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Weng Y, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Zhou Y, Zhao X, Xu X. TiO 2 Hollow Spheres With Flower-Like SnO 2 Shell as Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Front Chem 2021; 9:660309. [PMID: 34957042 PMCID: PMC8692286 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.660309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
SnO2 is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical specific capacity and low operation voltage. However, its poor cycling performance hinders its commercial application. In order to improve the cycling stability of SnO2 electrodes, novel flower-like SnO2/TiO2 hollow spheres were prepared by facile hydrothermal method using carbon spheres as templates. Their flower-like shell and mesoporous structure highlighted a large specific surface area and excellent ion migration performance. Their TiO2 hollow sphere matrix and 2D SnO2 nano-flakes ensured good cycle stability. The electrochemical measurements indicated that novel flower-like SnO2/TiO2 hollow spheres delivered a high specific capacity, low irreversible capacity loss and superior rate performance. After 1,000 cycles at current densities of 200 mA g−1, the capacity of the flower-like SnO2/TiO2 hollow spheres was still maintained at 720 mAh g−1. Their rate capacity reached 486 mAh g−1 when the current densities gradually increase to 2,000 mA g−1.
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- Ying Weng
- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
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- School of Management, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
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Wang M, Chen T, Liao T, Zhang X, Zhu B, Tang H, Dai C. Tin dioxide-based nanomaterials as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2020; 11:1200-1221. [PMID: 35423690 PMCID: PMC8693589 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10194j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The development of new electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has attracted significant attention because commercial anode materials in LIBs, like graphite, may not be able to meet the increasing energy demand of new electronic devices. Tin dioxide (SnO2) is considered as a promising alternative to graphite due to its high specific capacity. However, the large volume changes of SnO2 during the lithiation/delithiation process lead to capacity fading and poor cycling performance. In this review, we have summarized the synthesis of SnO2-based nanomaterials with various structures and chemical compositions, and their electrochemical performance as LIB anodes. This review addresses pure SnO2 nanomaterials, the composites of SnO2 and carbonaceous materials, the composites of SnO2 and transition metal oxides, and other hybrid SnO2-based materials. By providing a discussion on the synthesis methods and electrochemistry of some representative SnO2-based nanomaterials, we aim to demonstrate that electrochemical properties can be significantly improved by modifying chemical composition and morphology. By analyzing and summarizing the recent progress in SnO2 anode materials, we hope to show that there is still a long way to go for SnO2 to become a commercial LIB electrode and more research has to be focused on how to enhance the cycling stability.
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- Minkang Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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Miao X, Ge X, Wang P, Zhao D, Yin L. Size-tunable SnO2/Co2SnO4 nanoparticles loaded 3D reduced graphene oxide aerogel architecture as anodes for high performance lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Liu Q, Wang L, Zhao K, Yan W, Liu M, Wei D, Xi L, Zhang J. 3D branched rutile TiO2 @ rutile SnO2 nanorods array heteroarchitectures/carbon cloth with an adjustable band gap to enhance lithium storage reaction kinetics for flexible lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fracchia M, Ghigna P, Minguzzi A, Vertova A, Turco F, Cerrato G, Meroni D. Role of Synthetic Parameters on the Structural and Optical Properties of N,Sn-Copromoted Nanostructured TiO 2: A Combined Ti K-Edge and Sn L 2,3-Edges X-ray Absorption Investigation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1224. [PMID: 32585978 PMCID: PMC7353116 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sn-modification of TiO2 photocatalysts has been recently proposed as a suitable strategy to improve pollutant degradation as well as hydrogen production. In particular, visible light activity could be promoted by doping with Sn2+ species, which are, however, thermally unstable. Co-promotion with N and Sn has been shown to lead to synergistic effects in terms of visible light activity, but the underlying mechanism has, so far, been poorly understood due to the system complexity. Here, the structural, optical, and electronic properties of N,Sn-copromoted, nanostructured TiO2 from sol-gel synthesis were investigated: the Sn/Ti molar content was varied in the 0-20% range and different post-treatments (calcination and low temperature hydrothermal treatment) were adopted in order to promote the sample crystallinity. Depending on the adopted post-treatment, the optical properties present notable differences, which supports a combined role of Sn dopants and N-induced defects in visible light absorption. X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Ti K-edge and Sn L2,3-edges shed light onto the electronic properties and structure of both Ti and Sn species, evidencing a marked difference at the Sn L2,3-edges between the samples with 20% and 5% Sn/Ti ratio, showing, in the latter case, the presence of tin in a partially reduced state.
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- Martina Fracchia
- Department of Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Pavia, via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Pavia, via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), via Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy; (A.M.); (A.V.)
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- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), via Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy; (A.M.); (A.V.)
- Department of Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), via Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy; (A.M.); (A.V.)
- Department of Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS, Inter-Departmental Center, Università degli Studi di Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (F.T.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS, Inter-Departmental Center, Università degli Studi di Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (F.T.); (G.C.)
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- Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), via Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy; (A.M.); (A.V.)
