Qing Liu, Zhiyong Zheng, Peixun Xiong, Chun Huang, Shengyang Huang, Baohuai Zhao, Yongan Wu, Yi Zhang, Bo-Kyong Kim, Xu Yu, Ho Seok Park
{"title":"Functional organic 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane artificial layers for the dendrite suppressed lithium metal anodes","authors":"Qing Liu, Zhiyong Zheng, Peixun Xiong, Chun Huang, Shengyang Huang, Baohuai Zhao, Yongan Wu, Yi Zhang, Bo-Kyong Kim, Xu Yu, Ho Seok Park","doi":"10.1002/elt2.72","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.72","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The large-scale industrialization of lithium metal (Li), as a potential anode for a high energy density energy storage system, has been hindered by dendrite growth. The construction of an artificial solid electrolyte interphase layer featuring high ionic and low electronic conductivity has been verified to be a high-performance strategy to confine the dendrite growth and promote the Li anode stability. Therefore, a functional organic protective layer is homogeneously deposited on the Li anode surface via an in situ chemical reaction between tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and Li. The as-synthesized Li<sub>n</sub>-TCNQ organic film could efficiently trap non-uniform Li deposition and restrain dendrite propagation. Particularly, an asymmetric M-TCNQ-Li|Cu cell with the Li<sub>n</sub>-TCNQ layer breezed through a high Coulombic efficiency of 91.15% after 100 cycles at 1.0 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. The M-TCNQ-Li|NCM622 cell delivered a high capacity of 143.40 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.2 C and maintained a good cyclic stability of 110.44 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 160 cycles. The analysis results of spectroscopic tests further demonstrate that the Li<sub>n</sub>-TCNQ with the enhanced absorption energy is conducive to lithiophilicity and decreases the overpotential of Li deposition.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.72","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142753987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing electronic structure modulation strategies toward the development of low-cost oxygen evolution reaction catalysts","authors":"Zhen Zhang, Shaobo Han, Cheng Li, Chao Cai, Meng Danny Gu","doi":"10.1002/elt2.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.65","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Oxygen evolution reactions (OER) are critical to electrochemical synthesis reactions, including hydrogen production and organic hydrogenation. However, the high cost of existing OER catalysts (primarily Ir/Ru and its derived oxides) limits their practical application for electrochemical synthesis. To develop a low-cost, high-efficiency alternative, we need a deeper understanding of both the mechanisms that drive OER and the relationship between the catalyst's electronic structure and active sites. Here, we summarized recent developments of catalysts, especially focusing on the electronic structure modulation strategies and their subsequent activity enhancement. Most importantly, we pointed out the study directions for further work.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.65","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142754142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haoshu Tan, Lin Zhang, Zhiqiang Li, Jun Tao Li, Peng Dong
{"title":"Impact of neutron radiation induced defects on the surge current robustness of silicon carbide P-intrinsic-N diodes","authors":"Haoshu Tan, Lin Zhang, Zhiqiang Li, Jun Tao Li, Peng Dong","doi":"10.1002/elt2.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.64","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Surge current (SC) capability is one of the main aspects of reliability for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices. In this work, the influences of neutron radiation-induced defects on the SC capability and reliability of SiC P-intrinsic-N (PiN) diodes were comprehensively investigated. It was found that the surge capability of the diodes can be deteriorated even under the slightly enhanced formation of carbon-vacancy-related Z<sub>1/2</sub> and EH<sub>6/7</sub> defects introduced by neutron irradiation. Surprisingly, it was found that the forward voltage (<i>V</i><sub>F</sub>) decreases with the increased SC and the stress cycles in the irradiated diodes, which is usually found to increase under the SC tests and attributed to the bipolar degradation (BPD). By using technology computer-aided design simulation and deep-level transient spectroscopy characterization, it was found that the significant self-heating during surge stress leads to the annealing effect on the Z<sub>1/2</sub> defects through the promoted recombination with the nearest and second neighbor carbon interstitials injected by irradiation, which thus plays a dominant role in the decrease of <i>V</i><sub>F</sub> over the BPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.64","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 2, Number 3, August 2024","authors":"Hui Xie, Jianyou Yu, Yuchen Fang, Zhijun Wang, Shihe Yang, Zheng Xing","doi":"10.1002/elt2.