Nebechi Kate Obiora , Chika Oliver Ujah , Benjamin Nnamdi Ekwueme , Christian O. Asadu , Peter Apata Olubambi
{"title":"Production of sustainable graphene and its derivatives through flash joule heating: A systemic review","authors":"Nebechi Kate Obiora , Chika Oliver Ujah , Benjamin Nnamdi Ekwueme , Christian O. Asadu , Peter Apata Olubambi","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The goal of this critique is to examine the newer Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technique for the production of graphene and hydrogen to determine if either production method is sustainable. By conducting an in-depth evaluation into the FJH technique as well as other methods such as chemical vapor deposition, this review seeks to determine which is the most effective method. With high-voltage pulses, FJH can quickly transform waste materials rich in carbon, such as biomass and plastics, into superior quality graphene, while also producing hydrogen gas as a by-product. FJH has been estimated to use around 7.2 kJ/g of energy which is considerably lower than other methods, and it also has a higher scalability and a 90% lower carbon footprint than the classical methods and does not need as many costly catalysts and undergoes less energy demanding processes like electrolysis, which makes it more economically viable. Its usage has been extended to cover energy storage, hydrogen systems, and water purification. With such complex systems, there is bound to be variation in feedstock and defect control which can be solved using advanced AI/ML optimization and better pre-treatments. FJH is one step closer to achieving circular economy goals by turning waste products into materials of value, demonstrating the ability to mass produce hydrogen and graphene in an economical manner to aid in the ideal of a carbon–neutral energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 14-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Badshah Ullah, Rani Sayyar, Sayyar Ali Shah, Naseem Khan, Gabriel Engonga Obiang Nsang, Noor Ullah, Aasia Ayaz, Ouyang Chun, Shaowei Zhang, Yumin Xia, Liang Tian, Habib Ullah
{"title":"Interface-engineered MoS2(1-x) Se2x Nanosheets on graphene for enhanced hydrogen evolution catalysis","authors":"Badshah Ullah, Rani Sayyar, Sayyar Ali Shah, Naseem Khan, Gabriel Engonga Obiang Nsang, Noor Ullah, Aasia Ayaz, Ouyang Chun, Shaowei Zhang, Yumin Xia, Liang Tian, Habib Ullah","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen production via water electrolysis is a promising route toward sustainable and carbon-free energy. Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanosheets have emerged as efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), owing to their tuneable electronic properties and abundant active sites. In this study, we report the in-situ solvothermal synthesis of a compositionally tuneable library of molybdenum sulfoselenide (MoS<sub>2(1-x)</sub>Se<sub>2x</sub>) nanosheets uniformly anchored on reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The resulting MoS<sub>2(1-x)</sub>Se<sub>2x</sub>/rGO nanocomposites exhibit significantly enhanced HER activity, with the optimal MoS<sub>0.6</sub>Se<sub>1.4</sub>/rGO sample achieving a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at a low overpotential of 118 mV and a Tafel slope of 46.6 mV dec<sup>−1</sup> in acidic media. The improved performance is attributed to the synergistic effects of sulfur and selenium incorporation, which modulate hydrogen adsorption energy, enhance orbital hybridization (Mo 4d, S 3p, Se 4p), and facilitate charge separation. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations further reveal that the Janus-type configuration enhances electronic conductivity and reactivity. The rGO substrate provides a conductive framework, promoting efficient charge transport and mechanical stability. These findings demonstrate that interface-engineered MoS<sub>2(1-x)</sub>Se<sub>2x</sub>/rGO hybrids are highly efficient and tunable HER catalysts, offering valuable insights for the design of advanced electrocatalytic materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 69-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148499419","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":"Repurposing of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash for phosphate removal in batch and continuous flow column experiments","authors":"Onchanok Juntarasakul , Thidarat Meekoch , Pongthon Roongcharoen , Kotaro Yonezu , Carlito Baltazar Tabelin , Palot Srichonphaisarn , Theerayut Phengsaart","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI-FA), a by-product of burning wastes at high temperatures for volume and mass reduction, is a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable adsorbent for phosphate (PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3–</sup>) removal due to its significant calcium oxide (CaO), silicon dioxide (SiO<sub>2</sub>), aluminum oxide (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>), and iron oxide (Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) contents, which facilitate phosphate removal via adsorption and chemical precipitation reactions. This study investigates the efficiency of MSWI-FA for phosphate removal from wastewater through batch and continuous flow column experiments, with a particular focus on the influence of particle size, pH, contact time, and hydraulic retention time (HRT). Batch experiments showed that the –75 µm fraction achieved the highest phosphate removal (∼70%) at pH 6, with adsorption behavior controlled by chemisorption. Continuous flow column experiments revealed that a 25 mm bed provided 91.3% removal, while a 15 mL/min flow rate achieved ∼99% removal within 480 min. