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Fernández-Martínez R, Ortiz I, Gómez-Mancebo MB, Alcaraz L, Fernández M, López FA, Rucandio I, Sánchez-Hervás JM. Transformation of Graphite Recovered from Batteries into Functionalized Graphene-Based Sorbents and Application to Gas Desulfurization. Molecules 2024; 29:3577. [PMID: 39124981 PMCID: PMC11313908 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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The recycling and recovery of value-added secondary raw materials such as spent Zn/C batteries is crucial to reduce the environmental impact of wastes and to achieve cost-effective and sustainable processing technologies. The aim of this work is to fabricate reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based sorbents with a desulfurization capability using recycled graphite from spent Zn/C batteries as raw material. Recycled graphite was obtained from a black mass recovered from the dismantling of spent batteries by a hydrometallurgical process. Graphene oxide (GO) obtained by the Tour's method was comparable to that obtained from pure graphite. rGO-based sorbents were prepared by doping obtained GO with NiO and ZnO precursors by a hydrothermal route with a final annealing step. Recycled graphite along with the obtained GO, intermediate (rGO-NiO-ZnO) and final composites (rGO-NiO-ZnO-400) were characterized by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) that corroborated the removal of metal impurities from the starting material as well as the presence of NiO- and ZnO-doped reduced graphene oxide. The performance of the prepared composites was evaluated by sulfidation tests under different conditions. The results revealed that the proposed rGO-NiO-ZnO composite present a desulfurization capability similar to that of commercial sorbents which constitutes a competitive alternative to syngas cleaning.
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- Rodolfo Fernández-Martínez
- Chemistry Division, Technology Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.G.-M.); (M.F.); (I.R.)
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- Sustainable Thermochemical Valorization Unit, Energy Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (I.O.); (J.M.S.-H.)
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- Chemistry Division, Technology Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.G.-M.); (M.F.); (I.R.)
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- National Centre for Metallurgical Research (CENIM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Avda. Gregorio del Amo 8, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (L.A.); (F.A.L.)
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- Chemistry Division, Technology Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.G.-M.); (M.F.); (I.R.)
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- National Centre for Metallurgical Research (CENIM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Avda. Gregorio del Amo 8, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (L.A.); (F.A.L.)
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- Chemistry Division, Technology Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.G.-M.); (M.F.); (I.R.)
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- Sustainable Thermochemical Valorization Unit, Energy Department, Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (I.O.); (J.M.S.-H.)
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Siryk O, Wnuk A, Galaburda M, Goncharuk O, Guzenko N, Kondracki B, Szewczuk-Karpisz K. Separation of plant protection products from complex aqueous bodies using carbon-mineral composites incorporated with double metals (Ni/Mn or Ni/Fe). CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142917. [PMID: 39043269 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Due to the extensive application of pesticides and their hazardous effects on organisms, there is an urgent need to remove them effectively from wastewater. Metal-incorporated carbon-mineral composites (Ni/Mn-CMC and Ni/Fe-CMC) described in this paper can certainly be applied for this purpose. They were synthesized by combining mechanochemical and pyrolytic processes and their physicochemical properties were investigated using numerous methods (SEM-EDS, N2 adsorption/desorption, XRD, surface charge, FTIR). Adsorption capacity towards diuron and carboxin with and without impurities commonly detected in natural ecosystems, cadmium ions or arsenite, was measured. The obtained results indicated that Ni/Fe-CMC is more efficient adsorbent of pesticides due to its well-developed surface. It was able to bind 158.34 mg g-1 of diuron and 133.58 mg g-1 of carboxin in the solutions, where only one pesticide was present. In turn, these values for the Ni/Mn-CMC sample were 126.49 mg g-1 and 102.08 mg g-1, respectively. It should be noted that the composites maintained their high adsorption capacity in the multicomponent solutions, i.e., containing both pesticide and metal ions. Then, the maximum reduction in pesticide adsorption was only 8.36. Ni/Mn-CMC and Ni/Fe-CMC were successfully regenerated with ethanol without changing their structure and adsorption capacity. Also, the extracts from investigated materials did not have negative impact on plant growth. This confirmed suitability of carbon-mineral composites for repeated multiple use without toxic effects to organisms.
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- Olena Siryk
- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland; F.D. Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloidal Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academician Vernadsky blvd., 42, 03142, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland
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- Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, General Naumov Street 17, 03164, Kyiv, Ukraine; Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, 3, Sq. Maria Curie-Sklodowska, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland; F.D. Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloidal Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academician Vernadsky blvd., 42, 03142, Kyiv, Ukraine; Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, General Naumov Street 17, 03164, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland; Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, General Naumov Street 17, 03164, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University in Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8 (SPSK Nr 4), 20-954, Lublin, Poland
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Mondal R, Khan M, Ahmed SF, Mukherjee N. Electrochemically Grown Hole-Rich NiO(OH) Thin Films toward Hole-Mediated Very Fast and Selective Enzyme-Free Electrochemical Sensing of Dopamine under Simulated Environment. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4062-4079. [PMID: 38831551 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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This work aimed to develop an enzyme-free semiconductor-assisted electrochemical technique for the selective detection of the neurotransmitter dopamine. In this case, electrochemically grown nickel oxyhydroxide [NiO(OH)] thin films were chosen to fabricate the sensing platform, i.e., the electrodes. Chronoamperometry was used to deposit the films on indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass substrates. The films were thoroughly characterized to establish their structure, composition, phase purity, and electrochemical attributes. Electrochemical sensing characteristics were investigated by means of cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry, steady-state amperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The effects of several interfering agents like glucose, sodium chloride, methanol, hydrogen peroxide, and paracetamol were also studied on the detection attributes of dopamine. Significantly high value of sensitivity (11.87 μA μM-1 cm-2) was obtained for dopamine sensing that was associated with a limit of detection (LoD) of 0.22 μM of dopamine. However, the sensitivity (2.51 μA μM-1 cm-2) and LoD (1.20 μM) obtained for serotonin were inferior compared to those of dopamine. The performance of the electrode toward dopamine sensing was not compromised either in the presence of only serotonin or a series of other electroactive interfering agents, which makes the electrode very much dopamine selective. The dopamine response time was 200 ms, which is notably fast. Extensive studies on the effect of temperature, pH and scan rate on the detection of dopamine by the developed electrode material have also been carried out. The developed electrodes were also found to be notably stable for dopamine detection with a decay of only 6.6% in oxidation peak current density after the 50th cycle. Real-life application of the developed electrode material was checked with urine samples from adult male humans and yielded encouraging results.
