Abdul Kareem, Arunkumar Prabhakaran Shyma, Myriam Mansour, Ali S. Alnaser, Oussama M. El-Kadri
{"title":"Fabrication of Flexible Nickel Phosphide ITO-PET Electrode Using a Screen-Printing Strategy for Robust Electrochemical Water Electrolysis","authors":"Abdul Kareem, Arunkumar Prabhakaran Shyma, Myriam Mansour, Ali S. Alnaser, Oussama M. El-Kadri","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70629","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The development of cost-effective, stable, and highly active electrocatalysts is crucial for improving the kinetics of overall water splitting in alkaline media, ultimately reducing hydrogen production costs. In this work, we synthesized nickel phosphide nanostructures (Ni<sub>2</sub>P NSs) and introduced phosphorus vacancies via annealing. To achieve a durable and efficient electrode, the material was coated onto ITO-PET substrates using a screen-printing technique. The phosphorus vacancies effectively modulate active sites, enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of Ni<sub>2</sub>P NSs, while the ITO-PET provides a flexible conductive platform that enables stable catalyst immobilization through the screen-printing method. Unlike previously reported Ni<sub>2</sub>P-based catalysts that primarily focus on powder systems or rigid substrates, this work integrates vacancy engineering with a scalable screen-printing strategy on a flexible, conductive platform, thereby enabling enhanced catalytic activity and mechanical robustness. The vacancy-rich Ni<sub>2</sub>P NSs (Ni<sub>2</sub>P-400) coated on ITO-PET demonstrated remarkable electrocatalytic activity, achieving low overpotentials of 318 mV for HER and 316 mV for OER at 100 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. The prepared electrode materials also showed excellent performance towards overall water electrolysis in a two-electrode setup, requiring only 1.87 V to reach 100 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, and maintained stability for 90 h under alkaline conditions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148860019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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 Structural Separation Technologies for Multilayer Packaging Recycling (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 9/2026)","authors":"Aditya Chauhan, Andrea Fiorati, Luigi De Nardo","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Structural Separation</b></p><p>The closing spiral mirrors the recycling loop enabled by structural separation of multilayer packaging. Delamination and selective dissolution-precipitation deconstruct bonded layers into single-polymer streams that can be purified for closed-loop mechanical recycling. See Review e70531 by Andrea Fiorati and co-workers for more details. Artwork by Gaia Silvani and Jessica Lupi.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.70653","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148860017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Swayam Aryam Behera, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Swati Panda, Raj Mohanty, Venkateswaran Vivekananthan, Rakesh Kumar Rajaboina, Hoe Joon Kim, Uday Kumar Khanapuram, Sugato Hajra, Charalampos Pitsalidis, P. G. R. Achary
{"title":"Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators-Based Smart Infrastructure and IoT Applications","authors":"Swayam Aryam Behera, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Swati Panda, Raj Mohanty, Venkateswaran Vivekananthan, Rakesh Kumar Rajaboina, Hoe Joon Kim, Uday Kumar Khanapuram, Sugato Hajra, Charalampos Pitsalidis, P. G. R. Achary","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70603","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>With the rapid development of today's infrastructure networks, there is now more need than ever before for self-reliant systems capable of lowering the reliance on human intervention and maintenance. The current methods used for smart infrastructures rely on energy-consuming sensors that can pose problems related to their limited life spans and high costs of maintenance and scalability. Even though wireless technologies have made it possible to monitor and control operations in real time, their dependence on power systems remains problematic. In this sense, TENGs serve as a viable solution to the problem through capturing mechanical energy to power self-powered sensing devices. The current review presents a comprehensive analysis of smart infrastructure systems with TENGs as the energy source for applications in smart building, transportation, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and Internet of Things platforms. In contrast to other studies, which primarily concentrate on developments in materials or devices, this study focuses on TENG-based smart infrastructure and applications. Major challenges and possible solutions are presented. Overall, this review highlights the transition from battery-dependent systems toward potentially autonomous and low-maintenance smart infrastructure, while discussing the remaining scientific and engineering challenges that must be addressed before widespread practical deployment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ren Yang, Lu Han, Huifang Liu, Xian-Yan Xu, Xiao Lin, Xibao Li