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis supported a dual removal mechanism of phosphate: (i) surface adsorption through hydroxyl and metal oxide functional groups (e.g., Al–OH, Fe–OH, Si–OH) (IR bands at ∼1050, ∼560 cm<sup>–1</sup>; ∼3000–3700 cm<sup>–1</sup>), and (ii) chemical precipitation with calcium ions forming calcium phosphate compounds (IR band at ∼1300–1600 cm<sup>–1</sup>). These findings underscore the practical potential of MSWI-FA in wastewater treatment and support its alignment with circular economy goals through waste valorization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 32-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147710103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ema Tri Alvianti, Markus Diantoro, Herlin Pujiarti
{"title":"The effect of annealing temperature variation in multilayer TiO2 nanoparticle/SnO2 nanofiber as Photoanodes in dye-sensitized solar cell","authors":"Ema Tri Alvianti, Markus Diantoro, Herlin Pujiarti","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The addition of SnO<sub>2</sub> with high electron mobility has the potential to improve Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) performance, especially SnO<sub>2</sub> nanofiber, which has a direct electron path, and high porosity, thereby facilitating optimal dye and electrolyte absorption. This study examines the effect of annealing temperature (300 °C, 400 °C, 500 °C, and 600 °C) on the structural, morphological, optical, and performance characteristics of multilayer TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle/SnO<sub>2</sub> nanofiber DSSC. The methods used were screen printing for TiO<sub>2</sub> deposition and electrospinning to obtain SnO<sub>2</sub> nanofiber. The results demonstrate that DSSC with TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles/SnO<sub>2</sub> nanofiber photoanode annealed at 500 °C has the highest efficiency of 3.74%. This is attributed to the sample exhibiting the highest porosity of 68.14%, a small resistance (<em>R</em><sub><em>CT</em></sub>), and an electron lifetime of 2.02 ms which indicates a low charge recombination rate and increased charge transfer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 58-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148499420","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":"Semiconducting poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)-functionalized rayon for hybrid mechanical-thermal energy harvesting in fabric triboelectric nanogenerators","authors":"Chanachot Sae-tang, Suchanat Navatragulpisit, Suwan Plaipichit, Saichon Sriphan, Sugato Hajra, Hoe Joon Kim, Sirinya Ukasi, Wanwilai Vittayakorn, Thitirat Charoonsuk, Naratip Vittayakorn","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The fabric triboelectric nanogenerator (F-TENG) is emerging as a promising nanogenerator platform for wearable electronics and electronic textiles. In this work, a modified fabric incorporating the semiconductor polymer poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) is designed to address the limited output performance by harvesting friction-generated waste heat in addition to mechanical energy. The P3HT is incorporated into rayon fabric via a simple coating process, enabling the fabric to function as a dual mechanical-thermal energy harvesting material. During the sliding process, temperature evolution at the interface is monitored by a thermal camera and thermal probes to correlate heat generation with output enhancement. The electrical and thermoelectric characteristics of the rayon-P3HT fabrics are evaluated in terms of electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, and power factor. Multiphysics simulations performed using COMSOL are further employed to support the experimental trends. Owing to the combined triboelectric and thermoelectric contributions, the fabric-based device achieves an improved open-circuit voltage (<em>V</em><sub><em>OC</em></sub>), short-circuit current (<em>I</em><sub><em>SC</em></sub>), and maximum output power <em>(P</em><sub><em>max</em></sub>) of ∼62 <em>V</em>, ∼44 μA and ∼ 1204 μW (∼133.8 μW/cm<sup>2</sup>), respectively, sufficient to power a digital watch and 360 LEDs. The role of fabric modification by P3HT in enabling triboelectric-thermoelectric coupling and the associated charge generation mechanism is discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 81-99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148854318","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}
D. Karthigaimuthu, T. Arun, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan, Mohammed Mujahid Alam, Mohamed Hussien, S.K. Anbukumaran, Abdelhamid Mourad
