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Khan M, Yan S, Ali M, Mahmood F, Zheng Y, Li G, Liu J, Song X, Wang Y. Innovative Solutions for High-Performance Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Overcoming Challenges and Real-World Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:179. [PMID: 38656460 PMCID: PMC11043291 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01388-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Silicon (Si) has emerged as a potent anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but faces challenges like low electrical conductivity and significant volume changes during lithiation/delithiation, leading to material pulverization and capacity degradation. Recent research on nanostructured Si aims to mitigate volume expansion and enhance electrochemical performance, yet still grapples with issues like pulverization, unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) growth, and interparticle resistance. This review delves into innovative strategies for optimizing Si anodes' electrochemical performance via structural engineering, focusing on the synthesis of Si/C composites, engineering multidimensional nanostructures, and applying non-carbonaceous coatings. Forming a stable SEI is vital to prevent electrolyte decomposition and enhance Li+ transport, thereby stabilizing the Si anode interface and boosting cycling Coulombic efficiency. We also examine groundbreaking advancements such as self-healing polymers and advanced prelithiation methods to improve initial Coulombic efficiency and combat capacity loss. Our review uniquely provides a detailed examination of these strategies in real-world applications, moving beyond theoretical discussions. It offers a critical analysis of these approaches in terms of performance enhancement, scalability, and commercial feasibility. In conclusion, this review presents a comprehensive view and a forward-looking perspective on designing robust, high-performance Si-based anodes the next generation of LIBs.
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- Mustafa Khan
- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Firdaus AM, Hawari NH, Adios CG, Nasution PM, Peiner E, Wasisto HS, Sumboja A. Unlocking High-Current Performance in Silicon Anode: Synergistic Phosphorus Doping and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Encapsulation to Enhance Lithium Diffusivity. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400036. [PMID: 38414228 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400036] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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The silicon (Si) offers enormous theoretical capacity as a lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode. However, the low charge mobility in Si particles hinders its application for high current loading. In this study, ball-milled phosphorus-doped Si nanoparticles encapsulated with nitrogen-doped carbon (P-Si@N-C) are employed as an anode for LIBs. P-doped Si nanoparticles are first obtained via ball-milling and calcination of Si with phosphoric acid. N-doped carbon encapsulation is then introduced via carbonization of the surfactant-assisted polymerization of pyrrole monomer on P-doped Si. While P dopant is required to support the stability at high current density, the encapsulation of Si particles with N-doped carbon is influential in enhancing the overall Li+ diffusivity of the Si anode. The combined approaches improve the anode's Li+ diffusivity up to tenfold compared to the untreated anode. It leads to exceptional anode stability at a high current, retaining 87 % of its initial capacity under a large current rate of 4000 mA g-1. The full-cell comprising P-Si@N-C anode and LiFePO4 cathode demonstrates 94 % capacity retention of its initial capacity after 100 cycles at 1 C. This study explores the effective strategies to improve Li+ diffusivity for high-rate Si-based anode.
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- Arief Muhammad Firdaus
- Materials Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Materials Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Materials Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Materials Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Institute of Semiconductor Technology (IHT) and Laboratory for Emerging Nanometrology (LENA), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hans-Sommer-Straße 66, Braunschweig, 38106, Germany
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- Materials Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
- Research Collaboration Center for Advanced Energy Materials, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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Zare Y, Gharib N, Nam DH, Chang YW. Predicting of tunneling resistivity between adjacent nanosheets in graphene-polymer systems. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12455. [PMID: 37528228 PMCID: PMC10394054 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39414-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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In this work, the tunneling resistivity between neighboring nanosheets in grapheme-polymer nanocomposites is expressed by a simple equation as a function of the characteristics of graphene and tunnels. This expression is obtained by connecting two advanced models for the conductivity of graphene-filled materials reflecting tunneling role and interphase area. The predictions of the applied models are linked to the tested data of several samples. The impressions of all factors on the tunneling resistivity are evaluated and interpreted using the suggested equation. The calculations of tunneling resistivity for the studied examples by the model and suggested equation demonstrate the same levels, which confirm the presented methodology. The results indicate that the tunneling resistivity decreases by super-conductive graphene, small tunneling width, numerous contacts among nanosheets and short tunneling length.
