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A mixed-valence polyoxometalate-based 3D inorganic framework cathode material for high-efficiency rechargeable AZIBs
The global trend towards new energy storage systems has stimulated the development of electrochemical energy storage technologies. Among these technologies, rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have...
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Graphene oxide/Al2O3-based diffusive memristor cells: enabling robust crossbar arrays for multidisciplinary applications
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Precipitation evolution and properties of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloys via Al microalloying during ageing
Studies have shown that microalloying Cu–Ni–Sn alloys using Al inhibits discontinuous precipitation reactions; however, the mechanism has not been investigated yet. Thus, this study explored the properties and...
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Contrasting strategies of optimizing carrier concentration in bulk InSe for enhanced thermoelectric performance
Indium selenide (InSe), as a wide-bandgap semiconductor, has received extensive attention in the flexible electronics field in recent years due to its exceptional plasticity and promising thermoelectric perfor...
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Orientation controlled photogenerated carriers on self-supporting CdS/Ni3S2 paper toward photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and biomass upgrading
The appropriate regulation of band structure is an effective strategy in constructing efficient photocatalytic systems. Present photocatalytic system mainly employs powder photocatalysts, which makes their rec...
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Properties and microstructure of copper–titanium alloys with magnesium additions
The volume fractions and morphology of precipitates in precipitation-strengthened Cu-Ti alloys, which precipitate mainly as continuous and discontinuous precipitates, are important for the application of the a...
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Engineering FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 heterostructures on Ni3S2 surface to enhance seawater splitting
The construction of highly stable and efficient electrocatalysts is desirable for seawater splitting but remains challenging due to the high concentration of Cl− in seawater. Herein, FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 heterostructure...
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Modulated noble metal/2D MOF heterostructures for improved hydrogen storage of MgH2
The conjugation of external species with two-dimensional (2D) materials has broad application prospects. In this study, we have explored the potential of noble metal/2D MOF heterostructures in hydrogen storage...
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Enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction in FePt film with remanence due to decrease in domain walls
As an effective strategy to improve the properties of electrocatalysts, magnetic field-assisted electrocatalytic water splitting has attracted increasing attention recently. However, the corresponding enhancem...
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Bimetallic active site nuclear-shell heterostructure enables efficient dual-functional electrocatalysis in alkaline media
Hydrogen, as a green and clean next-generation fuel, is a key to achieving the goal of carbon neutrality. Constructing an electrocatalyst with bifunctional hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution activity in t...
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New insights on (V10O28)6−-based electrode materials for energy storage: a brief review
Progress in humanity has intensified the demand for efficient and renewable energy storage, which warrants the development of advanced rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion ba...
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Annealing and optical homogeneity of large ZnGeP2 single crystal
A high-quality ZnGeP2 (ZGP) single crystal with large size of Φ30 mm × 80 mm was grown by a modified vertical Bridgman method. ZGP wafers were annealed with ZGP polycrystalline powder for 300 h at 550, 600 and 65...
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Development of Ti0.85Zr0.17(Cr-Mn-V)1.3Fe0.7-based Laves phase alloys for thermal hydrogen compression at mild operating temperatures
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CHAIN: unlocking informatics-aided design of Li metal anode from materials to applications
With the rapid development of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and grid-scale stationary energy storage, high-energy batteries are urgently demanded at present. Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are consid...
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Enhancing electrochemical performances of small quinone toward lithium and sodium energy storage
Further application of organic quinone cathodes is restricted because they are inherent in poor conductivity and tend to dissolve in aprotic electrolytes. Salinization can work on the strong solubility of quin...
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Highly efficient nanocatalyst Ni1Co9@graphene for hydrolytic dehydrogenation of sodium borohydride
Bimetal materials derived from transition metals can be good catalyst candidates towards some specific reactions. When loaded on graphene (GP), these catalysts exhibit remarkable performance in the hydrolysis ...
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A brief review of hole transporting materials commonly used in perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been brought into sharp focus in the photovoltaic field due to their excellent performance in recent years. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) has reached to be 25.2% in s...
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Fractal and microscopic quantitative characterization of unclassified tailings flocs
A series of laboratory investigations are conducted to analyze the effect of flocculant type on the spatial morphology and microstructural characteristics of flocs during the flocculation and settling of taili...
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Improved Ag–Si interface performance for Si solar cells using a novel Te-based glass and recrystallization process of Ag
In order to prove that the Te-based glass frit could be applied to Ag pastes to fabricate Ag electrode and elucidate the reactions among Ag, the frit, and the Si wafer, the Te-based glass and Ag pastes with di...
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NaV3O8/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) composites as high-rate and long-lifespan cathode materials for reversible sodium storage
Sodium-ion batteries have received a surge of interests for the alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant reserves and low cost. The quest of reliable and high-performance cathode materials i...