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- Rimpa Mondal
- Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Physics, Aliah University, IIA/27 Newtown, Kolkata 700160, West Bengal, India
- School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah 711103, West Bengal, India
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- Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Physics, Aliah University, IIA/27 Newtown, Kolkata 700160, West Bengal, India
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- Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Physics, Aliah University, IIA/27 Newtown, Kolkata 700160, West Bengal, India
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- School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah 711103, West Bengal, India
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Ipekci HH, Ozcan M, Turkyilmaz BG, Uzunoglu A. Ni/NiO/Ni-B/graphene heterostructure-modified electrodes and their electrochemical activities towards acetaminophen. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:3187-3195. [PMID: 34180918 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00446h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The surface of graphene was decorated with nickel/nickel oxide/nickel-boron particles to develop high-performance electrochemical sensors. The nanohybrid structures were prepared via a one-step reduction method under an oxygen-rich atmosphere to obtain an oxide phase besides metallic nickel nanoparticles. In addition, the use of NaBH4 as the reducing agent enabled simultaneous formation of Ni-B species on the graphene surface. XRD, XPS, TEM, Raman, and TGA analyses were implemented to characterize the samples. The XRD and XPS results revealed the presence of Ni/NiO/Ni-B on the surface of graphene. The electroanalytical performance of the nanocomposite was investigated against acetaminophen, which is an extensively exploited antipyretic and analgesic drug. The analytical performance results showed that the Ni/NiO/Ni-B/Gr-based sensors had a very wide working window between 10 μM and 2500 μM (y (μA) = 10.706x (mM) + 0.3151 (R2 = 0.9993)). The excellent storage stability, selectivity, and recovery results along with the high analytical performance make the novel Ni/NiO/Ni-B/Gr hybrid systems promising materials for the development of novel sensor platforms.
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- Hasan Huseyin Ipekci
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
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Morozov M, Ivanov S, Kadirov M, Bund A. Facile synthesis of a binder-free 3D Ni/NiO microwire network with a nanostructured fiber surface for a negative electrode in Li-ion battery. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-021-01541-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dewangan R, Asthana A, Singh AK, Carabineiro SAC. Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of a graphene oxide based NiO and starch composite material. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2020.1844014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Ranjana Dewangan
- Department of Chemistry, Govt. V. Y. T. PG. Autonomous College, Durg (C.G.), India
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- Department of Chemistry, Govt. V. Y. T. PG. Autonomous College, Durg (C.G.), India
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- Department of Chemistry, Govt. V. Y. T. PG. Autonomous College, Durg (C.G.), India
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal
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Yousaf Z, Sajjad S, Ahmed Khan Leghari S, Mehboob M, Kanwal A, Uzair B. Interfacial charge transfer via 2D-NiO and 2D-graphene nanosheets combination for significant visible photocatalysis. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2020.121606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Fe/Ni Bimetallic Organic Framework Deposited on TiO 2 Nanotube Array for Enhancing Higher and Stable Photoelectrochemical Activity of Oxygen Evaluation Reaction. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10091688. [PMID: 32867259 PMCID: PMC7559871 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising strategy to improve the efficiency of oxygen evolution reactions (OERs). However, the efficient adsorption of visible light as well as long-term stability of light-harvesting electrocatalysis is the crucial issue in PEC cells. Metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived bimetallic electrocatalysis with its superior performance has wide application prospects in OER and PEC applications. Herein, we have fabricated a nickel and iron bimetallic organic framework (FeNi-MOF) deposited on top of anodized TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNTA) for PEC and OER applications. The FeNi-MOF/TNTA was incorporated through the electrochemical deposition of Ni2+ and Fe3+ onto the surface of TNTA and then connected with organic ligands by the hydrothermal transformation. Therefore, FeNi-MOF/TNTA demonstrates abundant photoelectrocatalytic active sites that can enhance the photocurrent up to 1.91 mA/cm2 under 100 mW/cm2 and a negligible loss in activity after 180 min of photoreaction. The FeNi-MOF-doped photoanode shows predominant photoelectrochemical performance due to the boosted excellent light-harvesting ability, rapid photoresponse, and stimulated interfacial energy of charge separation under the UV-visible light irradiation conditions. The results of this study give deep insight into MOF-derived bimetallic nanomaterial synthesis for photoelectrochemical OER and provide guidance on future electrocatalysis design.
