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Zhang Y, Zhu B, Zhao S, Zhao W, Zhou M, Sun Y, Qiao K, Liu J, Zhou J, Li J. In Situ Synthesis of Self-Assembly Supramolecular Crystal Seeds within Continuous Carbon Nanofibers for Improved Fiber Graphitic Structure. ACS NANO 2024; 18:11360-11374. [PMID: 38629810 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The utilization of carbon-based fibers as a fundamental constituent holds strong appeal for diverse materials and devices. However, the poor fiber graphitic structure resulting from the heat treatment of atactic polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursors often leads to a modest performance of carbon-based fibers. This paper takes electrospun carbon nanofibers (CNFs) as the research object and provides a seed-assisted graphitization strategy to improve the fiber graphitic structures. The typical melamine/cyanuric acid self-assembly precursor of graphitic carbon nitride is applied as supramolecular seeds in CNFs and demonstrates significant promotion of fiber graphitization, while it decomposes at elevated temperatures. Further studies show that the higher carbon content contributes to the better heat resistance of seeds; thus, nanoscale 2,6-diaminopyridine/cyanuric acid and 2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine/barbituric acid supramolecular seeds are developed. Both systems can be uniformly distributed in PAN precursors through in situ self-assembly and withstand high-temperature carbonization without severe pyrolysis. The dispersed seeds contribute to the formation of fibrillar PAN crystals and promote their conversion to ordered graphitic domains through nucleation and templating roles. The obtained CNFs exhibit increased crystallinity and graphitization degree with improved orientation and refined size of fiber crystals. As a result, the strength, modulus, and elongation at break of CNFs are comprehensively enhanced.
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- Ye Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Citic Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, Luoyang 471039, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 2TT, U.K
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical Electrical and Information Engineering, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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Wildy M, Wei W, Xu K, Schossig J, Hu X, Hyun DC, Chen W, Zhang C, Lu P. Heat's Role in Solution Electrospinning: A Novel Approach to Nanofiber Structure Optimization. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:7982-7991. [PMID: 38569012 PMCID: PMC11025124 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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In this study, we explored an innovative application of heat-assisted solution electrospinning, a technique that significantly advances the control of phase separation in polystyrene (PS) fibers. Our experimental approach involved the use of direct heating and a convection air sheath applied through a coaxial needle, focusing on solvents with varying vapor pressures. This method enabled a detailed investigation into how solvent evaporation rates affect the morphology of the electrospun fibers. SEM and AFM measurements revealed that the application of direct heating and a heated air sheath offered precise control over the fiber morphology, significantly influencing both the surface and internal structure of the fibers. Additionally, we observed notable changes in fiber diameter, indicating that heat-assisted electrospinning can be effectively utilized to tailor fiber dimensions according to specific application requirements. Moreover, our research demonstrated the critical role of solvent properties, particularly vapor pressure, in determining the final characteristics of the electrospun fibers. By comparing fibers produced with different solvents, we gained insights into the complex interplay between solvent dynamics and heat application in fiber formation. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, offering new possibilities for the fabrication of nanofibers with customized properties. Furthermore, this could have profound impacts on various applications, from biomedical to environmental, where specific fiber characteristics are crucial. This study not only contributes to the understanding of phase separation in electrospinning but also opens avenues for further research on the optimization of fiber properties for diverse industrial and scientific applications.
