Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials最新文献

{"title":"From structure to function: innovative applications of biomass carbon materials in microwave absorption","authors":"Zuxiang Mu,&nbsp;Peitao Xie,&nbsp;Dalal A. Alshammari,&nbsp;Mohamed Kallel,&nbsp;Gemeng Liang,&nbsp;Zhenchuan Yu,&nbsp;Zeinhom M. El-Bahy,&nbsp;Zhengyi Mao","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01020-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01020-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing demand for intelligent and lightweight electronic devices necessitates the development of advanced microwave absorption materials. Ultra-lightweight microwave absorbers represent a significant trend in future technological advancements. Biomass-derived carbon materials inherently possess lightweight characteristics, aligning well with the requirements for lightweight applications. However, their intrinsic microwave absorption performance is relatively weak, limiting their effectiveness in practical applications. Various strategies can be employed to significantly enhance the microwave absorption properties of biomass-derived carbon materials to address this limitation. This review systematically summarizes five key strategies for improving the microwave absorption capabilities of biomass-derived carbon materials: porous microstructure, incorporating nanoparticles, constructing core–shell structures, modifying carbonization conditions, and doping with nitrogen. Each strategy's unique advantages and potential synergies are explored in depth. Finally, the review discusses future perspectives and challenges in the field, aiming to provide researchers with innovative approaches for fabricating ultra-lightweight, high-performance microwave absorbers, thereby advancing the development of next-generation microwave absorption materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Extraction strategies for lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose to obtain valuable products from biomass","authors":"Limin Wang,&nbsp;Guanyan Li,&nbsp;Xiangmeng Chen,&nbsp;Yafeng Yang,&nbsp;Rock Keey Liew,&nbsp;Hala M. Abo-Dief,&nbsp;Su Shiung Lam,&nbsp;Rahma Sellami,&nbsp;Wanxi Peng,&nbsp;Hanyin Li","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01009-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01009-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels has resulted in notable environmental challenges such as air pollution and the greenhouse effect, highlighting the urgency for alternative energy sources. Biomass, particularly agricultural and forestry waste, offers a promising solution as it could be revamped as worthy products including sugars, lipids, and bio-oils, which can then be further processed into fuels such as ethanol and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. This process has the potential to alleviate environmental pollution and decrease landfill waste. However, the intricate composition of biomass especially the bonding of lignin with other cell wall components presents significant obstacles to efficient conversion. Ongoing scientific endeavors are directed toward refining pretreatment methods to enhance the separation and conversion processes, with the ultimate goal of advancing the economic and environmental feasibility of biomass as a renewable resource. This review discusses significant developments in biomass extraction and conversion techniques notably pyrolysis, which generates bio-oil, non-condensable gases, and biochar with up to 46.9% bio-oil yields. Furthermore, acid–alkali pretreatment has demonstrated effective lignin removal, with studies reporting up to 93.2% lignin purity and 86.6% recovery rates. Salt and ionic liquid pretreatments have shown improved hydrophilic properties and chemical composition of lignin, achieving up to 82% lignin removal. Additionally, the addition of ethylene glycol has facilitated efficient cellulose recovery, achieving 100% yield in certain cases. Enzymatic hydrolysis using advanced enzyme mixtures has significantly reduced costs and increased efficiency, exemplified by a 51.3% oil production rate from sweet sorghum straw. These advancements emphasize the potential of integrated and optimized pretreatment strategies to enhance biomass conversion processes, thereby contributing to more sustainable and economically feasible renewable energy solutions. </p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regulated crystallization and piezoelectric properties of bio-based poly(L-lactic acid)/ diatomite composite fibers by electrospinning","authors":"Jing Zhao,&nbsp;Tao Li,&nbsp;Haoyang Sun,&nbsp;Zhengyang Lu,&nbsp;Tiancheng Xiong,&nbsp;Dandan Li,&nbsp;Dazhi Sun","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01034-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01034-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Biodegradable poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) is recognized as a flexible piezoelectric material that overcomes the limitations of brittle piezoelectric ceramics and non-degradable piezoelectric polymer materials. The piezoelectric properties of PLLA are closely associated to its crystallinity and crystal phase structure. In this study, natural diatomite (DE) is used to adjust the crystallization behaviors and piezoelectric