{"title":"Optimization of oxygen evolution performance with multi-component high entropy alloy catalyst","authors":"Tao Tian , Yongshuai Zhang , Huabo Huang , Qianqian Jiang , Jianguo Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113777","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are excellent catalyst supports due to their large specific surface area, tunable morphology, and uniform distribution of metal ions. With their unique structural characteristics, HEAs can provide more catalytic active sites, thereby improving performance and stability and enhancing synergistic catalytic effects. In this context, researchers have successfully synthesized HEAs-FeNiCoCd catalysts using nickel foam as a substrate via a hydrothermal method. Using nickel foam as a substrate significantly enhances the catalyst's porosity. Observations reveal that the catalyst exhibits a nano-flower-like structure, featuring a large number of active sites and a vast specific surface area, thereby providing more reaction centers and significantly improving catalytic reaction rates and efficiency. The catalyst was tested in a series of experiments using 1 M KOH solution. In the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), at a current density of 10 mA·cm<sup>-2</sup>, the overpotential was only 150.4 mV, and the Tafel slope was only 58.06 mV·dec<sup>-1</sup>, with excellent stability. With its outstanding catalytic performance, stability, corrosion resistance, and low cost, the HEAs catalyst will play an important role in more fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113777"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Youxin Yuanfeng , Jie Wei , Shigeng Song , Zehao Sun , Junlong Zhang , Ao Cao , Xuyu Shen , Guogang Chen
{"title":"Introduction of built-in electric fields induced by oxygen vacancy gradient distribution to drive high-performance BiFeO3-based self-powered photodetectors","authors":"Youxin Yuanfeng , Jie Wei , Shigeng Song , Zehao Sun , Junlong Zhang , Ao Cao , Xuyu Shen , Guogang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113776","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113776","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to the unique ferroelectric photovoltaic properties, Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO<sub>3</sub>) is an ideal candidate for miniaturized and high-integration self-powered photodetectors. In this study, a new device structure was designed and constructed using (La, Ni)-gradient-doped BiFeO<sub>3</sub> multi-layers film for achieving a high-performance self-powered photodetector. For instance, such a photodetector achieved a responsivity of 18.7 mA/W and a detectivity of 9.12 × 10<sup>8</sup> Jones, whose performance is 2 to 4 times those of devices without a gradient structure. An underlying mechanism was proposed that the gradient doping introduced a spatial gradient of oxygen vacancies and lattice in the multilayers film, which in turn generated two novel gradient electric fields (oxygen vacancy gradient field and flexoelectric field). The coupling of these built-in electric fields significantly facilitated the separation of photogenerated carriers and thus enhanced the photocurrent density, which greatly improved the photovoltaic and photoresponse performance of photodetector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113776"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145045168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weichao Zhang , Xinglin Yang , Fang Yu , Yijiang Pan
{"title":"Advancements in cathode materials for aqueous proton batteries","authors":"Weichao Zhang , Xinglin Yang , Fang Yu , Yijiang Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aqueous proton (hydrogen-ion) batteries (APBs) have attracted significant attention recently as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. However, the advancement of APBs is largely constrained by the slow development of cathode materials. This review summarizes the latest progress in APB cathode materials, including metal oxides, Prussian blue analogs, and organic materials. The electrochemical properties of these reported cathode materials—including charge storage mechanisms, capacity, rate performance, and cycling stability—are identified and analyzed to enable the development of high-performance APBs suitable for practical applications. The intricate interplay between material structures and proton dynamics is thoroughly examined, revealing how nanostructure engineering, heteroatom doping, and strategic material compositing can lead to unprecedented performance enhancements. Finally, the technological advancements, scientific challenges, and future research opportunities of APB cathode materials are briefly reviewed. Additionally, strategies to enhance their electrochemical performance are proposed, providing insights and guidance for the next phase of APB research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113775"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145045167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiayi Zhang , Qianyue Li , Jiecong Li , Yun Zhang , Yunping Shen , Lian Zeng , Guangwu Sun , Changfa Xiao
{"title":"High-sensitivity flexible triboelectric nanogenerator sensor based on recycled PA66 for the monitoring of soccer player lower limb training","authors":"Jiayi Zhang , Qianyue Li , Jiecong Li , Yun Zhang , Yunping Shen , Lian Zeng , Guangwu Sun , Changfa Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modern competitive sports demand advanced athlete motion monitoring, yet current wearables face sensitivity and material limitations. This study proposes a novel highly sensitive triboelectric nanogenerator sensor (PN-Sensor) based on recycled nylon 66. This multilayer flexible structure demonstrates the following characteristics: gradient sensitivity within a 0–20 N loading range, achieving 7.4837 V/N sensitivity in the low-load regime (0–10 N) with further enhancement to 32.3558 V/N in the medium-high load range (10–20 N). It exhibits a rapid 91 ms response time and maintains minimal signal deviation after 10,000 cyclic durability tests. Integrated at lower-limb biomechanical nodes with Bluetooth transmission and multimodal analysis, the system enables real-time monitoring of four football-specific movements. The posture