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- Michael Wildy
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook
National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
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- Key
Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry
of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Chemistry
Department, Long Island University (Post), Brookville, New York 11548, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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Aboalhassan A, Babar AA, Iqbal N, Yan J, El-Newehy M, Yu J, Ding B. Controlled Alignment of Carbon Black Nanoparticles in Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers for Flexible Films. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:327. [PMID: 38337216 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030327] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Carbon nanofiber (CNF) films or mats have great conductivity and thermal stability and are widely used in different technological processes. Among all the fabrication methods, electrospinning is a simple yet effective technique for preparing CNF mats, but the electrospun CNF mats are often brittle. Here, we report a feasible protocol by which to control the alignment of carbon black nanoparticles (CB NPs) within CNF to enhance the flexibility. The CB NPs (~45 nm) are treated with non-ionic surfactant Triton-X 100 (TX) prior to being blended with a solution containing poly(vinyl butyral) and polyacrylonitrile, followed by electrospinning and then carbonization. The optimized CB-TX@CNF mat has a boosted elongation from 2.25% of pure CNF to 2.49%. On the contrary, the untreated CB loaded in CNF displayed a lower elongation of 1.85% because of the aggregated CB spots created weak joints. The controlled and uniform dispersion of CB NPs helped to scatter the applied bending force in the softness test. This feasible protocol paves the way for using these facile surface-treated CB NPs as a commercial reinforcement for producing flexible CNF films.
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- Ahmed Aboalhassan
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Institute of Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Nanhai Avenue 3688, Shenzhen 517060, China
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, College of Textile, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- The Center of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, College of Textile, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, College of Textile, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, College of Textile, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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Im MJ, Kim JI, Hyeong SK, Moon BJ, Bae S. From Pristine to Heteroatom-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots: An Essential Review and Prospects for Future Research. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304497. [PMID: 37496316 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are carbon-based zero-dimensional materials that have received considerable scientific interest due to their exceptional optical, electrical, and optoelectrical properties. Their unique electronic band structures, influenced by quantum confinement and edge effects, differentiate the physical and optical characteristics of GQDs from other carbon nanostructures. Additionally, GQDs can be synthesized using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, distinguishing them from other carbon nanomaterials. This review discusses recent advancements in GQD research, focusing on their synthesis and functionalization for potential applications. Particularly, various methods for synthesizing functionalized GQDs using different doping routes are comprehensively reviewed. Based on previous reports, current challenges and future directions for GQDs research are discussed in detail herein.
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- Min Ji Im
- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, 55324, Republic of Korea
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, 55324, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Systems Research and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, 55324, Republic of Korea
- Department of JBNU-KIST Industry-Academia Convergence Research, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic ofKorea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, 55324, Republic of Korea
- Department of JBNU-KIST Industry-Academia Convergence Research, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic ofKorea
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Han WH, Wang QY, Kang YY, Shi LR, Long Y, Zhou X, Hao CC. Cross-linking electrospinning. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15513-15551. [PMID: 37740390 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03956k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Although electrospinning (e-spinning) has witnessed rapid development in recent years, it has also been criticized by environmentalists due to the use of organic solvents. Therefore, aqueous e-spinning (green e-spinning) is considered a more attractive technique. However, considering the poor water resistance and mechanical properties of electrospun (e-spun) nanofibers, cross-linking is a perfect solution. In this review, we systematically discuss the cross-linking e-spinning system for the first time, including cross-linking strategies (in situ, liquid immersion, vapor, and spray cross-linking), cross-linking mechanism (physical and chemical cross-linking) of e-spun nanofibers, and the various applications (e.g., tissue engineering, drug delivery, water treatment, food packaging, and sensors) of cross-linked e-spun nanofibers. Among them, we highlight several cross-linking methods, including UV light cross-linking, electron beam cross-linking, glutaraldehyde (and other commonly used cross-linking agents) chemical cross-linking, thermal cross-linking, and enzymatic cross-linking. Finally, we confirm the significance of cross-linking e-spinning and reveal the problems in the construction of this system.
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- Wei-Hua Han
- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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Chen Y, Wang K, Cao L, Huang X, Li Y. Preparation of Reusable Porous Carbon Nanofibers from Oxidized Coal Liquefaction Residue for Efficient Adsorption in Water Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103614. [PMID: 37241241 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Porous carbon nanofibers are commonly used for adsorption processes owing to their high specific surface area and rich pore structure. However, the poor mechanical properties of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based porous carbon nanofibers have limited their applications. Herein, we introduced solid waste-derived oxidized coal liquefaction residue (OCLR) into PAN-based nanofibers to obtain activated reinforced porous carbon nanofibers (ARCNF) with enhanced mechanical properties and regeneration for efficient adsorption of organic dyes in wastewater. This study examined the effects of contact time, concentration, temperature, pH, and salinity on the adsorption capacity. The adsorption processes of the dyes in ARCNF are appropriately described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The maximum adsorption capacity for malachite green (MG) on ARCNF is 2712.84 mg g-1 according to the fitted parameters of the Langmuir model. Adsorption thermodynamics indicated that the adsorptions of the five dyes are spontaneous and endothermic processes. In addition, ARCNF have good regenerative performance, and the adsorption capacity of MG is still higher than 76% after 5 adsorption-desorption cycles. Our prepared ARCNF can efficiently adsorb organic dyes in wastewater, reducing the pollution to the environment and providing a new idea for solid waste recycling and water treatment.