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- Yasser Zare
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila, 54200, Kuwait
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Korea.
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Bingol Ozakpinar O, Dastan H, Gurboga M, Sayin FS, Ozsavci D, Caliskan Salihi E. Carbon Nanofiber-Sodium Alginate Composite Aerogels Loaded with Vitamin D: The Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effects on Colon Cancer Cells. Gels 2023; 9:561. [PMID: 37504440 PMCID: PMC10379131 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. A substantial body of literature supports the crucial role of vitamin D (VD) in the etiology, progression, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. Recent clinical studies have found an inverse correlation between CRC incidence and serum VD levels. However, the low water solubility of VD and its anticarcinogenic activity at supraphysiological plasma levels, which causes hypercalcemia, required carrier systems. Carbon-based nanomaterials are excellent eco-friendly candidates, with exceptional chemical resistance, efficient mechanical properties, and negligible weight. Furthermore, composite aerogels manufactured from these nanomaterials have gained interest due to their extensive surface areas and porous structures, which make them suitable for delivering drugs. Our research aimed to study the development of composite aerogels loaded with VD by utilizing carbon nanofibers (CNFs) in an aerogel matrix provided to colon cancer cells. For this purpose, Aero1 as a drug delivery system was first prepared and characterized using XRD, FTIR, and SEM methods. Biochemical methods were employed to evaluate the antiproliferative, apoptotic, and anti-migratory effects on colon cancer cells. FTIR and XRD measurements confirmed the production of aerogels. SEM analysis revealed that aerogels have a non-uniform surface. The findings showed that aerogels can effectively deliver VD to the colon cancer cells, while also inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and migration. This research suggests that the Aero1 drug delivery system could be a valuable tool in the fight against colon cancer and other health issues.
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- Ozlem Bingol Ozakpinar
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Health Sciences Institute, Marmara University, 34865 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Health Sciences Institute, Marmara University, 34865 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, 34840 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
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Zare Y, Kim TH, Gharib N, Chang YW. Effect of contact number among graphene nanosheets on the conductivities of tunnels and polymer composites. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9506. [PMID: 37308514 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36669-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Simple equations are expressed for tunnel conductivity, tunnel resistance and conductivity of a graphene-filled composite by the number of contacts and interphase part. More specially, the active filler amount is suggested by interphase depth, which changes the contact number. The conductivity of nanocomposite is presented by filler content, filler dimensions, tunneling length and interphase depth. The innovative model is surveyed by the experimented conductivity of real examples. Too, the impacts of numerous issues on the tunnel resistance, tunnel conductivity and conductivity of nanocomposite are discussed to validate the novel equations. The estimates agree with the experimented data and the impacts of several terms on the tunnel resistance, tunnel conductivity and conductivity of system are sensible. Thin and big nanosheets positively affect the nanocomposite's conductivity, but thick nanosheets improve the tunnel conductivity. High conductivity is found at short tunnels, while the nanocomposite's conductivity directly depends on the tunneling length. The dissimilar effects of these features on the tunneling properties and conductivity are described.
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- Yasser Zare
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Materials Science & Chemical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Korea
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, 54200, Egaila, Kuwait
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- Department of Materials Science & Chemical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Korea.