{"title":"Construction of Al-STO/ZnxCd1-xS Type-I High-Low Junction for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution","authors":"Ren Yang, Lu Han, Huifang Liu, Xian-Yan Xu, Xiao Lin, Xibao Li","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70575","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Constructing heterojunctions is pivotal for enhancing photocatalytic charge separation, yet conventional type-I architectures suffer from severe redox potential loss and rapid charge recombination. Here, we overcome this intrinsic limitation by developing a reduction-state type-I high-low junction based on a composite of Al-doped SrTiO<sub>3</sub> (Al-STO) and Zn<sub>x</sub>Cd<sub>1-x</sub>S (Z0.6CS). The optimized SZ0.6-20 heterojunction delivers a remarkable hydrogen evolution rate of 2857 µmol·g<sup>−1</sup>·h<sup>−1</sup> without any noble-metal cocatalyst, which further increases to 21154 µmol·g<sup>−1</sup>·h<sup>−1</sup> with Pt as a co-catalyst. Mechanistic investigations reveal that the large work-function difference (ΔΦ = 1.3 eV) between Al-STO and Z0.6CS induces a strong built-in electric field and upward band bending on the Al-STO side. This unique interfacial architecture selectively drives photogenerated holes from Al-STO to Z0.6CS while blocking electron transfer, thereby preserving highly reductive electrons on the Al-STO conduction band—a functionality unattainable in conventional type-I junctions. This work not only provides a high-performance photocatalyst for sustainable hydrogen production but also establishes the high-low junction as a new design paradigm for straddling-gap heterojunctions, decoupling carrier separation from redox potential compromise.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements, Failure Mechanisms, and Modification Strategies in Solid-State Battery Research: Paving the Way for Next-Generation Energy Storage","authors":"Yanlin Li, Nan Jiang, Xiaoyuan Wan, Ting Ma, Guoqing Xiao, Donghai Ding","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70598","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The solid-state batteries are expected to be the next-generation energy storage technology to replace traditional organic liquid lithium-ion batteries because of their high energy density and safety. As the most critical component, solid-state electrolytes largely lead the future battery development and an ideal electrolyte must exhibit high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical window, and good compatibility with electrodes. Despite their inherent advantages, it still faces a great diversity of challenges. The stability of the solid electrolyte at high temperatures still requires further improvement to ensure optimal battery performance under elevated temperatures. The ionic conductivity of the solid electrolyte is relatively low, leading to sluggish charge and discharge rates as well as rapid capacity degradation. Insufficient contact between solid interfaces can increase charge impedance and adversely impact battery performance. In this review, we reviewed the solid-state batteries on recent developments, followed by a detailed analysis of the underlying failure mechanisms that currently hinder their performance. Especially, it emphasized the intrinsic coupling among interfacial thermodynamics, reaction–transport competition, and electrochemical–mechanical degradation. In response to these challenges, a series of modification strategies based on application-oriented design principles were highlighted to offer a foundational framework to support solid-state batteries in next-generation energy storage devices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Renqiang Yang, Guoyuan Xiong, Mingfu Ye, Zhen Li, Jinfeng Zhang
{"title":"S-Scheme SnS2/WO3-x Heterojunction for Efficient and Stable Photocatalytic Degradation of Dichlorvos","authors":"Renqiang Yang, Guoyuan Xiong, Mingfu Ye, Zhen Li, Jinfeng Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70597","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The extensive use of organophosphorus pesticides has caused serious residue problems, posing potential risks to food safety, aquatic environments, and ecosystem health. Therefore, developing photocatalytic materials with efficient charge separation and stable catalytic activity is important for the green degradation of pesticide residues. Herein, an S-scheme SnS<sub>2</sub>/WO<sub>3-x</sub> heterojunction photocatalytic system was rationally constructed for dichlorvos (DDVP) degradation. SnS<sub>2</sub> (NS) and WO<sub>3-x</sub> (WO) achieved DDVP degradation efficiencies of 60.3% and 58.8%, respectively, within 120 min, whereas NS/WO nanocomposites showed markedly enhanced activity. Among them, 70-NS/WO, with an NS feeding ratio of 70%, exhibited the optimal degradation efficiency of 75.8%. After five consecutive cycles, corresponding to 600 min of total irradiation, 70-NS/WO retained 92.3% of its initial activity, indicating excellent cycling stability. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis and theoretical calculations support the proposed S-scheme charge-transfer pathway at the NS/WO interface. This heterojunction promotes directional carrier migration and efficient separation under the built-in electric field, suppresses electron-hole recombination, and preserves strong redox capability, thereby enhancing DDVP degradation. This work provides a strategy for constructing S-scheme photocatalysts based on defective tungsten oxide and metal sulfides, offering a promising platform for sustainable remediation of organophosphorus pesticide contamination.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rushikesh G. Bobade, Bidhan Pandit, Shoyebmohamad F. Shaikh, Revanappa C. Ambare