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- Yaoyao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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Ansari SA. Graphene Quantum Dots: Novel Properties and Their Applications for Energy Storage Devices. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3814. [PMID: 36364590 PMCID: PMC9656052 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Batteries and supercapacitors are the next-generation alternative energy resources that can fulfil the requirement of energy demand worldwide. In regard to the development of efficient energy storage devices, various materials have been tested as electrode materials. Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), a new class of carbon-based nanomaterial, have driven a great research interest due to their unique fundamental properties. High conductivity, abundant specific surface area, and sufficient solubility, in combination with quantum confinement and edge effect, have made them appropriate for a broad range of applications such as optical, catalysis, energy storage and conversion. This review article will present the latest research on the utilization of GQDs and their composites to modify the electrodes used in energy storage devices. Several major challenges have been discussed and, finally, future perspectives have been provided for the better implementation of GQDs in the energy storage research.
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- Sajid Ali Ansari
- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Tang T, Yuan R, Guo N, Zhu J, Gan X, Li Q, Qin F, Luo W, Wang L, Zhang S, Song H, Jia D. Improving the surface area of metal organic framework-derived porous carbon through constructing inner support by compatible graphene quantum dots. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 623:77-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kim T, Subedi S, Dahal B, Chhetri K, Mukhiya T, Muthurasu A, Gautam J, Lohani PC, Acharya D, Pathak I, Chae S, Ko TH, Kim HY. Homogeneous Elongation of N-Doped CNTs over Nano-Fibrillated Hollow-Carbon-Nanofiber: Mass and Charge Balance in Asymmetric Supercapacitors Is No Longer Problematic. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200650. [PMID: 35567356 PMCID: PMC9284134 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The hurdle of fabricating asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) devices using a faradic cathode and a double layer anode is challenging due to the required large amount of active mass of anodic material compared to that of the cathodic material during mass balancing due to the large difference in capacitance values of the two electrodes. Here, the problem is addressed by engineering a negative electrode that furnishes an ultrahigh capacitance. An in situ developed metal-organic framework (MOF)-based thermal treatment is adopted to grow highly porous N-doped carbon nanotubes (CNTs) containing submerged Co nanoparticles over nano-fibrillated electrospun hollow carbon nanofibers (HCNFs). The optimized CNT@HCNF-1.5 furnishes an ultrahigh capacitance approaching 712 F g-1 with excellent rate capability. The capacitance reported from this work is the highest for any carbonaceous material reported to date. The CNT@HCNF-1.5 is further used to fabricate symmetric supercapacitors (SSCs), as well as ASC devices. Remarkably, both the SSC and ASC devices furnish incredible performances in all aspects of SCs, such as a high energy density, long cycle life, and high rate capability, displaying decent practical applicability. The energy density of the SSC device reaches as high as 20.13 W h kg-1 , whereas that of ASC approaches 87.5 W h kg-1 .
