Jiawen Hu, Zhixin Zhou, Ling Lv, Wei Zhang, Sen Chen, Jinjun Liu, Peng Li, Ning Liu, Tao Zeng, Zhongbin Pan
{"title":"Achieving exceptional energy storage performance in PbHfO<sub>3</sub> antiferroelectric ceramics through defect engineering design.","authors":"Jiawen Hu, Zhixin Zhou, Ling Lv, Wei Zhang, Sen Chen, Jinjun Liu, Peng Li, Ning Liu, Tao Zeng, Zhongbin Pan","doi":"10.1039/d4mh01788a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4mh01788a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Antiferroelectric (AFE) ceramics exhibit significant potential for diverse applications in pulsed power capacitors, chiefly owing to their electric field-induced AFE-ferroelectric (FE) phase transitions. However, their lower intrinsic breakdown strength (BDS) frequently results in dielectric breakdown prior to the field-induced phase transition, critically undermining their energy storage performance. Herein, we introduced a high-performance PbHfO<sub>3</sub> (PHO)-based AFE ceramic developed through a defect engineering strategy that successfully reduced the concentration of oxygen vacancies within the ceramic <i>via</i> non-equivalent substitution of Ta<sup>5+</sup> ions in a high valence state. This approach not only mitigated the leakage current density associated with the migration of free electrons and ions but also improved the electrical homogeneity of the ceramic and curtailed grain growth, culminating in a substantial increase in BDS. Moreover, in terms of microstructure, the local chemical disorder was induced by this method facilitated dipole flipping, resulting in an increased maximum polarization (<i>P</i><sub>max</sub>) and reduced hysteresis width. Consequently, the (Pb<sub>0.97</sub>La<sub>0.02</sub>)(Hf<sub>0.6</sub>Sn<sub>0.4</sub>)<sub>0.975</sub>Ta<sub>0.02</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (PLHST2) ceramic achieved an exceptional energy storage density of approximately 13.15 J cm<sup>-3</sup> and a high efficiency of around 83.6% at 680 kV cm<sup>-1</sup>. This accomplishment not only highlights the considerable potential of PHO-based AFE ceramics for use in pulsed capacitors but also paves the way for future advancements in the energy storage capabilities of dielectric ceramics.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-assembled monolayers for tin perovskite solar cells: challenges and opportunities.","authors":"Pengyu Yan, Cheng Wu, Huanhuan Yao, Hongju Qiu, Feng Hao","doi":"10.1039/d4mh01603c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4mh01603c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Large-scale implementation of emerging halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been restrained by environmental and health concerns stemming from the use of lead in their composition. In contrast, tin perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) have been widely recognized as viable alternatives owing to their ideal optical band gap, high carrier mobility and excellent optoelectronic properties. However, TPSCs encounter significant open-circuit voltage (<i>V</i><sub>oc</sub>) deficits due to the spontaneous oxidation of Sn<sup>2+</sup> and uncontrolled crystallization process. Hence, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are now explored as a solution to optimize the perovskite/transport layer interface and improve <i>V</i><sub>oc</sub>. Despite the potential advantages and wide applications of SAMs in other optoelectronic devices, their application in TPSCs is relatively scarce. In this review, we elucidated the working mechanism of SAMs in improving device efficiency, summarized the recent progresses, and outlined the challenges in their application in TPSCs. We also discussed strategies for leveraging SAMs to mitigate the <i>V</i><sub>oc</sub> deficit in TPSCs. We hope that this review would offer a unique perspective for the ongoing research endeavors focused on the application of SAMs in TPSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harnessing microbial co-culture to increase the production of known secondary metabolites.","authors":"Yu-Zhen Li, Wan-Qi Zhang, Peng-Fei Hu, Qiong-Qiong Yang, István Molnár, Peng Xu, Bo-Bo Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d4np00052h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4np00052h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Covering: 2019 to 2024Secondary metabolites (SMs) are naturally occurring defense or signaling molecules that are also utilized as human and animal drugs, crop protection agents, and fine chemicals. Currently, SMs are primarily produced in monoculture settings, devoid of the intricate microbial interactions found in natural environments. Monoculture may lead to the silencing of gene clusters, requiring various genetic or bioprocess strategies to activate the biosynthesis of the corresponding metabolites. Less considered is the effect of monoculture on the efficiency of the production of important, known SMs during microbial fermentations. Co-culturing aims to mimic the complexity of natural microbial habitats, thus may increase the titer, the rate and/or the