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K B, Ikhe AB, Pyo M. Silicon nanoparticles encapsulated in Si 3N 4/carbon sheaths as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:255401. [PMID: 36944229 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acc5f2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Novel composite materials comprising of silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) encapsulated with thin layers of silicon nitride and reduced graphene oxide shells (Si@Si3N4@rGO) are prepared using a simple and scalable method. The composite exhibits significantly improved cycling stability and rate capability compared to bare SiNPs. The presence of inactiveαandβphases of Si3N4increases the mechanical endurance of SiNPs. Amorphous SiNx, which is possibly present with Si3N4, also contributes to high capacity and Li-ion migration. The rGO sheath enhances the electronic conduction and improves the rate capability. 15-Si@Si3N4@rGO, which is prepared by sintering SiNPs for 15 min at 1300 °C, spontaneous-coating GO on Si@Si3N4, and reducing GO to rGO, delivers the highest specific capacity of 1396 mAh g-1after 100 cycles at a current density of 0.5 A g-1. The improved electrochemical performance of 15-Si@Si3N4@rGO is attributed to the unique combination of positive effects by Si3N4and rGO shells, in which Si3N4mitigates the issue of large volume changes of Si during charge/discharge, and rGO provides efficient electron conduction pathways. Si@Si3N4@rGO composites are likely to have great potential for a high-performance anode in lithium-ion batteries.
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- Brijesh K
- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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A high-performance binder-free freestanding film anode constructed by Si/NC nanoparticles anchoring in 3D porous N-doped graphene-CNTs networks for Li-ion batteries. J Solid State Electrochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-023-05422-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Torabi E, Moghadasi M, Mirzaei M, Amiri A. Nanofiber-based sorbents: Current status and applications in extraction methods. J Chromatogr A 2023; 1689:463739. [PMID: 36586288 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Advanced sorbents gradually become a research hotspot on account of the increasing attention paid to environmental problems. Due to the prominent physicochemical features of nanofibers (NFs), such as high porosity, large surface area, favorable interconnectivity, high adsorption capacity, wettability, and the possibility of surface modification using functional groups, these nanostructures are regarded as excellent candidates for extraction applications. Therefore, the research in the field of NFs and their nanocomposites has been increasing in recent years. In the present review, we summarize the most recent studies on NFs-based sorbents focusing on strategies for preparation, characterization, and their unique capabilities as porous sorbents in various sorbent-based extraction methods. Moreover, we further described the performance and selectivity of sorbents to achieve improved extraction efficiency. Finally, some perspectives on the challenges and outlook are provided to aid future investigations related to this topic.
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- Elham Torabi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran.; Khorasan Science and Technology Park (KSTP), 12th km of Mashhad-Quchan Road, Mashhad, 9185173911, Khorasan Razavi, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran..
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Arjmandi SK, Khademzadeh Yeganeh J, Zare Y, Rhee KY. Development of Kovacs model for electrical conductivity of carbon nanofiber-polymer systems. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7. [PMID: 36593230 PMCID: PMC9807566 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26139-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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This study develops a model for electrical conductivity of polymer carbon nanofiber (CNF) nanocomposites (PCNFs), which includes two steps. In the first step, Kovacs model is developed to consider the CNF, interphase and tunneling regions as dissimilar zones in the system. In the second step, simple equations are expressed to estimate the resistances of interphase and tunnels, the volume fraction of CNF and percolation onset. Although some earlier models were proposed to predict the electrical conductivity of PCNFs, developing of Kovacs model causes a better understanding of the effects of main factors on the nanocomposite conductivity. The developed model is supported by logical influences of all factors on the conductivity and by experimented conductivity of several samples. The calculations show good accordance to the experimented data and all factors rationally manage the conductivity of PCNFs. The highest conductivity of PCNF is gained as 0.019 S/m at the lowest ranges of polymer tunnel resistivity (ρ = 500 Ω m) and tunneling distance (d = 2 nm), whereas the highest levels of these factors (ρ > 3000 Ω m and d > 6 nm) cannot cause a conductive sample. Also, high CNF volume fraction, poor waviness, long and thin CNF, low "k", thick interphase, high CNF conduction, high percentage of percolated CNFs, low percolation onset and high interphase conductivity cause an outstanding conductivity in PCNF.
