Kai Ma, Bowen Chen, Cheng-Xin Li, Venkataraman Thangadurai
{"title":"Experimental and Computational Study of Mg and Ta-Doped Li7La3Zr2O12 Garnet-Type Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 6/2024)","authors":"Kai Ma, Bowen Chen, Cheng-Xin Li, Venkataraman Thangadurai","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202470023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202470023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries</b></p><p>Garnet-type Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (LLZO) Li-ion conductor is a promising solid electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). In article number 2300656, Cheng-Xin Li, Venkataraman Thangadurai, and co-workers show that by doping with cations, it is possible to significantly enhance the ionic conductivity and stability of the LLZO electrolyte, thereby facilitating the development and application of ASSLBs with high energy density and enhanced safety.\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":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202470023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141435669","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":"Revolutionizing Papertronics: Advanced Green, Tunable, and Flexible Components and Circuits (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 6/2024)","authors":"Zahra Rafiee, Anwar Elhadad, Seokheun Choi","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202470020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202470020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Papertronics</b></p><p>In article number 2400049, Seokheun Choi, Zahra Rafiee, and Anwar Elhadad present a groundbreaking framework that revolutionizes papertronics, merging biodegradability with flexibility. It combines functional inks, paper's natural capillary action, and precision-engineered hydrophobic wax to control flow, enabling the creation of tunable electronic components—resistors, capacitors, and transistors—and the seamless integration of electronic circuits within paper, redefining their construction, performance, and utility.\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":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202470020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141435634","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}
Marzieh Abdolhosseini, Shipeng Jia, Michael Sieffert, Maddison Eisnor, Shinichi Kumakura, Eric McCalla
{"title":"Systematic Exploration of the Benefits of Ni Substitution in Na–Fe–Mn–O Cathodes","authors":"Marzieh Abdolhosseini, Shipeng Jia, Michael Sieffert, Maddison Eisnor, Shinichi Kumakura, Eric McCalla","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400296","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400296","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Na-ion batteries (SIBs) are receiving a great deal of attention as potential sustainable replacements for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles and grid storage applications. To date, commercialized SIBs offer inferior energy density with passable extended cycling. By contrast, next-generation SIBs will likely utilize layered oxide cathodes that offer improved energy density but to date show inferior stability both during cycling and in terms of stability of the cathodes in air during cell assembly. These properties are highly tunable with composition and herein the promising P2 phases are systematically explored in the Na–Fe–Mn–O phase diagram by making 256 different compositions. The optimal material is a P2 material saturated with Ni (a modest 16% of the transition metal layer) and shows a highly competitive energy density of 640 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> while minimizing the amount of sacrificial sodium needed in full cells and also improving the air stability of the material. This study shows the vital role that thorough systematic screening will play in the continued development of these vital materials for sustainable secondary battery production and provides guidance toward sustainable Na-ion cathodes by minimizing the nickel content required for high performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400296","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141522397","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}
Ihsanullah Ihsanullah, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Md Faysal Hossain, Muhammad Bilal, Izaz Ali Shah
{"title":"Eco-Friendly Solutions to Emerging Contaminants: Unveiling the Potential of Bioremediation in Tackling Microplastic Pollution in Water","authors":"Ihsanullah Ihsanullah, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Md Faysal Hossain, Muhammad Bilal, Izaz Ali Shah","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400172","url":null,"abstract":"Microplastics (MPs) are a class of emerging contaminants that have gained significant attention in recent years. The presence of MPs in the aquatic environment is reported to have serious potential environmental and health impacts. Therefore, it is essential to develop efficient and sustainable strategies for the remediation of MPs from the aqueous environment. Traditional techniques for the remediation of MPs from an aqueous environment have limitations, including high costs and the production of secondary pollutants. In this scenario, bioremediation offers several advantages and has emerged as a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient strategy for the removal of MPs from water. This article critically reviews the recent progress in the applications of bioremediation for the removal of different MPs from water. The effects of key factors such as the characteristics of MPs, environmental conditions, and types of microorganisms on the removal of MPs are elaborated in detail. The underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of MPs by microorganisms are also discussed comprehensively. Major technological challenges are identified, and recommendations for future research are provided. Despite several challenges, bioremediation is a promising approach that can revolutionize the MP removal process if the major challenges are addressed.","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141531598","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}
