Efficient Host Materials for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Ultrafine CoP Nanoparticles in Black Phosphorus-Carbon Composite
In this study, amorphous carbon layer loaded with ultrafine CoP nanoparticles prepared by a one-step in situ carbonization/phosphating method to enhance the inhibition of 2D black phosphorus (BP) on LiPSs shuttle. The carbon coating layer facilitates accelerated electron/ion transport, enabling the active involvement of BP in the conversion of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). Concurrently, the ultra-fine CoP nanoparticles enhance the chemical anchoring ability and introduce additional catalytic sites. As a result, S@BP@C-CoP electrodes demonstrate exemplary cycling stability (with a minimal capacity decay of 0.054% ov...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 5, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kai Chen Zihao Lin Guodong Zhang Jiangxin Zheng Zhongxiong Fan Liangping Xiao Qingchi Xu Jun Xu Source Type: research
A Review of Capacity Decay Studies of All-vanadium Redox Flow Batteries: Mechanism and State Estimation
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 5:e202301787. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301787. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs a promising large-scale energy storage technology, all-vanadium redox flow battery has garnered considerable attention. However, the issue of capacity decay significantly hinders its further development, and thus the problem remains to be systematically sorted out and further explored. This review provides comprehensive insights into the multiple factors contributing to capacity decay, encompassing vanadium cross-over, self-discharge reactions, water molecules migration, gas evolution reactions, and vanadium precipitation. Sub...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 5, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yupeng Wang Anle Mu Wuyang Wang Bin Yang Jiahui Wang Source Type: research
Production of biomass-derived p-hydroxybenzamide: Synthesis of p-aminophenol and paracetamol
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 5:e202400234. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202400234. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs we work to transition the modern society that is based on non-renewable chemical feedstocks to a post-modern society built around renewable sources of energy, fuels, and chemicals, there is a need to identify the renewable resources and processes for converting them to platform chemicals. Herein, we explore a strategy for extracting the p-hydroxybenzoate from biomass feedstocks (e.g., poplar and palm trees) and converting it into a portfolio of commodity chemicals. The targeted bio-derived product in the first processing stage...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 5, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Steven D Karlen Vitaliy I Timokhin Canan Sener Justin K Mobley Troy Runge John Ralph Source Type: research
Non-Equivalent Donor-Acceptor Type Polymers as Dopant-Free Hole-Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 5:e202301489. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301489. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTElectron donor (D)-electron acceptor (A) type conjugated polymers present bright prospects as dopant-free hole-transporting materials (HTMs) for perovskite solar cells (PVSCs). Most of the reported D-A polymeric HTMs contain equivalent amounts of D and A units, while the appropriate excess proportion of D units could optimize the aggregation state of polymer chains and improve the hole transport properties of the polymers. Herein, a non-equivalent D-A copolymerization strategy was utilized to develop three indacenodithiophene-ben...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 5, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Haotian Chen Zhichao He Xuelin Wang Lu Yao Chunyan Li Zhonggao Zhou Kan Li Qidan Ling Hongyu Zhen Source Type: research
Recent Developments of CeO2-based Photocatalysts: Synthesis and Photocatalytic Applications
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 4:e202301778. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301778. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhotocatalysis has the advantages of practical, sustainable and environmental protection, so it plays a significant role in energy transformation and environmental utilization. CeO2 has attracted widespread attention for its unique 4f electrons, rich defect structures, high oxygen storage capacity and great chemical stability. In this paper, we review the structure of CeO2 and the common methods for the preparation of CeO2-based composites in the first part. In particular, we highlight the co-precipitation method, template method...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yu-Qing Yan Yuzheng Wu Yong-Hui Wu Zonglin Weng Shi-Jie Liu Zeng-Guang Liu Kang-Qiang Lu Bin Han Source Type: research
