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Xu BB, Jiang Y, Liu TX, et al., 2022, Beyond Lithium: A New Era of Sustainable Energy Engineering, SMALL, Vol: 18, ISSN: 1613-6810
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Guo Z, Cheng G, Xu Z, et al., 2022, Sodium Dual-Ion Batteries with Concentrated Electrolytes, CHEMSUSCHEM, ISSN: 1864-5631
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Wu Y, Yang J, van Teijlingen A, et al., 2022, Disinfector-Assisted Low Temperature Reduced Graphene Oxide-Protein Surgical Dressing for the Postoperative Photothermal Treatment of Melanoma, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol: 32, ISSN: 1616-301X
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Xie F, Xu Z, Guo Z, et al., 2022, Achieving high initial Coulombic efficiency for competent Na storage by microstructure tailoring from chiral nematic nanocrystalline cellulose, CARBON ENERGY, Vol: 4, Pages: 914-923
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Guo P, Cao S, Wang Y, et al., 2022, Surface self-reconstruction of telluride induced by in-situ cathodic electrochemical activation for enhanced water oxidation performance, APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL, Vol: 310, ISSN: 0926-3373
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Titirici M, Baird SG, Sparks TD, et al., 2022, The sustainable materials roadmap, Journal of Physics: Materials, Vol: 5, Pages: 1-98, ISSN: 2515-7639
Over the past 150 years, our ability to produce and transform engineered materials has been responsible for our current high standards of living, especially in developed economies. However, we must carefully think of the effects our addiction to creating and using materials at this fast rate will have on the future generations. The way we currently make and use materials detrimentally affects the planet Earth, creating many severe environmental problems. It affects the next generations by putting in danger the future of the economy, energy, and climate. We are at the point where something must drastically change, and it must change now. We must create more sustainable materials alternatives using natural raw materials and inspiration from nature while making sure not to deplete important resources, i.e. in competition with the food chain supply. We must use less materials, eliminate the use of toxic materials and create a circular materials economy where reuse and recycle are priorities. We must develop sustainable methods for materials recycling and encourage design for disassembly. We must look across the whole materials life cycle from raw resources till end of life and apply thorough life cycle assessments (LCAs) based on reliable and relevant data to quantify sustainability. We need to seriously start thinking of where our future materials will come from and how could we track them, given that we are confronted with resource scarcity and geographical constrains. This is particularly important for the development of new and sustainable energy technologies, key to our transition to net zero. Currently 'critical materials' are central components of sustainable energy systems because they are the best performing. A few examples include the permanent magnets based on rare earth metals (Dy, Nd, Pr) used in wind turbines, Li and Co in Li-ion batteries, Pt and Ir in fuel cells and electrolysers, Si in solar cells just to mention a few. These materials are classified as
Xia D, Yu H, Xie H, et al., 2022, Recent progress of Bi-based electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction, NANOSCALE, Vol: 14, Pages: 7957-7973, ISSN: 2040-3364
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Trotta F, Wang GJ, Guo Z, et al., 2022, A Comparative Techno-Economic and Lifecycle Analysis of Biomass-Derived Anode Materials for Lithium- and Sodium-Ion Batteries, ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS, Vol: 6, ISSN: 2366-7486
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Tian G, Jervis R, Briscoe J, et al., 2022, Efficient harvesting and storage of solar energy of an all-vanadium solar redox flow battery with a MoS<sub>2</sub>@TiO<sub>2</sub> photoelectrode, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, Vol: 10, Pages: 10484-10492, ISSN: 2050-7488
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Xu Z, Wang J, Guo Z, et al., 2022, The Role of Hydrothermal Carbonization in Sustainable Sodium-Ion Battery Anodes, ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, Vol: 12, ISSN: 1614-6832
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Wang J, Xu Z, Eloi J-C, et al., 2022, Ice-Templated, Sustainable Carbon Aerogels with Hierarchically Tailored Channels for Sodium- and Potassium-Ion Batteries, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol: 32, ISSN: 1616-301X
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Au H, Crespo-Ribadeneyra M, Titirici M-M, 2022, Beyond Li-ion batteries: performance, materials diversification, and sustainability, ONE EARTH, Vol: 5, Pages: 207-211, ISSN: 2590-3330
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Xie F, Niu Y, Zhang Q, et al., 2022, Screening Heteroatom Configurations for Reversible Sloping Capacity Promises High‐Power Na‐Ion Batteries, Angewandte Chemie, Vol: 134, ISSN: 0044-8249
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Heteroatom doping has been proved to effectively enhance the sloping capacity, nevertheless, the high sloping capacity almost encounters a conflict with the disappointing initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE). Herein, we propose a heteroatom configuration screening strategy by introducing a secondary carbonization process for the phosphate‐treated carbons to remove the irreversible heteroatom configurations but with the reversible ones and free radicals remaining, achieving a simultaneity between the high sloping capacity and ICE (≈250 mAh g<jats:sup>−1</jats:sup> and 80 %). The Na storage mechanism was also studied based on this “slope‐dominated” carbon to reveal the reason for the absence of the plateau. This work could inspire to distinguish and filter the irreversible heteroatom configurations and facilitate the future design of practical “slope‐dominated” carbon anodes towards high‐power Na‐ion batteries.</jats:p>
Xie F, Niu Y, Zhang Q, et al., 2022, Screening Heteroatom Configurations for Reversible Sloping Capacity Promises High-Power Na-Ion Batteries, ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, Vol: 61, ISSN: 1433-7851
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Eichhorn SJ, Etale A, Wang J, et al., 2022, Current international research into cellulose as a functional nanomaterial for advanced applications, Journal of Materials Science, Vol: 57, Pages: 5697-5767, ISSN: 0022-2461
This review paper provides a recent overview of current international research that is being conducted into the functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. A particular emphasis is placed on fundamental and applied research that is being undertaken to generate applications, which are now becoming a real prospect given the developments in the field over the last 20 years. A short introduction covers the context of the work, and definitions of the different forms of cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) that are most widely studied. We also address the terminology used for CNMs, suggesting a standard way to classify these materials. The reviews are separated out into theme areas, namely healthcare, water purification, biocomposites, and energy. Each section contains a short review of the field within the theme and summarizes recent work being undertaken by the groups represented. Topics that are covered include cellulose nanocrystals for directed growth of tissues, bacterial cellulose in healthcare, nanocellulose for drug delivery, nanocellulose for water purification, nanocellulose for thermoplastic composites, nanocellulose for structurally colored materials, transparent wood biocomposites, supercapacitors and batteries.