- Department of Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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Liu Y, Jiang N, Chen J, Wang X, Pan H, Zhang H, Zhang W, Wang Z, Luo S, Huang G, Sun H. Ultrafast and Stable Lithium Storage Enabled by the Electric Field Effect in Layer-Structured Tablet-Like NH 4TiOF 3 Mesocrystals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:20404-20413. [PMID: 32274921 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c01795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Design and synthesis of advanced electrode materials with fast and stable ion storage are of importance for energy storage applications. Herein, we propose that introducing the heterogeneous interface in layer-structured mesocrystals is an efficient way to greatly improve the rate capability and cycle stability of lithium-ion battery (LIB) devices. NH4TiOF3 mesocrystals were employed as a typical model system to demonstrate the idea. The NH4TiOF3 mesocrystals were obtained via the hydrothermal reaction, and the NH4TiOF3/TiO2 interfaces were generated through calcining at different temperatures under an argon atmosphere. Phase composition, microstructure, and chemical analyses show that the as-prepared NH4TiOF3 mesocrystals possess "tablet-like" morphology, and the formation of the NH4TiOF3/TiO2 interface can be controlled by the calcination temperature. When evaluated as the anode for LIBs, the optimized sample (NH4TiOF3 calcined at 250 °C, NTF-250) shows excellent, fast, and stable lithium storage properties. Specifically, the NTF-250 electrode holds a reversible capacity of 159.5 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles at 0.2 A g-1. At a high current density of 20 A g-1, the electrode still maintains a reversible capacity of 89.6 mA h g-1 and reaches a reversible capacity of 128.6 mA h g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1 after 2000 cycles. Theoretical and experimental studies show that the synergistic effects of the heterogeneous NH4TiOF3/anatase TiO2 interface in the layer-structured NH4TiOF3 mesocrystals lead to the upgraded electrochemical properties. Especially, the local build-in electric field induced by the nonuniform distribution of charge across the NH4TiOF3/anatase TiO2 interface facilitates the charge transport during the charging and discharging cycling. The current electrode design strategy paves a new way in boosting stable ion storage and thus is of great interest in energy storage and conversion.
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- Yanguo Liu
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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Li Q, Wu Y, Wang Z, Ming H, Wang W, Yin D, Wang L, Alshareef HN, Ming J. Carbon Nanotubes Coupled with Metal Ion Diffusion Layers Stabilize Oxide Conversion Reactions in High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:16276-16285. [PMID: 32167290 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b22175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Creating new architectures combined with super diverse materials for achieving more excellent performances has attracted great attention recently. Herein, we introduce a novel dual metal (oxide) microsphere reinforced by vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and covered with a titanium oxide metal ion-transfer diffusion layer. The CNTs penetrate the oxide particles and buffer structural volume change while enhancing electrical conductivity. Meanwhile, the external TiO2-C shell serves as a transport pathway for mobile metal ions (e.g., Li+) and acts as a protective layer for the inner oxides by reducing the electrolyte/metal oxide interfacial area and minimizing side reactions. The proposed design is shown to significantly improve the stability and Coulombic efficiency (CE) of metal (oxide) anodes. For example, the as-prepared MnO-CNTs@TiO2-C microsphere demonstrates an extremely high capacity of 967 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles, where a CE as high as 99% is maintained. Even at a harsh rate of 5 A g-1 (ca. 5 C), a capacity of 389 mA h g-1 can be maintained for thousands of cycles. The proposed oxide anode design was combined with a nickel-rich cathode to make a full-cell battery that works at high voltage and exhibits impressive stability and life span.
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- Qian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 100191, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Ultrafine TiO2 nanocrystalline anchored on nitrogen-doped amorphous mesoporous hollow carbon nanospheres as advanced anode for lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.11.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Rimoldi L, Meroni D, Pargoletti E, Biraghi I, Cappelletti G, Ardizzone S. Role of the growth step on the structural, optical and surface features of TiO 2/SnO 2 composites. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2019; 6:181662. [PMID: 30800395 PMCID: PMC6366208 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.181662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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TiO2/SnO2 composites have attracted considerable attention for their application in photocatalysis, fuel cells and sensors. Structural, morphological, optical and surface features play a pivotal role in photoelectrochemical applications and are critically related to the synthetic route. Most of the reported synthetic procedures require high-temperature treatments in order to tailor the sample crystallinity, usually at the expense of surface hydroxylation and morphology. In this work, we investigate the role of a treatment in an autoclave at a low temperature (100°C) on the sample properties and photocatalytic performance. With respect to samples calcined at 400°C, the milder crystallization treatment promotes anatase phase, mesoporosity and water chemi/physisorption, while reducing the incorporation of heteroatoms within the TiO2 lattice. The role of Sn content was also investigated, showing a marked influence, especially on the structural properties. Notably, at a high content, Sn favours the formation of rutile TiO2 at very low reaction temperatures (100°C), thanks to the structural compatibility with cassiterite SnO2. Selected samples were tested towards the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in water under UV light. Overall, the low-temperature treatment enables to tune the TiO2 phase composition while maintaining its surface hydrophilicity and gives rise to well-dispersed SnO2 at the TiO2 surface.
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- Luca Rimoldi
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e la Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e la Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e la Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e la Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e la Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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