Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 22 - 30
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
The
considerable
demand
for
renewable
energy
sources
and
the
mounting
concern
about
environmental
pollution
has
created
a
new
development
opportunity
in
field
of
secondary
batteries,
which
can
store
chemical
place
electrical
energy.
In
2010s,
attention
was
drawn
to
sodium
batteries.
A
sodium-ion
battery
(SIB)
is
specific
kind
that
be
recharged,
given
plentiful
element
on
Earth
more
stable
than
lithium
Consequently,
there
been
growing
body
research
activity
this
field.
This
article
will
describe
electrolytes
SIBs,
significantly
contribute
electrochemical
safety
characteristics
SIBs.
discussed
include
liquid
electrolyte,
solid
solid-liquid
composite
electrolyte.
most
common
use
an
organic
solvent
comprises
salt
(NaPF6
or
NaClO4)
carbonate.
electrolyte
successfully
matched
with
range
anodes
cathodes,
resulting
satisfactory
overall
performance.
Nevertheless,
obvious
drawback
corroding
metal
electrodes
over
extended
periods
potential
concerns.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Bi
2
WO
6
/BiOCl
nanocomposites
with
three-dimensional
core–shell
structure
were
synthesized
by
a
two-step
hydrothermal
method.
The
compounds
characterized
XRD,
SEM,
TEM,
HR-TEM,
EDX,
SAED,
XPS,
PL,
UV–Vis
DRS,
photoelectrochemical,
and
photodegradation
experiments.
result
showed
that
the
catalytic
activity
of
was
significantly
better
than
BiOCl.
effect
amount
on
properties
composite
studied.
had
highest
photocatalytic
degradation
efficiency
for
TNT,
rate
reached
90%
after
180
min
visible
light
irradiation.
In
process
reaction
4.5
is
highest,
which
0.20057
−1
.
After
4
cycles,
TNT
remained
at
80%.
free
radical
trapping
experiments
holes
superoxide
anions
played
major
role
in
wastewater
/BiOCl.
Based
results
experiment,
Mott-Schottky
test,
ultraviolet–visible
diffuse
reflection
spectroscopy,
mechanism
enhancing
proposed.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
High-temperature
and
long-term
sintering
of
β″-Al2O3
solid
electrolyte
(Beta″
Alumina
Solid
Electrolyte,
BASE)
can
easily
cause
Na2O
volatilization.
It
reduces
the
(SE)
quality,
resulting
in
low
ion
conductivity
electrolyte.
is
also
difficult
to
form
uniform
ionic
channels.
This
work
designs
a
simple
nonaqueous
precipitation
through
de-etherification
heterogeneous
polymerization
reaction
between
optimal
sodium
source
ethoxide
aluminum
isopropoxide
synthesize
highly
active
precursor
powders
with
Na-O-Al
as
skeleton,
effectively
reducing
synthesis
temperatures
minimizing
Importantly,
residual
organic
groups
temperature
1150
°C
promote
formation
situ
carbon
uniformly.
In-situ
mass
fraction
about
3.98%
will
uniformly
distributed
transport
channels
diameter
1-3
μm
when
at
1580
°C.
These
ensure
migration
rate
ions
0.028
S/cm
300
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Nanostructured
particles
(NSPs),
with
their
remarkable
properties
at
the
nanoscale,
possess
key
functions
required
for
unlocking
a
sustainable
future.
Fabricating
these
using
aerosol
methods
and
spraying
processes
enables
precise
control
over
particle
morphology,
structure,
composition,
crystallinity
during
in-flight
transformation.
In
this
Perspective,
significant
impact
of
NSPs
on
technological
advancement
energy
environmental
applications
is
discussed.
Furthermore,
incorporating
in
situ/operando
assessment
techniques
alongside
machine
deep
learning
explored.
Finally,
future
development
trends
perspective
advancing
synthesis
via
process
are
elaborated
further
driving
innovations
supersmart
carbon-neutral
society.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Since
their
breakthrough
in
2011,
MXenes,
transition
metal
carbides,
and/or
nitrides
have
been
studied
extensively.
This
large
family
of
two-dimensional
materials
has
shown
enormous
potential
as
electrode
for
different
applications
including
catalysis,
energy
storage,
and
conversion.
MXenes
are
suitable
the
aforementioned
due
to
high
electrical
conductivity,
tunable
surface
chemistry,
area,
layered
structure,
flexural
property,
hydrophilicity
amongst
others.
article
aims
cover
development
MXene/hybrid
structures
computational
insight,
synthesis
techniques,
structural
morphology,
properties,
conversion
storage
devices.
Several
approaches
adopted
develop
MXene
hybrids,
such
modifying
traditional
by
decorating
surfaces,
intercalating,
in-situ
fabrication,
target
electrochemical
performance.
In
addition,
this
review
concisely
uniquely
presented
recent
advances
application
hybrid
battery
design,
clean
hydrogen
fuel
generation,
carbon
dioxide
reduction,
other
relevant
reactions.
Finally,
latest
trends
prospects
also
summarized.