{"title":"Eco-Conscious Fabrication of SrO2 Nanostructures From Dioscorea Bulbifera Leaf Extract: A Dual Performance Electrode for Advancing Sustainable Energy Device and Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) Catalysts","authors":"Rushikesh G. Bobade, Bidhan Pandit, Shoyebmohamad F. Shaikh, Revanappa C. Ambare","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70601","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The supercapacitors and electrocatalysts based on advanced nanostructured metal oxides are emerging as pivotal components for next-generation sustainable energy storage and conversion systems. An eco-conscious and scalable synthesis of strontium dioxide (SrO<sub>2</sub>) nanostructures is achieved using <i>dioscorea bulbifera</i> leaf extract, which acts as a natural reducing, capping, and stabilizing agent. This green synthesis approach enables the formation of hierarchically organized SrO<sub>2</sub> architectures composed of interconnected nanorods embedded with nanoparticles, providing abundant electroactive sites and enhanced ion diffusion pathways. The binder-free SrO<sub>2</sub> electrode directly deposited onto a stainless-steel substrate exhibits a high specific capacity of 1117 C g<sup>−1</sup> at 4 A g<sup>−1</sup> in a three-electrode configuration, along with cycling stability, retaining 89.8% capacity after 6000 cycles. The asymmetric solid state supercapacitor device (SrO<sub>2</sub>||1 M PVA-KOH||AC) demonstrates an energy density of 91 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 901 W kg<sup>−1</sup>, with superior cycling durability of 95.8% over 7000 cycles. The SrO<sub>2</sub> nanostructures exhibit oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity, delivering a low overpotential of 343 mV at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and a small Tafel slope of 41.7 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>, indicating favourable reaction kinetics and efficient charge transfer, while also showing long-term electrochemical durability under continuous operation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.70601","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Corrigendum to “Electrocatalytic Hydrazine Oxidation Modulated Through Transition-Metal-Substitution in Manganese Ferrites”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70604","url":null,"abstract":"<p>S. Balhara, Monika, M. K. Adak, et al., “Electrocatalytic Hydrazine Oxidation Modulated Through Transition-Metal-Substitution in Manganese Ferrites,” <i>Advanced Sustainable Systems</i> 10, no. 7, (2026): e70548, https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70548.</p><p>There was a spelling error in one of the author's name. We apologize for this error.</p><p>The published name is “Mukkadar Sk,” whereas the correct spelling is “Mukaddar Sk.”</p><p>The correct author list is as follows;</p><p>Sachin Balhara,<sup>1</sup> Monika,<sup>1</sup> Mrinal Kanti Adak,<sup>1</sup> Arun Kumar,<sup>1</sup> Mukaddar Sk,<sup>2</sup> Paritosh Mohanty*<sup>1</sup></p><p><sup>1</sup>Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India</p><p><sup>2</sup>Department of Physics, SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.70604","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Design of a Simple Carbon Nanotube-Based Bilayer Membrane for Hydrovoltaic Power Generation","authors":"Shihang Zhang, Fengbin Chen, YingLin Hu, Ying Xu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70541","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Water Evaporation-Induced Electricity Generation (WEG), a green power generation technology, has made significant advances in recent years. Surface charge density, based on the electric double layer (EDL) theory, is critical for optimizing WEG performance. Herein, we report the fabrication of a carbon nanotube composite fiber paper via a simple dipping method. The carbon nanotubes (FMWCNT) densely anchored to the upper layer of filter paper significantly enhance the surface charge density of the capillary walls. The counterions in the EDL diffusion layer accumulate at both ends of the membrane under capillary flow, and, in conjunction with the high hydrophilicity of the filter paper, yield high voltage outputs. Depending on the FMWCNT loading, the bilayer membrane achieves a maximum open-circuit voltage of 0.89 V, which is a record value compared with other paper-based WEG devices. Multiple devices connected together generate sufficient power to continuously illuminate an LED. Moreover, our strategy of enhancing surface electrostatic charge to improve voltage output is applicable to various substrates, offering a simple and broadly applicable approach for developing high-performance WEG devices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Zhao, Xiao Wang, Yaorong He, Shanshan Ou, Tong Su, Peiyao Du, Xiaoquan Lu
{"title":"Interface Engineering of Bismuth Vanadate Through Mo,Tb Co-Doping and Fe2TiO5 Integration for Enhanced Solar Water Oxidation","authors":"Wei Zhao, Xiao Wang, Yaorong He, Shanshan Ou, Tong Su, Peiyao Du, Xiaoquan Lu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.70599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.70599","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A synergistic strategy integrating bulk electronic modulation via Mo/Tb co-doping with surface catalytic enhancement via Fe<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>5</sub> coupling is developed to overcome the intrinsic limitations of BiVO<sub>4</sub> photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting. The Mo/Tb‑BVO:Fe<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>5</sub> photoanode achieves a high photocurrent density of 4.91 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at 1.23 V vs. RHE, representing a 2.6‑fold enhancement over pristine BiVO<sub>4</sub>. To explore the kinetic characteristics and clarify the mechanism that accounts for the enhanced PEC performance, a combined method encompassing scanning photoelectrochemical microscopy, intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy, and an oxygen evolution reaction model was adopted. By implementing multiple modification strategies, this study overcomes intrinsic limitations in carrier separation, migration, and utilization. The results highlight that metal co-doping and cocatalyst loading are indispensable for rational photoanode construction and high-efficiency solar water splitting.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}