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{"title":"A review on green synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles: enhancing DSSC performance and exploring future opportunities","authors":"Muhammad ,&nbsp;Nofrijon Sofyan ,&nbsp;Akhmad Herman Yuwono ,&nbsp;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 TiO₂ 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}

{"title":"Exploration of acid-doped polyureas with redox-active aniline oligomers for supercapacitor applications","authors":"Ermiya Prasad P. ,&nbsp;Y.Ranjith Kumar ,&nbsp;Sudhir D. Jagadale ,&nbsp;Chepuri R.K. Rao ,&nbsp;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>_sp) 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>_sp 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}

{"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 ,&nbsp;Amornrat Khampuanbut ,&nbsp;Pinit Kidkhunthod ,&nbsp;Wanwisa Limphirat ,&nbsp;Hiroshi Uyama ,&nbsp;Manunya Okhawilai ,&nbsp;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 MnCo₂O₄ (MCO) and CoMn₂O₄ (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⁻¹ and 399.32 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.05 A g⁻¹, 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}

{"title":"Development of CdS/TNTA nanocomposite to improve performance of simultaneous electrocoagulation-photocatalysis process for hydrogen production and ciprofloxacin elimination","authors":"Reno Pratiwi ,&nbsp;Muhammad Ibadurrohman ,&nbsp;Eniya Listiani Dewi ,&nbsp;Ratnawati ,&nbsp;Rike Yudianti ,&nbsp;Saddam Husein ,&nbsp;Slamet","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to enhance the effectiveness of the simultaneous combination of electrocoagulation and photocatalysis processes by modifying the configuration of the photocatalyst. A heterojunction mechanism was developed by integrating CdS with a photocatalyst using<!--> <!-->a TiO₂ nanotube array (TNTA) <span><span>[1]</span></span>. This mechanism is designed to enhance photocatalytic efficiency by reducing electron-hole recombination. The successful synthesis of CdS/TNTA nanocomposite was confirmed using various characterization methods, including XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, UV–Vis DRS, PL, transient photocurrent, and XPS. The results showed that CdS/TNTA worked better than TNTA in a single photocatalysis process, achieving improved Ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal (7.9 % to 13.8 %) and hydrogen gas production (0.006 to 0.156 mmol/m²plate). Simultaneously operating electrocoagulation and photocatalysis systems in the respective optimized settings resulted in significant enhancements. Hydrogen gas yield increased by 44 % (from 443 to 636 mmol/m² plate) compared to using only TNTA, while CIP removal improved from 79 % to 83 %. This study demonstrates that the synthesis of CdS/TNTA photocatalysts may be a promising approach to achieving high performance of hydrogen recovery while simultaneously removing CIP from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 121-130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143156393","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":"Highly porous activated carbon from betel palm shells as the prospective electrode for high-performance supercapacitors","authors":"Panuwat Torrarit ,&nbsp;Sirilux Poompradub ,&nbsp;Mahshid Mohammadifar ,&nbsp;Prasit Pattananuwat ,&nbsp;Theerthagiri Jayaraman ,&nbsp;Yujeong Jeong ,&nbsp;Narong Chanlek ,&nbsp;Myong Yong Choi ,&nbsp;Jitti Kasemchainan","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research has investigated the viability of valorizing Areca or Betel palm-shells into activated carbon, to be applied as an electrode active material in supercapacitors. The palm-shells are an agricultural waste from betel-nut production, an important economic crop in several regions around the world. The conversion process mainly involves pulverization, ZnCl₂-activation, and carbonization. The effect of carbonization temperatures – 500, 600, 700, and 800 °C, was studied on the properties of the activated carbon. Microstructural characterizations like BET, Raman, and XPS were carried out. All the activated samples are microporous, have a specific surface area &gt;1,000 m² g⁻¹, and possess an intensity ratio of D-to-G band close to 1. More than 80 % of the atomic concentration of the samples is carbon; the C 1s bonds include C=C or sp², C–C or sp³, C–(O,N), C=O, and O–C=O or π– π*. The activated carbon synthesized at 700 °C shows the most favorable properties for being used as the electrode in supercapacitors. Its electrochemical properties, evaluated by galvanostatic charge–discharge and cyclic voltammetry deliver the maximum specific capacitances of 144.48F·g⁻¹ at 1 A·g⁻¹ and 169.21F·g⁻¹ 20 mV·s⁻¹, respectively. The supercapacitors do perform stably at long-term cycling with the capacitance retention (&gt;98 %) and the coulombic efficiency at almost 100 % over 50,000 cycles. The betel-palm-shell carbon has a very comparable capacitive performance to other biomass-derived carbons with the respective maximum energy and powder densities of 7.63 Wh·kg⁻¹ and 5,849.93 W·kg⁻¹. Converting the betel-palm-shell waste, one of the common agricultural wastes in Asia, Oceania, Africa, or Latin America to activated carbon is a pathway of waste valorization as well as leads to a new business opportunity of producing carbon electrodes for an energy application of supercapacitors. This will further go towards a circular carbon economy, not only reducing the carbon footprint and other pollution caused by currently widely practiced incineration, but also creating a sustainable loop of material utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 143-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865027","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":"Superior polyethylene based total heat exchange membranes made from sealing polyamide separating layers with in situ grown ZIF-8 particles","authors":"Mengyao Chen ,&nbsp;Jiajia Gui ,&nbsp;Huimin Wang ,&nbsp;Jiaju Wang ,&nbsp;Fei Huang ,&nbsp;Lixin Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A cross substrate counter diffusion (CSCD) process between the solutions of Zn(II) solution and 2-methyl imidazole (2-MIM)-ammonia solution (pH = 10) to <em>in situ</em> grow ZIF-8 particles was developed to enhance the performance of polyamide (PA)/polyethylene(PE) based thin film composite (TFC) total heat exchange membranes (THEMs). <em>In situ</em> grown ZIF particles from CSCD processes had effectively blocked CO₂ leakages across the PA separating layer by sealing the defect points, and provided selective water vapor permeating channels and surface area to enhance energy recovery efficiencies. The effects of Zn(II) loading concentration, CSCD