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Li J, Pei C, Yang S, Zhang D, Sun B, Shen Z, Ni S. N-Doped Carbon Nanonecklaces with Encapsulated BiOCl Nanoparticles as High-Rate Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:906-914. [PMID: 38130111 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The unique two-dimensional layered structure of BiOCl makes it highly promising for energy storage applications. In this study, we successfully synthesized BiOCl nanoparticles encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanonecklaces (BiOCl NPs/N-CNNs) using well-established electrospinning and solvothermal substitution. As an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, BiOCl NPs/N-CNNs exhibited enhanced rate performance, delivering a capacity of 220.2 mA h g-1 at 8 A g-1. Furthermore, it demonstrated remarkable long cycle stability, retaining a capacity of 200.5 mA h g-1 after 9000 cycles with a discharge rate of 8.0 A g-1. The superior electrochemical performance can be attributed to the stacked layered structure of BiOCl, facilitated by van der Waals force, as well as the ingenious nanonecklace structures. These structures not only provide fast ion diffusion pathways but also enhance electrolyte penetration and offer more active sites for Li+ insertion and extraction. Additionally, the nanonecklace structure prevents the aggregation of nanopolyhedra, promoting the complete reaction of BiOCl with Li+. Moreover, the unique nanopolyhedron structure alleviates the stress caused by the volume expansion of Bi nanoparticles during cycling and reduces the internal resistance of the electrode.
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- Jintong Li
- College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, People's Republic of China
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Balk M, Sofia P, Neffe AT, Tirelli N. Lignin, the Lignification Process, and Advanced, Lignin-Based Materials. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11668. [PMID: 37511430 PMCID: PMC10380785 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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At a time when environmental considerations are increasingly pushing for the application of circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but promising and environmentally benign building block. This review focuses (A) on understanding what we mean with lignin, i.e., where it can be found and how it is produced in plants, devoting particular attention to the identity of lignols (including ferulates that are instrumental for integrating lignin with cell wall polysaccharides) and to the details of their coupling reactions and (B) on providing an overview how lignin can actually be employed as a component of materials in healthcare and energy applications, finally paying specific attention to the use of lignin in the development of organic shape-memory materials.
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- Maria Balk
- Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Kantstrasse 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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- Laboratory of Polymers and Biomaterials, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
- The Open University Affiliated Research Centre at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (ARC@IIT), Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Kantstrasse 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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- Laboratory of Polymers and Biomaterials, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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Zhang L, Qin D, Feng J, Tang T, Cheng H. Rapid quantitative detection of luteolin using an electrochemical sensor based on electrospinning of carbon nanofibers doped with single-walled carbon nanoangles. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023. [PMID: 37318338 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay00497j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, single-walled carbon nanoangles/carbon nanofibers (SWCNHs/CNFs) were synthesized by electrospinning, followed by annealing in a N2 atmosphere. The synthesized composite was structurally characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrochemical sensor was fabricated by modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for luteolin detection, and its electrochemical characteristics were investigated using differential pulse voltammetry, cyclic voltammetry, and chronocoulometry. Under optimized conditions, the response range of the electrochemical sensor to luteolin was 0.01-50 μM, and the detection limit was 3.714 nM (S/N = 3). The SWCNHs/CNFs/GCE sensor showed excellent selectivity, repeatability, and reproducibility, thus enabling the development of an economical and practical electrochemical method for the detection of luteolin.
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- Liwen Zhang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China.
- School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China.
- School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi Province, P. R. China.