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- Taewoo Kim
- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Department of ChemistryTrichandra Multiple CampusTribhuvan UniversityKathmandu44605Nepal
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Central Department of ChemistryTribhuvan UniversityKathmandu44618Nepal
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Department of ChemistryBhaktapur Multiple CampusTribhuvan UniversityKathmandu44800Nepal
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringKumoh National Institute of Technology61 Daehak‐roGumi‐siGyeongsangbuk‐do39177Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Department of ChemistryAmrit CampusTribhuvan UniversityKathmandu44600Nepal
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Department of ChemistryAmrit CampusTribhuvan UniversityKathmandu44600Nepal
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence EngineeringJeonbuk National UniversityJeonju54896Republic of Korea
- Department of Organic Materials and Fiber EngineeringJeonnbuk National UniversityJeonju561–756Republic of Korea
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Li G, Liu Y, Zhou H. Layered graphite foil/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) electrode-enabled flexible electrochemical capacitors with observably boosted performances. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Xu Q, Wu C, Sun X, Liu H, Yang H, Hu H, Wu M. Flexible electrodes with high areal capacity based on electrospun fiber mats. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:18391-18409. [PMID: 34730603 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05681f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The ever-growing portable, flexible, and wearable devices impose new requirements from power sources. In contrast to gravitational metrics, areal metrics are more reliable performance indicators of energy storage systems for portable and wearable devices. For energy storage devices with high areal metrics, a high mass loading of the active species is generally required, which imposes formidable challenges on the current electrode fabrication technology. In this regard, integrated electrodes made by electrospinning technology have attracted increasing attention due to their high controllability, excellent mechanical strength, and flexibility. In addition, electrospun electrodes avoid the use of current collectors, conductive additives, and polymer binders, which can essentially increase the content of the active species in the electrodes as well as reduce the unnecessary physically contacted interfaces. In this review, the electrospinning technology for fabricating flexible and high areal capacity electrodes is first highlighted by comparing with the typical methods for this purpose. Then, the principles of electrospinning technology and the recent progress of electrospun electrodes with high areal capacity and flexibility are elaborately discussed. Finally, we address the future perspectives for the construction of high areal capacity electrodes using electrospinning technology to meet the increasing demands of flexible energy storage systems.
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- Qian Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- New Energy Division, ShanDong Energy Group CO., LTD, Zoucheng 273500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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Lu M, Cao Y, Xue Y, Qiu W. Preparation of Graphene Oxide/La 2Ti 2O 7 Composites with Enhanced Electrochemical Performances for Supercapacitors. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:27994-28003. [PMID: 34722999 PMCID: PMC8552325 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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A series of graphene oxide (GO)/lanthanum titanate (La2Ti2O7, LTO) fiber composites were prepared through a hydrothermal method. The LTO fibers were homogeneously dispersed between the GO sheets. The structure and micromorphology of the GO/LTO composites were systematically studied. The composite exhibited a high specific capacitance of 900.6 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1 in the 1 M H2SO4 and 10 wt % sucrose aqueous solution as the electrolyte. With the extended potential window of 1.8 V, the fabricated asymmetric supercapacitor device delivered a maximum energy density of 94.0 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 750.1 W kg-1. The GO/LTO composites could be promising materials for energy storage.
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- Munan Lu
- South
China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School
of Molecular Science and Engineering, South
China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- China-Ukraine
Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Materials Joining and Advanced Manufacturing,
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding Technology,
China-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong
Academy of Sciences, 363 Changxing Road, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- South
China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School
of Molecular Science and Engineering, South
China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- South
China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School
of Molecular Science and Engineering, South
China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials
and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Polez RT, Rodrigues BVM, El Seoud OA, Frollini E. Electrospinning of cellulose carboxylic esters synthesized under homogeneous conditions: Effects of the ester degree of substitution and acyl group chain length on the morphology of the fabricated mats. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Luo W, Guo N, Wang L, Cao Y, Xu M, Jia D, Feng S, Gong X, Zhang S. From powders to freestanding electrodes: Assembly active particles into bacterial cellulose for high performance supercapacitors. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Yibowei ME, Adekoya JG, Adediran AA, Adekomaya O. Carbon-based nano-filler in polymeric composites for supercapacitor electrode materials: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:26269-26279. [PMID: 33797043 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13589-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The concept of this paper was to explore the comparative advantage of polymer composite in the formation of a critical part of electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. These parts largely determine the overall performance of new evolving supercapacitors (SC) as against many other existing storage devices. Polymer materials are reputed for their low weight and life-cycle flexibility which makes supercapacitors unique in their functions. In this paper, application and classification of SCs were undertaken to take into consideration the peculiarities of polymer composite suitable for each class of SCs identified in this work. Part of the rationale of this review paper was to bridge the existing gap identified in many storage devices using salient properties inherent in light-weight materials. This paper also discussed the potential threats to SCs, which require further research works. It is expected that this paper would assist other researchers in evolving SCs devoid of low cell voltages, lower energy density, and reduction of production cost.