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A ZnO-Fe-MXene nanocomposite was fabricated and examined with diverse spectroscopic techniques. The hexagonal structure of ZnO, MXene, and ZnO-Fe-MXene nanocomposites were validated through XRD. FTIR showed the characteristic vibrational frequencies of ZnO and MXene. The micrographs of the SEM showed nanoparticles with a flower-like structure. The electrocatalytic reduction efficiency of ZnO-Fe-MXene nanocomposite was analyzed through cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods. The ZnO-Fe-MXene electrode was confirmed to have a high current density of 18.75 mA/cm2 under a CO2 atmosphere. Nyquist plots also illustrated a decrease in the impedance of the ZnO-Fe-MXene layer, indicating fast charge transfer between the Zn and MXene layers. Additionally, this electrochemical study highlights new features of ZnO-Fe-MXene for CO2 reduction.
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Fan L, Wang G, Liang W, Yan W, Guo Y, Shuang S, Dong C, Bi Y. Label-free and highly selective electrochemical aptasensor for detection of PCBs based on nickel hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxides hybrids. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 145:111728. [PMID: 31561095 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In consideration of the urgent need to determine polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the environment, a label-free and highly selective electrochemical aptasensor was constructed for determining PCBs based on nickel hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles (NiHCF NPs)/reduced graphene oxides (rGO) hybrids. NiHCF NPs/rGO hybrids with small size of about 5 nm NiHCF NPs were synthesized for the first time by in situ co-deposition of NiHCF NPs on rGO surface. In the hybrids, rGO with large area and good conductivity can supply more space for loading NiHCF NPs and improve the conductivity of the hybrids. NiHCF NPs that can be used to be act as a signal probe exhibit a couple of well-defined peaks with highly reversible redox ability and good stability. Here, PCB77 as a model molecule, the anti-PCB77 aptamer was anchored on the NiHCF NPs/rGO hybrids by covalent bonding reaction. The design aptasensor for detecting PCB77 exhibits a favorable linear response from 1.0 to 100.0 ng/L with a low detection limit of 0.22 ng/L. Meanwhile, it displays good selectivity for PCB77 detection due to the specificity and high affinity of aptamer to PCB77. Additionally, the application of the aptasensor was evaluated in real environmental samples.
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- Lifang Fan
- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Analytical Instrumentation Center, Institute of Coal Chemistry, CAS, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis & Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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Zhu H, Zeng X, Han T, Li X, Zhu S, Sun B, Zhou P, Liu J. A nickel oxide nanoflakes/reduced graphene oxide composite and its high-performance lithium-storage properties. J Solid State Electrochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-019-04281-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Jin X, Huang L, Yu S, Ye M, Yuan J, Shen J, Fang K, Weng X. Selective electrochemical removal of cesium ion based on nickel hexacyanoferrate/reduced graphene oxide hybrids. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Liu Y, Gao C, Li Q, Pang H. Nickel Oxide/Graphene Composites: Synthesis and Applications. Chemistry 2018; 25:2141-2160. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201803982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Yushu Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy; Yangzhou University; Yangzhou 225009 Jiangsu P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy; Yangzhou University; Yangzhou 225009 Jiangsu P.R. China
- Jiangsu Commercial Vocational College; Nantong 226011 Jiangsu P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy; Yangzhou University; Yangzhou 225009 Jiangsu P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy; Yangzhou University; Yangzhou 225009 Jiangsu P.R. China
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Ren QH, Zhang Y, Lu HL, Wang YP, Liu WJ, Ji XM, Devi A, Jiang AQ, Zhang DW. Atomic Layer Deposition of Nickel on ZnO Nanowire Arrays for High-Performance Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:468-476. [PMID: 29211442 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b13392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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A novel hybrid core-shell structure of ZnO nanowires (NWs)/Ni as a pseudocapacitor electrode was successfully fabricated by atomic layer deposition of a nickel shell, and its capacitive performance was systemically investigated. Transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that the NiO was formed at the interface between ZnO and Ni where the Ni was oxidized by ZnO during the ALD of the Ni layer. Electrochemical measurement results revealed that the Ti/ZnO NWs/Ni (1500 cycles) electrode with a 30 nm thick Ni-NiO shell layer had the best supercapacitor properties including ultrahigh specific capacitance (∼2440 F g-1), good rate capability (80.5%) under high current charge-discharge conditions, and a relatively better cycling stability (86.7% of the initial value remained after 750 cycles at 10 A g-1). These attractive capacitive behaviors are mainly attributed to the unique core-shell structure and the combined effect of ZnO NW arrays as short charge transfer pathways for ion diffusion and electron transfer as well as conductive Ni serving as channel for the fast electron transport to Ti substrate. This high-performance Ti/ZnO NWs/Ni hybrid structure is expected to be one of a promising electrodes for high-performance supercapacitor applications.
