ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(3)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Niobium
(Nb)
and
tantalum
(Ta),
transition
metals
with
distinct
physical
chemical
properties,
are
highly
attractive
for
applications
in
electrochemical
energy
storage
(EES)
devices.
Their
oxides,
dichalcogenides,
MXenes
demonstrate
significant
potential
due
to
effective
ion‐diffusion
channels
high
theoretical
capacity.
Particularly,
Nb‐based
dichalcogenides
offer
enhanced
performance
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
supercapacitors
(SCs)
because
of
their
layered
structure.
However,
the
tendency
Nb
chalcogenides
Nb‐MXene
layers
aggregate
or
restack
impedes
electrolyte
penetration,
diminishing
coulombic
efficiency
Moreover,
Nb‐
Ta‐based
oxides
have
intrinsically
low
electrical
conductivity
a
slow
Li
intercalation
rate,
challenging
application
To
address
these
issues,
strategies
such
as
hierarchical
structuring,
heteroatom
doping,
development
porous
nanoscale
forms,
well
composites
incorporating
carbon
conductive
polymers,
been
explored.
This
review
summarizes
impacts
various
synthesis
techniques,
crystal
structures,
morphological
tunings
on
properties
Ta
materials
LIBs
SCs
outlines
future
directions
enhancing
EES
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(15)
Published: Feb. 11, 2024
A
CoMoS
composite
is
synthesized
to
combine
the
benefits
of
cobalt
and
molybdenum
sulfides
as
an
anodic
material
for
advanced
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs).
The
synthesis
accomplished
using
a
simple
two-step
hydrothermal
method
resulting
nanocomposites
are
subsequently
encapsulated
in
carbonized
polydopamine
shell.
procedure
exploited
self-polymerization
ability
dopamine
create
nitrogen-doped
carbon-coated
sulfide,
denoted
CoMoS@NC.
Notably,
de-lithiation
capacity
CoMoS@NC
420
709
mAh
g⁻
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
is
an
indispensable
analytical
technique
in
materials
research
as
it
probes
material
information
down
to
the
atomic
level
and
can
be
utilized
examine
dynamic
phenomena
during
transformations.
In
situ
TEM
resolves
transient
metastable
states
via
direct
observation
of
dynamics
under
external
stimuli.
With
innovative
sample
designs
developed
over
past
decades,
advanced
has
enabled
emulation
battery
operation
conditions
unveil
nanoscale
changes
within
electrodes,
at
interfaces,
electrolytes,
rendering
a
unique
tool
offer
unequivocal
insights
that
are
beam-sensitive,
air-sensitive,
or
contain
light
elements,
etc.
this
review,
we
first
briefly
outline
history
along
with
research,
followed
by
introduction
various
cell
configurations.
We
provide
comprehensive
review
on
studies
for
lithium
batteries
beyond
(e.g.,
sodium
other
chemistries)
open-cell
closed-cell
approaches.
At
end,
raise
several
unresolved
points
regarding
preparation
protocol,
imaging
conditions,
etc.,
experiments.
also
outlook
next-stage
development
study,
aiming
foster
closer
collaboration
between
communities
mutual
progress.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Transition-metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs),
such
as
molybdenum
disulfide
(MoS2),
have
emerged
a
generation
of
nonprecious
catalysts
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
largely
due
to
their
theoretical
adsorption
energy
close
that
platinum.
However,
efforts
activate
basal
planes
TMDs
primarily
centered
around
strategies
introducing
numerous
atomic
vacancies,
creating
vacancy–heteroatom
complexes,
or
applying
significant
strain,
especially
acidic
media.
These
approaches,
while
potentially
effective,
present
substantial
challenges
in
practical
large-scale
deployment.
Here,
we
report
gap-state
engineering
strategy
controlled
activation
S
atom
MoS2
through
metal
single-atom
doping,
effectively
tackling
both
efficiency
and
stability
alkaline
water
seawater
splitting.
A
versatile
synthetic
methodology
allows
fabrication
series
single-metal
atom-doped
materials
(M1/MoS2),
featuring
widely
tunable
densities
with
each
dopant
replacing
Mo
site.
Among
these
(Mn1,
Fe1,
Co1,
Ni1),
Co1/MoS2
demonstrates
outstanding
HER
performance
media,
overpotentials
at
mere
159
164
mV
100
mA
cm–2,
Tafel
slopes
41
45
dec–1,
respectively,
which
surpasses
all
reported
TMD-based
benchmark
Pt/C
during
splitting,
can
be
attributed
an
optimal
modulation
associated
sulfur
atoms.
Experimental
data
correlating
doping
density
identity
performance,
conjunction
calculations,
also
reveal
descriptor
linked
near-Fermi
gap
state
modulation,
corroborated
by
observed
increase
unoccupied
3p
states.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Atomic
layer
deposition
(ALD)
has
become
the
most
widely
used
thin-film
technique
in
various
fields
due
to
its
unique
advantages,
such
as
self-terminating
growth,
precise
thickness
control,
and
excellent
quality.
In
energy
storage
domain,
ALD
shown
great
potential
for
supercapacitors
(SCs)
by
enabling
construction
surface
engineering
of
novel
electrode
materials.