Fully Bio-Based 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid Polyester Toward Plastics with Mechanically Robust, Excellent Gas Barrier and Fast Degradation
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 4:e202400153. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202400153. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAliphatic-aromatic copolyesters offer a promising solution to mitigate plastic pollution, but high content of aliphatic units (>40%) often suffer from diminished comprehensive performances. Poly(butylene oxalate-co-furandicarboxylate) (PBOF) copolyesters were synthesized by precisely controlling the oxalic acid content from 10% to 60%. Compared with commercial PBAT, the barrier properties of PBOFs for H2O and O2 increased by more than 6 and 26 times, respectively. As the reduced water contact angle to from 82.5° to 62.9°, su...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Qingyang Luan Jiayi Li Han Hu Xiaoyu Jiang Hanxu Zhu Dong-Qing Wei Jinggang Wang Jin Zhu Source Type: research
Weldable, Reprocessable, and Water-resistant Polybenzoxazine Vitrimer Crosslinked by Dynamic Imine Bonds
This study reported a weldable, reprocessable, and water-resistant polybenzoxazine vitrimer (C-ABZ) crosslinked by dynamic imine bonds. It was synthesized through a condensation reaction between an aldehyde-containing benzoxazine oligomer (O-ABZ) and 1,12-dodecanediamine. The resulting C-ABZ was able to be welded and reprocessed due to the dynamic exchange of imine bonds. The tensile strengths of the welded C-ABZ and the reprocessed C-ABZ after three cycles of hot-pressing were 76.7, 81.3, 70.8, and 58.1 Mpa, with corresponding tensile strength recovery ratios of 74.1%, 78.6%, 68.4%, and 56.1%, respectively. Furthermore, t...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sujuan Zhang Jianjun Yi Jiming Chen Yong Li Baoliang Liu Zaijun Lu Source Type: research
An Integrated Process Analysis for Producing Glycerol Carbonate from CO2 and Glycerol
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 4:e202301546. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301546. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGlycerol carbonate (GC) is one of the most attractive green chemicals involved in several applications such as polymer synthesis, e.g., the production of polyurethanes and polycarbonates. This relevant chemical can be produced, in a green way, using CO2 (from carbon capture) and glycerol (a byproduct from biodiesel manufacturing). Therefore, in this work, a comprehensive analysis of the GC production process is conducted based on the following synthesis route: urea-dimethyl carbonate-GC using carbon dioxide and glycerol as the ma...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Octavio Del-Mazo-Alvarado Carlos Prieto Antonio S ánchez C ésar Ramírez-Márquez Adri án Bonilla-Petriciolet Mariano Martin Source Type: research
The Compatibility of COFs Cathode and Optimized Electrolyte for Ultra-Long Lifetime Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 4:e202301851. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301851. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (RAZIBs) are attractive due to their affordability, safety, and eco-friendliness. However, their potential is limited by the lack of high-capacity cathodes and compatible electrolytes needed for reliable performance. Herein, we have presented a compatibility strategy for the development of a durable and long-lasting RAZIBs. The covalent organic frameworks (COFs) based on anthraquinone (DAAQ-COF) is created and utilized as the cathode, with zinc metal serving as the anode. The electrolyte is...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yifan Wei Zhonglin Li Yongyao Liu Zhenyu Ji Shuixiang Zou Yuzhe Zhou Shuai Yan Cheng Chen Mingyan Wu Source Type: research
Graphitic Carbon Nitride Quantum Dots (g-C3N4 QDs): From Chemistry to Applications
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 3:e202301462. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301462. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSince their emergence in 2014, graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots (g-C3N4 QDs) have attracted much interest from the scientific community due to their distinctive physicochemical features, including structural, morphological, electrochemical, and optoelectronic properties. Owing to their desirable characteristics, such as non-zero band gap, ability to be chemically functionalized or doped, possessing tunable properties, outstanding dispersibility in different media, and biocompatibility, g-C3N4 QDs have shown promise for photo...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 3, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mohammed Majdoub Dineshkumar Sengottuvelu Sasan Nouranian Ahmed Al-Ostaz Source Type: research
Graphitic Carbon Nitride Quantum Dots (g-C3N4 QDs): From Chemistry to Applications
