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{"title":"Performance failure mechanisms and mitigation strategies of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells","authors":"Shufan Wang,&nbsp;Yun Zheng,&nbsp;Chenhui Xv,&nbsp;Haishan Liu,&nbsp;Lingfei Li,&nbsp;Wei Yan,&nbsp;Jiujun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101389","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101389","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As one type of promising electrochemical technologies, high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) have been widely recognized as the next-generation fuel cell technology for clean energy conversion due to their superiorities of fast electrochemical kinetics, simplified water management, good tolerance to feeding gas contaminants, low emission and high efficiency of energy conversion. However, performance failure during long-term operation still largely hinders their practical application. Accordingly, the explorations of advanced materials and structures, degradation mechanisms and mitigation strategies are attracting intensive attentions for promoting the progress of this technology. In addressing the timely update on the emerging progress regrading long-term durability of HT-PEMFCs, a comprehensive review summarizing the most recent developments of performance failure mechanisms and mitigation strategies for critical components of HT-PEMFCs is presented here. In this paper, the fundamentals involving basic reactions, main components, and development history are first summarized for fundamental understanding; then, the failure analysis and the corresponding mitigation strategies for critical components involving proton exchange membrane, catalytic layer, gas diffusion layer, bipolar plate, and thermal/water management systems are mainly emphasized. Furthermore, the technical challenges are analyzed and the further research directions are also proposed for overcoming the challenges toward practical application of HT-PEMFCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101389"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142415560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in high entropy oxides: synthesis, structure, properties and beyond","authors":"Chang Liu ,&nbsp;Shun Li ,&nbsp;Yunpeng Zheng ,&nbsp;Min Xu ,&nbsp;Hongyang Su ,&nbsp;Xiang Miao ,&nbsp;Yiqian Liu ,&nbsp;Zhifang Zhou ,&nbsp;Junlei Qi ,&nbsp;Bingbing Yang ,&nbsp;Di Chen ,&nbsp;Ce-Wen Nan ,&nbsp;Yuan-Hua Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101385","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101385","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The unique structural features of high entropy oxides (HEOs) offer opportunities for flexible and precise structure control, thereby fostering a broad spectrum of structure–property tuning. This review surveys the extensive research carried out on HEOs, from initial exploration to recent advancement, summarizing progress in the refinement of synthesis techniques, elucidation of the high entropy effect, and understanding of atomic structures at multiple scales. Leveraging the impact of high entropy effect on structures, HEOs exhibit a wide range of properties from thermal to electrical, which have potential applications in fields such as thermoelectrics, dielectrics, energy storage, lithium batteries, catalysis, magnetism and supercapacitors. The correlations between structure and property are analyzed, and potential property-property relations are examined. Finally, we underscore the key challenges and unresolved questions that future research needs to address.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101385"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the synthesis, properties, and potential of chitosan-functionalized metal-organic frameworks in emerging applications","authors":"Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan ,&nbsp;Xin Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuting Lu ,&nbsp;Nazeer Abdul Azeez ,&nbsp;Lina Zhang ,&nbsp;Gopal Shankar Krishnakumar ,&nbsp;Myeong-Hyeon Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chitosan (CS), a natural cationic biopolymer derived from chitin, has emerged as a promising component for synthesizing biological/bioinspired metal–organic frameworks (BioMOFs). CS’s biodegradability, low toxicity, mucoadhesive properties, and biocompatibility due to its amino and hydroxyl groups make it ideal for developing BioMOFs with applications in biomedicine, catalysis, sensing, food and environmental remediation. CS-based MOFs combine the structural diversity and tunability of MOFs (metal ions and organic linkers) with CS’s inherent advantages, expanding the possibilities for designing functional materials with tailored properties. Incorporating CS into MOF synthesis modulates surface chemistry, pore size, structure, stability, and biocompatibility, making BioMOFs suitable for various biomedical applications (therapeutics, stimuli-responsive drug delivery, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antidiabetic, and anticancer), food technology (preservation, coating and packaging), and environmental remediation (dye, antibiotic, pesticide removal as sorbents and photocatalysts). This review explores the preparation, properties, and applications of biopolymer CS-based MOFs, which have not been comprehensively summarized in previous reviews. We discuss the potential applications of BioMOFs in biomedicine, environmental remediation, and other fields, highlighting their versatility and potential impact. By comprehensively analyzing recent advancements and challenges in CS-based MOFs, this review aims to provide insights into future directions and opportunities for leveraging CS’s unique properties in MOF design and applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101387"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142386084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lignin/polysaccharide composite: A nature-made match toward multifunctional bio-based materials","authors":"Shixu Yu ,&nbsp;Lu Chen ,&nbsp;Yimin Xie ,&nbsp;Qinghua Feng ,&nbsp;Chaoji Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During the evolutionary development of plants, lignin emerged, engaging in a remarkable synergy with polysaccharides. This union enhanced the adaptability of plants to harsh environments through a complementary relationship. Lignin addresses the inherent limitations of polysaccharides, providing hydrophobicity, ultraviolet (UV) resistance, and environmental stability. Building on this natural paradigm, we