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{"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":"Retraction notice to “Electrochemical applications of CdO-Co-ZnO nanocomposites, their synthesis and characterization reveal their multifunctional abilities” [Materials Science for Energy Technologies 8 (2025) 1-12]","authors":"N. Rajkamal ,&nbsp;K. Sambathkumar ,&nbsp;K. Parasuraman ,&nbsp;K. Bhuvaneswari ,&nbsp;R. Uthrakumar ,&nbsp;K. Kaviyarasu","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2026.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Page R1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187553","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":"A comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis","authors":"Nurettin Sezer ,&nbsp;Sertac Bayhan ,&nbsp;Ugur Fesli ,&nbsp;Antonio Sanfilippo","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hydrogen has attracted growing research interest due to its exceptionally high energy per mass content and being a clean energy carrier, unlike the widely used hydrocarbon fuels. With the possibility of long-term energy storage and re-electrification, hydrogen promises to promote the effective utilization of renewable and sustainable energy resources. Clean hydrogen can be produced through a renewable-powered water electrolysis process. Although alkaline water electrolysis is currently the mature and commercially available electrolysis technology for hydrogen production, it has several shortcomings that hinder its integration with intermittent and fluctuating renewable energy sources. The proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) technology has been developed to offer high voltage efficiencies at high current densities. Besides, PEMWE cells are characterized by a fast system response to fluctuating renewable power, enabling operations at broader partial power load ranges while consistently delivering high-purity hydrogen with low ohmic losses. Recently, much effort has been devoted to improving the efficiency, performance, durability, and economy of PEMWE cells. The research activities in this context include investigations of different cell component materials, protective coatings, and material characterizations, as well as the synthesis and analysis of new electrocatalysts for enhanced electrochemical activity and stability with minimized use of noble metals. Further, many modeling studies have been reported to analyze cell performance considering cell electrochemistry, overvoltage, and thermodynamics. Thus, it is imperative to review and compile recent research studies covering multiple aspects of PEMWE cells in one literature to present advancements and limitations of this field. This article offers a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of PEMWE cells. It compiles recent research on each PEMWE cell component and discusses how the characteristics of these components affect the overall cell performance. In addition, the electrochemical activity and stability of various catalyst materials are reviewed. Further, the thermodynamics and electrochemistry of electrolytic water splitting are described, and inherent cell overvoltage are elucidated. The available literature on PEMWE cell modeling, aimed at analyzing the performance of PEMWE cells, is compiled. Overall, this article provides the advancements in cell components, materials, electrocatalysts, and modeling research for PEMWE to promote the effective utilization of renewable but intermittent and fluctuating energy in the pursuit of a seamless transition to clean energy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 44-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589299124000168/pdfft?md5=9a4aa9d84edb6ff44dfb3c1e41064537&pid=1-s2.0-S2589299124000168-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141847120","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":"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":"Enhancing electrochemical properties of bacterial cellulose-derived carbon nanofibers through physical CO2 activation","authors":"Likkhasit Wannasen ,&nbsp;Narong Chanlek ,&nbsp;Wiyada Mongkolthanaruk ,&nbsp;Sujittra Daengsakul ,&nbsp;Supree Pinitsoontorn","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon nanofiber (CNF) derived from carbonization of bacterial cellulose (BC), with a unique three-dimensional porous nanostructure, has received significant interest in electrochemical applications. In this study, CNF samples were physically activated in CO₂ at different temperatures and durations. Raman spectroscopy and FTIR analysis showed that CO₂ activation caused hexagonal lattice defects, disorder, and oxygen-related functional groups in an amorphous carbon structure. CNF surface morphology changed after physical activation, reducing fiber diameter to 55 nm