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- Moses Ebiowei Yibowei
- Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, PMB 2011,Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Institute of Nano-Engineering Research, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Kwara State, PMB, Omu-Aran, 1001, Nigeria.
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- School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
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Ding Z, Mei X, Wang X. All-lignin converted graphene quantum dot/graphene nanosheet hetero-junction for high-rate and boosted specific capacitance supercapacitors. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:2529-2537. [PMID: 36134161 PMCID: PMC9418623 DOI: 10.1039/d0na01024c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The high value-added conversion of biomass lignin has been paramount in the field of lignin utilization, especially for high performance energy conversion and storage devices. A majority of lignin-based supercapacitors generally exhibit inferior electrochemical performance with low capacitance and slow diffusion kinetics due to the poor interfacial compatibility, low conductivity, and uncontrollable morphology. Herein, we designed all-lignin converted graphene quantum dot and graphene sheet (GQD/Gr) hetero-junction for simultaneous fast charging and boosted specific capacitance. The conversion from lignin to GQDs and then refusion into graphene allows the in situ growth of GQDs on graphene, endowing good interfacial compatibility with the GQD/Gr hetero-junction. Furthermore, both GQDs and graphene sheets exhibit highly crystalline structure with obvious graphene lattice, giving GQDs/Gr good conductivity. GQDs play an additive role for avoiding stacks and agglomerates between graphene layers, which endow the assembled GQDs/Gr with massive electron capacitive sites and more hierarchical channels. Therefore, the GQD/Gr hetero-junction gives rise to a high specific capacitance of 404.6 F g-1 and a short charging time constant (τ 0) of 0.3 s, 2.5 times higher and 7.5 times faster than that of the unmodified lignin electrode with 162 F g-1 and 2.3 s, respectively. This proposed strategy could offer the opportunity to unblock the critical roadblocks for a superior electrochemical performance lignin-based supercapacitor by composing a 0D/2D GQD/Gr hetero-junction system and also paves a bright way for the high-value industrial lignin conversion into cheap, scalable, and high-performance electrochemical energy devices.
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- Zheyuan Ding
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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Xue K, Si Y, Xie S, Yang J, Mo Y, Long B, Wei W, Cao P, Wei H, Guan H, Michaelis EG, Guo G, Yue Y, Shan C. Free-Standing N-Doped Porous Carbon Fiber Membrane Derived From Zn-MOF-74: Synthesis and Application as Anode for Sodium-Ion Battery With an Excellent Performance. Front Chem 2021; 9:647545. [PMID: 33937196 PMCID: PMC8086192 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.647545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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It is important to develop new energy storage and conversion technology to mitigate the energy crisis for the sustainable development of human society. In this study, free-standing porous nitrogen-doped carbon fiber (PN-CF) membranes were obtained from the pyrolysis of Zn-MOF-74/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite fibers, which were fabricated in situ by an electrospinning technology. The resulting free-standing fibers can be cut into membrane disks and directly used as an anode electrode without the addition of any binder or additive. The PN-CFs showed great reversible capacities of 210 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.05 A g-1 and excellent cyclic stability of 170.5 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.2 A g-1 after 600 cycles in sodium ion batteries (SIBs). The improved electrochemical performance of PN-CFs can be attributed to the rich porous structure derived by the incorporation of Zn-MOF-74 and nitrogen doping to promote sodium ion transportation.