yield of fermentations. This review summarizes the progress in utilizing co-culture to promote the synthesis of known SMs by describing the types of various microbial co-cultures, listing the mechanisms for enhancing the biosynthesis of SMs, and navigating the challenges and strategies for applying such an approach in the biotechnology industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":94,"journal":{"name":"Natural Product Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Copper-catalyzed enantioselective propargylic [3 + 2] cycloaddition: access to oxygen heterocycles featuring a CF<sub>3</sub>-substituted quaternary stereocenter.","authors":"Shweta Rohilla, Zahid Ahmad Khan, Vinod K Singh","doi":"10.1039/d4ob02043j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ob02043j","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A Cu(I)-Pybox-diPh catalyzed enantioselective [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of CF<sub>3</sub>-substituted tertiary propargylic esters as C2-bis-electrophiles with cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds as C,O-bis-nucleophiles has been reported. The methodology furnishes a variety of optically active oxygen heterocycles containing a CF<sub>3</sub>-substituted quaternary stereocenter in good yields and enantioselectivities. Moreover, the scalability of the reaction and transformations of chiral compounds into their derivatives demonstrated the synthetic and practical relevance of the approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":96,"journal":{"name":"Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soft MatterPub Date : 2025-02-19DOI: 10.1039/d4sm01373e
Xiaoteng Zhou, Diego Diaz, Zhongyuan Ni, Sajjad Shumaly, Jie Liu, Michael Kappl, Hans-Jürgen Butt
{"title":"Drop splitting on hydrophobic wedge-shaped tips after central impact: effect of sharpness and wetting properties.","authors":"Xiaoteng Zhou, Diego Diaz, Zhongyuan Ni, Sajjad Shumaly, Jie Liu, Michael Kappl, Hans-Jürgen Butt","doi":"10.1039/d4sm01373e","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4sm01373e","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drop impact on a wedged structure is a common phenomenon in daily life and industry. Although drop impact has been studied extensively since high-speed cameras have become available, little is known about drop impact on wedge tips of these structures. Here, we combine experiments and volume-of-fluid simulations to determine how velocity, the sharpness of the structure, and the surface wettability influence the outcome. The central impact of water drops onto wedge tips coated with superhydrophobic nanofilaments or with hydrophobic polystyrene (PS) was imaged. On superhydrophobic surfaces, drops fully rebound or split after impact. On hydrophobic PS surfaces, drops are deposited or split. A critical Weber number (We) was used to describe the transition between deposition/rebounding and splitting. It increases with the top width of the wedge tip and its top angle. The critical We and drop behavior is also affected by wetting properties which determine the drop adhesion and lateral drop friction. Our investigations may help to design new structures to prevent icing or produce tiny drops efficiently in applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":103,"journal":{"name":"Soft Matter","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tatiana Munteanu, Carmelo Naim, Gabriel Canard, Denis Jacquemin, Olivier Siri, Simon Pascal
{"title":"Small far-red cationic benzoquinone diimine dyes.","authors":"Tatiana Munteanu, Carmelo Naim, Gabriel Canard, Denis Jacquemin, Olivier Siri, Simon Pascal","doi":"10.1039/d5ob00082c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ob00082c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two compact far-red cationic benzoquinone diimine dyes were synthesized, having molecular weights lower than 400 or 300 Da and featuring light absorption properties centered around 700 nm. Their redox and optical properties were investigated experimentally, alongside theoretical studies of their structural and excited-state characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":96,"journal":{"name":"Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fluorescence probe for the fast and sensitive detection and imaging of ONOO<sup>-</sup><i>via</i> regulation of charge distribution.","authors":"Yanhong Lin, Bingling Zhang, Xiaoli Yu, Chang Lu, Guozhen Zhang, Xiaole Zhou, Leyu Wang","doi":"10.1039/d5cc00055f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc00055f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A rapid, sensitive and selective ONOO<sup>-</sup> probe L-C-CH3-Cy5 was developed using a cyanine dye bearing a <i>meso</i>-quinolinium group. The quinolinium group plays a pivotal role in the performance, as it modulates the signal-to-noise ratio and the reactivity of L-C-CH3-Cy5 towards ONOO<sup>-</sup>, thereby substantially improving both sensitivity and selectivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Organic-inorganic hybridisation strategy for synthesizing durable colored superamphiphobic