Fabian Hauf, Ricarda Kollmuß, Stefan Haufe, Elias Klemm
{"title":"Evaluation of Absorbent Solutions for the Integrated CO2 Desorption and Electrolysis","authors":"Fabian Hauf, Ricarda Kollmuß, Stefan Haufe, Elias Klemm","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500846","url":null,"abstract":"<p>CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis is an approach that contributes to mitigating global warming. Integrated CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis is a possibility to reduce operating costs by combining desorption and electrolysis. In this approach, it is important to provide sufficient CO<sub>2</sub> directly from the absorbent solution to the catalyst, whereby the physically absorbed CO<sub>2</sub> appears to play a central role. Therefore, the absorbent solution used for integrated electrolysis must meet a wide range of requirements, as it needs to supply sufficient CO<sub>2</sub> while being compatible with the process conditions in the cell. In this study, it is demonstrated that KOH and piperazine (PZ) are suitable absorbent solutions for integrated CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis among the three tested groups of absorbents – namely, inorganic, amines, and physical absorbents. The results reveal that physical absorbents provide the highest amount of accessible CO<sub>2</sub> for electrolysis, whereas inorganic absorbents exhibit the highest compatibility with the membranes. KOH and PZ demonstrate the ability to withstand the electrochemical conditions during CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis and the capability to produce C<sub>2+</sub> products during integrated CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis. These results highlight the critical importance of absorbent selection and demonstrate the feasibility of using KOH as well as amine-based solutions, such as PZ, for integrated CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202500846","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341778","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}
Yuhao Zhang, Bin Li, Chaoen Li, Jie Zhao, Dongjing Liu
{"title":"Molten Salt Preparation of Rice Husk Biocarbon for Lightweight and Efficient Microwave Absorption","authors":"Yuhao Zhang, Bin Li, Chaoen Li, Jie Zhao, Dongjing Liu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500736","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electromagnetic (EM) pollution poses a threat to human health and electronic devices. Thus, there is a urgent need to develop low-cost microwave absorbing materials featured by lightweight and high efficiency. Herein, porous biocarbons are facilely obtained via heating rice husk in Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> melt within 750–850 °C. Impact of temperature on the pore and structural properties of biocarbons are investigated. ORH800, prepared at 800 °C, displays the optimal microwave absorption performance likely because of its high dielectric-loss capacity and decent impedance matching. The minimum reflection loss (RL<sub>min</sub>) is -64.4 dB at frequency of 5.65 GHz in C band (4–8 GHz). The maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) is 3.6 GHz at thickness of 2.1 mm. Carbonization and activation of biomass in Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> melt can generate mesopores, defective carbon structures and polar groups for biocarbons, contributing to the excellent microwave absorption performance of ORH800.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341776","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}
Drisya Mottammal, Jayesh Cherusseri, Susmi Anna Thomas, Deepthi N. Rajendran, Cheol Joo Moon, Myong Yong Choi
{"title":"A Review on Rubber Nanocomposites for Strain Sensing Applications","authors":"Drisya Mottammal, Jayesh Cherusseri, Susmi Anna Thomas, Deepthi N. Rajendran, Cheol Joo Moon, Myong Yong Choi","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500893","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rubber nanocomposites play a unique role in modern translational research due to its tunable properties and wide-ranging applications. Rubber is a natural material that finds use in diverse fields, including sanitation, health care, households, energy storage, and sensors. The properties of natural rubber can be modified by preparing nanocomposites with secondary fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and conducting polymers to achieve the desired characteristics. Rubber nanocomposites are sustainable materials that are highly eco-friendly, low-cost, and scalable. A comprehensive review in the area of rubber nanocomposites for strain sensing applications is currently lacking in the literature. This gap motivated us to write a review on rubber nanocomposites for strain sensing applications. Initially, the key properties of rubber nanocomposites are discussed. Subsequently, various synthesis approaches used to prepare rubber nanocomposites are presented. Furthermore, the strain sensing properties of rubber nanocomposites are highlighted, with a detailed discussion on its strain sensing capabilities. This review proclaims the advancement of sustainable rubber nanocomposite-based materials for strain sensing applications, emphasizing their high selectivity, flexibility, and specificity for integration into next-generation on-body wearable electronic devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341899","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}
Hongwei Guo, Xiao-Chen Liu, Yu Zhang, Kui Chen, Guangning Wu
