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Enhanced catalytic activity and stability of SOFC electrodes through plasma-driven surface modification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06111F, Paper
Open Access
Hyunduck Shin, Jongsu Seo, SungHyun Jeon, Seung Jin Jeong, Jinwook Kim, Siwon Lee, Jeong Jin Lee, WooChul Jung
Plasma-induced surface amorphization prevents Sr phase separation, boosting the catalytic activity and stability of SOFC cathode. This finding expands the application of amorphous features to practical electrodes, previously limited to model studies.
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Scalable preparation of flexible heterogeneous graphene oxide structures for high performance wet power generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01819B, Paper
Yu Gao, Xiaoming Cai, Yuzhou Zhao, Wentian Huang, Jian Lv, Jie Wang, Zhenliang Hao, Huiming Liang, Honglin Tan, Jinming Cai
Moisture-driven energy generation (MEG) has attracted great attention in recent years, and the interaction of functionalized nanomaterials with water offers the possibility of MEG. However, current MEG devices require specific...
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Bi-intercalated vanadium pentoxide synthesized via hydrogen peroxide-induced phase transition for highly stable cathode in aqueous zinc ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07984H, Paper
Jian-an Chen, Xuejun Hou, Xueli Wang, Chunxia Wang, Jiawei Wen, Yongjie Bu, Guoyong Huang, Tiantian Cao, Shengming Xu
Operating principle of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs).
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The balancing act between high electronic and low ionic transport influenced by perovskite grain boundaries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04458K, Paper
Open Access
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Nadja Glück, Nathan S. Hill, Marcin Giza, Eline Hutter, Irene Grill, Johannes Schlipf, Udo Bach, Peter Müller-Buschbaum, Achim Hartschuh, Thomas Bein, Tom Savenije, Pablo Docampo
Grain size and orientation's impact on charge carriers is explored via a new solvent engineering method for MAPbI3 solar cells. Drift-diffusion simulations connect s-shaped JV curves to slower ions.
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Co–Co2C catalysts supported on carbon-coated ordered mesoporous silica with promoted CO insertion and C–C coupling for higher alcohol synthesis from syngas

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01179A, Paper
Zhuoshi Li, Siqi Fan, Zhuang Zeng, Shaoxia Guo, Xiaofeng Pei, Shouying Huang, Yong Wang, Yue Wang, Xinbin Ma
Co–Co2C catalysts supported on carbon-coated ordered mesoporous silica showed superior performance for HAS than catalysts with uncoated and amorphous supports.
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Achieving giant energy density/efficiency in light-metal-element-rich relaxor ferroelectric ceramic by annihilating the volatile Schottky defects

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00867G, Paper
Kunjie Lou, Yizheng Bao, Jun Chai, Jiyue Wu, Yanshuang Hao, Shaozheng Zhang, Genshui Wang
With the rapid growth of energy storage capacitors in advanced power systems, the pursuit of lightweight is gradually important despite the urgent need for device miniaturization. To reduce the weight...
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A heterostructured WO3–SnO2 nanocomposite for the efficient photocatalytic production of H2O2 under visible light

