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{"title":"Recent progress in heterostructured materials for room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries","authors":"Haobin Song,&nbsp;Yifan Li,&nbsp;Xue L. Li,&nbsp;Yixiang Li,&nbsp;Dong-sheng Li,&nbsp;Deli Wang,&nbsp;Shaozhuan Huang,&nbsp;Hui Ying Yang","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost, high energy density (1274 Wh kg⁻¹), and environmental friendliness. However, RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode: (i) sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na₂S/Na₂S₂; (ii) severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides (NaPSs); (iii) huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na₂S; (iv) continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites, leading to short-circuiting of the battery; (v) huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping, causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and “dead sodium” formation. Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues, including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs, catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs, high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer, good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium. Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality. Herein, the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed. First of all, the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described. Then, the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined. Finally, the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized. Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research, aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 4","pages":"565-594"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12177","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141730368","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":"Synergistic adsorption and catalytic effects of Ti3C2Tx/CoO/MoO3 composite on lithium polysulfides for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries","authors":"Bin Fan,&nbsp;Weikun Chen,&nbsp;Kaining Li,&nbsp;Qingya Wei,&nbsp;Qian He,&nbsp;Wei Liu,&nbsp;Bigui Zhou,&nbsp;Jun Yuan,&nbsp;Yingping Zou","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12178","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and their sluggish kinetic processes lead to rapid capacity fading and poor cycling stability in lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, limiting their commercial viability. This study proposes a functionalized separator with adsorption and synergistic catalysis ability for Li–S batteries. The modified separator comprises Ti₃C₂T<i>_x</i> sheets, CoO, and MoO₃. Experimental and theoretical calculations demonstrate that Ti₃C₂T_<i>x</i>/CoO/MoO₃ composite not only effectively inhibits the shuttle effect of LiPSs, ensuring efficient utilization of active materials, but also enhances reversibility and reaction kinetics among LiPSs. The full exposure of active sites in the Ti₃C₂T_<i>x</i>/CoO/MoO₃ composite and the synergistic action of different catalysts enable efficient capture and conversion of LiPSs molecules at the material surface. Besides, the lithium–sulfur batteries with Ti₃C₂T_<i>x</i>/CoO/MoO₃@PP separator exhibited only a 0.042% capacity decay per cycle at 0.5 C (800 cycles). Moreover, a high areal capacity of 6.85 mAh cm⁻² was achieved at high sulfur loading (7.9 mg cm⁻²) and low electrolyte-to-sulfur ratio (10 μL mg⁻¹).</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 5","pages":"726-737"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12178","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142170310","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":"Outside Back Cover: Volume 3 Issue 3","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Outside Back Cover</b>: Surface defects have been considerable issues for the perovskite quantum dots light-emitting diodes (PeQLEDs). In the work of doi:10.1002/idm2.12164, Tong et al. report an in-situ surface passivation to PeQDs by introducing the metal cations competitive lattice occupancy assisted with acid-etching, achieving an external quantum efficiency of 8.42% for pure blue PeQLEDs.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 3","pages":"iv"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12197","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097922","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":"Outside Front Cover: Volume 3 Issue 3","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Outside Front Cover</b>: In the study documented in doi:10.1002/idm2.12160, a pioneering S-type UiO-66-NH2/ZnS(en)_0.5 heterostructure photocatalyst is engineered to enhance charge separation and oxygen activation. As depicted in the image, when subjected to solar light, the catalyst efficiently transforms gaseous NO pollutants into nitrates via a superoxidemediated pathway. This advancement represents a significant stride towards rejuvenating environmental well-being, instilling optimism for a more pristine and sustainable earth for all.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 3","pages":"i"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12179","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097899","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":"Inside Front Cover: Volume 3 Issue 3","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Front Cover</b>: The cover image depicts a close-up view of a wrinkle morphology 3D substrate-based conducting polymer hydrogel elastomer. This novel design, detailed in the article with doi:10.1002/idm2.12161, addresses the limitations of traditional conducting polymer hydrogels, particularly their brittleness and viscoelasticity. By utilizing digital light processing (DLP) technology and in-situ polymerization, an interconnection network hydrogel is formed, resulting in a material with reduced viscoelasticity, quick response time, low hysteresis, and stable cyclic performance. The wrinkle morphology effectively enhances the elastomer's flexibility and geometric freedom, while the 3D gradient structure boosts its sensitivity, positioning this material as a promising candidate for flexible sensor applications.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 3","pages":"ii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12195","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097900","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":"Inside Back Cover: Volume 3 Issue 3","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Back Cover</b>: In the review of doi:10.1002/idm2.12162, twisted van der Waals layered materials form regular moiré superlattice patterns at their interfaces. The interfacial physical and mechanical behavior is significantly influenced by the in-plane and out-of-plane deformation fields dependent on moiré superlattices.