recognition system based on a Convolutional Neural Network achieves 97.5 % accuracy in movement classification, significantly enhancing training analytical efficacy. This eco-friendly sensor provides innovative industrial waste upcycling while demonstrating significant potential for intelligent sports applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113774"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145045170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of nickel sulfide/oxide heterostructures for a sustainable water splitting electrocatalyst","authors":"Dina Hajjar , Mohamed Khairy","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113773","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113773","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts are essential for advancing water-splitting technologies, leading to sustainable hydrogen production. Herein, we have synthesized NiS/NiO heterostructures assembled on a nickel foam platform (NF-NiS/NiO) <em>via</em> a one-pot hydrothermal approach and explored for overall water splitting in an alkaline condition. A hierarchical NiS/NiO interface with interconnected ultrathin nanosheets was engineered within an extended porous network. Binder-free NF-NiS/NiO electrode exhibited overpotentials (η) of 220 mV and 112 mV to deliver 10 mA/cm² for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with Tafel slopes of 130 mV/dec and 87 mV/dec, respectively. The superior electrocatalytic activity is attributed to the synergistic effects of NiS and NiO nanocrystals, which enhance active site availability, facilitate charge transfer, and provide long-term stability over 40 h. Economical synthesis of NF–NiS/NiO hetero-nanostructures offers a stable, efficient, and scalable bifunctional electrode platform for sustainable water-splitting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113773"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145045169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amit Kumar Singh , Jared Ericksen , Lei Yu , Wei Xue
{"title":"Effects of APTES-coated SiO2 nano-fillers on electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of PAA-based composites for HTS cable insulation at cryogenic conditions","authors":"Amit Kumar Singh , Jared Ericksen , Lei Yu , Wei Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113772","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113772","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyamic acid (PAA) is a promising cryogenic dielectric for high-temperature superconductor (HTS) power transmission cables. However, its relatively low dielectric and tensile strengths, along with high thermal contraction, limit its effectiveness. This study develops PAA-based nanocomposites with 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTES)-coated SiO<sub>2</sub> nano-fillers to enhance both dielectric and mechanical properties. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was used as a solvent to disperse SiO<sub>2</sub>, and five compositions were synthesized: pure PAA and PAA with 2–8 wt.% SiO<sub>2</sub>. The dielectric and tensile strengths of these nanocomposites were evaluated at both room (RT) and cryogenic temperatures. The dielctric constant (ε') and loss tangent (tan δ) were measured in a frequency range of 20 Hz – 2 MHz using an LCR meter at RT. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyzed failure structures, while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) characterized their chemical and thermal properties. Results indicate that increasing SiO<sub>2</sub> content significantly influences material properties. Among the compositions studied, the 6 wt.% SiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite exhibited the highest dielectric strength at 93 K, 292.8–373.8 kV/mm, compared to 147.6–193.6 kV/mm at RT. It showed the lowest dielctric contant of 2.61 and loss tangent of 0.015. Additionally, it demonstrated strong mechanical performance at 193 K. The results can be attributed to enhanced interfacial interactions between the surface-coated SiO<sub>2</sub> particles and the PAA matrix, which contributes to the improvement in both dielectric and mechanical strength as the filler content increases. The findings highlight the potential of these nanocomposites to improve insulation performance and mechanical reliability in HTS power transmission systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113772"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145026941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cerium vanadate/graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite for electrochemical detection of diphenylamine","authors":"Balasubramanian Akila , Sakthivel Kogularasu , Tse-Wei Chen , Sivaprakash Sengodan , Jaysan Yu , Shen-Ming Chen , Yen-Yi Lee , Guo-Ping Chang-Chien","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113768","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113768","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Physiological storage issues in fruits often result from inadequate post-harvest handling. Diphenylamine (DPA), commonly used to prevent surface scald, may leave toxic residues, necessitating precise detection. In this study, cerium orthovanadate (CeVO<sub>4</sub>) was synthesized via a hydrothermal route and characterized using XRD, FTIR, HRTEM, and XPS. A CeVO<sub>4</sub>@g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> nanocomposite was fabricated and drop-cast onto a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) for electrochemical sensing of DPA. Sensor performance was evaluated using EIS, CV, and DPV, along with optimization of catalyst loading, scan rate, pH, and stability. The CeVO<sub>4</sub>@g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>-modified SPCE showed a wide linear detection range (0.01–792.0 µM), low detection limit (1.1 nM), and high sensitivity. Real fruit sample analysis demonstrated high recovery and reliability. The study's novelty lies in the use of CeVO<sub>4</sub>@g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> as a sensitive and reproducible sensing interface, offering a practical platform for DPA detection in food safety monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113768"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145045171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel tri-metallic (Cobalt, Molybdenum, Platinum) loaded hollow carbon nanotubes for acetaminophen electrochemical sensing","authors":"Fangxun Liu, Shuang Liu, Yuxin Zhao, Tong Zhang, Pinyi Zhao, Xin Yang, Xin Li, Jinpeng Liu, Zheng Zhang, Genggeng Zhang, Peigang Han, Xianling Wang, Huan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113771","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113771","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we designed and synthesized a composite metal nanomaterial with cobalt, molybdenum, and platinum trimetallic support to hollow carbon nanotubes for the electrochemical sensing of acetaminophen. We utilized pyrrole with methyl orange under hydrothermal conditions and synthesized hollow polypyrrole nanotube structures. Under the influence of cobalt ions and 2-methylimidazole, the ZIF-67 metal-organic framework (MOF) structure was deposited onto the hollow carbon nanotubes. After high temperature calcination, one step to achieve nitrogen, cobalt and molybdenum co-doping, and finally the precious metal platinum is loaded onto the carbon nanotubes through a metal displacement reaction. Ultimately, a novel type of three-metal cobalt, molybdenum, platinum co-doped hollow carbon nanotubes were obtained. Precious metals have excellent electrocatalytic activity due to their unique chemical structure, while transition metals have good electrical conductivity. Carbon nanotubes have good electrical conductivity and stability because of their large aspect ratio. Therefore, the synergistic effect of cobalt, molybdenum, platinum and carbon nanotubes provides more active sites for the composite material, further enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of the material. The resulting composite exhibits exceptional electrochemical sensing performance for p-acetaminophenol. In this study, a new kind of nano-composite material co-doped with synthetic precious metal and transition metal was proposed for the detection of drug molecules.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113771"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145026942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anand Parkash , Abudukeremu Kadier , Peng-Cheng Ma
{"title":"Electroless copper-deposited basalt fibers with light-weight, high conductivity, and corrosion-resistance for next-generation communication networks","authors":"Anand Parkash , Abudukeremu Kadier , Peng-Cheng Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113770","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113770","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing demand for high-performance materials in advanced technological applications, such as next-generation communication networks and efficient energy transmission, necessitates materials with enhanced mechanical, electrical, and corrosion properties. To address this, this study presents surface-modified basalt fibers (BFs) achieved through a novel, precisely controlled electroless copper (Cu) deposition, resulting in enhanced properties. The electroless Cu deposition onto BFs was optimized by varying the deposition temperature (20–60 °C) to maximize electrical conductivity and tensile strength. An optimal deposition temperature of 50 °C yielded desirable properties, with microstructural analysis confirming a dense, highly crystalline Cu deposition that exhibited a high tensile strength of 1561 ± 320 MPa and a direct current (DC) electrical conductivity of 9.63 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m, surpassing that of commercial Cu (5.96 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m) and Ag (6.30 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m). The corrosion behavior, evaluated by immersion testing in 5 v/v% sulfuric acid (H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>), indicated minimal corrosion. This surface modification also resulted in a significantly lower density of 3.34 g/cm³ (post-corrosion at 50 °C) compared to bulk Cu (8.96 g/cm³) and alternating current (AC) conductivities of 3.88 × 10<sup>7</sup> and 1.86 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m (at 0.2 and 0.5 MHz, respectively). Consequently, these light-weight, sustainable materials demonstrate significant potential as alternatives to conventional Cu in applications demanding high conductivity, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance, such as fifth-generation (5G) and future sixth-generation (6G) telecommunications, aerospace, and light-weight wires for power transmission.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113770"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144996741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Morphology-activity relationship study of CoMoO4 for electrocatalytic water oxidation in neutral medium","authors":"Li Yu, Qin Liang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113769","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113769","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To further explore the morphology-activity relationship between the morphology of CoMoO<sub>4</sub> and its electrocatalytic oxygen evolution activity, we synthesized a series of CoMoO-X samples (where X represents the reaction time, specifically 10, 13, and 16 h) by precisely controlling the synthesis duration. The study systematically investigates the relationship between the morphological features of cobalt-based electrocatalysts and their catalytic performance, using structural characterization and electrochemical testing techniques. Our results demonstrate that these CoMoO-X samples possess distinct morphological features and electrocatalytic oxygen evolution performance. Notably, the sample synthesized for 13 h (CoMoO-13 h) exhibits superior electrocatalytic oxygen evolution performance under neutral conditions. Specifically, it achieves a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>-2</sup> at an overpotential of 400 mV, displays a Tafel slope of 403 mV dec<sup>‑1</sup>, and maintains high stability for over 25 h at a voltage of 400 mV.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113769"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144988862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}