Alptekin H, Au H, Olsson E, et al., 2022, Elucidation of the Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation Mechanism in Micro-Mesoporous Hard-Carbon Anodes, ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES, Vol: 9, ISSN: 2196-7350
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Barrio Hermida J, Pedersen A, Feng J, et al., 2022, Metal coordination in C2N-like materials towards dual atom catalysts for oxygen reduction, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, ISSN: 2050-7488
Alhnidi M-J, Straten JW, Nicolae SA, et al., 2022, Thermal treatment versus hydrothermal carbonization: How to synthesize nitrogen-enriched carbon materials for energy storage applications?, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH, Vol: 46, Pages: 1622-1636, ISSN: 0363-907X
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Ribadeneyra MC, King J, Titirici MM, et al., 2022, A facile and sustainable one-pot approach to the aqueous and low-temperature PET-to-UiO-66(Zr) upcycling, CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, Vol: 58, Pages: 1330-1333, ISSN: 1359-7345
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Tafoya JPV, Doszczeczko S, Titirici MM, et al., 2022, Enhancement of the electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction of boron-doped reduced graphene oxide via ultrasonic treatment, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, Vol: 47, Pages: 5462-5473, ISSN: 0360-3199
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Luo H, Lari L, Kim H, et al., 2022, Structural evolution of carbon dots during low temperature pyrolysis, NANOSCALE, Vol: 14, Pages: 910-918, ISSN: 2040-3364
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Nicolae SA, LouisTherese J, Gaspard S, et al., 2022, Biomass derived carbon materials: Synthesis and application towards CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>S adsorption, Nano Select, Vol: 3, Pages: 165-177, ISSN: 2688-4011
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Porous carbon materials derived from palm date seeds, guava seeds and winged beans are proposed as environmentally friendly and efficient adsorbents for CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>S adsorption. The feedstock is converted into hydrochar via hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), at 200°C, for several hours, and the textural properties are tuned using the chemical activation approach with KOH. The activated carbons (ACs) prepared in here are characterized by high surface areas, more than 2000 m<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> g<jats:sup>‐1</jats:sup>, and large pore volumes (1.23 cm<jats:sup>3</jats:sup> g<jats:sup>‐1</jats:sup>). It is observed that a lower concentration of KOH results in a larger number of micropores, leading to improved gas uptake properties. The carbons obtained in here present sponge‐like structure with particle sizes in the range of 5–100 µm. Their morphology is characterized by irregular particle shape with large conchoidal cavities and smooth surfaces. The samples display significant gas adsorption capacity, with 5.47 mmol g<jats:sup>‐1</jats:sup> CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> uptake at 0°C, 1 bar and 4.36 mmol g<jats:sup>‐1</jats:sup> at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>S adsorption is achieved with more than 50% adsorption efficiency in 1 hour exposure time. Through this study we aim to add up to the eco‐friendly and cost‐effective materials, derived from biomass, suitable and efficient in CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>S adsorption.</jats:p>
Pedersen A, Barrio J, Li A, et al., 2022, Dual-Metal Atom Electrocatalysts: Theory, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, Vol: 12, ISSN: 1614-6832
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Xu Z, Guo Z, Madhu R, et al., 2021, Homogenous metallic deposition regulated by defect-rich skeletons for sodium metal batteries, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Vol: 14, Pages: 6381-6393, ISSN: 1754-5692
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Modugno P, Titirici M-M, 2021, Influence of Reaction Conditions on Hydrothermal Carbonization of Fructose, CHEMSUSCHEM, Vol: 14, Pages: 5271-5282, ISSN: 1864-5631
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Titirici M, 2021, Bioderived and bioinspired sustainable materials (vol 2) Preface, PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES, Vol: 379, ISSN: 1364-503X
Liu H, Xu Z, Guo Z, et al., 2021, A life cycle assessment of hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries, PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES, Vol: 379, ISSN: 1364-503X
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Guo Z, Xu Z, Xie F, et al., 2021, Strategies for High Energy Density Dual-Ion Batteries Using Carbon-Based Cathodes, ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH, Vol: 2, ISSN: 2699-9412
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Alazmi A, Nicolae SA, Modugno P, et al., 2021, Activated Carbon from Palm Date Seeds for CO<sub>2</sub> Capture, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, Vol: 18
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Luo H, Barrio J, Sunny N, et al., 2021, Progress and Perspectives in Photo- and Electrochemical-Oxidation of Biomass for Sustainable Chemicals and Hydrogen Production, ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, Vol: 11, ISSN: 1614-6832
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