Subhashree Mohapatra, Himadri Tanaya Das, Bankim Chandra Tripathy, Nigamananda Das
{"title":"Unleashing the Electrochemical/Photocatalytic Activity of Co9Se8/Ni3Se4/Cu2Se Ternary Nanocomposites for Sustainable Energy Storage and Photo-Fenton Based Pollutants Degradation","authors":"Subhashree Mohapatra, Himadri Tanaya Das, Bankim Chandra Tripathy, Nigamananda Das","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400405","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400405","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rational designing of multicomponent selenide-based composites such as Co<sub>9</sub>Se<sub>8</sub>/Ni<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub>/Cu<sub>2</sub>Se (CNCD) is synthesized through a simplistic hydrothermal method. Several standard characterization techniques are utilized to study the structural, morphological and elemental features of the obtained samples with varying selenide content. Both electrochemically and photocatalytic performance are amplified at an optimized selenide content denoted as CNCD-0.5 due to its favourable characteristics and morphology. From the electrochemical measurements, the battery-type performance of the CNCD-0.5 is established from the well-distinguished redox peaks. For practical utility, the assembled CNCD-0.5 (+) // AC (−) device delivered an energy density of 35.97 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 1210.86 W kg<sup>−1</sup> with a capacity retention of 91% for 5000 cycles of uninterrupted charge–discharge. Further, the photo-Fenton-based degradation experiments are assessed by demineralization of cationic RhodamineB (RhB) and anionic Tartrazine (Tz) dye using H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> with the minimal dosage of catalyst (0.3 g L<sup>−1</sup>). At an optimized concentration of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, CNCD-0.5 can degrade 97.14% of RhB (40 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) and 94.77% of Tz (40 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) for 120 min of visible-light illumination. Such designing of multinary metal selenides-based nanocomposites holds promising potential for multifunctional applications due to the synergistic advancement in the composite properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191554","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}
Ashil Augustin, Priyanka Ganguly, Sulakshana Shenoy, Chitiphon Chuaicham, Suresh C. Pillai, Keiko Sasaki, Adam F. Lee, Karthikeyan Sekar
{"title":"Impact of Hole Scavengers on Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production","authors":"Ashil Augustin, Priyanka Ganguly, Sulakshana Shenoy, Chitiphon Chuaicham, Suresh C. Pillai, Keiko Sasaki, Adam F. Lee, Karthikeyan Sekar","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400321","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400321","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hydrogen is one of the most promising alternative energy resources to replace fossil feedstocks, with so-called “green” hydrogen, derived by water splitting (WS) using renewable electricity or sunlight, the most sustainable. Photocatalytic hydrogen production, in which sunlight is the sole energy input, has been extensively studied, and requires the creation of photogenerated excitons (through irradiation of semiconductors) and their transport to aqueous media. Chemical scavengers, notably electron donating molecules, are widely used to quench photogenerated holes and thereby suppress exciton recombination which otherwise limits the hydrogen yield. Despite their prevalence, the role and significance of such scavengers (also termed sacrificial agents) in photocatalytic WS remains poorly understood, hindering their rational selection. This review focuses on the importance of electron donors in photocatalytic WS, and their participation in the reaction mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191556","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}
Masoumeh Mousavi, Ke-Xin Hou, Mohammadjavad Kazemi, Cheng-Hui Li, Elham H. Fini
{"title":"Revolutionizing Sulfur Polymerization with a Biogenic Catalyst Approach","authors":"Masoumeh Mousavi, Ke-Xin Hou, Mohammadjavad Kazemi, Cheng-Hui Li, Elham H. Fini","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400322","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400322","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study introduces a novel biogenic catalyst derived from silver grass (SG) that could revolutionize sulfur polymerization, addressing the critical challenge of sulfur waste management. The oil refining industry generates large quantities of sulfur byproducts, which pose significant environmental risks. Inverse vulcanization offers a promising method to convert this waste into valuable polymers, but it traditionally relies on costly and environmentally harmful catalysts. The development of benign, sustainable catalysts is essential to making sulfur polymerization more eco-friendly and scalable. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of the SG biogenic catalyst compared to the conventional chemical catalyst zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (Zn(DTC)<sub>2</sub>). Rheological characterizations reveal that the SG catalyst not only outperforms Zn(DTC)<sub>2</sub> at elevated temperatures but also provides superior moisture resistance, enhancing polymer durability. Additionally, the SG-catalyzed polymer exhibits better elasticity and structural integrity under mechanical stress. A density functional theory (DFT)-based study further supports these findings, showing that the SG biochar matrix enables stronger Zn-S coordination, resulting in improved polymer properties. These results highlight the potential of this biogenic catalyst to revolutionize sulfur polymerization, paving the way for more sustainable practices in the chemical industry by converting waste sulfur into valuable polymer resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191557","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":"Utilizing Deep Eutectic Solvent in Microemulsion for Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles and their Highly Sensitive Sensing of Antibiotics and Nitroaromatic Compounds","authors":"Sanjay Mehra, Kuldeep Singh, Arvind Kumar","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400301","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400301","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microemulsions (MEs) comprising of cholinium dodecylbenzene sulphonate Cho[DBS], a bio-based ionic liquid surfactant as an emulsifier, hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (HDES) as nonpolar phase, and water as a polar component are constructed. Negative value of ∆G estimated from isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) plots indicate spontaneous aggregation of Cho[DBS] both in water and HDES. The aggregates of Cho[DBS] in HDES and water show the critical micellar concentration (<i>cmc</i>) of ≈4.26 and ≈2.4 mM<span>m</span>, respectively. Cho[DBS] shows a better emulsifying capacity with a high monophasic region in the ternary phase diagram. MEs are utilized as nanoreactors for the sustainable synthesis of nano-sized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (FCNPs) with precise control over size and morphology. FCNPs are characterized using PXRD, Raman, XPS, HR-TEM, UV–vis, and Fluorescence spectroscopic techniques. FCNPs exhibited remarkable properties viz. adjustable luminescence, good solubility, and biocompatibility. FCNPs are applied for fluorometric sensing of nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) and antibiotics through a quenching response originating from the inner filter effect, with a fast response nanomolar detection, and are found highly selective toward TNP (NAC), NFT, and NZF (antibiotics).</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142224787","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}
Gnanaprakasam Janani, Subramani Surendran, Dae Jun Moon, Poonchi Sivasankaran Ramesh, Joon Young Kim, Yoongu Lim, Krishnan Veeramani, Shivraj Mahadik, Sebastian Cyril Jesudass, Jinuk Choi, Il Goo Kim, Pildo Jung, Heechae Choi, Gibum Kwon, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jung kyu Kim, Yong Il Park, Jaeyeong Heo, Kootak Hong, Young Soo Kang, Uk Sim
{"title":"Ambipolar Nature Accelerates Dual-Functionality on Ni/Ni3N@NC for Simultaneous Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution in Electrochemical Water Splitting System","authors":"Gnanaprakasam Janani, Subramani Surendran, Dae Jun Moon, Poonchi Sivasankaran Ramesh, Joon Young Kim, Yoongu Lim, Krishnan Veeramani, Shivraj Mahadik, Sebastian Cyril Jesudass, Jinuk Choi, Il Goo Kim, Pildo Jung, Heechae Choi, Gibum Kwon, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jung kyu Kim, Yong Il Park, Jaeyeong Heo, Kootak Hong, Young Soo Kang, Uk Sim","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400059","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400059","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metal nitrides with extraordinary electrochemical characteristics established widespread applications in energy devices. Inspired by the recent research on promising heterostructured catalysts, the preparation of a nitride-based heterostructure via a facile approach involving a one-step nitridation process is revisited. An innovative Ni/Ni<sub>3</sub>N is decorated on nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) and evaluated for its dual-functionality as a catalyst in the electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (EHER) and the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (EOER). In contrast to Ni@NC and pristine NC, Ni/Ni<sub>3</sub>N@NC with the well-constructed NC significantly enhanced its catalytic performance toward EHER and EOER in a water electrolyzer. The water electrolyzer consists of Ni/Ni<sub>3</sub>N@NC as both the anode and cathode achieve a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> with a remarkably low voltage of 1.52 V. The designed catalyst takes full advantage of its heterostructure and ambipolar behavior leading to the presence of active sites for EOER and EHER, as confirmed by in-situ Raman analysis. These results provide important guidance on designing an efficient and cost-effective heterostructured dual-functional catalyst as well as revealing the mechanism at the interface between the surface of an ambipolar catalyst and electrolyte.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191777","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":"Nickel-Doped Co3O4@CoMoO4 Core–Shell Structures for Low Temperature Asymmetric Supercapacitors","authors":"Xinyu Huai, Dengke Wang, Xiang Wu, Lixian Sun","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400502","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400502","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is significant to explore the electrode materials for supercapacitors with high storage energy and long cycling stability. Herein, nanoporous Ni-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@CoMoO<sub>4</sub> composite is fabricated with excellent electrochemical performance. The as-prepared sample delivers a specific capacity of 1212 C g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 A g<sup>−1</sup> and superior cycle performance (91.7% after 10 000 times charging and discharging). Several asymmetric supercapacitors (ASCs) are assembled using the synthesized products as cathode. They achieve an energy density of 102 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 2770 W kg<sup>−1</sup>. In addition, the devices present outstanding mechanical stability after multiple bending, demonstrating their potential application in the field of portable energy storage devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191558","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":"Aloe Vera-Based Green and Sustainable Electrolyte for Zinc Ion Batteries","authors":"Recep Yuksel","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400396","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400396","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) present significant promises for next-generation energy storage systems. However, challenges such as the zinc (Zn) dendrite formation and parasitic side reactions during Zn plating-stripping hinder their development. Herein, an aloe vera (AV)-based green and sustainable electrolyte is formulated to increase the electrochemical stability of the ZIBs, reducing the free water molecules, and decreasing the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and Zn dendrite formation. The obtained results confirm that the AV-based electrolyte enhances the electrochemical stability and boosts the performance of the ZIBs. The formulated AV-based electrolyte in symmetrical