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- Sajad Khalil Arjmandi
- grid.459900.1Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, P.O. Box: 37195-1519, Qom, Iran
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- grid.459900.1Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, P.O. Box: 37195-1519, Qom, Iran
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- grid.417689.5Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.289247.20000 0001 2171 7818Department of Mechanical Engineering (BK21 Four), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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Alkaline metal ion permeation through amorphous carbon membranes with varying degree of graphitization. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Rationally designed rGO@CNTs@CNFs film as self-supporting binder-free Si electrodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 631:249-257. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Three-dimensional network of nitrogen-doped carbon matrix-encapsulated Si nanoparticles/carbon nanofibers hybrids for lithium-ion battery anodes with excellent capability. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16002. [PMID: 36163350 PMCID: PMC9512820 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20026-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Three-dimensionally structured silicon (Si)–carbon (C) nanocomposites have great potential as anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Here, we report a Nitrogen-doped graphene/carbon-encapsulated Si nanoparticle/carbon nanofiber composite (NG/C@Si/CNF) prepared by methods of surface modification, electrostatic self-assembly, cross-linking with heat treatment, and further carbonization as a potential high-performance anode for LIBs. The N-doped C matrix wrapped around Si nanoparticles improved the electrical conductivity of the composites and buffered the volume change of Si nanoparticles during lithiation/delithiation. Uniformly dispersed CNF in composites acted as conductive networks for the fast transport of ions and electrons. The entire tightly connected organic material of NG/C@Si and CNF prevented the crushing and shedding of particles and maintained the integrity of the electrode structure. The NG/C@Si/CNF composite exhibited better rate capability and cycling performance compared with the other electrode materials. After 100 cycles, the electrode maintained a high reversible specific capacity of 1371.4 mAh/g.
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Li C, Yuan C, Zhu J, Ni X, Li K, Wang L, Qi Y, Ju A. Fabrication of silicon nanoparticles/porous carbon@porous carbon nanofibers core-shell structured composites as high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Saipanya S, Waenkaew P, Maturost S, Pongpichayakul N, Promsawan N, Kuimalee S, Namsar O, Income K, Kuntalue B, Themsirimongkon S, Jakmunee J. Catalyst Composites of Palladium and N-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots-Decorated Silica and Reduced Graphene Oxide for Enhancement of Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cells. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:17741-17755. [PMID: 35664576 PMCID: PMC9161268 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Pd-based catalysts consisting of Pd nanoparticles on nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) modified silica (SiO2) and reduced graphene oxide have been synthesized through reduction for use as catalysts for improved formic acid oxidation. The structure, morphology, chemical composition, functional groups, and porosity of the synthesized catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) spectroscopy, respectively. Their electrocatalytic activities were also evaluated by electrochemical measurements. The differences in the average particle sizes found for Pd/N-CQDs-SiO2-rGO, Pd/N-CQDs-rGO, and Pd/rGO were 4.81, 5.56, and 6.31 nm, respectively. It was also found that the Pd/xN-CQDs-SiO2-yrGO composite catalysts (where x and y is 1 to 4) can significantly improve the activity and stability toward formic acid electrooxidation compared with Pd/rGO and commercial Pt/C. The mass activities of Pd/N-CQDs-SiO2-rGO, Pd/N-CQDs-rGO, and Pd/rGO were 951.4, 607.8, and 157.6 mA g-1, respectively, which was ca. 6-7 times compared with Pd/rGO and approximately 3-4 times compared with commercial Pt/C. With low potential for CO oxidation and high current intensity, the composites of rGO, SiO2, and N-CQDs into Pd-based catalysts improved the catalytic activity of the prepared catalyst for the oxidation of formic acid in acidic media. The value of the Tafel slope designated that the chief path of the prepared catalysts is the dehydrogenation process. These prepared catalysts exhibit promise toward the development of high-performance Pd-based electrocatalysts for formic acid oxidation.