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- Qing-Hua Ren
- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- Inorganic Materials Chemistry, Ruhr-University Bochum , 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics & Systems, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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Liu L, Sun X, Li W, An Y, Li H. Electrochemical hydrodechlorination of perchloroethylene in groundwater on a Ni-doped graphene composite cathode driven by a microbial fuel cell. RSC Adv 2018; 8:36142-36149. [PMID: 35558452 PMCID: PMC9088688 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra06951d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Enhancing the activity of the cathode and reducing the voltage for electrochemical hydrodechlorination of chlorohydrocarbon were always the challenges in the area of electrochemical remediation. In this study, a novel cathode material of Ni-doped graphene generated by Ni nanoparticles dispersed evenly on graphene was prepared to electrochemically dechlorinate PCE in groundwater. The reduction potential of Ni-doped graphene for PCE electrochemical hydrodechlorination was −0.24 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) determined by cyclic voltammetry. A single MFC with a voltage of 0.389–0.460 V and a current of 0.221–0.257 mA could drive electrochemical hydrodechlorination of PCE effectively with Ni-doped graphene as the cathode catalyst, and the removal rate of PCE was significantly higher than that with single Ni or graphene as the cathode catalyst. Moreover, neutral conditions were more suitable for Ni-doped graphene to electrochemically hydrodechlorinate PCE in groundwater and no byproduct was accumulated. Ni-doped graphene was prepared to electrochemically dechlorinate PCE driven by a microbial fuel cell. Dechlorination efficiency and reduction potential were significantly higher than for bare Ni or graphene.![]()
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- Lu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment (Jilin University)
- Ministry of Education
- Changchun
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment (Jilin University)
- Ministry of Education
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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Kang C, Cha E, Lee SH, Choi W. In situ fabrication of a graphene-coated three-dimensional nickel oxide anode for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2018; 8:7414-7421. [PMID: 35539106 PMCID: PMC9078377 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra10987c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The high theoretical specific capacity of nickel oxide (NiO) makes it attractive as a high-efficiency electrode material for electrochemical energy storage. However, its application is limited due to its inferior electrochemical performance and complicated electrode fabrication process. Here, we developed an in situ fabrication of a graphene-coated, three-dimensional (3D) NiO–Ni structure by simple chemical vapor deposition (CVD). We synthesized NiO layers on Ni foam through a thermal oxidation process; subsequently, we grew graphene layers directly on the surface of NiO after a hydrogen-assisted reduction process. The uniform graphene coating renders high electrical conductivity, structural flexibility and high elastic modulus at atomic thickness. The graphene-coated 3D NiO–Ni structure delivered a high areal density of ∼23 mg cm−2. It also exhibits a high areal capacity of 1.2 mA h cm−2 at 0.1 mA cm−2 for its Li-ion battery performance. The high capacity is attributed to the high surface area of the 3D structure and the unique properties of the graphene layers on the NiO anode. Since the entire process is carried out in one CVD system, the fabrication of such a graphene-coated 3D NiO–Ni anode is simple and scalable for practical applications. The processing of graphene coated NiO–Ni anode using one CVD system delivered high Li-ion battery performance.![]()
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- Chiwon Kang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of North Texas
- Denton
- USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of North Texas
- Denton
- USA
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- IBS Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics
- Institute for Basic Science
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Suwon 16419
- South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of North Texas
- Denton
- USA
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
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Golafshan N, Kharaziha M, Fathi M, Larson B, Giatsidis G, Masoumi N. Anisotropic architecture and electrical stimulation enhance neuron cell behaviour on a tough graphene embedded PVA: alginate fibrous scaffold. RSC Adv 2018; 8:6381-6389. [PMID: 35540432 PMCID: PMC9078254 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra13136d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Tough scaffolds comprised of aligned and conductive fibers are promising for peripheral nerve regeneration due to their unique mechanical and electrical properties. Several studies have confirmed that electrical stimulation can control the axonal extension in vitro. However, the stimulatory effects of scaffold architecture and electrical stimulation have not yet been investigated in detail. Here, we assessed a comparison between aligned and random fibers made of graphene (Gr) embedded sodium alginate (SA) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) (Gr-AP scaffolds) for peripheral nerve engineering. The effects of applied electrical stimulation and orientation of the fabricated fibers on the in vitro attachment, alignment, and proliferation of PC12 cells (a rat neuronal cell line) were investigated. The results revealed that the aligned fibrous Gr-AP scaffolds closely mimicked the anisotropic structure of the native sciatic nerve. Aligned fibrous Gr-AP scaffolds significantly improved mechanical properties as well as cell-scaffold integration compared to random fibrous scaffolds. In addition, electrical stimulation significantly improved PC12 cell proliferation. In summary, our findings revealed that aligned fibrous Gr-AP scaffolds offered superior mechanical characteristics and structural properties that enhanced neural cell–substrate interactions, resulting in a promising construct for nerve tissue regeneration. Tough scaffolds comprised of aligned and conductive fibers are promising for peripheral nerve regeneration due to their unique mechanical and electrical properties.![]()
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- Nasim Golafshan
- Department of Materials Engineering
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan 84156-83111
- Iran,
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- Department of Materials Engineering
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan 84156-83111
- Iran,
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- Department of Materials Engineering
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan 84156-83111
- Iran,
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- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge
- USA
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- Department of Surgery
- Brigham and Women Hospital
- Harvard Medical School
- Boston
- USA
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- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge
- USA
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Manoratne CH, Rosa SRD, Kottegoda IRM. XRD-HTA, UV Visible, FTIR and SEM Interpretation of Reduced Graphene Oxide Synthesized from High Purity Vein Graphite. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.13005/msri/140104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Attempts were made to synthesize high quality graphite oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by using successive oxidation-reduction process of high quality vein graphite from Sri Lanka. We report the lowest optimum reduction temperature for converting GO to rGO which has been systematically studied using X-ray diffraction spectroscope (XRD) with the high temperature heating attachment (HTA) for the first time. The effect of particle size of graphite on properties of GO and rGO is also compared using commercially available graphite of particle size of ~111 mm and ball-milled graphite of particle size ~37 mm. The GO and rGO were characterized using XRD, UV-Visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The GO and rGO synthesized from ball-milled graphite showed higher oxidation and reduction properties as verified through the UV-Vis and FTIR analysis. The SEM analysis revealed that the splitting of graphene layers is efficiently taken place in GO from ball-milled graphite. The lowest optimum temperature for thermal reduction of GO to rGO was found to be at 475 °C. FTIR confirmed the removal of most of the functional groups in rGO and according to the BET surface area analysis few layers, supposed to be 2-6 is formed. The efficient oxidation and reduction process of smaller particle size graphite has led to yield highly oxidized GO and high quality rGO which can be used to prepare high quality graphene for future applications.
