Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
novel
high-entropy
perovskite
oxide
(LaPrSr)(FeCoNi)O
3
exhibited
excellent
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
performance
via
a
lattice
oxygen-mediated
mechanism
(LOM),
which
underscoring
its
potential
for
advanced
energy
conversion
applications.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 773 - 773
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Starch-based
nanocomposites
(SNCs)
are
at
the
forefront
of
innovations
in
food
science,
offering
unparalleled
opportunities
for
enhancing
stability,
bioactivity,
and
overall
functionality
systems.
This
review
delves
into
potential
SNCs
to
address
contemporary
challenges
formulation,
focusing
on
synergistic
effects
their
components.
By
integrating
cutting-edge
technologies,
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR),
we
explore
new
avenues
precision,
predictability,
SNCs.
AI
is
applied
optimize
design
SNCs,
leveraging
predictive
modeling
fine-tune
material
properties
streamline
production
processes.
The
role
NMR
also
critically
examined,
with
particular
emphasis
its
capacity
provide
high-resolution
structural
insights,
monitor
stability
over
time,
elucidate
molecular
interactions
within
matrices.
Through
detailed
examples,
highlights
impact
unraveling
complex
behaviors
bioactive
compounds
encapsulated
Additionally,
discuss
integration
functional
assays
AI-driven
analytics
assessing
bioactivity
sensory
these
systems,
providing
a
robust
framework
rational
advanced
products.
synergy
between
AI,
NMR,
opens
pathways
developing
tailored,
high-performance
formulations
that
both
health
consumer
preferences.
Achieving
high
energy
density
and
long
cycle
life
in
alloy-type
anodes
remains
a
significant
challenge
due
to
the
large
volume
changes
during
cycling.
Here,
we
introduce
high-entropy
engineering
approach
using
SnSb-based
oxides
codoped
with
Ti
Al
(SSBTA-600),
designed
promote
formation
of
efficient
oxygen
vacancies
at
calcination
temperature
600
°C.
This
results
remarkable
performance
capacity
1012
mAh
g-1
0.5
A
297
5
after
500
cycles,
superior
retention
99%
83.5%,
respectively.
LiFePO4||SSBTA
full
cell
achieves
134
100
cycles
89.4%
retention,
demonstrating
its
practical
potential
for
lithium-ion
batteries.
The
concentration
SSBTA-600,
induced
by
multivalency
Al,
is
validated
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
(EPR)
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
(XAS).
significantly
improves
cyclic
stability
high-rate
provides
promising
strategy
enhancing
anodes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Metastable
materials
are
considered
promising
electrocatalysts
for
clean
energy
conversions
by
virtue
of
their
structural
flexibility
and
tunable
electronic
properties.
However,
the
exploration
synthesis
metastable
via
traditional
equilibrium
methods
face
challenges
because
requirements
high
precise
control.
In
this
regard,
rapid
method
(RSM),
with
efficiency
ultra-fast
heating/cooling
rates,
enables
production
under
non-equilibrium
conditions.
relationship
between
RSM
properties
remains
largely
unexplored.
review,
we
systematically
examine
unique
benefits
various
techniques
mechanisms
governing
formation
materials.
Based
on
these
insights,
establish
a
framework,
linking
electrocatalytic
performance
Finally,
outline
future
directions
emerging
field
highlight
importance
high-throughput
approaches
autonomous
screening
optimal
electrocatalysts.
This
review
aims
to
provide
an
in-depth
understanding
electrocatalysts,
opening
up
new
avenues
both
fundamental
research
practical
applications
in
electrocatalysis.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(16)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
innovative
synthesis
and
versatile
applications
of
Ca₅(PO₄)₃F@Ca₅P₈
nanocomposites
(NCs),
crafted
from
phosphate
waste
sourced
Djebel
Onk,
Algeria,
advancing
sustainable
material
use
environmental
remediation.
FTIR
analysis
unveiled
distinct
functional
groups,
including
C─H,
P─H,
P─O,
F─Ca,
underscoring
material's
chemical
richness,
while
XRD
revealed
a
crystalline
architecture
blending
hexagonal
(Ca₅(PO₄)₃F)
monoclinic
(Ca₅P₈)
phases,
with
precise
crystallite
size
22.45
±
1.18
nm.
SEM
EDS
showcased
uniform
spherical
particles
averaging
24
nm,
brimming
Ca,
P,
O,
F
elements.
Optical
properties
dazzled
peak
absorption
at
391
direct
indirect
bandgaps
1.62
2.98
eV,
an
Urbach
energy
0.435
signaling
exceptional
UV–visible
capabilities.
Beyond
its
structural
elegance,
nanocomposite
exhibited
remarkable
antioxidant
prowess,
neutralizing
nearly
100%
hydrogen
peroxide,
delivered
striking
photocatalytic
performance,
degrading
99.2%
Evans
Blue
dye
in
just
140
min
(rate
constant
0.01334
−1
).
Antibacterial
assays
further
highlighted
potency,
effectively
combating
S.
aureus
,
C.
albicans
other
microbes.
These
compelling
results
position
NCs
as
multifunctional
powerhouse
for
water
treatment,
photocatalysis,
antibacterial
applications,
paving
way
technological
breakthroughs.