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 3:e202301462. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301462. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSince their emergence in 2014, graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots (g-C3N4 QDs) have attracted much interest from the scientific community due to their distinctive physicochemical features, including structural, morphological, electrochemical, and optoelectronic properties. Owing to their desirable characteristics, such as non-zero band gap, ability to be chemically functionalized or doped, possessing tunable properties, outstanding dispersibility in different media, and biocompatibility, g-C3N4 QDs have shown promise for photo...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 3, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mohammed Majdoub Dineshkumar Sengottuvelu Sasan Nouranian Ahmed Al-Ostaz Source Type: research
Mononuclear Iron Pyridinethiolate Complex Promoted CO2 Photoreduction via Rapid Intramolecular Electron Transfer
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 1:e202400090. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202400090. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDesigning earth-abundant metal complexes as efficient molecular photocatalysts for visible light-driven CO2 reduction is a key challenge in artificial photosynthesis. Here, we demonstrated the first example of a mononuclear iron pyridine-thiolate complex that functions both as a photosensitizer and catalyst for CO2 reduction. This single-component bifunctional molecular photocatalyst efficiently reduced CO2 to formate and CO with a total turnover number (TON) of 46 and turnover frequency (TOF) of 11.5 h-1 in 4 h under visible lig...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 1, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yong-Kang Zhang Lan Zhao Wen-Jun Xie Hong-Ru Li Liang-Nian He Source Type: research
Valorization of Field-Spent Granular Activated Carbon as Heterogeneous Ozonation Catalyst for Water Treatment
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 1:e202400062. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202400062. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDeveloping sustainable cost-effective strategies for valorization of field-spent granular activated carbon (s-GAC) from industrial water treatment has gained much interest. Here, we report a cost-effective strategy for the regeneration of s-GAC as an adsorbent in a large-scale drinking water treatment plant and used as an efficient and durable ozonation catalyst in water. To achieve this, a series of samples is prepared by subjecting s-GAC to thermally controlled combustion treatments with and without pyrolysis. The catalytic per...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 1, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Ant ón López-Francés Mar ía Cabrero-Antonino Francisco Bernat-Quesada Belen Ferrer Mar ía Blanes Rafael Garc ía Pura Almenar Mercedes Alvaro Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy Herme G Baldov í Sergio Naval ón Source Type: research
Surface Engineering on Zinc Anode for Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries
This article offers a short review on surface passivation to alleviate the issues on the Zn anodes. The composition and structure of the surface layers significantly influence their functions and then the performance of the Zn anodes. The recent progresses are introduced, according to the chemical components of the passivation layers on the Zn anodes. Moreover, the challenges and prospects of surface passivation in stabilizing Zn anodes are discussed, providing valuable guidance for the development of AZMBs.PMID:38429246 | DOI:10.1002/cssc.202400076 (Source: ChemSusChem)
Source: ChemSusChem - March 1, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Huili Peng Wenjing Ge Xiaojian Ma Xiaolei Jiang Kaiyuan Zhang Jian Yang Source Type: research
Mononuclear Iron Pyridinethiolate Complex Promoted CO2 Photoreduction via Rapid Intramolecular Electron Transfer
ChemSusChem. 2024 Mar 1:e202400090. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202400090. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDesigning earth-abundant metal complexes as efficient molecular photocatalysts for visible light-driven CO2 reduction is a key challenge in artificial photosynthesis. Here, we demonstrated the first example of a mononuclear iron pyridine-thiolate complex that functions both as a photosensitizer and catalyst for CO2 reduction. This single-component bifunctional molecular photocatalyst efficiently reduced CO2 to formate and CO with a total turnover number (TON) of 46 and turnover frequency (TOF) of 11.5 h-1 in 4 h under visible lig...
Source: ChemSusChem - March 1, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yong-Kang Zhang Lan Zhao Wen-Jun Xie Hong-Ru Li Liang-Nian He Source Type: research