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- Kaiwen Xue
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Delaware State University, Dover, DE, United States
- Dover High School, Dover, DE, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Delaware State University, Dover, DE, United States
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhao B, Yang S, Deng J, Pan K. Chiral Graphene Hybrid Materials: Structures, Properties, and Chiral Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2003681. [PMID: 33854894 PMCID: PMC8025009 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202003681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Chirality has become an important research subject. The research areas associated with chirality are under substantial development. Meanwhile, graphene is a rapidly growing star material and has hard-wired into diverse disciplines. Rational combination of graphene and chirality undoubtedly creates unprecedented functional materials and may also lead to great findings. This hypothesis has been clearly justified by the sizable number of studies. Unfortunately, there has not been any previous review paper summarizing the scattered studies and advancements on this topic so far. This overview paper attempts to review the progress made in chiral materials developed from graphene and their derivatives, with the hope of providing a systemic knowledge about the construction of chiral graphenes and chiral applications thereof. Recently emerging directions, existing challenges, and future perspectives are also presented. It is hoped this paper will arouse more interest and promote further faster progress in these significant research areas.
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- Biao Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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Ghorbani-Choghamarani A, Taherinia Z, Heidarnezhad Z, Moradi Z. Application of Nanofibers Based on Natural Materials as Catalyst in Organic Reactions. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Herein, metal-free heteroatom doped carbon-based materials are being reviewed for supercapacitor and energy applications. Most of these low-cost materials considered are also derived from renewable resources. Various forms of carbon that have been employed for supercapacitor applications are described in detail, and advantages as well as disadvantages of each form are presented. Different methodologies that are being used to develop these materials are also discussed. To increase the specific capacitance, carbon-based materials are often doped with different elements. The role of doping elements on the performance of supercapacitors has been critically reviewed. It has been demonstrated that a higher content of doping elements significantly improves the supercapacitor behavior of carbon compounds. In order to attain a high percentage of elemental doping, precursors with variable ratios as well as simple modifications in the syntheses scheme have been employed. Significance of carbon-based materials doped with one and more than one heteroatom have also been presented. In addition to doping elements, other factors which play a key role in enhancing the specific capacitance values such as surface area, morphology, pore size electrolyte, and presence of functional groups on the surface of carbon-based supercapacitor materials have also been summarized.
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Gong X, Zhang S, Luo W, Guo N, Wang L, Jia D, Zhao Z, Feng S, Jia L. Enabling a Large Accessible Surface Area of a Pore-Designed Hydrophilic Carbon Nanofiber Fabric for Ultrahigh Capacitive Deionization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:49586-49595. [PMID: 33095001 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Although porous carbons have been widely used for capacitive deionization, the low accessible surface area because of the hydrophobic microporous structure results in unsatisfied desalination capacity, which drastically hinders their practical application. Herein, a novel carbon nanofiber fabric with a large accessible surface area was prepared by electrospinning using the uniformly dispersed ferrocene as a pore former. The carbon nanofiber fabric with good mechanical strength and flexibility can be directly used as a filter membrane to filter simulated sandy seawater. The high content of heteroatoms increases the surface polarity of the carbon nanofiber, while the well-controlled interconnected mesoporous structure of the optimized sample facilitates fast transport and adsorption of hydrated Na+ and Cl-. Thus, the hydrophilic carbon nanofiber fabric shows a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 922 m2 g-1 and a large accessible surface area of 405 m2 g-1, leading to a high capacitance of 263 F g-1 in the NaCl electrolyte. Most importantly, it shows an ultrahigh desalination capacity of 19.34 mg g-1, which is much higher than most of the previously reported carbon materials. The high desalination capacity, fast adsorption rate, and good cycle stability make the as-prepared carbon nanofiber fabric an attractive candidate for practical application.
