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Attaining high reversibility of electrodes and electrolyte is essential for the longevity of secondary batteries. Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZABs), however, encounter drastic irreversible changes in the zinc anodes and air cathodes…
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Mn-Zn ferrite nanoparticles have been subject of increasing research due to their desired properties for a wide range of applications. These properties include nanometer particle size control, tunable magnetic properties and low toxicity,…
The role of Li-based batteries in the electrification of society cannot be understated, however their operational lifetime is often limited by the formation of dendrites, i.e. the localised deposition of Li that can cause shorts between the…
Zn metal battery has been considered a promising alternative energy storage technology in renewable energy storage and grid storage. It is well-known that the surface orientation of a Zn metal anode is vital to the reversibility of a Zn…
Finding proper electrocatalysts capable of efficient catalyzing both ORR and OER is of great importance for metal-air batteries. With increasing inclination towards structural and flexible devices, developing a high-performance…
Operando microscopy has unveiled key mechanistic insights in battery materials during early cycling, but long-term characterization to unveil material evolution, degradation, and failure remain limited. To address this gap, we develop a…
The rise of flexible electronics calls for cost-effective and scalable batteries with good mechanical and electrochemical performance. In this work, we developed printable, polymer-based AgO-Zn batteries that feature flexibility,…
Direct Z-scheme heterobilayers with enhanced redox potential are viewed as promising for solar-driven water splitting, arising from the synergy between intrinsic dipoles in Janus materials and interfacial electric fields across the layers.…
Today, spinel ferrite nanoparticles are widely used in the medical field for cancer treatment, drug delivery, and magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent due to their superior magnetic properties and biocompatibility. Due to the strong…
Batteries are the most abundant form of electrochemical energy storage. Lithium and sodium ion batteries account for a significant portion of the battery market, but high-performance electrochemically active materials still need to be…
We report a neutral salt water based battery which uses p-type and n-type solution processed polymer films as the cathode and the anode of the cell. The specific capacity of the electrodes (approximately 30 mAh cm-3) is achieved via…
All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) offer a promising route to safer batteries with superior energy density compared to conventional Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the design of the composite cathode and optimization of the underlying…
This paper reports an effective method of stabilizing ultrathin Silver (Ag) films on substrates using a filler metal (Zn). Ag films with a thickness < 15 nm were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering above a Zn filler metal on glass, quartz,…
Capacity degradation and destructive hazards are two core challenges for lithium-ion batteries at high temperatures, which need to be solved urgently. Adding flame retardants or fire extinguishing agents can only achieve one-time…
The detector material Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT), known for its high resolution over a broad energy range, is produced mainly by two methods: the Modified High-Pressure Bridgman (MHB) and the High-Pressure Bridgman (HPB) process. This…
A resonant clock-power distribution network is critical for scaling energy efficient superconducting digital technology to practical high integration density circuits. High-k, tunable capacitors enable implementation of a resonant power…
Embedding silicon nanoparticles in an intermetallic matrix is a promising strategy to produce remarkable bulk anode materials for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with low potential, high electrochemical capacity and good cycling stability.…