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- C. H Manoratne
- Materials Technology Section of Industrial Technology Institute, No. 363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Materials Technology Section of Industrial Technology Institute, No. 363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
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Jana A, Scheer E, Polarz S. Synthesis of graphene-transition metal oxide hybrid nanoparticles and their application in various fields. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 8:688-714. [PMID: 28462071 PMCID: PMC5372707 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.8.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Single layer graphite, known as graphene, is an important material because of its unique two-dimensional structure, high conductivity, excellent electron mobility and high surface area. To explore the more prospective properties of graphene, graphene hybrids have been synthesised, where graphene has been integrated with other important nanoparticles (NPs). These graphene-NP hybrid structures are particularly interesting because after hybridisation they not only display the individual properties of graphene and the NPs, but also they exhibit further synergistic properties. Reduced graphene oxide (rGO), a graphene-like material, can be easily prepared by reduction of graphene oxide (GO) and therefore offers the possibility to fabricate a large variety of graphene-transition metal oxide (TMO) NP hybrids. These hybrid materials are promising alternatives to reduce the drawbacks of using only TMO NPs in various applications, such as anode materials in lithium ion batteries (LIBs), sensors, photocatalysts, removal of organic pollutants, etc. Recent studies have shown that a single graphene sheet (GS) has extraordinary electronic transport properties. One possible route to connecting those properties for application in electronics would be to prepare graphene-wrapped TMO NPs. In this critical review, we discuss the development of graphene-TMO hybrids with the detailed account of their synthesis. In addition, attention is given to the wide range of applications. This review covers the details of graphene-TMO hybrid materials and ends with a summary where an outlook on future perspectives to improve the properties of the hybrid materials in view of applications are outlined.
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- Arpita Jana
- Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, 78457 Konstanz, Germany
- Department of Physics, University of Konstanz, 78457 Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Physics, University of Konstanz, 78457 Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, 78457 Konstanz, Germany
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Wang B, Luo B, Li X, Zhi L. Graphene–Inorganic Composites as Electrode Materials for Lithium‐Ion Batteries. CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF GRAPHENE AND CARBON MATERIALS 2017:217-249. [DOI: 10.1002/9783527648160.ch10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Ayissi S, Palotás K, Qin H, Yang L, Charpentier PA. Nanostructural adsorption of vanadium oxide on functionalized graphene: a DFT study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2016; 18:29208-29217. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cp03967g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Electrostatic Potential (EP) contours of rutile and M1-monoclinic vanadium oxide nanostructures adsorbed on hollow sites of pure graphene showing respectively horizontal and vertical growth tendencies.
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- Serge Ayissi
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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- Department of Theoretical Physics
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Budapest
- Hungary
- Department of Complex Physical Systems
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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Zhuang X, Tian C, Luan F, Wu X, Chen L. One-step electrochemical fabrication of a nickel oxide nanoparticle/polyaniline nanowire/graphene oxide hybrid on a glassy carbon electrode for use as a non-enzymatic glucose biosensor. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra14970g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A non-enzymatic glucose biosensor was developed by the one-step electrodeposition fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles/polyaniline nanowire hybrids on a graphene oxide/glassy carbon electrode.
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- Xuming Zhuang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yantai University
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yantai University
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yantai University
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yantai University
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yantai University
- China
- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research
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Dai YH, Kong LB, Yan K, Shi M, Zhang T, Luo YC, Kang L. Simple synthesis of a CoMoS4 based nanostructure and its application for high-performance supercapacitors. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra26157k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Synthesis procedure for CoMoS4 nanoparticles.
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- Yan-Hua Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Lanzhou University of Technology
- Lanzhou 730050
- P. R. China
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Nb 2 O 5 nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide sheets as electrocatalyst for the H 2 O 2 electrogeneration. J Catal 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2015.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhang Y, Zhuo Q, Lv X, Ma Y, Zhong J, Sun X. NiO-Co 3 O 4 nanoplate composite as efficient anode in Li-ion battery. Electrochim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2015.08.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Rong X, Qiu F, Qin J, Zhao H, Yan J, Yang D. A facile hydrothermal synthesis, adsorption kinetics and isotherms to Congo Red azo-dye from aqueous solution of NiO/graphene nanosheets adsorbent. J IND ENG CHEM 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Srivastava M, Singh J, Kuila T, Layek RK, Kim NH, Lee JH. Recent advances in graphene and its metal-oxide hybrid nanostructures for lithium-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2015; 7:4820-4868. [PMID: 25695465 DOI: 10.1039/c4nr07068b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Today, one of the major challenges is to provide green and powerful energy sources for a cleaner environment. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are promising candidates for energy storage devices, and have attracted considerable attention due to their high energy density, rapid response, and relatively low self-discharge rate. The performance of LIBs greatly depends on the electrode materials; therefore, attention has been focused on designing a variety of electrode materials. Graphene is a two-dimensional carbon nanostructure, which has a high specific surface area and high electrical conductivity. Thus, various studies have been performed to design graphene-based electrode materials by exploiting these properties. Metal-oxide nanoparticles anchored on graphene surfaces in a hybrid form have been used to increase the efficiency of electrode materials. This review highlights the recent progress in graphene and graphene-based metal-oxide hybrids for use as electrode materials in LIBs. In particular, emphasis has been placed on the synthesis methods, structural properties, and synergetic effects of metal-oxide/graphene hybrids towards producing enhanced electrochemical response. The use of hybrid materials has shown significant improvement in the performance of electrodes.