reaction time and ligand type on the structure, CO₂ barrier property and heat exchange efficiencies were systematically investigated. Under optimized conditions, sealing with ZIF-8 particles could decrease the CO₂ permeance from 7.5 GPU to 1.15 GPU, at the same time, increase the sensible heat, latent heat and heat exchange efficiencies from 80 %, 53 %, 68 % to 96 %, 73 % and 82 % respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 167-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656035","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":"Transformation of BaTiO3 electro-optical properties through graphene oxide integration for high-performance photovoltaic applications","authors":"Mohamed Karouchi ,&nbsp;Youssef Lachtioui ,&nbsp;Omar Bajjou","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pursuit of efficient and sustainable energy solutions has driven extensive research in photovoltaic technology. While materials with direct band gaps are preferred for efficient light absorption, the potential of indirect band gap materials with a reduction in the band gap from 1.62 eV to 1.28 eV. This study introduces a breakthrough: the integration of BaTiO₃ perovskite with graphene oxide (GO) to effectively transform the indirect band gap of BaTiO₃ into a direct band gap. This innovative approach unlocks a wider range of materials for solar cell applications, addressing a critical limitation in the field. The BaTiO₃/GO composite exhibits significant advantages, including enhanced light absorption, improved stability, and enhanced electrical conductivity. Notably, the composite demonstrates a sharp and intense conductivity peak in the 350 nm to 800 nm range, highlighting its potential for high-performance solar cells. This groundbreaking research not only expands the material palette for photovoltaic applications but also addresses common challenges faced by traditional perovskite solar cells. The results pave the way for the development of durable, efficient, and cost-effective solar cells, contributing significantly to the transition towards a sustainable energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 208-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841113","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":"Unraveling the role of copper intercalation and doping on NiTe2 to enhance electrochemical performances","authors":"Rajkumar Sokkalingam ,&nbsp;Manikandan Krishnan ,&nbsp;K.J. Sankaran ,&nbsp;Arumugam Sonachalam ,&nbsp;Arjun Kumar Bojarajan ,&nbsp;Sambasivam Sangaraju","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Layered Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (LTMDs)<!--> <!-->are now frequently employed as useful materials for catalysis, energy storage, and environmental applications. It is still extremely difficult to create synergistic bimetallic tellurides with great electrochemical performance, particularly in high-performance supercapacitors. Here, the standard self-flux technique is<!--> <!-->used to make high-capacity Cu intercalated and doped NiTe₂. Both compounds feature a <em>P</em>3<em>m</em>1 space group and a CdI₂-type trigonal structure, following the pattern of X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). The transition electron microscope (TEM) also reveals the periodic arrangement of the crystalline structure. Additionally, the multilayer structures of this chemical are seen by the field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). We confirm the elemental composition and oxidation state analysis by using EDX and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. Cu_0.05NiTe₂ and Ni_0.95Cu_0.05Te₂ show specific capacitances of about 212 F/g and 478 F/g at 1 A/g. Ni_0.95Cu_0.05Te₂ shows excellent cyclic stability (99.18 %) and coulombic efficiency (81.58 %) for 5000 cycles, which confirms that the doping of nickel enhances the electrochemical properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 200-207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829271","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":"Hybrid thermoelectric generator system for enhanced waste heat recovery from diesel generators using HVAC condenser airflow","authors":"Chadi Nohra ,&nbsp;Rassol Hamed Rasheed ,&nbsp;Ahmed Mohsin Alsayah ,&nbsp;Mohammed J. Alshukri ,&nbsp;Jalal Faraj ,&nbsp;Samer Ali ,&nbsp;Mahmoud Khaled","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Interest in collecting waste heat from diesel generators, a substantial but underutilized energy source, has increased due to the growing demand for energy efficiency. By transforming heat gradients into electrical power, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) offer a clean alternative that improves fuel efficiency and lowers pollutants. In order to improve thermoelectric power generation, this work intends to construct and assess a hybrid system that combines Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) condenser airflow with waste heat from diesel generator exhaust gases. The suggested system presents a new architecture that makes simultaneous use of condenser air and diesel exhaust, two easily accessible but infrequently coupled thermal sources and sinks. Compared to conventional setups, this method greatly increases TEG efficiency by taking advantage of high temperature differentials and passive sink flow. To mimic the behavior of the system under various operating situations, we developed a comprehensive thermal model. The effect of TEG plate dimensions, duct heights, and the TEG thickness-to-thermal-conductivity ratio (t/k) on temperature gradients and power output were investigated parametrically. The findings indicate that while larger cooling loads from the HVAC system result in worse performance, increasing the generator load and t/k ratio increases power output. With duct height = 0.04 m and a 5 m × 0.2 m TEG plate, the optimized arrangement produced a peak output of 4745 W, which translates to a 2.37 % increase in fuel efficiency. This work provides a scalable model for sustainable energy integration in industrial applications and validates the potential of hybrid TEG systems for efficient waste heat recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 178-187"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656036","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":"Retraction notice to “Computational parametric investigation on single cylinder constant speed spark ignition engine fuelled water-based micro-emulsion, ethanol blends, and conventional gasoline” [Mater. Sci. Energy Technol. 4 (2021) 256–262]","authors":"Ufaith Qadiri","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Page 166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144518424","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}