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On the use of mesophase pitch for the preparation of hierarchical porous carbon monoliths by nanocasting

Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 2012
A detailed study is given on the synthesis of a hierarchical porous carbon, possessing both meso- and macropores, using a mesophase pitch (MP) as the carbon precursor. This carbon material is prepared by the nanocasting approach involving the replication
Philipp Adelhelm, Karin Cabrera and Bernd M Smarsly
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Structural Power Composites Based on High Mass Loading Zn‐Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with Metal Mesh Current Collectors and Aramid Nanofiber/Glass Fiber Composite Electrolytes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multifunctional structural power composite is developed by integrating high‐mass‐loading Zn‐ion hybrid supercapacitors with metal mesh current collectors and aramid nanofiber‐based composite electrolytes, enabling simultaneous load‐bearing capability and enhanced areal energy storage.
Yuseung Choi, Gilyong Shin, Hoyeon Lee, Eun Jae Nam, Byeong Jun So, Sungryul Yun, Fu‐Kuo Chang, Jei Gyeong Jeon, Tae June Kang   +8 more
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In situ growth of TiO2 hierarchical nanocomposites on porous carbon nanofibers membranes for ultra-sensitive electrochemical detection of rutin

International Journal of Electrochemical Science
TiO2 and porous carbon nanofiber membrane composite material (TiO2-PCNF) with hierarchical structures were prepared via electrospinning and in situ growth methods.
Xia Chen, Chengxiang Ruan, Jin Lou, Yaoyao Lu   +3 more
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Catalytically Enhanced Near Room‐Temperature Hydrogen Sensing Using Pd‐ZnO Colloidal Crystals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Pd‐decorated ZnO colloidal crystal monolayers demonstrate excellent performance across a wide hydrogen concentration range at 33°C, with high selectivity and reproducible device fabrication. The sensors show strong responses even at low‐ppm H2 concentrations and an ultra‐low detection limit of 82 ppb, indicating their suitability for diverse hydrogen ...
Hamidah Alluhaybi, Samuel J. Ippolito, Chung Kim Nguyen, Durairaj Mahendiran, Michelle J. S. Spencer, Edwin L. H. Mayes, Billy James Murdoch, Jason Choi, Shamali De Silva, James Tardio, Adrian Trinchi, Ahmad E. Kandjani, Mohammad Al Kobaisi, Ylias Sabri   +13 more
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NiCl2 molten salt impregnation-activation of porous carbon based on coal tar pitch for supercapacitors

Discover Materials
Enhancing the performance of carbon materials remains a significant research challenge. This study introduces NiO to improve their pseudocapacitance, thereby enhancing overall performance.
Huarui Hao, Chen Yang, RenJie Jia, ChengHu Xue, CuiYing Lu, Shengrui Lei, Ping qiang Gao, Xiaoyan Liu, Guang Hui Liu, Ting Su, Rui Bai   +10 more
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Polymer Substrates for Flexible Sensors: Advances and Contributions to Smart Agriculture

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in polymer‐based flexible sensors for smart agriculture, focusing on polymer substrate design, interface engineering, and applications in soil, plant, animal, aquaculture, and post‐harvest monitoring.
Yihui Li, Zhangzheng Xiao, Zheng Yan, Adnan Raza Altaf, Qun Song, Dingding Yao, Afshan Sohail, Yixin Wang, Wenxiu Ma, Shanjun Li, Yaohui Chen, Peiwen Liu, Kai Zhang   +12 more
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Enzyme‐Loaded Fe3+‐Modified Polydopamine Microparticles: Bioreactor Systems for Operating Biocatalytic Cascades, Enantioselective Transformations and Sensor Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Enzyme‐loaded Fe3+‐modified polydopamine microparticles (Fe3+‐PD) act as hybrid biocatalytic frameworks demonstrating NADH peroxidase‐mimic catalytic activities, operation of biocatalytic cascades in confined media, and enantioselective oxidation of D/L‐DOPA. ABSTRACT We report on the synthesis of Fe3+‐modified porous polydopamine microparticles acting
Liubing Kong, Sérgio R. S. Veloso, Yichen Han, Jianghe Zhao, Vitaly Gutkin, Ofir Tirosh, Itamar Willner   +6 more
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Lignin-Derived Materials for Sustainable Development of Ionic Thermoelectric Supercapacitors

Materials Proceedings
Lignin, a paper and pulp industry waste product, has attracted significant attention in recent years as a promising sustainable material for high-end energy applications.
Muhammad Muddasar, Mario Culebras, Maurice N. Collins   +2 more
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Functionalizing Micro‐to‐Mesoscopic Electrode Architectures for Regulating Electron Transfer Behaviors in Electrocatalysis

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A systematic review is conducted to assess the influence of electrode architecture across micro‐ to mesoscopic length scales on electron‐transfer pathways in electrocatalysis. We discuss the structure‐activity relationships in electrocatalytic applications, including resource recovery and environmental remediation, and provide cost‐effective, efficient
Manshu Zhao, Jiaojiao Zhang, Shideng Yuan, Xinmeng Yu, Keming Wan, Xiaoguang Duan, Zhining Wang   +6 more
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Mitigating Concentration Polarization in Dry‐Processed Ultra‐Thick Cathodes Using a Low‐Viscosity Electrolyte With Soft Li+ Solvation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A low‐viscosity, soft‐solvating methyl ethanoate (ME)‐based electrolyte facilitates electrolyte infiltration into dense dry‐processed ultra‐thick NCM622 cathodes while reducing Li+ desolvation barriers at Li‐metal anodes. Balanced cathode‐scale ion transport and anode‐side interfacial kinetics mitigate concentration polarization and interfacial ...
Jae Bin Park, Yewon Park, Ah Reum Choi, Chaerin Park, Seonhee Jo, Seongwook Chae, Taekyun Kwon, Ji‐Oh Kim, Ji‐Hoon Baik, Sung Hyun Kwon, Minjoon Park, Jin Hong Lee   +11 more
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