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- Manish Srivastava
- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Technology (BK21 plus Global), Dept. of BIN Fusion Tech., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Republic of Korea.
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Liu L, An M, Yang P, Zhang J. Superior cycle performance and high reversible capacity of SnO2/graphene composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Sci Rep 2015; 5:9055. [PMID: 25761938 PMCID: PMC4357011 DOI: 10.1038/srep09055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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SnO2/graphene composite with superior cycle performance and high reversible capacity was prepared by a one-step microwave-hydrothermal method using a microwave reaction system. The SnO2/graphene composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The size of SnO2 grains deposited on graphene sheets is less than 3.5 nm. The SnO2/graphene composite exhibits high capacity and excellent electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries. The first discharge and charge capacities at a current density of 100 mA g(-1) are 2213 and 1402 mA h g(-1) with coulomb efficiencies of 63.35%. The discharge specific capacities remains 1359, 1228, 1090 and 1005 mA h g(-1) after 100 cycles at current densities of 100, 300, 500 and 700 mA g(-1), respectively. Even at a high current density of 1000 mA g(-1), the first discharge and charge capacities are 1502 and 876 mA h g(-1), and the discharge specific capacities remains 1057 and 677 mA h g(-1) after 420 and 1000 cycles, respectively. The SnO2/graphene composite demonstrates a stable cycle performance and high reversible capacity for lithium storage.
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- Lilai Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Facile hydrothermal synthesis of mesoporous nickel oxide/reduced graphene oxide composites for high performance electrochemical supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.12.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zhang J, Zeng D, Zhao S, Wu J, Xu K, Zhu Q, Zhang G, Xie C. Room temperature NO2 sensing: what advantage does the rGO–NiO nanocomposite have over pristine NiO? Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015; 17:14903-11. [DOI: 10.1039/c5cp01987g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The inverse room-temperature gas-sensing behavior of NiO and rGO–NiO in different ranges of NO2 concentration.
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- Jian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Aviation Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Precision Manufacturing
- Beijing 100076
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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Sun W, Wang Y. Graphene-based nanocomposite anodes for lithium-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2014; 6:11528-52. [PMID: 25177843 DOI: 10.1039/c4nr02999b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Graphene-based nanocomposites have been demonstrated to be promising high-capacity anodes for lithium ion batteries to satisfy the ever-growing demands for higher capacity, longer cycle life and better high-rate performance. Synergetic effects between graphene and the introduced second-phase component are generally observed. In this feature review article, we will focus on the recent work on four different categories of graphene-based nanocomposite anodes by us and others: graphene-transitional metal oxide, graphene-Sn/Si/Ge, graphene-metal sulfide, and graphene-carbon nanotubes. For the supported materials on graphene, we will emphasize the non-zero dimensional (non-particle) morphologies such as two dimensional nanosheet/nanoplate and one dimensional nanorod/nanofibre/nanotube morphologies. The synthesis strategies and lithium-ion storage properties of these highlighted electrode morphologies are distinct from those of the commonly obtained zero dimensional nanoparticles. We aim to stress the importance of structure matching in the composites and their morphology-dependent lithium-storage properties and mechanisms.
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- Weiwei Sun
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shangda Road 99, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China. yongwang@ shu.edu.cn
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Choi SH, Ko YN, Lee JK, Kang YC. Rapid continuous synthesis of spherical reduced graphene ball-nickel oxide composite for lithium ion batteries. Sci Rep 2014; 4:5786. [PMID: 25167932 PMCID: PMC4148662 DOI: 10.1038/srep05786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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In this study, we synthesized a powder consisting of core-shell-structured Ni/NiO nanocluster-decorated graphene (Ni/NiO-graphene) by a simple process for use as an anodic material for lithium-ion batteries. First, a crumpled graphene powder consisting of uniformly distributed Ni nanoclusters was prepared by one-pot spray pyrolysis. This powder was subsequently transformed into the Ni/NiO-graphene composite by annealing at 300°C in air. The Ni/NiO-graphene composite powder exhibited better electrochemical properties than those of the hollow-structured NiO-Ni composite and pure NiO powders. The initial discharge and charge capacities of the Ni/NiO-graphene composite powder were 1156 and 845 mA h g−1, respectively, and the corresponding initial coulombic efficiency was 73%. The discharge capacities of the Ni/NiO-graphene, NiO-Ni, and pure NiO powders after 300 cycles were 863, 647, and 439 mA h g−1, respectively. The high stability of the Ni/NiO-graphene composite powder, attributable to the unique structure of its particles, resulted in it exhibiting long-term cycling stability even at a current density of 1500 mA g−1, as well as good rate performance. The structural stability of the Ni/NiO-graphene composite powder particles during cycling lowered the charge transfer resistance and improved the Li-ion diffusion rate.