explore the development of artificial lignin/polysaccharide composites (LPCs), encompassing a range of combinations such as lignin/cellulose, lignin/chitosan, lignin/starch, lignin/alginate, lignin/agarose, and lignin/carrageen composites. This review provides a comprehensive examination of lignin’s origins, understanding, properties, and the advancements and challenges faced by polysaccharides. We detail the fabrication of LPCs from lignin and natural polysaccharides, discussing their construction strategies, properties, and potential applications. Furthermore, we highlight existing challenges and future opportunities for the improved utilization of LPCs. Our aim is to catalyze the effective use of lignin and natural polysaccharides, offering fresh insights for the innovation of next-regeneration LPCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101383"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142377513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multiscale structural regulation of Two-Dimensional materials for photocatalytic reduction of CO2","authors":"Junyan Wu ,&nbsp;Lina Zhao ,&nbsp;Xu Gao,&nbsp;Yuxin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101386","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into sustainable fuels and chemicals is a promising method to enhance the natural carbon cycle and combat global warming. This approach involves developing efficient, stable, and cost-effective photocatalysts, with two-dimensional (2D) materials like graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) and hydrotalcite standing out owing to their extensive surface areas and superior charge separation and transfer capabilities. The thinness of these materials shortens carrier transport paths, improves CO₂ and water adsorption and activation, lowers energy barriers, and selectively enhances specific reactions. However, focusing solely on thickness might oversimplify the issue, as morphology, edge structures, active site exposure, and interfacial effects also play crucial roles in photocatalytic performance. Adjusting electronic structures through nanoscale parameters like thickness is vital, but a comprehensive consideration of these complex interactions is essential. While previous studies have examined the performance and optimization of 2D materials, in-depth analyses of thickness and structure–activity relationships are lacking, which hinders advanced catalyst design. This review discusses the structural characteristics of various 2D nanomaterials, their role in promoting electron-hole pair separation, rapid electron migration, and effective CO₂ adsorption, and also evaluates future prospects of these materials in fuel utilizations and the challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101386"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142377719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advanced Mg-based materials for energy storage: fundamental, progresses, challenges and perspectives","authors":"Junrui Zhang ,&nbsp;Mili Liu ,&nbsp;Jiacheng Qi ,&nbsp;Nuo Lei ,&nbsp;Shengrong Guo ,&nbsp;Jiangfeng Li ,&nbsp;Xuezhang Xiao ,&nbsp;Liuzhang Ouyang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101381","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101381","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnesium (Mg)-based materials exhibit higher hydrogen-storage density among solid-state hydrogen-storage materials (HSMs). Highly reliable hydrolysis can be achieved using them for hydrogen production. They can also achieve the integration of hydrogen production and storage via the regeneration. Furthermore, rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs), which possess desirable qualities that exhibit immense potential in addressing challenges related to lithium resource scarcity. However, limitations like high desorption temperature, poor cycle life, low hydrolysis rate, and propensity for passivation layer on Mg anodes, hinder their large-scale use as promising energy storage materials (ESMs). Herein, the review offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of the latest research in Mg-based materials for hydrogen storage, production, regeneration and RMBs. We summarize the impact of different methodologies on the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of MgH₂. In particular, we thoroughly investigate the commonly used methods for enhancing the hydrolysis efficiency of Mg/MgH₂. The currently research status on the regeneration of borohydrides by Mg-based materials is also summarized. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Mg as anode material in RMBs are also evaluated. This review aims to provide a fundamental insight of Mg-based materials and technologies and offer new strategies for promoting the sustainable development of advanced Mg-based materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101381"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inorganic sonosensitizer nanomaterials for sonodynamic therapy of diseases beyond cancer","authors":"Alejandro Sosnik,&nbsp;Ivan Zlotver,&nbsp;Harischandra Potthuri","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101384","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultrasound (US) is a technology that utilizes sound waves above 20 kHz and has extensive applications in medical imaging and therapy. Sonodynamic Therapy (SDT) uses low-intensity US to locally activate sono-responsive molecules or nanomaterials (the sonosensitizer), inducing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the biological microenvironment, and triggering a biological response. As opposed to light, which is used in photodynamic therapy, US exhibits deep tissue penetration and thus, enables the stimulation of sonosensitizers that undergo accumulation in internal tissues and organs, and making of SDT a minimally invasive intervention. The types and the spatiotemporal release of ROS can be tuned by the rational selection of the sonosensitizer and its dose as well as US parameters such as frequency, intensity, and irradiation time and it can be capitalized on to affect different cellular pathways, including triggering cancer cell apoptosis. The most traditional sonosensitizers are organic small molecules such as porphyrin precursors (e.g., 5-aminolevulinic acid) and porphyrins, though they often display chemical instability, sonobleaching and high cell toxicity. In addition, the ability to control their biodistribution and accumulation in the target body site is low. To overcome this, they are often encapsulated within lipidic or polymeric nanoparticles of controlled