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01223B, Paper
Diya Xie, Chen Chen, Yaru Wang, Cheng Sun, Yiming Xu, Jianguo Huang
A WO3–SnO2 (WSN) nanocomposite was synthesized with unique heterostructures formed in-between the two phases, resulting in the efficient production of H2O2 under visible light due to the synergistic effect.
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Cationic Radical Metal–Organic Framework Enabling Low Water Evaporation Enthalpy and High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Solar-Driven Water Purification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01126K, Paper
Zi-Yu Wang, Rui Wang, Hannah M Johnson, Lei Cai, An-An Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Tianfu Liu
Solar vapor generation is a promising and sustainable strategy to purify seawater and contaminated water sources. Yet, efficient integration between solar capture and desalination remains a critical challenge. In this...
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High-performance planar Zn-ion micro-capacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00300D, Paper
Open Access
Yujia Fan, Xiaopeng Liu, Nibagani Naresh, Yijia Zhu, Iman Pinnock, Tianlei Wang, Mingqing Wang, Ivan P. Parkin, Buddha Deka Boruah
Proposing a planar zinc-ion micro-capacitor, featuring battery type anode and supercapacitor type cathode to offer intermediate energy storage performance, boasting greater energy density than typical supercapacitors, superior power density compared to batteries, and minimal self-discharge rates.
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Boosting the electrocatalytic activity of single atom iron catalysts through sulfur-doping engineering for liquid and flexible rechargeable Zn–air batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00524D, Paper
Tianfang Yang, Bingcheng Ge, XuPo Liu, Zunjie Zhang, Ye Chen, Yang Liu
A practical strategy is reported to design single-Fe atom decorated S/N-doped C (Fe SAs@S/N–C) catalysts with a high Fe loading of 5.45 wt%. The prepared catalysts exhibit excellent performances for liquid and all-solid-state Zn–air batteries.
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A high-current initiated formation strategy for improved cycling stability of anode-free lithium metal batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01043D, Paper
Kangning Cai, Mengtian Zhang, Geng Zhong, Guohuang Kang, Jie Biao, Chuang Li, Yanru Liu, Guangmin Zhou, Feiyu Kang, Yidan Cao
Anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs) are considered as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation high-energy-density rechargeable lithium batteries. An efficient high-current initiated formation strategy is developed for AFLMBs.
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Bio-inspired design of a self-supported bismuth microforest for high performance sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00950A, Paper
Jia Bai, Yan Liu, Ben Pu, Qi Tang, Yongbin Wang, Ruihan Yuan, Jin Cui, Yi Yang, Xiaojia Zheng, Bin Zhou, Weiqing Yang
A self-supported bismuth microforest anode material, prepared by a simple, efficient and scalable in situ galvanic replacement approach, exhibits high performance for sodium-ion batteries.
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Highly stable photovoltaic effects in A2+–Zr4+ (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) co-doped BiFeO3 films with self-polarization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00649F, Paper
Lei Shi, Wenyue Zhao, Zhao Wang, Wenjing Hua, Xiaoxia Yang, Weidong Fei, Yu Zhao
The photovoltaic responses and temperature stabilities of A2+–Zr4+ (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) composite doped BiFeO3 films with self-polarization were enhanced in the R to MA phase transition.
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NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanoarrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00772G, Paper
Jing Liu, Da Liu, Xiaoxiao Yan, Peifang Guo, Hongbin Xu, Peng Chen, Renbing Wu
One-dimensional heterostructured NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanorod arrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces have been rationally synthesized, exhibiting an excellent OER electrocatalytic performance.
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Lightweight, elastic and conductive pure PEDOT:PSS foam for dual-mode sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01631A, Paper
Haibin Li, Rubai Luo, Jingbo Hu, Shisheng Zhou, Xing Zhou, Bin Du
Pure PEDOT:PSS foam with a multi-scale porous structure and dual-mode sensing characteristics.
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Configuration-entropy effects on BiFeO3–BaTiO3 relaxor ferroelectric ceramics for high-density energy storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00921E, Paper
Open Access
Rhys Montecillo, Cheng-Sao Chen, Kuei-Chih Feng, R. R. Chien, Pin-Yi Chen, Chi-Shun Tu
A high-configuration entropy results in the formation of grain boundaries and nanoclusters, which act as barriers for enhancing breakdown strength and energy-storage capability.
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Insights into the Enhanced Cycling Stability of Cobalt-Free Single-Crystal Layered Oxide Cathodes at Elevated Voltage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA02135E, Paper
Tiancheng Liu, Ke Fan, Changsheng Chen, Mingxia Dong, Yanping Zhu, Gao Chen, Jiangtong Li, Zezhou Lin, Liuqing Li, Ye Zhu, Huangxu Li, Haitao Huang
Co-free single-crystal cathodes Li(NixMn1-x)O2 have been proposed as promising candidates due to remarkable thermal stability and low cost. Unfortunately, insufficient in-depth understanding on the failure mechanisms hinders the development of...
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Highly Boosted Energy Storage Performance of Few-Layered MoS2 Utilized by Improved Electrode Fabrication: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01713G, Paper
Zeyad M. Abdulhamid, Abhishek C. Lokhande, Adewale Hammed Pasanaje, Daniel S Choi, Nirpendra Singh, Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Dalaver H. Anjum
Few-layer two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has great potential in designing high-performance supercapacitors due to its high theoretical specific capacity, tunable bandgap, and fascinating 2D layered structure. However, the lack...
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Efficient first principles based modeling via machine learning: from simple representations to high entropy materials