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- Surin Saipanya
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Industrial
Chemistry Innovation Program, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, Chiang
Mai 50290, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department
of Primary Industries and Mines, Ministry
of Industry, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Electron
Microscope Research and Service Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang
Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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Xu J, Yin Q, Li X, Tan X, Liu Q, Lu X, Cao B, Yuan X, Li Y, Shen L, Lu Y. Spheres of Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes Embedding Silicon as Mechanically Resilient Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:3054-3061. [PMID: 35315677 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries were synthesized by in situ growth of spheres of graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) around silicon particles. These composites possess high electrical conductivity and mechanical resiliency, which can sustain the high-pressure calendering process in industrial electrode fabrication, as well as the stress induced during charging and discharging of the electrodes. The resultant electrodes exhibit outstanding cycling durability (∼90% capacity retention at 2 A g-1 after 700 cycles or a capacity fading rate of 0.014% per cycle), calendering compatibility (sustain pressure over 100 MPa), and adequate volumetric capacity (1006 mAh cm-3), providing a novel design strategy toward better silicon anode materials.
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- Jinhui Xu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Namdar N, Ghasemi F, Sanaee Z. Plasma-assisted three-dimensional lightscribe graphene as high-performance supercapacitors. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4254. [PMID: 35277584 PMCID: PMC8917148 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08315-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Graphene-based supercapacitors demonstrate extraordinary energy storage capacity due to their layered structure, large effective surface area, high electrical conductivity and acceptable chemical stability. Herein, reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based supercapacitors were introduced in a simple, and fast method with considerable performance. For this purpose, graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized by the modified Hummers' method and then easily reduced to desired patterns of rGO using a commercial LightScribe DVD drive. In order to increase the effective surface area, as well as the electrical conductivity of rGO layers, oxygen/sulfur hexafluoride plasma was applied to the rGO followed by laser irradiation. By performing such sequential processes, an rGO-based supercapacitor was introduced with a capacitance of about 10.2 F/cm3, which had high stability for more than 1000 consecutive charge-discharge cycles. The fabrication steps of the electrodes were investigated by different analyses such as SEM, TEM, Raman, surface resistance, BET, and XPS measurements. Results showed that these rGO-based electrodes fabricated by sequential processes are very interesting for practical applications of energy storage.
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- Naser Namdar
- Nano-Fabricated Energy Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanoscale Physics Device Lab (NPDL), Department of Physics, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Nano-Fabricated Energy Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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He L, Wang Q, Feng J, Xie Z, Zhou J, Fei F. Heterostructure‐Regulated Metal Silicates Composite Material for Enhancing the Lithium‐ion Batteries Performance. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Lanqi He
- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering No. 135 Xingang West RoadHaizhu District Guangzhou CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University No. 132, Waihuan East Road, Beigang Village, Xiaoguwei Street, Panyu District, G 510275 Guangzhou CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering No. 135 Xingang West RoadHaizhu District Guangzhou CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering No. 135 Xingang West RoadHaizhu District Guangzhou CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering No. 135 Xingang West RoadHaizhu District Guangzhou CHINA
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- Zunyi Normal College Department of Chemistry No.138 Haishi RoadHuichuan District Zunyi CHINA
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Muruganantham R, Yang CW, Wang HJ, Huang CH, Liu WR. Industrial Silicon-Wafer-Wastage-Derived Carbon-Enfolded Si/Si-C/C Nanocomposite Anode Material through Plasma-Assisted Discharge Process for Rechargeable Li-Ion Storage. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:659. [PMID: 35214990 PMCID: PMC8878063 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Silicon is a promising anode material for high-performance Li-ion batteries as a result of its high theoretical specific capacity and elemental abundance. Currently, the commercial application of the Si-based anode is still restricted by its large volume changes during the lithiation cycles and low electrical conductivity. To address these issues, we demonstrate a facile plasma-assisted discharge process to anchor nano-sized Si particles into methanol with quick quenching. After the subsequent sintering process, we obtained a Si/SiC/C composite (M-Si). The unique structure not only allowed for the electrolyte infiltration to enhance lithium ion diffusion during charge and discharge process, but also buffered the volume expansion of silicon particles to enhance the rate capability and cycle stability. The M-Si cell electrochemical results exposed good Li-ion storage performance compared to that of the bare Si used cell (B-Si). The electrode cell consisting of M-Si exhibited remarkable enhanced cyclic stability and sustained the reversible specific capacity of 563 mAhg-1 after 100 cycles, with a coulombic efficiency of 99% at a current density of 0.1C, which is higher than that of the B-Si electrode cell that was used. Hence, the as-prepared Si/SiC/C composite is an efficient anode material for Li-ion battery applications. Moreover, these results indicate that the novel plasma-assisted discharge technique will bring a potential durable methodology to produce novel high-performance electrode materials for future advanced large-scale energy-storage applications.