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.66","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Photocathodic protection has emerged as an eco-friendly and energy-saving technology for alleviating the corrosion of underwater metallic infrastructures. In a photocathodic protection system built from single-domain ferroelectric PbTiO<sub>3</sub> nanoplates, the aligned depolarization fields of individual nanoplates provide a “highway” for the photogenerated charges so that the electrons are guided to unidirectionally flow to the protected metal. The cover image (DOI: 10.1002/elt2.51) depicts the schematic diagram of the well-aligned depolarization fields of the PbTiO<sub>3</sub> nanoplates, the induced directional transport “highway” of electrons and holes, and the photogenerated electrons traveling to metallic structures (such as bridges and ships) for anti-corrosion purposes.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.66","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 2, Number 3, August 2024","authors":"Guo Huang, Yujin Huang, Asad Ali, Zhijie Chen, Pei Kang Shen, Bing-Jie Ni, Jinliang Zhu","doi":"10.1002/elt2.68","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.68","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Designing cost-effective electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is of paramount importance. Leveraging the benefit of heterostructural materials, a mixed-phase cobalt phosphide (CoP-Co<sub>2</sub>P) has been synthesized through a simple phosphorization method (DOI: 10.1002/elt2.58). This heterostructure catalyst, with its metallic state, high electron density near the Fermi level, and excellent conductivity, displays outstanding activity and exceptional durability for HER in both alkaline and neutral environments. Moreover, it shows remarkable HER catalytic efficiency in alkaline seawater, highlighting its potential for practical applications in hydrogen production.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.68","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 2, Number 3, August 2024","authors":"Ziwei Zhao, Xiaowu Gao, Hansong Zhang, Keran Jiao, Pengfei Song, Yumin Zhang, Yongjie Wang, Jiaqi Zhu","doi":"10.1002/elt2.67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.67","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Energy and survival materials are crucial for humanity. The cover image (DOI: 10.1002/elt2.45), set against the backdrop of the extraterrestrial environment, shows that diamond can effectively resist extreme environments and can convert CO<sub>2</sub> into other useful carbon products through various modification methods in harsh environments. It demonstrates that diamond based catalysts are promising candidates for application in extreme environments.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.67","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-sensing piezoresistive aerospace composites based on CNTs and 2D material coated fabric sensors","authors":"Tayyab Khan, Rehan Umer","doi":"10.1002/elt2.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.61","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The ongoing fourth industrial revolution, also known as “Industry 4.0” is the driving force behind the digitalization of various manufacturing systems by incorporating smart autonomous systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and artificial intelligence. In terms of aerospace composites, comprehensive research has been carried out in the past decade or so to manufacture smart and self-sensing fiber-reinforced polymer composites capable of monitoring their own health states. This review focuses on recent developments in smart, self-sensing fiber-reinforced composites incorporating nanomaterial-coated piezoresistive fabric sensors such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and MXene. A comprehensive overview of process monitoring involving the complete resin infusion cycle, such as compaction response, resin flow monitoring, pressure variations within the mold, process-induced defects monitoring, and cure/post-cure monitoring, has been provided. The post-manufacturing structuring health monitoring (SHM) of composites has also been discussed in detail. An overview of the associated challenges of these sensors, such as manufacturability, robustness, conductivity/piezoresistivity calibration, and the effect on structural integrity, is presented. Finally, future insights into the application of these sensors in the physical and cyber domains for smart factories of the future have also been discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.61","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Can Li, Jinfong Pan, Xiaobo Chen, Lihua Zhang, Anna Dennett, Prabhu Bharathan, Douglas Lee, Guangwen Zhou, Jiye Fang