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- Seung Ho Choi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 1 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 1 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 1 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 1 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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Zhu X, Song X, Ma X, Ning G. Enhanced electrode performance of Fe2O3 nanoparticle-decorated nanomesh graphene as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:7189-7197. [PMID: 24786919 DOI: 10.1021/am500323v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Nanostructured Fe2O3-nanomesh graphene (NMG) composites containing ∼3 nm Fe2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) uniformly distributed in the nanopores of NMG are synthesized by an adsorption-precipitation process. As anodes for Li ion batteries (LIBs), the 10%Fe2O3-NMG composite exhibits an upward trend in the capacity and delivers a reversible specific capacity of 1567 mA h g(-1) after 50 cycles at 150 mA g(-1), and 883 mA h g(-1) after 100 cycles at 1000 mA g(-1), much higher than the corresponding values for the NMG electrode. The significant capacity enhancement of the 10%Fe-NMG composite is attributed to the positive synergistic effect between NMG and Fe2O3 NPs due to the catalytic activity of Fe2O3 NPs for decomposition of the solid electrolyte interface film. Our results indicate that decoration of ultrasmall Fe2O3 NPs can significantly change the surface condition of graphene. This synthesis strategy is simple, effective, and broadly applicable for constructing other electrode materials for LIBs.
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- Xiao Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum , Beijing, Changping 102249, P. R. China
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Ni Y, Yin Y, Wu P, Zhang H, Cai C. Nitrogen/carbon atomic ratio-dependent performances of nitrogen-doped carbon-coated metal oxide nanocrystals for anodes in lithium-ion batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:7346-7355. [PMID: 24731299 DOI: 10.1021/am500737w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We report the hydrothermal synthesis of the N-doped carbon-coated NiO nanocrystals (N-C-NiO NCs) with tunable N/C atomic ratios using the nitrogen-containing ionic liquids (ILs) as new carbon precursor, and the N-doped carbon layer composition-dependent performances of N-C-NiO NCs anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The results indicate that the N-doped carbon coating can significantly enhance the electronic conductivity, effectively avoid the problems of cracking or pulverization of the NiO, and prevent the aggregation of the active materials upon cycling. These properties make the synthesized material a promising anode material for LIBs. The N-C-NiO NCs with the N/C atomic ratio of 21.2% in the N-doped carbon layer show a high specific capacity of ∼710 mAh g(-1) at a current rate of 0.3 C (very closed to the theoretical capacity of 718 mAh g(-1) for NiO), a high rate capability (still able to deliver a discharge capacity of ∼430 mAh g(-1) at a current density of 10 C), and good capacity retention upon cycling (maintains at 710 mAh g(-1) at least up to the 50th cycle) compared with those of pristine NiO nanoparticles. Moreover, the electrochemical performances of the N-C-NiO NCs depend on the composition (N/C atomic ratios) in the N-doped carbon layer and are enhanced with increasing of the N/C ratios. Our approach offers an effective and convenient technique to improve the specific capacities and rate capabilities of highly insulating electrode materials for batteries and may also provide general and effective approach toward the synthesis of other metal oxides coated with N-doped carbon layer.
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- Yemeng Ni
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University , Nanjing 210097, P. R. China
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Lee DH, Kim JC, Shim HW, Kim DW. Highly reversible Li storage in hybrid NiO/Ni/graphene nanocomposites prepared by an electrical wire explosion process. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:137-142. [PMID: 24125092 DOI: 10.1021/am403643x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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NiO/Ni/graphene nanocomposites were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method comprising an electrical wire pulse technique in oleic acid containing graphenes and subsequent annealing to form anodes for Li ion batteries. The control product of NiO/Ni nanocomposite was prepared under the same conditions and characterized by structural and electrochemical analysis. The obtained NiO/Ni/graphene nanocomposite particles had sizes of 5-12 nm and a high surface area of 137 m(2) g(-1). In comparison to NiO/Ni, NiO/Ni/graphene exhibited improved cycling performance and good rate capability. Reversible capacity was maintained at over 600 mA h g(-1) at 0.2 C and was attributed to the alleviation in volume change and improved electrical conductivity of NiO/Ni/graphene nanocomposites.
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- Duk-Hee Lee
- Department of Energy Systems Research and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ajou University , Suwon 443-749, Korea
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Liu L, Guo H, Liu J, Qian F, Zhang C, Li T, Chen W, Yang X, Guo Y. Self-assembled hierarchical yolk–shell structured NiO@C from metal–organic frameworks with outstanding performance for lithium storage. Chem Commun (Camb) 2014; 50:9485-8. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cc03807j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A facile strategy is employed to prepare hierarchical yolk–shell hybrid NiO@C materials via MOFs. The unique nanostructures as well as the hybrid characteristics of active components contribute greatly to the outstanding electrochemical performance.