{"title":"High-performance of Ni2CoS4 as Pt-free counter electrode for advanced flexible dye sensitized solar cell (FDSSC) and symmetric supercapacitors","authors":"D. Karthigaimuthu, T. Arun, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan, Mohammed Mujahid Alam, Mohamed Hussien, S.K. Anbukumaran, Abdelhamid Mourad","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we used a hydrothermal process to synthesize NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> for flexible dye sensitized solar cell (FDSSC) and supercapacitor. The phase structures, functional groups and optical features of synthesized samples were confirmed by different characterization analytical techniques. The morphologies of NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> are formed as nanoflakes and Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> formed as multiple interconnected nanosheets and nanoparticles, which were confirmed by FE-SEM and HR-TEM analysis. The fabricated FDSSC performances were analysed and the J<sub>sc</sub>, V<sub>oc</sub> and FF% were obtained from J-V curves and were 6.75 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, 0.6 V and 0.7209% for NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and 8.13 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, 0.7 V and 0.73% for Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub>, respectively. The fabricated FDSSC displays a power conversion efficiency (PCE %) of 2.91% for NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and 4.16% for Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub>. After 50 bends and twists of the FDSSC the PCE% of the FDSSC remained at 70% (3.30%) and 74% (3.22%). Moreover, Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> showed exceptional photovoltaic activity in the reduction of triiodide (I<sup>−</sup>/I<sub>₃</sub><sup>−</sup>) due to enhanced electronic conductivity and synergistic effects at the interfaces of NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Na<sub>2</sub>S. Electrochemical performance of Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> electrodes in 1 M KOH showed a specific capacitance of 517.8 F/g at 1 A/g. A symmetric supercapacitor assembled with Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> attained an energy density of 26.85 Wh/kg, a power density of 699.9 W/kg and maintained 98.5% capacitance retention after 7000 cycles, highlighting its potential for energy storage applications. This study aims to provide novel synthesis and rational design of highly efficient NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Ni<sub>2</sub>CoS<sub>4</sub> materials for prospective FDSSC solar cell and supercapacitor applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 42-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148452558","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":"Enhanced ion transport in CNT-doped PVA/HCl/TEOS electrolyte membranes for aluminium-air batteries","authors":"Firman Ridwan , Gifahri Renardy , Dean Bilalwa Agusto , Darwison Darwison","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the impact of carbon nanotube (CNT) incorporation on the electrochemical performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/HCl/TEOS-based solid polymer electrolytes for rechargeable aluminium-air batteries. CNTs were introduced in varying quantities (0–0.05 g), while a polylactic acid (PLA) nanofiber layer containing carbon quantum dots (CQDs) was integrated as a separator to enhance ion transport. The inclusion of CNTs improved the amorphous structure, as evidenced by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and optimized ionic pathways within the polymer-silica network. The PHT0.05CNT membrane exhibited the highest ionic conductivity of 6.25 × 10<sup>−3</sup> S cm<sup>−1</sup>, while transference number analysis confirmed predominant ionic conduction (T<sub>ion</sub> = 0.923). Among the tested compositions, PHT0.02CNT achieved the best battery performance, delivering a capacity of 0.4168 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> and an energy density of 0.145 mWh g<sup>−1</sup>. Cyclic voltammetry further demonstrated enhanced redox reversibility with the addition of CNTs. These findings underscore that controlled CNT incorporation significantly enhances ion transport and electrochemical performance, suggesting strong potential for developing high-efficiency aluminium-air batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"9 ","pages":"Pages 1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tailoring the Mn/Co ratio in electrospun Mn-Co oxide embedded-carbon nanofibers as cathode for high-performance zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Adnan Ahmed , Amornrat Khampuanbut , Pinit Kidkhunthod , Wanwisa Limphirat , Hiroshi Uyama , Manunya Okhawilai , Prasit Pattananuwat","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Manganese- and cobalt-based materials are considered promising cathode candidates for zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) due to their environmental sustainability, high specific capacities, and the natural abundance of their constituent elements compared to those used in other metal-ion battery technologies. Nonetheless, their extensive utilization is impeded by sluggish kinetics and suboptimal