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- Rasu Muruganantham
- Department of Chemical Engineering, R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Center for Circular Economy, Chung Yuan Christian University, 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung Li District, Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan;
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- Sino Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Chung Li District, Taoyuan City 320030, Taiwan; (C.-W.Y.); (H.-J.W.)
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- Sino Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Chung Li District, Taoyuan City 320030, Taiwan; (C.-W.Y.); (H.-J.W.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National University of Tainan, No.33, Sec. 2, Shulin St., West Central District, Tainan City 700, Taiwan;
- Metal Industries Research and Development Centre, Kaohsiung 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Center for Circular Economy, Chung Yuan Christian University, 200 Chung Pei Road, Chung Li District, Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan;
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Kaimal R, Vinoth V, Shrikrishna Salunke A, Valdés H, Viswanathan Mangalaraja R, Aljafari B, Anandan S. Highly sensitive and selective detection of glutathione using ultrasonic aided synthesis of graphene quantum dots embedded over amine-functionalized silica nanoparticles. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2022; 82:105868. [PMID: 34902816 PMCID: PMC8669454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant antioxidant in the majority of cells and tissues; and its use as a biomarker has been known for decades. In this study, a facile electrochemical method was developed for glutathione sensing using voltammetry and amperometry analyses. In this study, a novel glassy carbon electrode composed of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) embedded on amine-functionalized silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) was synthesized. GQDs embedded on amine-functionalized SiNPs were physical-chemically characterized by different techniques that included high resolution-transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. The newly developed electrode exhibits a good response to glutathione with a wide linear range (0.5-7 µM) and a low detection limit (0.5 µM) with high sensitivity(2.64 µA µM-1). The fabricated GQDs-SiNPs/GC electrode shows highly attractive electrocatalytic activity towards glutathione detection in the neutral media at low potential due to a synergistic surface effect caused by the incorporation of GQDs over SiNPs. It leads to higher surface area and conductivity, improving electron transfer and promoting redox reactions. Besides, it provides outstanding selectivity, reproducibility, long-term stability, and can be used in the presence of interferences typically found in real sample analysis.
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- Reshma Kaimal
- Nanomaterials and Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India
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- Nanomaterials and Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India; Laboratorio de Technologίas Limpias, Facultad de Ingernierίa, Universidad Catόlica de la Santίsima Concepciόn, Concepciόn, Chile.
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- Nanomaterials and Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India
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- Laboratorio de Technologίas Limpias, Facultad de Ingernierίa, Universidad Catόlica de la Santίsima Concepciόn, Concepciόn, Chile
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- Advanced Ceramics and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Materials Engineering, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile; Technological Development Unit (UDT), University of Concepcion, Coronel Industrial Park, Coronel, Chile
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomaterials and Solar Energy Conversion Lab, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620015, India.