properties of PLLA. The PLLA/DE biodegradable composite fibers with enhanced piezoelectric properties were prepared via electrospinning. Our findings show that DE act as nucleating agents, facilitating the formation of α-phase crystals and thereby enhancing the crystallinity, Young’s modulus, and piezoelectric properties of PLLA. The piezoelectric device fabricated from the PLLA/DE composite fibers containing 5 wt% DE demonstrates an output voltage nearly 2.5 times greater than that of the neat PLLA sample, while also exhibiting excellent stability even after 1000 cycles. With good flexibility, high piezoelectric performance, and degradability, the developed DE/PLLA composite fibers can be easily integrated into devices to produce high-performance piezoelectric materials suitable for environmentally friendly applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomimetic approach to gradient-helicoidal laminates for impact-resistant applications","authors":"Wenting Ouyang,&nbsp;Xiang Gao,&nbsp;Lei Yan,&nbsp;Bowen Gong,&nbsp;Huan Wang,&nbsp;Hua-Xin Peng","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01037-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01037-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Composite-based battery enclosure is considered to be an effective solution to protect the automotive battery cells from physical impacts. Conventional lay-up design schemes employed for enhancing the impact resistance of composite laminates have been proven inadequate due to their inability to realize the prevention mechanism against asymmetric damage modes. Inspired by the gradient arrangement of Bouligand structure observed in the exoskeletons of crustaceans, such as <i>Mantis Shrimp</i> and <i>American Lobster</i>, this work applies the gradient-helicoidal (GH) design strategies to the fabrication of high-performance composite laminates. Notably, the out-of-plane mechanical responses show that the GH configurations possess enhanced performances compared with the traditional quasi-isotropic laminates. The difference in the regional arrangement of structural parameters alters the mechanical characteristics and damage mechanisms of GH configurations. Specifically, the GH-I configuration mimicking the dactyl of <i>Mantis Shrimp</i> successfully resists the damage initiation in specific regions under the short duration impact loading, which is reflected in a 52% improvement of the threshold force for critical impact damage compared to the inverted counterpart inspired by lobster cuticle (GH-II). It is a further proof of the predation strategy adopted by <i>Mantis Shrimp</i>, which implements a quick dynamic strike to smash the preys, resulting in a requirement for impact resistance. With prolonged exposure to out-of-plane loading, the GH-II configuration exhibits a 46% and 25% increase in load-bearing capacity and energy dissipation, respectively, developing the typical crushing mechanism of lobster claws that fully exploits the damage tolerance of local structures. These findings reveal the underlying mechanics of biological paradigms and convey that the GH design is a potentially feasible approach to achieve win–win progress in matching the demands of automotive battery enclosures, whether it is the requirement to reduce structural damage for impact resistance or to provide load-carrying support for the heavy battery pack.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Frontiers in metal–organic frameworks: innovative nanomaterials for next-generation supercapacitors","authors":"Mohd Zahid Ansari,&nbsp;Faiza Habib,&nbsp;Jhalak Gupta,&nbsp;Abdullah Saad Alsubaie,&nbsp;Imad Barsoum,&nbsp;Akram Alfantazi,&nbsp;Mudasir A. Yatoo,&nbsp;Zubair Ahmad,&nbsp;Iftikhar Hussain","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-00996-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-00996-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a versatile class of porous materials with tremendous potential for various applications, including energy storage devices. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements and applications of MOFs in the field of energy storage including a brief overview of the fundamental aspects of MOFs, including their synthesis, structural diversity, and tuneable properties. MOFs have been extensively investigated for applications in advanced energy storage systems including supercapacitors. MOFs can be employed as electrode materials, separators, and catalysts, offering enhanced electrochemical performance, improved charge/discharge rates, and prolonged cycling stability. The unique tunability of MOFs allows for the rational design of tailored materials with desired properties, such as high specific capacity, excellent conductivity, and superior cycling stability. The recent developments in MOF-based electrochemical capacitors, particularly the significant progress reported in achieving high energy and power densities, are noteworthy. The exceptional charge storage capacity of MOFs, combined with their facile synthesis and scalability, makes them promising candidates for next-generation energy storage technologies. This review sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in the practical implementation of MOFs in energy storage devices and discusses strategies for enhancing the stability of MOFs