Lignin-derived electrode materials for supercapacitor applications: progress and perspectives

Y Tong, J Yang, J Li, Z Cong, L Wei, M Liu… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is one of the most abundant natural polymers and is affordable, has high carbon
content and abundant active functional groups. At present, lignin-derived carbon is …

Recent advances in MXene‐based aerogels: fabrication, performance and application

C Wei, Q Zhang, Z Wang, W Yang, H Lu… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
As one of the “miracle materials” in the 21st century, aerogels with ultra‐low weight and
remarkable mechanical performance have emerged and shown incredible immunity to …

Monolithic covalent organic frameworks with hierarchical architecture: attractive platform for contaminant remediation

L Huang, J Yang, Y Zhao, H Miyata, M Han… - Chemistry of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The insolubility in solvents and poor processability of powder covalent organic frameworks
(COFs) considerably impede their practical application. To address these issues and bridge …

Wearable and high-performance piezoresistive sensor based on nanofiber/sodium alginate synergistically enhanced MXene composite aerogel

Z Qin, X Chen, Y Lv, B Zhao, X Fang, K Pan - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The emerging wearable electronics promote the rapid development of flexible piezoresistive
sensors. However, it remains a big challenge to develop a high-performance piezoresistive …

Structure–activity relationship in microstructure design for electromagnetic wave absorption applications

J Du, T Li, Z Xu, J Tang, Q Qi, F Meng - Small Structures, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) are materials that effectively absorb incident
electromagnetic (EM) wave energy, reducing reflection and scattering. They play a crucial …

Emerging materials for hemostasis

XF Li, P Lu, HR Jia, G Li, B Zhu, X Wang… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Severe hemorrhage has posed a serious threat to the health and even life of civilian and
military populations and brought serious economic losses. Consequently, it is imperative to …

Sodium alginate-based functional materials toward sustainable applications: Water treatment and energy storage

Y Wang, Y Lu - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2023 - ACS Publications
Most synthetic materials used in water treatment and energy storage are nonbiodegradable
and nonrenewable, causing the generation of massive electronic wastes and discarded …

Shining light on carbon aerogel photocatalysts: unlocking the potentials in the quest for revolutionizing solar‐to‐chemical conversion and environmental remediation

KJ Wong, JJ Foo, TJ Siang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The past few years have witnessed a surge of interest in the development of carbon aerogel‐
based photocatalysts, stemming from their fascinating characteristics that encompass the …

Superelastic carbon aerogels: an emerging material for advanced thermal protection in extreme environments

X Chang, X Cheng, H Zhang, W Li, L He… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Carbon aerogels (CAs) are desirable for thermal protection in aerospace because of their
lightweight and high‐temperature insulation characteristic; however, their intrinsic brittleness …

Cellulose processing in ionic liquids from a materials science perspective: turning a versatile biopolymer into the cornerstone of our sustainable future

L Szabó, R Milotskyi, G Sharma, K Takahashi - Green Chemistry, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Shaping cellulose into functional materials entered a new era with the introduction of ionic
liquids as novel, green solvents about 20 years ago. As non-volatile solvents with high …