and introducing mesopores. Through activation temperature and time adjustments, surface area (870.1 m²/g) and micropore surface area (535.6 m²/g) and pore volume (0.2148 cm³/g) increased. EDX elemental analysis showed that activated CNF had a carbon concentration of &gt; 90 %, while XPS analysis showed surface functional groups like C-C (sp²) and C-C (sp³) hybridization, which could improve electrolyte ion adsorption and accessibility. Electrochemical properties improved owing to CO₂ activation. The optimal activation condition of 800 ℃ for 60 min resulted in the highest specific area capacitance of 552 mF cm⁻² at 1 mA cm⁻². This activated CNF electrode retained capacitance nearly unchanged up to 3,000 cycles. It also achieved the highest energy density of 76.7 mWh cm⁻² at 500 mW cm⁻². This study demonstrates the efficacy of CO₂ physical activation for enhancing the electrochemical properties of CNF electrodes. The findings also highlight the importance of tailoring activation conditions, providing valuable insights for the design of advanced energy storage materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 13-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589299124000156/pdfft?md5=1d1d74f6205ed5e1410201dcc372bd19&pid=1-s2.0-S2589299124000156-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141850805","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":"Li-S-B Glass-Ceramics: A Novel electrode materials for energy storage technology","authors":"Jintara Padchasri ,&nbsp;Sumeth Siriroj ,&nbsp;Amorntep Montreeuppathum ,&nbsp;Phakkhananan Pakawanit ,&nbsp;Nattapol Laorodphan ,&nbsp;Narong Chanlek ,&nbsp;Yingyot Poo-arporn ,&nbsp;Pinit Kidkhunthod","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Future alternatives for an electrode lithium borate-based glass–ceramic (GC) has been developed for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The composition of the GC is xNiO-(0.20-x)MnO₂-0.80(Li₂S:B₂O₃), where x varies from 0.10, 0.13, 0.15, and 0.16. The GC were fabricated using the melt-quenching technique. The nature of the GC was determined using XRD examinations. The SEM-EDS analysis indicates the presence along with the distribution of components in the plate glasses. The battery charge/discharge tests showed that the 0.16NiO-0.04MnO₂-0.8(Li₂S:B₂O₃) (0.16Ni-0.04Mn) glass-ceramics exhibited a potential range of 0.8–1.1 V and a discharge capacity of 70 mAh.g⁻¹ during the first cycle. Additionally, these GC demonstrated excellent cycling stability for over 100 cycles. As the same time, electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements showed that the Li diffusion coefficient in 0.16Ni-0.04Mn GC was found to be 0.34 × 10⁻¹⁰ and 0.75 × 10⁻¹¹ cm².s⁻¹ for before and after cycling, which is smaller than 0.10Ni-0.10Mn. Synchrotron-based XANES highlighted the oxidation state of Ni²⁺, as well as the mixing of Mn^2+/3+ and S⁻¹. The addition of Ni and Mn into the lithium-sulfur borate glass system has improved its electrochemical characteristics, making it a very interesting and economically viable option for energy storage technology electrodes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 111-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721787","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":"Compositing LaSrMnO3 perovskite and graphene oxide nanoribbons for highly stable asymmetric electrochemical supercapacitors","authors":"Asmaa R. Heiba ,&nbsp;Mostafa M. Omran ,&nbsp;Rabab M. Abou Shahba ,&nbsp;Abdelghaffar S. Dhmees ,&nbsp;Fatma A. Taher ,&nbsp;Ehab El Sawy","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The anticipated large contribution of renewable energy resources to the sector of energy production strongly motivated the development of energy storage technologies, of which supercapacitors have drawn a lot of attention. In this work, Lanthanum-Strontium-Manganese-oxide (LSMO) perovskite nanoparticles, graphene oxide nanoribbons (GONRs), and LSMO-GONRs composite were synthesized and tested as electrode materials for supercapacitor applications. The LSMO was synthesized using the co-precipitation/calcination method, while the GONRs were synthesized using the oxidative unzipping of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The physical/chemical structures were studied using XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TEM, SAED, and XPS. In 1 M KOH, the LSMO-GONRs electrode exhibited a specific capacitance of 490F/g compared to 342F/g and 294F/g for GONRs and LSMO electrodes, respectively, at 1 A/g, showcasing a performance that is not just superior but truly impressive, to the different types of perovskite/carbon-based material composites. The fabricated asymmetric SC device of LSMO-GONRs//GONRs exhibited a potential window of 1.7 V, a specific capacitance of 92.3F/g, an energy