in different environments, improving their electrical conductivity, and developing scalable synthesis methods. We briefly discuss perspectives and future directions, with particular focus on their research and development in the use of MOFs for energy storage applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-024-00996-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Improved polarization loss and impedance matching induced by carbon paper-based magnetic heterostructured composites for lightweight and strong microwave absorption","authors":"Xiaofeng Gong,&nbsp;Lele Xiang,&nbsp;Xiaosi Qi,&nbsp;Xiu Gong,&nbsp;Yanli Chen,&nbsp;Qiong Peng,&nbsp;Yunpeng Qu,&nbsp;Fuzhong Wu,&nbsp;Kai Sun,&nbsp;Wei Zhong","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01043-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01043-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Constructing different strategies for exploiting lightweight efficient microwave absorbers (MAs) has always been a great concern. In this work, zero-dimensional (0D)/two-dimensional (2D) carbon paper (CP)-based magnetic heterostructured composites (HSCs) including nickel/CP (Ni/CP) and iron/CP (Fe/CP) were selectively and efficiently produced through a facile soaking, drying and thermal treatment process. The obtained 0D/2D Ni/CP and Fe/CP magnetic HSCs showed the representative paper-like morphologies and ultra-lightweight characteristics. The Ni and Fe contents in the designed 0D/2D Ni/CP and Fe/CP HSCs were effectively modulated by controlling the concentrations of Ni and Fe sources. Owing to improved contribution of polarization loss and impedance matching properties, the acquired results demonstrated that the Ni/CP and Fe/CP magnetic HSCs presented excellent microwave absorption properties including thin matching thicknesses, broad absorption bandwidths and strong absorption capacities. Therefore, our findings presented a facile strategy for constructing 0D/2D CP-based magnetic HSCs as novel, and lightweight high-efficient MAs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unlocking the potential of solid carbon: synergistic production with hydrogen from oil and gas resources for innovative applications and a sustainable future","authors":"Syed Shaheen Shah,&nbsp;Galal Atef Nasser,&nbsp;Shaik Inayath Basha,&nbsp;Ismail A. Buliyaminu,&nbsp;Syed Masiur Rahman,&nbsp;Md. Abdul Aziz","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01015-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01015-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review examines hydrogen (H₂) production from oil and gas resources and the concurrent generation of solid carbon, a byproduct often viewed as waste but with significant potential for innovative uses. The motivation for this review stems from the growing need to explore sustainable H₂ production methods while harnessing the potential of solid carbon byproducts, which are often underutilized. Various H₂ production methods are explored, such as steam-methane reforming, partial oxidation of methane, autothermal reforming, and natural gas decomposition (NGD). These processes are effective but have environmental drawbacks, including carbon dioxide emissions. A key focus is the synergistic production of H₂ and valuable solid carbon. Key findings reveal that solid carbon, produced alongside H₂ from oil and gas resources, holds significant promise for innovative applications across energy storage, construction, and industrial sectors, contributing to a sustainable circular economy (CE). The diverse applications of co-produced solid carbon include electrode materials for energy storage, conductive agents, fuel cells, oxy-combustion, and construction materials. The characterization of derived carbon is analyzed, focusing on how operational conditions and catalysts influence the formation of carbon structures like nanotubes, nanofibers, and amorphous carbon. The importance of solid carbon in H₂ production is highlighted, and its strategic use across industries is advocated. Policy implications are also discussed, aligning these production methods with sustainable development goals and environmental policies such as the CE and carbon capture and utilization. The findings underscore the role of solid carbon in integrating energy production with industrial applications, promoting efficient resource utilization, and advancing a sustainable CE.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><p>Hydrogen-production methods and the generation of solid carbon as a byproduct are presented. The transformative potential of solid carbon, including its diverse applications ranging from energy storage to construction, is discussed, as well as how operational conditions shape carbon’s structure. Carbon plays a pivotal role in advancing a sustainable, circular economy and has significant industrial application.