Zn//Zn cells demonstrates an outstanding cycle life of 4500 h, significantly longer than the aqueous electrolytes for ZIBs. The quinone moiety of the AV-based electrolytes provides higher specific capacities for VO<sub>2</sub>(D) and activated carbon cathodes in full devices. AV-based green electrolytes allow the realization of sustainable and safe energy storage systems for next-generation applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400396","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191569","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":"Composites of 2D Materials and Bacterial Cellulose for Sustainable Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation","authors":"Rashi Gusain, Neeraj Kumar, Shayan Seyedin, Yunhong Jiang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400341","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400341","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The ever-increasing demand for sustainable energy sources and environment protection is the focus of significant scientific scrutiny worldwide. Advanced composite materials have been developed to help meet the energy demand and environmental sustainability. Researchers are drawn to the study of two-dimensional (2D) materials/bacterial cellulose (BC) composites for energy and environmental applications due to the intriguing electrical, mechanical, electrochemical, and catalytic properties of 2D materials combined with the sustainability and biocompatibility of BC. In this review, the key strategies are explained to develop 2D materials/BC composites and highlight unique properties of such fascinating systems. The recent progress on the application of advanced 2D materials/BC composites in energy storage (supercapacitors and batteries) and environmental remediation (water treatment, antimicrobial activity, and environmental gas sensing) are explained in detail highlighting future outlooks and challenges in the field. This review is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers currently engaged in the study of 2D materials and/or BC for different applications and is expected to shape the upcoming research and industrial applications of emerging 2D materials/BC composites.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400341","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191561","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}
Srividya Parthasarathy, Yirong Zhang, Yixiang Wang
{"title":"Sustainable and Robust Cellulose-Based Core–Shell Hydrogels Recycled from Waste Cotton Fabrics as High-Performance Food Coolants","authors":"Srividya Parthasarathy, Yirong Zhang, Yixiang Wang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400383","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400383","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ideal temperature condition is one of the essential determinants that critically impact the quality of food products. Conventional water-based ice cubes present challenges from meltwater being breeding grounds for microorganisms and heightening the risk for cross-contamination. Hereby, the presented cellulose-based hydrogels crosslinked by epichlorohydrin are dip-coated with alginate/calcium chloride to form a core–shell structure for achieving the critical benchmarks of an ideal food coolant with limited meltwater production, high-water retention capacity, and high mechanical strength. The structures and properties of the hydrogels before and after freeze–thaw cycles are characterized by scanning electron microscopy, compressive test, water retention test, and differential scanning calorimetry. All formulated hydrogels demonstrate promising compressive strength, latent heat of fusion, and water retention properties. Notably, the C2A10Cl hydrogel exhibits a maximum compressive strength of 144.7 kPa and high latent heat of fusion of 272.5 J g<sup>–1</sup>, which is better than previously reported sustainable hydrogel coolants. Furthermore, comparison studies reveal that the cellulose-based hydrogels demonstrate a similar thawing pattern to conventional ice cubes but without the generation of any meltwater. The temperature of blueberries can be cooled down from 22 to 3.9 °C in 32 min by the hydrogels and in 26 min by ice cubes, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400383","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142191564","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":"Fish Scales for Wearable Patches: Tailoring Films Assembled From Fish Waste Gelatin, Carbon Dots and Chitin Nanocrystals","authors":"Jacopo Segato, Roberto Calmanti, Gianmarco Gnoato, Enrico Cavarzerani, Flavio Rizzolio, Claudia Crestini, Alvise Perosa, Matteo Gigli, Maurizio Selva","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400413","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adsu.202400413","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The properties of gelatin and collagen extracted from fishery wastes, specifically from mullet (<i>Mugil Cephalus</i>) scales, are modified with the aim to achieve biocompatible films with tunable characteristics to design sustainable UV protection solutions in the healthcare sector. Different additives are used to the scope including plasticizers, cross-linkers, surfactants and optical modifiers. Carbon dots (CDs) obtained from seabass (<i>Dicentrarchus labrax</i>) scales combined with polysorbate-20 (PS) as a dispersant agent, enable the fabrication of materials capable of blocking UV radiation almost completely, a crucial feature for dermal contact applications. The addition of hydrophobic surfactants and crosslinkers as citric acid, chitosan and surface deacetylated chitin nanocrystals (CsNCs) allowed to modulate the water adsorption of the films in the range 3–30% and to reach a twofold and 4.5-fold increase of tensile strength and elastic modulus, respectively, as compared to the neat gelatin film. Moreover, film thickness is shown to be another adjustable parameter to enhance optic, mechanical, and permeation properties: the higher the thickness, the greater the UV-blocking properties, elongation-at-break and water vapor permeability, leading to films with attractive characteristics as wearable patches.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"8 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400413","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141946369","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}