{"title":"Thermoelectric Modulation of Neat Ti3C2Tx MXenes by Finely Regulating the Stacking of Nanosheets","authors":"Junhui Tang, Renyang Zhu, Ya-Hsin Pai, Yan Zhao, Chen Xu, Ziqi Liang","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01594-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01594-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000<ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Investigation of dispersing solvents on processing Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> thin films revealed that deionized water is superior to realize tight stacking and high orientation of MXene nanosheets.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>A simultaneous elevation of Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity of neat Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> films is achieved by increasing the centrifugal speed of MXene aqueous suspensions due to the energy filtering effect.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Further construction of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> nanocomposites significantly strengthens Seebeck coefficient yet disrupts the stacking of MXene nanosheets.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01594-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142887134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breaking Solvation Dominance Effect Enabled by Ion–Dipole Interaction Toward Long-Spanlife Silicon Oxide Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Shengwei Dong, Lingfeng Shi, Shenglu Geng, Yanbin Ning, Cong Kang, Yan Zhang, Ziwei Liu, Jiaming Zhu, Zhuomin Qiang, Lin Zhou, Geping Yin, Dalong Li, Tiansheng Mu, Shuaifeng Lou","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01592-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01592-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Micrometer-sized silicon oxide (SiO) anodes encounter challenges in large-scale applications due to significant volume expansion during the alloy/de-alloy process. Herein, an innovative deep eutectic electrolyte derived from succinonitrile is introduced to enhance the cycling stability of SiO anodes. Density functional theory calculations validate a robust ion–dipole interaction between lithium ions (Li<sup>+</sup>) and succinonitrile (SN). The cosolvent fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) optimizes the Li<sup>+</sup> solvation structure in the SN-based electrolyte with its weakly solvating ability. Molecular dynamics simulations investigate the regulating mechanism of ion–dipole and cation–anion interaction. The unique Li<sup>+</sup> solvation structure, enriched with FEC and TFSI<sup>−</sup>, facilitates the formation of an inorganic–organic composite solid electrolyte interphase on SiO anodes. Micro-CT further detects the inhibiting effect on the SiO volume expansion. As a result, the SiO|LiCoO<sub>2</sub> full cells exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in deep eutectic-based electrolytes. This work presents an effective strategy for extending the cycle life of SiO anodes by designing a new SN-based deep eutectic electrolyte. </p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01592-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142887136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NiNC Catalysts in CO2-to-CO Electrolysis","authors":"Hao Zhang, Menghui Qi, Yong Wang","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01595-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01595-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>CO<sub>2</sub>-to-CO electrolyzer technology converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using electrochemical methods, offering significant environmental and energy benefits by aiding in greenhouse gas mitigation and promoting a carbon circular economy. Recent study by Strasser et al. in Nature Chemical Engineering presents a high-performance CO<sub>2</sub>-to-CO electrolyzer utilizing a NiNC catalyst with nearly 100% faradaic efficiency, employing innovative diagnostic tools like the carbon crossover coefficient (CCC) to address transport-related failures and optimize overall efficiency. Strasser’s research demonstrates the potential of NiNC catalysts, particularly NiNC-IMI, for efficient CO production in CO<sub>2</sub>-to-CO electrolyzers, highlighting their high selectivity and performance. However, challenges such as localized CO<sub>2</sub> depletion and mass transport limitations underscore the need for further optimization and development of diagnostic tools like CCC. Strategies for optimizing catalyst structure and operational parameters offer avenues for enhancing the performance and reliability of electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction catalysts.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01595-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142887135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carbon Dots-Modified Hollow Mesoporous Photonic Crystal Materials for Sensitivity- and Selectivity-Enhanced Sensing of Chloroform Vapor","authors":"Junchen Liu, Ji Liu, Zhipeng Li, Liupeng Zhao, Tianshuang Wang, Xu Yan, Fangmeng Liu, Xiaomin Li, Qin Li, Peng Sun, Geyu Lu, Dongyuan Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01598-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01598-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chloroform and other volatile organic pollutants have garnered widespread attention from the public and researchers, because of their potential harm to the respiratory system, nervous system, skin, and eyes. However, research on chloroform vapor sensing is still in its early stages, primarily due to the lack of specific recognition motif. Here we report a mesoporous photonic crystal sensor incorporating carbon dots-based nanoreceptor (HMSS@CDs-PCs) for enhanced chloroform sensing. The colloidal PC packed with hollow mesoporous silica spheres provides an interconnected ordered macro-meso-hierarchical porous structure, ideal for rapid gas sensing utilizing the photonic bandgap shift as the readout signal. The as-synthesized CDs with pyridinic-N-oxide functional groups adsorbed in the hollow mesoporous silica spheres are found to not only serve as the chloroform adsorption sites, but also a molecular glue that prevents crack formation in the colloidal PC. The sensitivity of HMSS@CDs-PCs sensor is 0.79 nm ppm<sup>−1</sup> and an impressively low limit of detection is 3.22 ppm, which are the best reported values in fast-response chloroform vapor sensor without multi-signal assistance. The positive response time is 7.5 s and the negative response time 9 s. Furthermore, relatively stable sensing can be maintained within a relative humidity of 20%–85%RH and temperature of 25–55 °C. This study demonstrates that HMSS@CDs-PCs sensors have practical application potential in indoor and outdoor chloroform vapor detection.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01598-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142887137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mingli Huang, Xiaohao Ma, Zongze Wu, Jirong Li, Yuqing Shi, Teng Yang, Jiarun Xu, Shuhan Wang, Kongpeng Lv, Yuanjing Lin