{"title":"Multifunctional Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoarchitectures for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Comprehensive Strategies for Cathode Catalysis, Separator Modification, and Anode Stabilization","authors":"Hongwei Guo, Xiao-Chen Liu, Yu Zhang, Kui Chen, Guangning Wu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202501043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202501043","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional theoretical energy density (2600 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>), utilization of earth-abundant sulfur resources, and environmental compatibility. However, their practical implementation faces substantial challenges, including shuttle effects, sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, and uncontrolled lithium dendrite formation. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) nanosheets are demonstrated to serve as a versatile catalytic platform to concurrently mitigate these fundamental limitations. This comprehensive review aims to systematically summarize recent advances in MoS<sub>2</sub>-engineered modification strategies across three key domains: 1) sulfur cathode hosts for enhanced electrocatalysis, 2) functional separator/interlayer designs, and 3) lithium anode stabilization approaches. Furthermore, persistent challenges are critically analyzed, and strategic research directions are proposed for optimizing MoS<sub>2</sub>-engineered systems, aiming to design high-energy-density and long-life Li-S batteries in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341898","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}
Liya Antony, Antonella Giuri, Simone Bruno, Sudipto Pal, Sonia Carallo, Iolena Tarantini, Antonio Licciulli, Marco Pugliese, Vincenzo Maiorano, Carola Esposito Corcione, Barbara Cortese, Luisa De Marco, Aurora Rizzo
{"title":"Fully Plant-Based and Optically Transparent Wood Substrates with Improved Thermal Insulating Properties","authors":"Liya Antony, Antonella Giuri, Simone Bruno, Sudipto Pal, Sonia Carallo, Iolena Tarantini, Antonio Licciulli, Marco Pugliese, Vincenzo Maiorano, Carola Esposito Corcione, Barbara Cortese, Luisa De Marco, Aurora Rizzo","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500564","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transparent wood composites are gaining interest for their superior properties over natural wood (PW), including superior transparency, thermal insulation, and stability. These composites are manufactured via infiltration of bio-based polymers into porous bleached wood (BW), offering a sustainable alternative to glass and plastic in applications such as energy-efficient windows and smartphone displays. In this study, the highest level of transparency in transparent wood (TW) substrates is achieved using biobased resins and an environmentally friendly bleaching process. Pristine balsa wood is bleached using non-toxic chemicals and subsequently infiltrated with two bio-based commercial resins, both sustainable and biocompatible. The performance of these bio-based composites is compared to conventional epoxy resin. Resin viscosity is shown to influence the physical, optical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of the final composite due to its ability to penetrate and interact with the wood's porous structure. Notably, the plant-based soya resin-infiltrated TW achieves exceptional properties, as 91% transparency at 550 nm, alongside remarkable UV stability and hydrophobicity. Additionally, this bio-based composite shows a ≈50% reduction in thermal conductivity compared to standard glass (≈1 W m·K<sup>−1</sup>), highlighting its potential as a thermally insulative, energy-efficient material for building-integrated applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202500564","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341458","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}
Tania Shahzadi, Sobia Dilpazir, Muhammd Imran, Sawaira Moeen, Anwar Ul-Hamid, Ghafar Ali, Muhammad Ikram, Souraya Goumri-Said, Mohammed Benali Kanoun
{"title":"Surface Modification of MoS2 Via Fluorine and Bromine Doping for Efficient Catalysis in Oxygen Evolution and Dye Degradation","authors":"Tania Shahzadi, Sobia Dilpazir, Muhammd Imran, Sawaira Moeen, Anwar Ul-Hamid, Ghafar Ali, Muhammad Ikram, Souraya Goumri-Said, Mohammed Benali Kanoun","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500317","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tailoring highly efficient and robust bifunctional catalysts for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) as well as organic dye degradation is intriguing but still a triggering concern. Herein, variable concentrations (1 and 3 wt.%) of fluorine (F) with a fixed amount (3%) of bromine (Br) are effectively synthesized in doped molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) nanosheets by a facile hydrothermal strategy. This research aimed to efficiently degrade Rhodamine B (RhB) dye together with significant OER kinetics. Optical properties, structural morphology, functional group analysis, elemental composition, and crystallinity of synthesized catalysts are investigated by employing cutting-edge techniques. Among all samples, the optimized sample (3% F/Br-MoS<sub>2</sub>) exhibited maximum RhB reduction efficacy in a basic medium. Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), cyclic voltammetry (CV), Tafel plot, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) are conducted to evaluate the electrochemical OER performance of synthesized electrocatalysts. The optimized sample exhibited minimal overpotential, Tafel slope, and charge transfer resistance, indicating the highest OER activity. First-principles calculations of OH<sup>−</sup> adsorption energies on pristine and F/Br-doped MoS<sub>2</sub> monolayers suggest that F/Br doping may enhance OER activity. This work paves a pathway to the design of unique, cost-effective, and promising materials for synthetic dye removal and high-performance catalysts for water splitting.