Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 12456 - 12456
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Tin
dioxide
(SnO2)
nanoparticles
(NPs)
can
be
applied
in
several
ways
due
to
their
low
cost,
high
surface-to-volume
ratio,
facile
synthesis,
and
chemical
stability.
There
is
limited
research
on
the
biomedical
application
of
SnO2-based
nanostructures.
This
study
aimed
investigate
role
Zn
doping
relation
anticancer
potential
SnO2
NPs
enhance
through
Z
doping.
Pure
Zn-doped
(1%
5%)
were
prepared
using
a
modified
sol–gel
route.
XRD,
TEM,
SEM,
EDX,
UV-Vis,
FTIR,
PL
techniques
used
characterize
physicochemical
properties
produced
NPs.
XRD
analysis
revealed
that
crystalline
size
phase
composition
pure
increased
after
addition
Zn.
The
spherical
shape
homogenous
distribution
these
confirmed
TEM
SEM
techniques.
EDX
Sn,
Zn,
O
elements
Zn-SnO2
without
impurities.
decreased
band
gap
energy
indicated
reduction
recombination
rate
charges
(electrons/holes)
In
vitro
studies
showed
efficacy
with
increasing
levels
breast
cancer
MCF-7
cells.
Moreover,
good
cytocompatibility
HUVECs.
emphasizes
need
for
additional
investigation
into
various
cell
lines
appropriate
animal
models.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(23)
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
growth
of
electric
vehicle
use
is
expected
to
cause
a
significant
environmental
problem
in
the
next
few
years
due
large
number
spent
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs).
Recycling
LIBs
will
not
only
alleviate
problems
but
also
address
challenge
limited
natural
resources
shortages.
While
several
hydro‐
and
pyrometallurgical
processes
are
developed
for
recycling
different
components
batteries,
direct
regeneration
presents
clear
environmental,
economic
advantages.
principle
approach
restoring
electrochemical
performance
by
healing
defective
structure
materials.
Thus,
development
technology
largely
depends
on
formation
mechanism
defects
LIBs.
This
review
systematically
details
degradation
mechanisms
types
found
diverse
cathode
materials,
graphite
anodes,
current
collectors
during
battery's
lifecycle.
Building
this
understanding,
principles
methodologies
directly
rejuvenating
materials
within
outlined.
Also
main
challenges
solutions
large‐scale
proposed.
Furthermore,
aims
pave
way
discarded
offering
theoretical
foundation
practical
guidance.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2059 - 2068
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Schematic
illustration
of
interfacial
water-masking
agent
(IWMA)
strategy.
Design
an
IWMA
to
suppress
the
dissolution
V-based
cathodes
by
specifically
adsorbing
on
interface,
reconstructing
hydrogen-bond
networks,
and
regulating
solvation
structures.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: March 6, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
realm
of
wearable
technology.
However,
instability
hydrogel
electrolytes
a
wide‐temperature
range
and
uncontrollable
side
reactions
Zn
electrode
become
main
problems
for
practical
applications.
Herein,
N,N‐dimethylformamide
(DMF)
to
design
binary
solvent
(H
2
O‐DMF)
is
introduced
combined
it
with
polyacrylamide
(PAM)
ZnSO
4
synthesize
electrolyte
(denoted
as
PZD).
The
synergistic
effect
DMF
PAM
not
only
guides
2+
deposition
on
Zn(002)
crystal
plane
isolates
H
O
from
anode,
but
also
breaks
hydrogen
bonding
network
between
water
improve
stability
electrolytes.
Consequently,
symmetric
cell
utilizing
PZD
can
stably
cycle
over
5600
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−
@0.5
mAh
−2
.
Furthermore,
Zn//PZD//MnO
full
exhibits
favorable
adaptability
(for
16000
cycles
3
A
g
−1
under
25
°C,
750
98
0.1
‐20
°C)
outstanding
mechanical
properties
lighting
up
LEDs
conditions
pressure,
bending,
cutting,
puncture).
This
work
proposes
useful
modification
designing
high‐performance
electrolyte,
which
provides
reference
investigating
flexible
aqueous
batteries.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: July 24, 2024
Distinct
from
"rocking-chair"
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs),
the
unique
anionic
intercalation
chemistry
on
cathode
side
of
dual-ion
(DIBs)
endows
them
with
intrinsic
advantages
low
cost,
high
voltage,
and
eco-friendly,
which
is
attracting
widespread
attention,
expected
to
achieve
next
generation
large-scale
energy
storage
applications.
Although
electrochemical
reactions
anode
DIBs
are
similar
that
LIBs,
in
fact,
match
rapid
insertion
kinetics
anions
consider
compatibility
electrolyte
system
also
serves
as
an
active
material,
materials
play
a
very
important
role,
there
urgent
demand
for
rational
structural
design
performance
optimization.
A
review
summarization
previous
studies
will
facilitate
exploration
optimization
future.
Here,
we
summarize
development
process
working
mechanism
exhaustively
categorize
latest
research
their
applications
different
battery
systems.
Moreover,
design,
reaction
briefly
discussed.
Finally,
fundamental
challenges,
potential
strategies
perspectives
put
forward.
It
hoped
this
could
shed
some
light
researchers
explore
more
superior
advanced
systems
further
promote
DIBs.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 4623 - 4634
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ni
3
S
2
/Co
4
-Sv
is
prepared
as
an
electrode
material
of
Ni–Zn
battery
and
supercapacitors.
It
displays
lowered
OH
−
adsorption
energy
high
DOS
value
due
to
combined
effect
the
heterostructure
sulfur
vacancies
reflected
from
DFT
results.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
Potassium‐ion
battery
is
rich
in
resources
and
cheap
price,
the
era
of
lithium‐ion
commercialization,
potassium‐ion
most
likely
to
replace
it.
Based
on
classification
summary
electrode
materials
for
batteries,
this
paper
focuses
introduction
manganese‐based
oxide
K
x
MnO
2
.
The
layered
has
a
large
layer
spacing
can
be
embedded
with
size
potassium‐ions.
This
preparation
doping
cathode
summarizes
main
challenges
‐based
current
stage
research
further
looks
into
its
future
development
direction.