{"title":"Ammonium Sensing Patch with Ultrawide Linear Range and Eliminated Interference for Universal Body Fluids Analysis","authors":"Mingli Huang, Xiaohao Ma, Zongze Wu, Jirong Li, Yuqing Shi, Teng Yang, Jiarun Xu, Shuhan Wang, Kongpeng Lv, Yuanjing Lin","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01602-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01602-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000<ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The as-prepared sensors can detect NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> in the body fluids with a high sensitivity of 58.7 mV decade<sup>−1</sup> and an ultrawide detection range of 1–100 mM.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul><ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The biocompatible sensors exhibit desirable biocompatibility and minimal toxicity for continuous and long-term monitoring.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul><ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The average detection error of the integrated and wireless biosensing patch was 13.2%, and body fluid detection accuracy is improved by more than 18% after cross-calibration.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01602-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142870330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siqi Wu, Lu Elfa Peng, Zhe Yang, Pulak Sarkar, Mihail Barboiu, Chuyang Y. Tang, Anthony G. Fane
{"title":"Next-Generation Desalination Membranes Empowered by Novel Materials: Where Are We Now?","authors":"Siqi Wu, Lu Elfa Peng, Zhe Yang, Pulak Sarkar, Mihail Barboiu, Chuyang Y. Tang, Anthony G. Fane","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01606-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01606-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The theoretical separation performance and practical separation performance of various membranes were collected and compared.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>An up-to-date holistic and systematic evaluation of membranes from five dimensions (i.e., water permeance, water/NaCl selectivity, membrane cost, scale of development, and stability) is provided and visualized by radar charts.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The critical deficiencies revealed in the review are important in guiding the development of next-generation reverse osmosis membranes.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01606-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142858218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruidong Xu, Tong Xu, Minghua She, Xinran Ji, Ganghua Li, Shijin Zhang, Xinwei Zhang, Hong Liu, Bin Sun, Guozhen Shen, Mingwei Tian
{"title":"Skin-Friendly Large Matrix Iontronic Sensing Meta-Fabric for Spasticity Visualization and Rehabilitation Training via Piezo-Ionic Dynamics","authors":"Ruidong Xu, Tong Xu, Minghua She, Xinran Ji, Ganghua Li, Shijin Zhang, Xinwei Zhang, Hong Liu, Bin Sun, Guozhen Shen, Mingwei Tian","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01566-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01566-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000<ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The iontronic meta-fabric exhibits a “hitting three birds with one stone” property, breaking through the bottleneck that traditional film materials (PDMS) cannot balance comfort and durability.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>The meta-fabrics can be integrated with garments and advanced data analysis systems to manufacture a series of large matrix structure (> 40 × 40, 1600 sensing units) rehabilitation training devices, overcoming the bottleneck of low matrix integration of traditional iontronic devices (< 10 × 10, 100 sensing units).</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01566-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142844740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Zhang, Yuchen Dong, Lubing Li, Yuchuan Shi, Yan Zhang, Liting Wei, Chung-Li Dong, Zhiqun Lin, Jinzhan Su
{"title":"Concurrently Boosting Activity and Stability of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts via Judiciously Crafting Fe–Mn Dual Atoms for Fuel Cells","authors":"Lei Zhang, Yuchen Dong, Lubing Li, Yuchuan Shi, Yan Zhang, Liting Wei, Chung-Li Dong, Zhiqun Lin, Jinzhan Su","doi":"10.1007/s40820-024-01580-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40820-024-01580-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Highlights</h2><div>\u0000 \u0000 <ul>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Fe–Mn dual-atom catalysts exhibit superior oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and stability, with high half-wave potentials in both alkaline and acidic conditions.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Synergistic Mn incorporation effectively anchors Fe atoms, mitigates the Fenton reaction, and enhances the durability of ORR catalysts.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>Advanced characterization and density-functional theory calculations reveal Mn-induced electronic structure modifications, promoting superior ORR kinetics and active site performance.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 <li>\u0000 <p>(FeMn-DA)-N-C catalysts show remarkable potential for practical fuel cell applications.</p>\u0000 </li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div></div>","PeriodicalId":714,"journal":{"name":"Nano-Micro Letters","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40820-024-01580-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142825577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}