</p>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Excellent energy absorption properties of the thermoelectric material Schwarzites Cn","authors":"Ming Yang,&nbsp;Chenyang Yu,&nbsp;Xu Zhu,&nbsp;Juanna Ren,&nbsp;Saeed D. Alahmari,&nbsp;Zeinhom M. El-Bahy,&nbsp;Mohamed Kallel,&nbsp;Mukun He,&nbsp;Ziman Wang,&nbsp;Xueming Yang,&nbsp;Jiang Guo,&nbsp;Hang Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-00997-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-00997-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon nanotubes exhibit excellent mechanical properties and hold immense promise for diverse applications. Based on the first nature principle, we investigate the mechanical properties, thermoelectric properties, and energy absorption behavior of the three-dimensional carbon cage thermoelectric material Schwarzites C_n under uniaxial tensile and compressive loading. Our investigation unveils that Schwarzites C_n possess a robust compressive strain threshold, enduring deformation by more than 50%. The large pore structure and multiple ring defects of Schwarzites result in a maximum Young’s modulus (Schwarzites C₁₁) of 91.01 Gpa. The specific energy absorption (SEA) values indicate that Schwarzites C_n can be used as a good energy-absorbing material, with an SEA of 55.89 MJ/kg for Schwarzites C₆ at 50% strain in uniaxial compression. At 300 K, Schwarzites C₈ with the highest <i>zT</i> (4.5) increases its <i>zT</i> to 4.83 at 5% tensile strain, an increase of 7.3%. The maximum increase in <i>zT</i> is observed in Schwarzites C₉, from 0.249 to 0.34, with an increase of 36.5%. This study opens up ideas for the design and application of outstanding mechanical performance carbon materials by deriving three-dimensional carbon cage structures from carbon nanotubes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142524341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Layered gel emulsion-templated Janus porous composites for emulsified oil separation","authors":"Shixiang Zuo,&nbsp;Chunyu Wang,&nbsp;Nawaa Ali Husaykan Alshammari,&nbsp;Salah Mohamad El-Bahy,&nbsp;Rong Xu,&nbsp;Saijie Li,&nbsp;Lei Wang,&nbsp;Chao Yao,&nbsp;Zeinhom Mohamad El-Bahy,&nbsp;Haoguan Gui","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01033-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01033-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Efficient separation of emulsified oil is urgently needed to repair the ecological environment, given the explosive development in modern industrial civilization. Herein, Janus porous composites were constructed using two different paraffin oil-in-dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) gel emulsions. One of the gel emulsions contained graphene oxide (GO) within the DMSO phase, while the other continuous phase was dissolved with triarm hydroxyl-terminated poly(<i>ε</i>-caprolactone) (PCL-triol). To create Janus porous composites, the gel emulsions were overlaid and solidified with poly[(phenyl isocyanate)-<i>co</i>-formaldehyde] through step-growth polymerization. The resultant GO/PCL Janus porous composites exhibited an asymmetric double-layer structure with a tightly bonded interface. GO/PCL Janus porous composites displayed asymmetric surface wettability, functioning as a liquid diode and enabling effective separation of oil-in-water (O/W) miniemulsion. Under simulated 1.2 sun irradiation, the separation efficiency remained above 95%, and the flux increased to nearly four times that observed without solar irradiation. Furthermore, the Janus porous composite demonstrated excellent reusability, maintaining efficacy after ten cycles of separating emulsified oil. These Janus porous composites demonstrated excellent performance in oil-water separation, making them an ideal candidate for such applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Amorphous/crystalline heterostructured indium (III) sulfide/carbon with favorable kinetics and high capacity for lithium storage","authors":"Yinghui Xue,&nbsp;Tianjie Xu,&nbsp;Yao Guo,&nbsp;Haixiang Song,&nbsp;Yuhua Wang,&nbsp;Zhanhu Guo,&nbsp;Jianxin Li,&nbsp;Huihui Zhao,&nbsp;Xiaojing Bai,&nbsp;Changwei Lai","doi":"10.1007/s42114-024-01041-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-024-01041-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanostructured metal sulfides (MSs) are considered prospective anodes for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high specific capacity and abundant raw materials on Earth. Nevertheless, the poor conductivity and volume expansion hinder their application. Here, we report the design of amorphous/crystalline indium sulfide nanotubes coated by carbon, in which MIL-68 (In) metal–organic frameworks (MOF) are used as a precursor to generate In₂S₃/carbon (In₂S₃/C) through a solvothermal process. The construction of amorphous/crystalline structure not only combines the advantages of abundant ion channels of amorphous structure, but also has high crystal conductivity and promotes ion transport. The In₂S₃/C anode of LIBs exhibits excellent performance of 835 mAh g⁻¹ at the current density of 0.5 A g⁻¹ after 500 cycles. In₂S₃/C also shows outstanding long-term performance with 717 mAh g⁻¹ at 2 A g⁻¹. The lithium storage mechanism is elucidated through kinetic analysis and ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigations. Further density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that In₂S₃/C electrodes have low adsorption energies and fast diffusion kinetics. In a word, the MOF-derived amorphous/crystalline In₂S₃/C exhibits better electrochemical performances than commercial In₂S₃. This research will inspire the exploration of MSs as well as detect potential “diamonds in the rough.”</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}