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341457","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":"Engineering Poly(Lactic Acid)/Cellulose Nanocrystal Composites: A Comparative Review of Preparation Strategies and their Influence on Structure-Property Relationships","authors":"Jimin Ryoo, Dongyeop X. Oh, Jeyoung Park","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500654","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) matrices has emerged as a promising approach to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of bioplastics. However, the final properties of PLA/CNC nanocomposites are dependent on the preparation methods employed. This review explores the impact of various synthesis techniques, including chemical grafting, melt processing, and solution-based approaches, on the dispersion, interfacial adhesion, and performance of PLA/CNC composites. While melt processing methods such as extrusion offer scalable production, they often lead to CNC aggregation, limiting reinforcement efficiency. In contrast, solution-based methods provide improved CNC dispersion but introduce challenges related to solvent removal and processing complexity. Recent advancements in reactive extrusion and surface-modified CNCs have demonstrated potential in mitigating these limitations. By comparing the effects of these preparation strategies on crystallinity, mechanical reinforcement, and rheological behavior, this review provides insights into optimizing PLA/CNC nanocomposite formulations for diverse applications, including packaging, biomedical devices, and additive manufacturing.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202500654","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341838","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}
Sadanan Boochakiat, Burapat Inceesungvorn, Klaudia Wagner, Jun Chen
{"title":"n-Bi2MoO6 Nanoflake-Decorated p-CuBi2O4 Microrod Photoanode for Simultaneous Hydrogen Evolution and Rhodamine B Degradation in Alkaline Electrolyte and Natural Seawater","authors":"Sadanan Boochakiat, Burapat Inceesungvorn, Klaudia Wagner, Jun Chen","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500701","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, n-Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> nanoflake-decorated p-CuBi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> microrod photoanode (CB) is successfully fabricated. To the best of the knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating the simultaneous photoelectrocatalysistic (PEC) of RhB degradation and hydrogen evolution using a single photoanode under visible light in both alkaline electrolyte and natural seawater. The enhanced performance of the composite photoanode is attributed to improved charge separation efficiency via the creation of an internal electric field as supported by Mott–Schottky, transient photocurrent, and EIS studies. The proposed PEC mechanism reveals that direct hole oxidation played a decisive role in the degradation of RhB and that the presence of RhB can boost the H<sub>2</sub> production. In natural seawater, the PEC degradation of RhB is markedly improved, attributed to the high conductivity of seawater. Although the hydrogen evolution is significantly suppressed in seawater due mainly to the deposition of Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> and Ca(OH)<sub>2</sub> at Pt cathode, the findings are the first to show the potential application of p-CuBi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/n-Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> photoanode for PEC water purification and simultaneous renewable energy production in natural seawater. This work may pave the way for more sustainable solutions in water and energy management for real-world applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341642","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":"Solar-Driven Plastic Upcycling Coupled with Valuable Reduction Reactions","authors":"Xiang Gao, Longfei Hong, Huiyan Zhang, Sheng Chu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202500735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500735","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Solar-powered valorization of plastic waste has emerged as a promising strategy to address the dual challenges of environmental pollution and sustainable carbon resource utilization. By harnessing solar energy and enabling spatially separated redox reactions, solar-driven systems facilitate integrated upcycling pathways that couple oxidative upcycling of plastic with value-added reductive transformations, which overcome the thermodynamic constraints of conventional single transformation, enhance the charge carrier utilization, and economic benefits. This review highlights recent advances in solar-driven photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic plastic upcycling integrated with valuable reduction reactions, with a focus on charge transfer properties at substrate-catalyst interfaces, and structure-property relationships. The photooxidative conversion of different plastic wastes is first discussed (such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyolefins, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and polylactic acid) into valuable chemical products. Then, the progress of solar-driven plastic waste-assisted H<sub>2</sub> evolution, CO<sub>2</sub> reduction, and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> synthesis is summarized. Finally, the challenges and the perspectives on solar-driven plastic upcycling coupled with valuable reduction reactions are also put forward. This review aims to offer insight on the design of next-generation solar-driven platforms for a circular and sustainable plastics economy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341640","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}