density of 38 Wh/kg, and a power density of 860 W/kg at 1 A/g. Moreover, the LSMO-GONRs//GONRs device showed excellent capacity retention and Coulombic efficiency after 10,000 cycles at 10 A/g, revealing the promising employment of LSMO-GONRs composite as a highly stable material for supercapacitor applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 82-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526523","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":"Cold sintering process with DMSO as a transient liquid for efficient improvement of thermoelectric properties in silver selenide","authors":"Wanida Duangsimma ,&nbsp;Kiettipong Banlusan ,&nbsp;Supree Pinitsoontorn","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2025.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the enhancement of thermoelectric properties in silver selenide (Ag₂Se) via the cold sintering process (CSP) using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a transient liquid phase. Unlike conventional sintering methods that require high temperatures and long processing times, CSP with DMSO enables densification at significantly lower temperatures while simultaneously tuning the microstructure and carrier transport properties. Bulk Ag₂Se samples were fabricated with varying DMSO concentrations (5–12 %) and sintering temperatures (190 °C, 220 °C, and 250 °C) to evaluate the influence of these parameters on thermoelectric performance. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the retention of the orthorhombic <em>β</em>-Ag₂Se phase across all samples, with slight morphological changes observed due to DMSO concentration and sintering temperature. Optimal results were achieved at a DMSO concentration of 10 %, where a balance between electrical conductivity (<em>σ</em>) and Seebeck coefficient (<em>S</em>) yielded a high power factor. Thermal conductivity (<em>κ</em>) analysis showed a significant reduction attributed to enhanced phonon scattering from defects introduced via CSP with DMSO. Furthermore, the AS-DMSO250 sample (with 10 % DMSO and sintered at 250 °C) exhibited a stable <em>ZT</em>, ranging from 0.94 at 300 K to 1.10 at 380 K representing a 42–49 % enhancement over the reference sample, which had <em>ZT</em> values of 0.66 at 300 K and 0.74 at 380 K. The average <em>ZT</em> of the optimized sample with DMSO reached approximately 1.02 at 300–380 K, surpassing values commonly reported in the literature. These findings emphasize the critical role of DMSO concentration and sintering temperature in optimizing thermoelectric properties, offering a practical approach for advancing Ag₂Se-based thermoelectric materials for efficient energy harvesting near room temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 154-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144106221","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}

{"title":"Constraints in sustainable electrode materials development for solid oxide fuel cell: A brief review","authors":"Lukman Ahmed Omeiza ,&nbsp;Asset Kabyshev ,&nbsp;Kenzhebatyr Bekmyrza ,&nbsp;Kairat A. Kuterbekov ,&nbsp;Marzhan Kubenova ,&nbsp;Zhuldyz A. Zhumadilova ,&nbsp;Yathavan Subramanian ,&nbsp;Muhammed Ali ,&nbsp;Nursultan Aidarbekov ,&nbsp;Abul Kalam Azad","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are efficient electrochemical energy device that converts the chemical energy of fuels directly into electricity. It has a high power and energy density and a sustainable source of energy. The electrode (cathode and anode) materials are essential for the efficient operation of SOFCs. Several electrode materials have been studied in the last two decades, mainly perovskite materials. The investigated materials have resulted in improved electrochemical performance of SOFCs, increased commercial viability, and reduced operational costs. However, the sustainability of most of the material compositions (heteroatoms) used as electrodes in SOFCs has never been investigated. The present study examines the recent progress, challenges, and constraints associated with electrode material development in SOFCs from a sustainable perspective. Heteroatoms majorly employed for doping in electrode materials’ long-term availability on the earth’s surface was established. The study also provides an overview on the current state of electrode materials development for symmetrical solid oxide fuel cells. This is intended to address the complexities of different materials development for the anode and cathode.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"8 ","pages":"Pages 32-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589299124000119/pdfft?md5=ec16e99e5cfa7d6668b18793b15524f3&pid=1-s2.0-S2589299124000119-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707816","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}