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 3","pages":"iii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12196","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097901","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":"Polar materials for photocatalytic applications: A critical review","authors":"Xiaoqing Liu,&nbsp;Yu Zhang,&nbsp;Cong Wang,&nbsp;Lei Shen","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12176","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The critical challenges of the energy crisis and environmental degradation promote innovative approaches for energy conversion. Semiconductor-based photocatalytic technology, which transforms solar energy into chemical energy, emerges as a promising solution. However, the practical application of this technology faces several challenges, such as the rapid recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes, significantly limiting photocatalytic efficiency. In this review, we provide a detailed discussion, an insightful perspective, and a critical evaluation of recent advances, challenges, and opportunities in the field of photocatalysis using polar materials. We present a comprehensive examination of the photocatalytic mechanisms, activity, and diverse applications of photocatalysts based on polar materials. We also briefly discuss the engineering design of polar photocatalysis in experiments and its scalability in the industry. This review outlines future trends and potential breakthroughs in the photocatalytic field using polar materials, projecting their transformative impact on environmental chemistry and energy engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 4","pages":"530-564"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12176","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141730241","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":"Recent progress and perspective on electrocatalysis in neutral media: Mechanisms, materials, and advanced characterizations","authors":"Fayuan Lai,&nbsp;Haochuan Shang,&nbsp;Yuchao Jiao,&nbsp;Xinyi Chen,&nbsp;Tianran Zhang,&nbsp;Xiangfeng Liu","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12172","DOIUrl":"10.1002/idm2.12172","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrocatalysis, which involves oxidation and reduction reactions with direct electron transfer, is essential for a variety of clean energy conversion devices. Currently, the vast majority of studies regarding electrocatalysis reactions focus on strong acidic or alkaline media because of the higher catalytic activity. Nevertheless, some inherent drawbacks, including the corrosive environment, expensive proton exchange membranes, and side effects, are still hard to break through. A sustainably promising way to overcome these shortcomings is to deploy neutral/near-neutral electrolytes for electrocatalysis reactions. Unfortunately, insufficient research in this area due to the lack of attention to related issues has slowed down the development process. In this review, we systematically review the catalytic reaction mechanisms, neutral electrolytes, electrocatalysts, and modification strategies carried out in neutral media on the three most common electrocatalytic reactions, that is, hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and oxygen evolution reaction. Furthermore, the advanced characterization tools for guiding catalyst synthesis and mechanistic studies are also summarized. Eventually, we propose some challenges and perspectives on electrocatalysis reactions in neutral media and hope it will attract more research interest and provide guidance in neutral electrocatalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 4","pages":"492-529"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12172","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141105753","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":"Convenient folding-hot-pressing fabrication and enhanced piezoelectric properties of high β-phase-content poly(vinylidene fluoride) films","authors":"Jie Shen,&nbsp;Yicheng Zeng,&nbsp;Qiangzhi Li,&nbsp;Jing Zhou,&nbsp;Wen Chen","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12175","DOIUrl":"10.1002/idm2.12175","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) is the most attractive piezoelectric polymer for application in flexible sensors. To attain excellent piezoelectric properties, a substantial amount of spontaneous polar <i>β</i>-phase content is highly desired. Nevertheless, the current reported manufacturing methods to increase <i>β</i>-phase contents are inconvenient and complex, hindering progress in PVDF's application. This work proposes a folding-hot-pressing method to fabricate high <i>β</i>-phase-content PVDF films. Structural characterization indicates that the films have <i>α</i> and <i>β</i> phases and the folding-hot-pressing process transforms the <i>α</i> phase into the <i>β</i> phase. Due to the 97.5% <i>β</i>-phase content and aligned structure, a piezoelectric constant of 20 pC/N is achieved in the three-times folded film. Furthermore, the process method enhances the tensile strength (126.2 MPa) of the films, with a low Young's modulus (0.87 GPa) remaining, making the films applicable for flexible piezoelectric sensors. Additionally, sensors based on the achieved films were assembled and applied for human physiological activity monitoring. This work offers a scalable new melt-processing strategy for developing high-performance PVDF-based piezoelectric composite films for wearable electronic devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 5","pages":"715-725"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12175","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141110358","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":"Tape-casting electrode architecture permits low-temperature manufacturing of all-solid-state thin-film microbatteries","authors":"Bingyuan Ke,&nbsp;Congcong Zhang,&nbsp;Shoulin Cheng,&nbsp;Wangyang Li,&nbsp;Renming Deng,&nbsp;Hong Zhang,&nbsp;Jie Lin,&nbsp;Qingshui Xie,&nbsp;Baihua Qu,&nbsp;Dong-Liang Peng,&nbsp;Xinghui Wang","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12174","DOIUrl":"10.1002/idm2.12174","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Along with the constantly evolving functional microsystems toward more diversification, the more rigorous design deliberation of pursuing higher mass-loading of electrode materials and low-temperature fabrication compatibility have imposed unprecedented demand on integrable all-solid-state thin-film microbatteries. While the classic thin-film intercalation cathode prepared by vacuum-based techniques inevitably encountered a post-annealing process, tape-casting technologies hold great merits both in terms of high-mass loading and low-temperature processing. In this work, a novel microbattery configuration is developed by the combination of traditional tape-casting thick electrodes and sputtered inorganic thin-film solid electrolytes (~3 μm lithium phosphorus oxynitride). Enabled by physically pressed or vapor-deposited Li as an anode, solid-state batteries with tape-casted LiFePO₄ electrodes exhibit outstanding cyclability and stability. To meet integration requirements, LiFePO₄/LiPON/Si microbatteries were successfully fabricated at low temperatures and found to achieve a wide operating temperature range. This novel configuration has good prospects in promoting the thin-film microbattery enabling a paradigm shift and satisfying diversified requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 4","pages":"621-631"},"PeriodicalIF":24.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12174","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140982899","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}