- Province and Ministry Co-sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning 530004, Guangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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Adedoja OS, Sadiku ER, Hamam Y. An Overview of the Emerging Technologies and Composite Materials for Supercapacitors in Energy Storage Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2272. [PMID: 37242851 PMCID: PMC10221622 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102272] [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: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Energy storage is one of the challenges currently confronting the energy sector. However, the invention of supercapacitors has transformed the sector. This modern technology's high energy capacity, reliable supply with minimal lag time, and extended lifetime of supercapacitors have piqued the interest of scientists, and several investigations have been conducted to improve their development. However, there is room for improvement. Consequently, this review presents an up-to-date investigation of different supercapacitor technologies' components, operating techniques, potential applications, technical difficulties, benefits, and drawbacks. In addition, it thoroughly highlights the active materials used to produce supercapacitors. The significance of incorporating every component (electrode and electrolyte), their synthesis approach, and their electrochemical characteristics are outlined. The research further examines supercapacitors' potential in the next era of energy technology. Finally, concerns and new research prospects in hybrid supercapacitor-based energy applications that are envisaged to result in the development of ground-breaking devices, are highlighted.
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- Oluwaseye Samson Adedoja
- Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
- Institute of Nano Engineering Research (INER), Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
- Institute of Nano Engineering Research (INER), Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
- Ecole Superieure d’Ingenieurs en Electrotechnique et Electronique, 2 Boulevard Blaise Pascal, 93160 Noisy-Le-Grand, France
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Mai T, Li DD, Chen L, Ma MG. Collaboration of two-star nanomaterials: The applications of nanocellulose-based metal organic frameworks composites. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 302:120359. [PMID: 36604046 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120359] [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: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Nanocellulose, as the star nanomaterial in carbohydrate polymers, has excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and easy chemical modification. However, further practical applications of nanocellulose are limited by their inadequate functionalization. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), as the star nanomaterial in functional polymers, have a large surface area, high porosity, and adjustable structure. The collaboration of nanocellulose and MOFs is a desirable strategy to make composites especially interesting for multifunctional and multi-field applications. What sparks will be produced by the collaboration of two-star nanomaterials? In this review article, we highlight an up-to-date overview of nanocellulose-based MOFs composites. The sewage treatment, gas separation, energy storage, and biomedical applications are mainly summarized. Finally, the challenges and research trends of nanocellulose-based MOFs composites are prospected. We hope this review may provide a valuable reference for the development and applications of carbohydrate polymer composites soon.
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- Tian Mai
- Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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Ugraskan V, Bilgi M, Yazici O. Investigation of electrical conductivity and radical scavenging activity of boron phosphate filled polypyrrole nanocomposites. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2100793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Volkan Ugraskan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, TURKEY
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, TURKEY
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, TURKEY
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Fan J, Yu Q, Li M, Chen J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Li G, Ma X, Zhong H, Yu Y. Optimization of ethanol-extracted lignin from palm fiber by response surface methodology and preparation of activated carbon fiber for dehumidification. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2022; 9:61. [PMID: 38647770 PMCID: PMC10992789 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-022-00549-9] [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: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Lignin is a renewable bioresource that can be used for a variety of value-added applications. However, the effective separation of lignin from lignocellulosic biomass remains an ongoing challenge. In this study, lignin was extracted from waste palm fiber and successfully converted into a dehumidifying material. The following four process parameters of lignin extraction from palm fiber were optimized systematically and comprehensively using the response surface methodology: reaction time, extraction temperature, ethanol concentration and solid/liquid ratio. The results revealed that under the optimum processing conditions (111 min of extraction at 174 °C using 73% ethanol at 1/16 g/mL solid/liquid ratio), the extraction yield of lignin was 56.2%. The recovery of ethanol solvent was as high as 91.8%. Further, the lignin could be directly used without purification to produce lignin-based activated carbon fibers (LACFs) with specific surface area and total pore volume of 1375 m2/g and 0.881 cm3/g, respectively. Compared with the commercial pitch-based activated carbon fiber, the LACF has a higher specific area and superior pore structure parameters. This work provides a feasible route for extracting lignin from natural palm fiber and demonstrates its use in the preparation of activated carbon fiber with a remarkable performance as a solid dehumidification agent.
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- Jie Fan
- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China.
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Key Laboratory of Solar Heating and Cooling Technology of Yunnan Provincial Universities, Kunming, 650500, China
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