This
review
aims
present
a
comprehensive
outlook
on
development,
achievements,
design
advanced
electrodes
involving
application
realizing
high-performance
SCs
date,
organized
several
sections
this
paper.
Specifically,
focuses
understanding
influence
parameters
electrochemical
performance
discusses
nanostructured
electrochemically
active
materials
templates
SCs.
It
examines
highlights
ALD's
role
passivating
creating
3D
nanoarchitectures.
The
relationship
between
synthesis
procedures
SC
properties
is
analyzed
guide
future
research
preparing
applications.
Finally,
it
concluded
suggesting
directions
scope
development
further
leverage
advantages
fabricating
new
harness
unexplored
opportunities
fabrication
advanced-generation
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(22), P. 12738 - 12843
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
The
quest
to
imbue
machines
with
intelligence
akin
that
of
humans,
through
the
development
adaptable
neuromorphic
devices
and
creation
artificial
neural
systems,
has
long
stood
as
a
pivotal
goal
in
both
scientific
inquiry
industrial
advancement.
Recent
advancements
flexible
electronics
primarily
rely
on
nanomaterials
polymers
owing
their
inherent
uniformity,
superior
mechanical
electrical
capabilities,
versatile
functionalities.
However,
this
field
is
still
its
nascent
stage,
necessitating
continuous
efforts
materials
innovation
device/system
design.
Therefore,
it
imperative
conduct
an
extensive
comprehensive
analysis
summarize
current
progress.
This
review
highlights
applications
neuromorphics,
involving
inorganic
(zero-/one-/two-dimensional,
heterostructure),
carbon-based
such
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
graphene,
polymers.
Additionally,
comparison
summary
structural
compositions,
design
strategies,
key
performance,
significant
these
are
provided.
Furthermore,
challenges
future
directions
pertaining
materials/devices/systems
associated
neuromorphics
also
addressed.
aim
shed
light
rapidly
growing
attract
experts
from
diverse
disciplines
(e.g.,
electronics,
science,
neurobiology),
foster
further
for
accelerated
development.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(28)
Published: Feb. 11, 2024
Abstract
Metal
telluride
(MTe)‐based
nanomaterials
have
emerged
as
a
potential
alternative
for
efficient,
highly
conductive,
robust,
and
durable
electrodes
in
energy
storage/conversion
applications.
Significant
progress
the
material
development
of
MTe‐based
is
well‐sought,
from
synthesis
its
nanostructures,
integration
MTes
with
supporting
materials,
their
hybrid
morphologies,
implications
systems.
Herein,
an
extensive
exploration
recent
advancements
MTes‐based
reviewed.
This
review
emphasizes
elucidating
fundamental
properties
providing
systematic
compilation
wet
dry
methods.
The
applications
are
extensively
summarized
discussed,
particularly,
storage
conversion
systems
including
batteries
(Li‐ion,
Zn‐ion,
Li‐S,
Na‐ion,
K‐ion),
supercapacitor,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
oxygen
(OER),
reduction
(ORR),
CO
2
reduction.
also
future
prospects
urgent
challenges
to
be
addressed
MTes,
knowledge
researchers
utilizing
technologies.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(25), P. 17508 - 17516
Published: June 11, 2024
The
electron-rich
characteristic
and
low
work
function
endow
electrides
with
excellent
performance
in
(opto)electronics
catalytic
applications;
these
two
features
are
closely
related
to
the
structural
topology,
constituents,
valence
electron
concentration
of
electrides.
However,
synthesized
electrides,
especially
two-dimensional
(2D)
limited
specific
prototypes
anionic
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Taking
advantage
of
their
unparalleled
electrostatic
and
optoelectronic
properties,
2D
layered
materials
(2DLMs)
have
emerged
as
alluring
building
blocks
for
crafting
advanced
photodetectors.
Nevertheless,
preceding
research
has
predominantly
concentrated
on
rudimentary
designs
incorporating
single‐channel
or
single‐junction
setups,
failing
to
exert
the
full
potency
2DLMs.
Therefore,
there
is
still
an
imperative
requirement
develop
innovative
device
architectures
grounded
in
novel
physical
mechanisms.
Herein,
a
T‐In
2
Se
3
/M‐WS
/B‐WSe
heterojunction
photodetector
boasting
pronounced
gate‐tunability
devised,
achieving
remarkable
light
on/off
ratio
5.8
×
10
4
detectivity
1.1
13
Jones
at
V
gs
=
−25
V,
alongside
competitive
responsivity
gain
633
A
W
−1
1943
30
V.
Energy
band
analysis
determined
that
former
associated
with
synergy
cascaded
alignment
high
degree
depletion
effect,
while
latter
ascribed
intermediate
electron
reservoir
enabling
high‐efficiency
spacial
separation
photoexcited
electron−hole
pairs.
Leveraging
this
pivotal
sensing
component,
proof‐of‐concept
applications
spanning
broadband
imaging
automatic
driving
are
demonstrated.
This
study
presents
paradigm
constructing
2DLM‐based
photodetectors
outstanding
comprehensive
performance,
thereby
establishing
fascinating
platform
capable
catering
diverse
demands
next‐generation
industry.