Chenglong Wang, Chenyang Shuai, Xi Chen, Jingran Sun, Bu Zhao
{"title":"Nexus Between Water Consumption and Economic Output for the Metallic and Non-Metallic Mineral Products Sector: An Empirical Analysis at the Enterprise Level","authors":"Chenglong Wang, Chenyang Shuai, Xi Chen, Jingran Sun, Bu Zhao","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400279","url":null,"abstract":"With rapid urbanization and industrialization in China, the demand for mineral products and subsequent water consumption have significantly increased, posing challenges to sustainable economic growth due to escalating water scarcity. Few studies have explored the nexus between water use and economic output from the enterprise perspective. This study focuses on the metallic and non-metallic mineral products sector, quantifying the nexus between water consumption and economic output at the enterprise level, analyzing the heterogeneity of water consumption elasticity of economic output across different regions and sub-sectors, and identifying key sub-sectors within each region that are highly dependent on water consumption. The results indicate that for the metallic and non-metallic mineral products sector, a 1% increase or decrease in water consumption leads to a corresponding increase or decrease in economic output by 0.096%. Water consumption elasticity of economic output varies from 0.056 to 0.131 according to the regions. And it ranges from 0.048 to 0.104 for different sub-sectors. This study identifies regions and sub-sectors where economic output is highly dependent on water resources. The findings may help tailor policies to measure the value of water, especially in the context of potential water shortages.","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141522400","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}
Muhammad Umair, Ahmed Malek Djaballah, Marianna Bellardita, Radia Bagtache, Leonardo Palmisano, Mohamed Trari
{"title":"Visible-Light Photoreforming of Biomass Derivatives through MBi2O4-P25 Heterostructures: Study of the Influence of Metals (M = Cu, Ni, Zn, Co)","authors":"Muhammad Umair, Ahmed Malek Djaballah, Marianna Bellardita, Radia Bagtache, Leonardo Palmisano, Mohamed Trari","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400298","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, MBi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-P25 (M = Cu, Ni, Co, Zn) composites are successfully synthesized by a simple ball milling method by varying some parameters (rotation speed, rotation time, metal/TiO<sub>2</sub> ratio) to optimize the preparation conditions. The noble metal-free TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photocatalysts are used to carry out the partial oxidation of glucose and glycerol with the simultaneous H<sub>2</sub> production under simulated solar light irradiation. Starting from glucose, 2.6 mmol of H<sub>2</sub> are obtained with a conversion of 34%, along with arabinose, formic acid and gluconic acid as main intermediates. By using glycerol, 3.2 mmol of H<sub>2</sub> are produced, with 17% conversion and the production of dihydroxyacetone and glycolic acid. The composites exhibit higher activity than pure P25 and CuBi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (CBO). The produced H<sub>2</sub> amount is comparable to that reported in the literature by using Pt–TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalysts. This study offers a paradigm for the future design of bifunctional photocatalysts for simultaneous noble metal-free H<sub>2</sub> production and biomass valorization under environmentally friendly conditions with a possible scale up of the process.","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141522399","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}
Alena Voznakova, Zenydia Marín, Juan Arturo Santaballa, Moisés Canle
{"title":"A Simple Risk Assesment Method for Continental Waters, Based on Screening Contaminants of Emerging Concern","authors":"Alena Voznakova, Zenydia Marín, Juan Arturo Santaballa, Moisés Canle","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202300651","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202300651","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the aim to build a simple alert system that may be of extended use, a screening for contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) is carried out in the Mero-Barcés hydrographic watershed, in Cecebre, A Coruña, NW Spain, which feeds the reservoir that supplies drinking water to ≈400 000 inhabitants in the area. Water samples are collected for five years (2015–2019) at six different sampling points, to assess the presence and potential risk of CECs, including some widely used drugs: clofibric acid, paracetamol carbamazepine, diclofenac, ibuprofen, ofloxacin, ketoprofen, and sotalol; an alkaloid: caffeine; synthetic flavourings: galaxolide and tonalide; and a plasticiser: bisphenol A. The most abundant CECs occurring are ibuprofen (>2µg L<sup>−1</sup>), diclofenac, caffeine, and galaxolide. Samples of treated drinking water show a certain degree of CECs abatement. The presence of nonpolar substances, banned in the EU nowadays, is confirmed. A snapshot of sediments is sampled in 2018–2019, and PAHs and PCBs are quantified, the former being mainly of pyrogenic origin. Based on known properties of quantifiable substances, a traffic-light system is developed for risk assessment of the state of continental waters, a strategy that may be useful for decission-makers to implement environmental remediation policies</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202300651","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141529136","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}