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00982G, Paper
Kangming Li, Kamal Choudhary, Brian DeCost, Michael Greenwood, Jason Hattrick-Simpers
Generalization performance of machine learning models: (upper panel) generalization from small ordered to large disordered structures (SQS); (lower panel) generalization from low-order to high-order systems.
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Insight into piezoelectricity modulation mechanism of ZnO doped with Y ions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01317D, Paper
Zihan Wang, Yue Sun, Shenglong Wang, Da Xiong, Guo Tian, Longchao Huang, Boling Lan, Long Jin, Weiqing Yang, Weili Deng
ZnO is a performance-rich material due to its unique coupling of piezoelectricity and semiconductor properties. However, the intrinsic piezoelectric screening effect of ZnO weakens the electromechanical conversion efficiency and greatly...
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Highly selective and high-performance sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)-based hybrid membrane enabled by complexed UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride for vanadium flow battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00988F, Paper
Caiyuan Zhao, Haixia Wang, Lang Li, Liping Liu, Xinrui Cui, Haifeng Shi
A series of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) hybrid membranes (SPEEK/NF) with a constant 1 wt% complexed nanofillers (NF) comprising of UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride (s-g-C3N4) are prepared...
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Toward record high Zn2+ storage in carbon electrodes via pore confinement engineering

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01191K, Paper
Xiubo Zhang, Chang Yu, Yuanyang Xie, Jinhe Yu, Yingbin Liu, Yi Yang, Jianjian Wang, Shuqin Lan, Siyi Hou, Kunlun Liu, Jieshan Qiu
The effective specific surface area is proposed and well correlated with Zn2+ storage, guiding maximum Zn2+ storage within carbon. Multiple in situ spectroscopy techniques clarify the co-adsorption mechanism of hydrated Zn2+, SO42−, and H+.
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Kirk Cousins has right shoulder, right elbow injuries

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has worked hard to fully overcome the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely.




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A New 3D Scan, Created from 25,000 High-Resolution Images, Reveals the Remarkably Well-Preserved Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance

Photos on this page courtesy of the Falklands Maritime Heritage  Few who hear the story of the Endurance could avoid reflecting on the aptness of the ship’s name. A year after setting out on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914, it got stuck in a mass of drifting ice off Antarctica. There it remained for ten months, […]




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Legal battle over permanent English teacher appointments in high school continues

Govt cites financial problems; PSC rank-holders say posts are being created for other language subjects




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CUSAT to host higher education conclave




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BRSV and AISF demand thorough probe into RGUKT student’s death




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ISB Insights Forum 2024 to be held on November 15




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Global fossil emissions to reach record high in 2024; India's share to rise by 4.6%: Report

According to a UN report released last month, India's greenhouse gas emissions surged by 6.1 per cent in 2023, contributing to 8 per cent of the global total




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India could save 91,000 crore rupees on import bill through biofuel blending: Hardeep Singh Puri




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An Efficient All-Visible Light-Activated Photoswitches Based on Diarylethenes and CdS Quantum Dots

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06110A, Edge Article
Open Access
Kezhou Chen, Jiayi Liu, Joakim Andréasson, Bo Albinsson, Tiegen Liu, Lili Hou
All-visible light-activated diarylethene (DAE) photoswitches are highly attractive for applications in smart photoresponsive materials. Photocyclization of DAE via the low-lying excited triplet state through triplet energy transfer (TET) from a...
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TcESTIME: predicting high-temperature hydrogen-based superconductors