{"title":"Morphology-controlled synthesis of multi-metal-based spinel oxide nanocatalysts and their performance for oxygen reduction","authors":"Can Li, Jinfong Pan, Xiaobo Chen, Lihua Zhang, Anna Dennett, Prabhu Bharathan, Douglas Lee, Guangwen Zhou, Jiye Fang","doi":"10.1002/elt2.62","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.62","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We present a one-pot colloidal synthesis method for producing monodisperse multi-metal (Co, Mn, and Fe) spinel nanocrystals (NCs), including nanocubes, nano-octahedra, and concave nanocubes. This study explores the mechanism of morphology control, showcasing the pivotal roles of metal precursors and capping ligands in determining the exposed crystal planes on the NC surface. The cubic spinel NCs, terminated with exclusive {100}-facets, demonstrate superior electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media compared to their octahedral and concave cubic counterparts. Specifically, at 0.85 V, (CoMn)Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel oxide nanocubes achieve a high mass activity of 23.9 A/g and exhibit excellent stability, highlighting the promising ORR performance associated with {100}-facets of multi-metal spinel oxides over other low-index and high-index facets. Motivated by exploring the correlation between ORR performance and surface atom arrangement (active sites), surface element composition, as well as other factors, this study introduces a prospective approach for shape-controlled synthesis of advanced spinel oxide NCs. It underscores the significance of catalyst shape control and suggests potential applications as nonprecious metal ORR electrocatalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.62","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinzhou Li, Junliang Chen, Luyao Zhang, Juan Matos, Li Wang, Jianping Yang
{"title":"Electrocatalytic upcycling of plastic waste: Progress, challenges, and future","authors":"Jinzhou Li, Junliang Chen, Luyao Zhang, Juan Matos, Li Wang, Jianping Yang","doi":"10.1002/elt2.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/elt2.63","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The escalating accumulation of plastic waste has been developed into a formidable global environmental challenge. Traditional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration not only exacerbate environmental degradation by releasing harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases, but also squander finite resources that could otherwise be recycled or repurposed. Upcycling is a kind of plastic recycling technology that converts plastic waste into high-value chemicals and helps to avoid resource waste and environmental pollution. Electrocatalytic upcycling emerges as a novel technology distinguished by its mild operational conditions, high transformation efficiency and product selectivity. This review commences with an overview of the recycling and upcycling technology employed in plastic waste management and the respective advantages and inherent limitations are also delineated. The different types of plastic waste upcycled by electrocatalytic strategy are then discussed and the plastic waste transformation process is examined together with the mechanisms underlying the electrocatalytic upcycling. Furthermore, the structure-activity relationships between electrocatalysts and plastic waste upcycling performance are also elucidated. The review aims to furnish readers with a comprehensive understanding of the electrocatalytic techniques for plastic waste upcycling and to provide a guidance for the design of electrocatalysts towards efficient plastic waste transformation.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"2 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.63","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Graphene-derived microwave metamaterials and meta-devices: Emerging applications and properties","authors":"Linda Shao, Weiren Zhu","doi":"10.1002/elt2.60","DOIUrl":"10.1002/elt2.60","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Graphene, a two-dimensional material renowned for its distinctive electronic band structure and remarkable physical properties, has garnered substantial attention in recent years. Its integration into metamaterials (i.e., artificially structured materials) and metamaterial-based devices opens up exciting possibilities for manipulating electromagnetic waves with various functionalities. These metamaterials and meta-devices, with their strong resonances, enhance interactions with incident waves, further aided by electrically tunable graphene, enabling fruitful modulation of electromagnetic waves. In this review, we present a detailed exploration of the recent advancements in graphene-based microwave meta-devices. We first introduce the electromagnetic properties of graphene, laying the foundation for its electromagnetic modeling and characterization. The second part introduces the fabrication and transfer methods of graphene. Next, we review the passive meta-devices constructed with graphene, exploring how these devices leverage graphene's unique properties. We further discuss graphene-based active meta-devices for dynamic wave manipulations, with a focus on graphene–electrolyte–graphene sandwich structures. Lastly, the review delves into graphene-based coding and programmable meta-devices, highlighting their innovative applications. Each section provides a focused exploration of a specific aspect of the field, showcasing the diverse and expanding role of graphene in the microwave region. Through this comprehensive review, we aim to enrich our understanding and appreciation for the growing developments and potential of graphene in microwave technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":100403,"journal":{"name":"Electron","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/elt2.60","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141928855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}