution and internal stress release in the upward direction on the conventional current collector (e.g.,... Read More about CNT/PVDF Composite Coating Layer on Cu with a Synergy of Uniform Current Distribution and Stress Releasing for Improving Reversible Li Plating/Stripping.

Molten Salt Carbonization and Activation of Biomass to Functional Biocarbon (2022)
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Egun, I. L., He, H., Hu, D., & Chen, G. Z. (2022). Molten Salt Carbonization and Activation of Biomass to Functional Biocarbon. Advanced Sustainable Systems, Article 2200294. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202200294

Functional carbon materials are useful for energy storage, catalysis, and pollutant adsorption, and are in high demand, for which biomass has become a valuable raw material. Molten salt carbonization and activation (MSCA) is a promising approach to c... Read More about Molten Salt Carbonization and Activation of Biomass to Functional Biocarbon.

Enhanced Performance of Silicon Negative Electrodes Composited with Titanium Carbide Based MXenes for Lithium-Ion Batteries (2022)
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Jiang, T., Yang, H., & Chen, G. Z. (2022). Enhanced Performance of Silicon Negative Electrodes Composited with Titanium Carbide Based MXenes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanoenergy Advances, 2(2), 165-196. https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv2020007

Silicon is considered as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation negative electrode (negatrode) materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical specific capacity, appropriate lithiation potential range, and... Read More about Enhanced Performance of Silicon Negative Electrodes Composited with Titanium Carbide Based MXenes for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

The role of 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate in anticorrosion coating formula development (2022)
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Wang, Z., Hu, B., & Chen, G. Z. (2022). The role of 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate in anticorrosion coating formula development. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 26(3), Article 101446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2022.101446

A hydrophobic ionic liquid (1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, C8mimPF6) with a function of inhibiting corrosion was encapsulated at different concentrations in the copolymer of poly (methyl methacrylate) and poly (butyl acrylate) throu... Read More about The role of 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate in anticorrosion coating formula development.

Perspective — Redox Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Supercapattery (2022)
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Guan, L., Chen, G. Z., Croft, A., & Grant, D. (2022). Perspective — Redox Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Supercapattery. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 169(3), Article 030529. https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ac5ba8

Adding redox activity into ionic liquids (ILs) extends their practical roles beyond an inert ionic conductor or electrolyte for applications in electrochemical energy storage. Especially for supercapatteries, redox ILs are desirable because they can... Read More about Perspective — Redox Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Supercapattery.

Linear and non-linear pseudocapacitances with or without diffusion control (2021)
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Chen, G. Z. (2021). Linear and non-linear pseudocapacitances with or without diffusion control. Progress in Natural Science, 31(6), 792-800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnsc.2021.10.011

Pseudocapacitance is an important reversible charge storage mechanism in many electrode materials. Although the concept was first proposed in early 1960s, it has been more widely studied following the observation of rectangular cyclic voltammograms (... Read More about Linear and non-linear pseudocapacitances with or without diffusion control.

Enhancement of photoconversion efficiency and light harvesting ability of TiO2 nanotube-arrays with Cu2ZnSnS4 (2021)
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Al-Shihabi Al-Ani, A., Tokay, B., Zhu, W., & Chen, G. Z. (2022). Enhancement of photoconversion efficiency and light harvesting ability of TiO2 nanotube-arrays with Cu2ZnSnS4. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(72), 31003-31013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.10.110

We report an underpotential deposition (UPD) route of Cu2ZnSnS4/TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2-NTAs) in which the Kesterite (Cu2ZnSnS4) was employed as a sensitizer to enhance the photoconversion efficiency of the TiO2-NTAs. Cu2ZnSnS4 was simultaneously... Read More about Enhancement of photoconversion efficiency and light harvesting ability of TiO2 nanotube-arrays with Cu2ZnSnS4.

A composite surface configuration towards improving cycling stability of Li-rich layered oxide materials (2021)
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Shi, Z., Gu, Q., Yun, L., Wei, Z., Hu, D., Qiu, B., …Liu, Z. (2021). A composite surface configuration towards improving cycling stability of Li-rich layered oxide materials. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9(43), 24426-24437. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ta06971c

Li-rich layered oxides are promising positive electrode candidates for next-generation high-energy Li-ion batteries. However, they suffer from a severe gas release issue and side reaction-induced surface degradation resulting in significant capacity... Read More about A composite surface configuration towards improving cycling stability of Li-rich layered oxide materials.

Current progress on catalytic oxidation of toluene: a review (2021)
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Murindababisha, D., Yusuf, A., Sun, Y., Wang, C., Ren, Y., Lv, J., …He, J. (2021). Current progress on catalytic oxidation of toluene: a review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(44), 62030-62060. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16492-9

Toluene is one of the pollutants that are dangerous to the environment and human health and has been sorted into priority pollutants; hence, the control of its emission is necessary. Due to severe problems caused by toluene, different techniques for... Read More about Current progress on catalytic oxidation of toluene: a review.