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04465G, Edge Article
Open Access
Trinidad Novoa, Matías E. di Mauro, Diego Inostroza, Kaoutar El Haloui, Nicolas Sisourat, Yvon Maday, Julia Contreras-García
Superconductivity can be considered among the most exciting discoveries in material science of the XXth century. However, the hard conditions for the synthesis and the difficult characterization, make the statement...
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Synthesis of highly condensed phospholes by Lewis acid-assisted dehydrogenative Mallory reaction under visible light irradiation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05657D, Edge Article
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Ikki Kamiyoshi, Yuki Kojima, Shibo Xu, Kosuke Yasui, Yuji Nishii, Koji Hirano
A photo-promoted oxidative cyclization, that is, Mallory reaction of 2,3-diarylbenzophopholes has been developed. With an assistance of Bi(OTf)3 Lewis acid, the reaction proceeds smoothly under visible light irradiation even without...
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'PM Modi's govt gives highest priority to over 35 mn Indian diaspora', says EAM Jaishankar on website launch for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas




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Vistara's last flight from Odisha takes off for Delhi ahead of merger with Air India




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UP: Devotees celebrate 'Tulsi Vivah' at Balua Ghat in Prayagraj, marking sacred union of Lord Vishnu, Vrinda




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Rajnath Singh stresses on adaptive defence to cope with Age of Grey Zone, hybrid warfare




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Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil chairs 13th high-powered review meeting of Brahmaputra Board




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DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)




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Afghanistan attends U.N. climate talks for first time since Taliban return to power

Afghanistan’s first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan




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China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones

China has poured resources into modernising and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against the United States and others around regional flashpoints like Taiwan.




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France’s bullfighters see red over bill to ban under-16s

Although public opinion favours outlawing bullfighting in France, a bid to ban the practice failed in 2022




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IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to Bali following volcanic eruption

The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano located in a remote island in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted earlier this month and has resulted in ash clouds




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A photoswitchable CENP-E inhibitor with single blue-green light to control chromosome positioning in mitotic cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3795-3799
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00458B, Research Article
Kazuya Matsuo, Takashi Kikukawa, Tomonori Waku, Akio Kobori, Nobuyuki Tamaoki
A photoswitchable centromere-associated protein E (CENP-E) inhibitor based on the 4-methylaminoazobenzene photoswitch is reported, which is characterized with cistrans photoisomerization with blue-green light and fast thermal relaxation.
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Prediction of synergistic gemcitabine-based combination treatment through a novel tumor stemness biomarker NANOG in pancreatic cancer

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3853-3861
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00165F, Research Article
Jiongjia Cheng, Ting Zhu, Shaoxian Liu, Jiayu Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Guangxiang Liu
The synergistic effect observed in gemcitabine-based combination therapies targeting pancreatic cancer stem cells was correlated with the inhibiting effect on the expression of stemness-related gene NANOG.
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Novel PROTAC probes targeting KDM3 degradation to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3746-3758
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00122B, Research Article
Open Access
Shadid U. Zaman, Piyusha P. Pagare, Hongguang Ma, Rosalie G. Hoyle, Yan Zhang, Jiong Li
We designed and synthesized novel IOX1-based PROTACs, which can selectively degrade KDM3A and KDM3B to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt signaling.
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Delhi airport sees seven flight diversions owing to bad weather

The IMD reported that very dense fog began forming at around 5.30 a.m., resulting in a thick haze over various parts of Delhi




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Delhi High Court upholds ban on two-wheelers on Expressways

Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles, such as tractors, are prohibited as per the Gazette Notifications dated June 14, 2018, and January 15, 2021




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Arvinder Singh Sahney is new chairman of Indian Oil 




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Free and fair inquiry sought into death of snakebite victim in Srikakulam district

Son of the victim alleges that local medical and health officials misleading higher-ups regarding the incident