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- Lixiang Liu
- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemistry Science and Engineering
- Yunnan University
- Kunming 650091, China
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Zhou M, Chai H, Jia D, Zhou W. The glucose-assisted synthesis of a graphene nanosheet–NiO composite for high-performance supercapacitors. NEW J CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3nj01351k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Spinner N, Mustain WE. Nanostructural effects on the cycle life and Li+ diffusion coefficient of nickel oxide anodes. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2013.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Liu L, Guo Y, Wang Y, Yang X, Wang S, Guo H. Hollow NiO nanotubes synthesized by bio-templates as the high performance anode materials of lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.09.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kim BK, Chabot V, Yu A. Carbon nanomaterials supported Ni(OH)2/NiO hybrid flower structure for supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.07.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Reddy MV, Subba Rao GV, Chowdari BVR. Metal Oxides and Oxysalts as Anode Materials for Li Ion Batteries. Chem Rev 2013; 113:5364-457. [DOI: 10.1021/cr3001884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2468] [Impact Index Per Article: 224.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M. V. Reddy
- Department of Physics, Solid State Ionics & Advanced Batteries Lab, National University of Singapore, Singapore- 117 542
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- Department of Physics, Solid State Ionics & Advanced Batteries Lab, National University of Singapore, Singapore- 117 542
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- Department of Physics, Solid State Ionics & Advanced Batteries Lab, National University of Singapore, Singapore- 117 542
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Ni S, Li T, Lv X, Yang X, Zhang L. Designed constitution of NiO/Ni nanostructured electrode for high performance lithium ion battery. Electrochim Acta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.12.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hong N, Pan Y, Zhan J, Wang B, Zhou K, Song L, Hu Y. Fabrication of graphene/Ni–Ce mixed oxide with excellent performance for reducing fire hazard of polypropylene. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra42095g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Graphene oxide/nickel oxide modified glassy carbon electrode for supercapacitor and nonenzymatic glucose sensor. Electrochim Acta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.10.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang H, Dai H. Strongly coupled inorganic–nano-carbon hybrid materials for energy storage. Chem Soc Rev 2013; 42:3088-113. [DOI: 10.1039/c2cs35307e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 716] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zhao Y, Huang Y, Zhang W, Wang Q, Wang K, Zong M, Sun X. Botryoidalis hollow Zn2SnO4 boxes@graphene as anode materials for advanced lithium-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra43173h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Zai J, Yu C, Tao L, Xu M, Xiao Y, Li B, Han Q, Wang K, Qian X. Synthesis of Ni-doped NiO/RGONS nanocomposites with enhanced rate capabilities as anode materials for Li ion batteries. CrystEngComm 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ce40993g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hwang SG, Kim GOK, Yun SR, Ryu KS. NiO nanoparticles with plate structure grown on graphene as fast charge–discharge anode material for lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhou G, Wang DW, Yin LC, Li N, Li F, Cheng HM. Oxygen bridges between NiO nanosheets and graphene for improvement of lithium storage. ACS NANO 2012; 6:3214-23. [PMID: 22424545 DOI: 10.1021/nn300098m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 422] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Graphene has been widely used to dramatically improve the capacity, rate capability, and cycling performance of nearly any electrode material for batteries. However, the binding between graphene and these electrode materials has not been clearly elucidated. Here we report oxygen bridges between graphene with oxygen functional groups and NiO from analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy and confirm the conformation of oxygen bridges by the first-principles calculations. We found that NiO nanosheets (NiO NSs) are bonded strongly to graphene through oxygen bridges. The oxygen bridges mainly originate from the pinning of hydroxyl/epoxy groups from graphene on the Ni atoms of NiO NSs. The calculated adsorption energies (1.37 and 1.84 eV for graphene with hydroxyl and epoxy) of a Ni adatom on oxygenated graphene by binding with oxygen are comparable with that on graphene (1.26 eV). However, the calculated diffusion barriers of the Ni adatom on the oxygenated graphene surface (2.23 and 1.69 eV for graphene with hydroxyl and epoxy) are much larger than that on the graphene (0.19 eV). Therefore, the NiO NS is anchored strongly on the graphene through a C-O-Ni bridge, which allows a high reversible capacity and excellent rate performance. The easy binding/difficult dissociating characteristic of Ni adatoms on the oxygenated graphene facilitates fast electron hopping from graphene to NiO and thus the reversible lithiation and delithiation of NiO. We believe that the understanding of this oxygen bridge between graphene and NiO will lead to the development of other high-performance electrode materials.
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- Guangmin Zhou
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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C OAV, Caballero Á, Morales J. Can the performance of graphene nanosheets for lithium storage in Li-ion batteries be predicted? NANOSCALE 2012; 4:2083-2092. [PMID: 22358220 DOI: 10.1039/c2nr11936f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Graphene nanosheets (GNS) were prepared from graphitic oxide (GO) in two different ways: (a) thermal exfoliation at different temperatures; and (b) wet chemistry, using aqueous N(2)H(4) and KBH(4) as reducing agents. Irrespective of the synthetic method used, the materials exhibited a high irreversible capacity and strong polarization in their charge curves, when used in a Li-ion battery. The GNS synthesized with N(2)H(4) exhibited the best performance. Thus, at 149 mA g(-1) the average specific capacity delivered was ca. 600 mA h g(-1) after 100 cycles. On the other hand, the worst performance, irrespective of rate, was that of GNS synthesized with KBH(4) and the thermal GNS obtained at 800 °C. The physical and chemical analyses allowed various parameters to be derived for correlation with the electrochemical properties. Unfortunately, no clear-cut correlation was apparent. A comparison with reported data revealed that no correlation appears to exist with physical and chemical properties that allows a simple strategy for tailoring an effective graphene anode to be designed.
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- Oscar A Vargas C
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica e Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio Marie Curie, Campus de Rabanales, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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