durability. In addressing these challenges through nanostructure engineering, we present a novel approach by tailoring the Mn/Co ratio to synthesize MnCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (MCO) and CoMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (CMO) entrapped carbon nanofibers (CNFs) via the electrospinning technique and post-treatment. MCO-CNFs and CMO-CNFs exhibit excellent performance as zinc cathodes in ZIBs, achieving initial specific capacities of 501.94 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> and 399.32 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.05 A g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. CMO-CNFs demonstrate superior rate performance at high current densities, whereas MCO-CNFs exhibit better cycle stability. This complementary behavior highlights the tunable electrochemical characteristics enabled by Mn/Co ratio adjustment. Insightfully, the influence of the Mn/Co ratio on the electronic state<!--> <!-->of the elements and the electrochemical storage behavior of ZIBs during the charge/discharge process is convincingly explored using ex-situ techniques such as scanning electron microscopy and operando X-ray absorption near-edge structure, proving that MCO-CNFs are more stable and redox-reversible than CMO-CNFs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 219-230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144907620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad , Nofrijon Sofyan , Akhmad Herman Yuwono , Donanta Dhaneswara
{"title":"A review on green synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles: enhancing DSSC performance and exploring future opportunities","authors":"Muhammad , Nofrijon Sofyan , Akhmad Herman Yuwono , Donanta Dhaneswara","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Global energy security has been destabilized by post-pandemic disruptions, geopolitical instability, and climate-related events, accelerating the need for sustainable alternatives such as solar technologies. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), a cost-effective and environmentally friendly third-generation photovoltaic technology, have attracted significant research interest in recent decades, particularly in enhancing the properties of the photoanode material. This review emphasizes the role of green synthesis approaches as promising alternatives to conventional chemical methods. These eco-friendly strategies utilize biological compounds as reducing and capping agents, enabling better control over particle size and morphology, improving DSSC performance by enhancing electron transport properties and dye-loading capacity. However, product consistency and reproducibility issues remain significant challenges, particularly for scaling up and commercialization. This paper also outlines future directions, including extract fingerprinting, hybrid nanostructure development, and integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning for synthesis optimization. The green synthesis of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles holds strong potential for advancing DSSC performance while supporting the transition toward sustainable energy technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 188-199"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144685850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ermiya Prasad P. , Y.Ranjith Kumar , Sudhir D. Jagadale , Chepuri R.K. Rao , Sidhanath V. Bhosale
{"title":"Exploration of acid-doped polyureas with redox-active aniline oligomers for supercapacitor applications","authors":"Ermiya Prasad P. , Y.Ranjith Kumar , Sudhir D. Jagadale , Chepuri R.K. Rao , Sidhanath V. Bhosale","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the rapidly growing modern era, the advancement of electrochemical energy storage (EES) materials for electronic devices is a key challenge. Herein, we report the synthesis of novel redox-active polyureas (PUrs) bearing carbonyl functional group and repeated redox segments starting from the redox-active amine-capped trianiline (ACTA) and amine-capped tetraaniline (ACTAni). These materials are doped with 2 M HCl and designated as DPTA and DPTAni. The material properties and surface analysis are thoroughly analyzed by fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) techniques. In a three-electrode (3E) system, DPTA achieves a high specific capacitance (<em>C</em><sub>sp</sub>) of 260.9 F/g, outperforming DPTAni of 239 F/g, as determined by galvanostatic charge–discharge (GCD) measurements. However, long-term cycling stability exhibits the capacitance retention for DPTA and DPTAni was about 59.12 % and 46.38 %, respectively, for 2000 cycles and with a significant decrement of <em>C</em><sub>sp</sub> for 5000 cycles owing to an increase in the solution resistance, as confirmed by Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). This study highlights the potential of carbonyl-functionalized PUrs as promising candidates for next-generation pseudo-capacitive materials, with further optimizations for enhancing cycling stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 231-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144932310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}