Kenneth J. Cheng, Dengcheng Feng, Luke M. Schmidt, Michael Turner, Philip D. Evans
{"title":"Super-Black Material Created by Plasma Etching Wood","authors":"Kenneth J. Cheng, Dengcheng Feng, Luke M. Schmidt, Michael Turner, Philip D. Evans","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400184","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400184","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A super-black wood with low reflectivity in the UV/Vis range is created by plasma modifying basswood surfaces. Here the super-black wood is characterized, the process used to make it is described and its possible practical uses are discussed. Wood samples are exposed to oxygen glow-discharge plasma. Transverse surfaces exposed to high-energy plasma have a deep-black velvety appearance. The reflectance of these surfaces is measured and compared with those of commercial super-black materials. The reflectivity of samples over a narrower wavelength range is measured with a spectrophotometer and converted into lightness values. The microstructure and surface chemistry of super-black wood are examined using SEM/X-ray micro-CT and FTIR spectroscopy, respectively. Transverse basswood samples modified with high-energy plasma have reflectivity averaging 0.68% (300–700 nm). The super-black color of plasma-modified wood is retained when it is coated with gold/vanadium alloy indicating structural coloration. Plasma creates a low density, lignin-enriched surface with deep pits, columns and tangled fibrils; features also found in synthetic super-black materials. In conclusion, this method of creating a super-black material by plasma-modification of basswood does not require a lithography pre-step, generates no liquid waste and, as is demonstrated here, can be used to prototype luxury consumer products.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400184","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141522398","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}
Dongdong Li, Tingting Li, Xuan Han, Jiajie Cui, Qingyi Liu, Jun Xu, Henghui Hu, Shengchen Yang, Wen-Yong Lai
{"title":"Spatial Isolation of Oversized Lithium and Separator via Janus Carbon Fabric Anode for Safer and Steadier Lithium Metal Batteries","authors":"Dongdong Li, Tingting Li, Xuan Han, Jiajie Cui, Qingyi Liu, Jun Xu, Henghui Hu, Shengchen Yang, Wen-Yong Lai","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400205","url":null,"abstract":"Although Li metal is regarded as a promising anode material, the undesired dendritic growth and continuous consumption of lithium during battery cycling result in severe safety risks and low Coulombic efficiency. Herein, a critical spatial-isolation strategy is demonstrated to separate the originally adjacent lithium metal and separator for higher safety and stability of lithium metal batteries by designing a Janus carbon fabric (CF) anode. Transferring lithium from the anode/separator interface to CF bottom shuts down the prerequisite of lithium dendrite formation, while the oversized lithium at CF bottom can be also used to compensate for the loss of lithium during the charge-discharge cycling. As a result, the Janus CF//Li anode exhibits an ultralong cyclic life of 450 h at 2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and >250 h at 4 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, which significantly exceeds the common CF//Li anodes. Full cells coupling the Janus CF//Li anodes demonstrate longer cycle life (550 cycles) than that of the CF//Li anodes (450 cycles) at 1C, along with higher rate capability, and excellent cyclic stability at 2C. The remarkable results, as a proof of concept, signify the superior anode structure for improving both battery safety and cyclic stability for the realistic application of lithium metal batteries.","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141532570","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":"Controlled Regulation of N-Involved TiO2 Nanoflowers in Size and Morphology via Solvothermal Synthesis for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance","authors":"Zhihui Wang, Yandong Han, Yongde Xu, Zilong Guo, Mingyong Han, Wenshang Yang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400186","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400186","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The precise control of size and morphology of photocatalysts through solvothermal methods is a challenge in the basic research of 3-D titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) hierarchical structures. This study utilizes the solvothermal method to synthesize N-involved TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoflowers with nanosheet-assembled structures ranging from microscale (1.3 µm ± 0.2 µm) to nanoscale (200 nm ± 50 nm), achieved by varying the volume fraction (percentage by volume, vol%) of <i>N-N-</i>dimethylformamide (DMF) from 0% to 75% in a mixed solution of DMF and isopropanol (IPA). The synthesized TiO<sub>2</sub>:VF<sub>DMF</sub> = 0–75% catalyst exhibits good monodispersity and uniform particle size. With increasing DMF volume percentage, the size of TiO<sub>2</sub>:VF<sub>DMF</sub> = 0–75% decreased regularly, and the number of nanosheets constructed with a single TiO<sub>2</sub>:VF<sub>DMF</sub> = 0–75% particle decreased without any stacking or reassembly occurring. This study monitors the solvothermal processes of DMF 5% and DMF 75%, revealing the changing rules of nanoparticle size and morphology. Furthermore, the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange shows that TiO<sub>2</sub>:VF<sub>DMF</sub> = 50% and TiO<sub>2</sub>:VF<sub>DMF</sub> = 75% are structurally stable and exhibit good photocatalytic activity without any noble metal doping. The degradation efficiency reaches 99.9%, and after repeated use, the catalysts demonstrate excellent degradation performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141338334","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}