size and surface properties. However, their sonodynamic efficiency is jeopardized. To overcome these drawbacks, ceramic, metallic and hybrid ceramic/metallic and ceramic/polymeric nano-sonosensitizers with better physicochemical stability, no sonobleaching and tunable nanostructure, size, surface functionality, and energy bandgap are under extensive investigation. Even though ROS are involved in a broad spectrum of cellular processes in health and disease, SDT has been mainly investigated as a local anticancer treatment with more limited off-target systemic side-effects than chemotherapy. In this scenario, while both the sonosensitizer and the US are harmless, their combination leads to cancer cell death. At the same time, SDT shows promise also in treating soft and especially hard tissue infections where antibiotics are less effective due to their limited penetration, reprogramming of macrophages and promoting wound healing, reducing inflammation, and neuronal stimulation. This review initially describes the use of inorganic sonosensitizers in SDT, while emphasizing their fundamental structural features to effectively produce ROS upon therapeutic US activation. Then, their application in the treatment of disease with focus on less investigated fields such as infections and wound and bone healing, inflammation, and neuronal diseases are overviewed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101384"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The concept of high entropy for rechargeable batteries","authors":"Huangxu Li ,&nbsp;Xueliang Sun ,&nbsp;Haitao Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of revolutionary rechargeable battery technology is essential for achieving a carbon-neutral society. Despite significant progress in diverse rechargeable batteries over the past decades, electrochemical stability, ionic/electronic conductivity, reaction rates, crystal phase stability, etc. remain major challenges. The concept of high entropy has emerged as a new approach to addressing diverse scientific and engineering challenges of rechargeable batteries by virtue of its unique properties. This review aims to provide a timely and comprehensive understanding of the properties, development, and applications of high entropy materials/strategies in rechargeable batteries. The fundamental concepts of high entropy, including high entropy materials, high entropy doping/substitution, high entropy stabilization, high entropy interlocking, high entropy liquids, etc. are introduced. The state-of-the-art development of high-entropy concepts in rechargeable batteries, including Li/Na/K/Zn-ion batteries, Li-S batteries, Li-O₂ and Zn-air batteries, covering anode materials, cathode materials, liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes, and catalysts are systematically introduced, with an emphasis on the role and principles of high entropy in solving specific scientific/engineering problems. Their unique properties and functions for battery applications are summarized, and challenges and opportunities of high entropy concepts for rechargeable batteries are also proposed to promote the development of this intriguing field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101382"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Next generation phase change materials: State-of-the-art towards sustainable future","authors":"B. Kalidasan,&nbsp;A.K. Pandey","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phase change materials (PCMs) show promise for thermal energy storage (TES) owing to their substantial latent heat during phase transition. However, the power density and overall storage efficiency are constrained by low thermal conductivity, leakage issues and phase instability of most viable PCMs. While extensive research focuses on enhancing heat capacity, cooling power, and system integration, many innovative PCMs, including porous, silica-based, metal organic framework based PCM, photo switchable PCM, magnetically multifunctional PCM remain, bio-inspired materials, 3D printed PCM and flexible PCMs remain underexplored. This necessitates a comprehensive review to project the innovative role of PCM based on existing knowledge, identified gaps, and chart a roadmap for future research directions. This review highlights the potential of these advanced PCMs, emphasizing their application in spacecraft, photonics, paint emulsions, biomedical fields, cotton fabrics, smart packaging, and solar energy systems, while also identifying gaps and suggesting future research directions. Advanced functional PCMs are expected to efficiently facilitate thermal regulation and thermal energy storage, subsequently contributing towards sustainable energy utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101380"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water: The soul of hydrogels","authors":"Yue Yuan ,&nbsp;Qianqian Zhang ,&nbsp;Shumiao Lin ,&nbsp;Jinlong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101378","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101378","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels are soft and wet materials with a three-dimensional porous network structure, capable of swelling to retain a large volume of water and maintaining semi-solid integrity. In general, their diverse structures are mainly determined by the type of polymer matrix, the method and degree of crosslinking, and the three-dimensional structure. However, all different hydrogels share water as their core theme. The water content and organization, both at the surface and within the hydrogels, are crucial factors influencing their many physical properties. Over the past years, their formulations and applications have made transformative advances. But the construction of novel hydrogel systems requires understanding how water molecules or solutes interact with the hydrogel. Herein, this review reexamines hydrogels from the perspective of water and summarizes the states, distribution, and behavior of water within hydrogels, as well as the hydrogel properties imparted by water. We also enumerate the techniques for detecting water in hydrogels and discuss the latest progress in the regulation and design of water-hydrogel systems and their unique role in key applications. Thus, the role of water within hydrogels extends far beyond merely acting as a solvent; it is one of the key factors bridging the structure–function relationship in hydrogels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 101378"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142374116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}