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- Xinyi Gong
- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Key Laboratory for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, P. R. China
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Wang L, Liu R. Knitting Controllable Oxygen-Functionalized Carbon Fiber for Ultrahigh Capacitance Wire-Shaped Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:44866-44873. [PMID: 32931231 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c14221] [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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Wire-shaped supercapacitors (WSCs) are promising in wearable electronics but still face critical challenges of limited energy density. Nanostructured materials are dominant in high-performance active materials for improving energy density but are generally limited to wire-shaped electrodes (WSEs) with low mass loading (<0.5 mg cm-1) because of sluggish ionic kinetics in thicker electrodes. To address this problem, we report here the treatment of microstructured carbon fiber (CF) via a surface engineering strategy, which adopts controllable oxygen (O) functional groups on the CF surface with both highly redox-active sites and fast electron/ion transport. By combining a knitting method, we demonstrate that a WSE with high mass loading (∼6.1 mg cm-1) can operate at ultrahigh capacitance (435.1 mF cm-1, 1539.7 mF cm-2, and 68.4 mF cm-3), exceeding that of most of the reported WSEs. An assembled WSC delivers up to 195.3 mF cm-1 and 33 μW h cm-1, surpassing the best carbon symmetric supercapacitor known, and even conducting polymers and metal oxide asymmetric devices. Thus, this work provides a viable method for a high-mass WSE and will stimulate the development of WSCs toward practical applications.
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- Lei Wang
- Ocean College, Hebei Agricultural University, Qinhuangdao 066000, P. R. China
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- Ocean College, Hebei Agricultural University, Qinhuangdao 066000, P. R. China
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Nie G, Zhao X, Luan Y, Jiang J, Kou Z, Wang J. Key issues facing electrospun carbon nanofibers in energy applications: on-going approaches and challenges. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:13225-13248. [PMID: 32555910 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr03425h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Electrospun carbon nanofibers (CNFs), with one-dimensional (1D) morphology, tunable size, mechanical flexibility, and functionalities by themselves and those that can be added onto them, have witnessed the intensive development and extensive applications in energy storage and conversion, such as supercapacitors, batteries, and fuel cells. However, conventional solid CNFs often suffer from a rather poor electrical conductivity and low specific surface area, compared with the graphene and carbon nanotube counterparts. A well-engineered porous structure in CNFs increases their surface areas and reactivity, but there is a delicate balance between the level and type of pores and mechanical robustness. In addition, CNFs by themselves often show unsatisfactory electrochemical performance in energy storage and conversion, where, to endow them with high and durable activity, one effective approach is to dope CNFs with certain heteroatoms. Up to now, various activation strategies have been proposed and some of them have demonstrated great success in addressing these key issues. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the issue-oriented schemes for activating the electrospun CNFs in terms of enhancing the conductivity, modulating pore configuration, doping with heteroatoms, and reinforcing mechanical strength, in close reference to their applications in supercapacitors. The basic scientific principles involved in these activation processes and their effectiveness in boosting the electrochemical performance of CNFs are examined. Finally, some of the on-going challenges and future perspectives in engineering CNFs for better performance are highlighted.
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- Guangdi Nie
- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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Xue Y, Wang Y. A review of the α-Fe 2O 3 (hematite) nanotube structure: recent advances in synthesis, characterization, and applications. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:10912-10932. [PMID: 32412037 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr02705g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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α-Fe2O3 nanotubes are exceptional one-dimensional transition metal oxide materials with low density, large surface area, promising electrochemical and photoelectrochemical properties, which are widely investigated in lithium-ion batteries, photoelectrochemical devices, gas sensors, and catalysis. They have drawn significant attention to the fields of energy storage and conversion, and environmental sensing and remediation due to the increase in the global energy crisis and environmental pollution. Many efforts have been made toward controlling the morphology or impurity doping to improve the intrinsic properties of α-Fe2O3 nanotubes. In this review, we introduce the synthesis methods and physicochemical properties of α-Fe2O3 nanotubes. The fabrication conditions, which are important for the physicochemical properties of materials, are also listed to describe the synthesis processes. Furthermore, the development and breakthrough of various applications in batteries, supercapacitors, photoelectrochemical devices, environmental remediation, and sensors are systematically reviewed. Finally, some of the current challenges and future perspectives for α-Fe2O3 nanotubes are discussed. We believe that this timely and critical mini-review will stimulate extensive studies and attract more attention, further improving the development of the α-Fe2O3 (hematite) nanotube structure.
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- Yudong Xue
- College of Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology of Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China.
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