coatings.","authors":"Molan Guo, Siyu Zhang, Huayang Zhang, Tianqi Wei, Guangyi Tian, Wen Si, Zhiguang Guo","doi":"10.1039/d4mh01852d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4mh01852d","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Combining colored coatings with superamphiphobic coatings faces challenges such as low chromaticity, poor durability, and high cost. In this study, we report a simple, rapid, and mass-producible method for preparing colored superamphiphobic coatings based on an organic-inorganic hybridization strategy. We employed metakaolin, and nanosilica, combined with organic dyesand modified with fluorosilanes <i>via</i> physical milling, which was subsequently sprayed onto various substrates. By modulating the mass ratio of MK and SiO<sub>2</sub>, the powders were milled to form a cauliflower-like micro/nanocluster structure, creating an air cushion at the solid-liquid interface. By combining this method with the chemical inertness of fluorosilanes, we achieved a substantial increase in coating durability. The coating maintained a high contact angle and low sliding angle after 48 hours of acid and alkali corrosion and UV irradiation. Additionally, it exhibited low adhesion and good self-cleaning and antifouling properties. Notably, the colored coating retained high color fastness to acidic and alkaline vapors and UV irradiation, demonstrating good durability. It maintained color and wettability after 150 days of outdoor exposure. This coating is available in a variety of colours, compatible with different substrates, suitable for large-scale production and has potential applications in heritage restoration and fresco painting.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regulation of closed pores in hard carbon for enhanced electrochemical sodium storage.","authors":"Ziying Zhang, Yingxinjie Wang, Kejian Tang, Zerui Chen, Xiaohui Li, Nan Zhang, Zhenjun Wu, Xiuqiang Xie","doi":"10.1039/d4nh00551a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4nh00551a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of hard carbon materials with high plateau capacity as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is crucial to improving the energy density of SIBs, while the closed pores are closely related to the low-voltage (<0.1 V) plateau capacity of hard carbon anodes. Herein, through a simple ZnO template method and acid treatment, a wealth of closed pores were created in the hard carbon material derived from camellia shells. Experimental results reveal the mechanism of sodium ions adsorption at the defect sites and the formation of sodium clusters in the closed pores, which corresponds to the slope region and the plateau region, respectively. Notably, being beneficial to the considerable closed pore content and suitable microstructure, the optimized sample exhibits a high reversible capacity of 340 mA h g<sup>-1</sup>, which is mainly contributed by the low-voltage plateau process (51%). This work provides a new strategy for precisely regulating the microstructure of biomass-derived hard carbon for sodium-ion storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":93,"journal":{"name":"Nanoscale Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soft MatterPub Date : 2025-02-19DOI: 10.1039/d4sm01346h
Kwang-Won Park, Christina H Yu, Shuaicheng Fu, Rong Yang
{"title":"Ion-conducting polymer thin films <i>via</i> chemical vapor deposition polymerization.","authors":"Kwang-Won Park, Christina H Yu, Shuaicheng Fu, Rong Yang","doi":"10.1039/d4sm01346h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4sm01346h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ion-conducting polymers (ICPs), benefiting from the movement of ions instead of electrons, have attracted significant interest in various scientific and technological fields, including drug delivery, water purification, and electrochemical devices. This review aims to highlight recent advances in the synthesis of ICP thin films, with a particular focus on chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technologies. Traditional solution-based methods for ICP thin film deposition face challenges, including non-uniformity, low-throughput manufacturing, and the generation of hazardous wastes. In comparison, CVD eliminates the drawbacks associated with solution-based processes. They offer precise control film properties, including high purity, conformal coating, delicate control over thickness, <i>etc.</i> This review organizes the latest developments in CVD-based ICP synthesis, based on material properties and the synthesis strategy, into direct deposition and post-polymerization modification, ionogels, hydrogels, and ultrathin siloxane or silazane-based polymer films. By providing an up-to-date review of the materials and synthesis, we aim to position CVD polymerization as an effective strategy for future materials development/production and device fabrication in energy, sustainability, and healthcare where ion conductivity is desired.</p>","PeriodicalId":103,"journal":{"name":"Soft Matter","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}