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A Comparative Study of the Effect of Graphene Oxide, Graphitic Carbon Nitride, and Their Composite on the Photocatalytic Activity of Cu3SnS4. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Photocatalysis has shown high potential in dealing with the ever-broadening problem of wastewater treatment, escalated by the increasing level of recalcitrant chemicals often referred to as emerging contaminants. In this study, the effect of support material on the photocatalytic activity of copper tin sulfide (Cu3SnS4) nanoparticles for the degradation of tetracycline as an emerging contaminant is presented. Graphene oxide, protonated graphitic carbon nitride, and a composite of graphitic carbon nitride and graphene oxide were explored as support materials for Cu3SnS4 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were incorporated with the different carbonaceous substrates to afford graphene-supported Cu3SnS4 (GO-CTS), protonated graphitic carbon nitride-supported Cu3SnS4 (PCN-CTS), and graphene oxide/protonated graphitic carbon nitride-supported Cu3SnS4 (GO/PCN-CTS). Physicochemical, structural, and optical properties of the prepared nanocomposites were characterized using techniques such as Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis near infrared, and fluorescence spectrophotometry. The compositing of the Cu3SnS4 nanoparticles on the support materials was confirmed by the characterization techniques, and the optical properties of the composites were found to be influenced by the nature of the support material. The incorporation of CTS into the support materials resulted in a reduction in band gap energy with evaluated band gaps of 1.65, 1.46, 1.43 eV, and 1.16 eV. The reduction in band gap energy suggests the potential of the composites for enhanced photocatalytic activity. From the photocatalytic study, the degradation efficiency of tetracycline by CTS, PCN-CTS, GO-CTS, and PC/GO-CTS was 74.1, 85.2, 90.9, and 96.5%, respectively. All the composites showed enhanced activity compared to pristine CTS, and the existence of a synergy between GO and PCN when both were employed as support materials was observed. Based on the charge carrier recombination characteristics and the band edge potential calculations from the composites, a possible mechanism of action of each composite was proposed. This study therefore confirms the possibility of modulating the mechanism of action and subsequently the efficiency of semiconductor materials by altering the nature of the support material.
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Cong R, Park HH, Jo M, Lee H, Lee CS. Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Electrostatic Self-Assembled Nano-Silicon@N-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide/Carbon Nanofibers Composite as Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26164831. [PMID: 34443418 PMCID: PMC8398711 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials are widely adopted in the anode of lithium-ion batteries (LIB). However, the lithium ion (Li+) transportation is hampered due to the significant accumulation of silicon nanoparticles (Si) and the change in their volume, which leads to decreased battery performance. In an attempt to optimize the electrode structure, we report on a self-assembly synthesis of silicon nanoparticles@nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide/carbon nanofiber (Si@N-doped rGO/CNF) composites as potential high-performance anodes for LIB through electrostatic attraction. A large number of vacancies or defects on the graphite plane are generated by N atoms, thus providing transmission channels for Li+ and improving the conductivity of the electrode. CNF can maintain the stability of the electrode structure and prevent Si from falling off the electrode. The three-dimensional composite structure of Si, N-doped rGO, and CNF can effectively buffer the volume changes of Si, form a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI), and shorten the transmission distance of Li+ and the electrons, while also providing high conductivity and mechanical stability to the electrode. The Si@N-doped rGO/CNF electrode outperforms the Si@N-doped rGO and Si/rGO/CNF electrodes in cycle performance and rate capability, with a reversible specific capacity reaching 1276.8 mAh/g after 100 cycles and a Coulomb efficiency of 99%.
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- Ruye Cong
- Department of Chemistry, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea; (R.C.); (H.-H.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea; (R.C.); (H.-H.P.)
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Korea; (M.J.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Korea; (M.J.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea; (R.C.); (H.-H.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-580-5192
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Nulu A, Nulu V, Moon JS, Sohn KY. Unified NCNT@rGO bounded porous silicon composite as an anode material for Lithium-ion batteries. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-021-0813-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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