Ammonia intercalated flower-like MoS2 electrocatalyst film assembled by vertical orientated ultrathin nanosheet on graphite sheethas been successfully synthesized using one-step hydrothermal method. In this strategy, ammonia can effectively insert into the parallel plane of the MoS2 nanosheets, leading to the expansion of lattice and phase transfer from 2H to 1T, generating more active unsaturated sulfur atoms. The flower-like ammoniated MoS2 electrocatalysts with more active sites and large surface area exhibited excellent HER activity with a small Tafel slope and low onset overpotential, resulting a great enhancement in hydrogen evolution. The high efficient activity and recyclable utilization, as well as large-scale, indicate that it is a very promising electrocatalyst to replace Pt in industry application.
Pulsed laser deposition of high-quality ZnCdO epilayers and ZnCdO/ZnO single quantum well on sapphire substrate Appl. Phys. Lett. 97, 061911 (2010); 10.1063/1.3478006Temperature-dependent S-shaped photoluminescence in ZnCdO alloy
The upsurging demand for electric vehicles and the rapid consumption of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) calls for LIBs to possess high energy density and resource sustainability. The former requires the usage of electroactive materials with high capacity and the maximum amount within the fixed electrode volume. The latter essentially creates a closed‐loop circulation scenario for electroactive materials. In all aspects, binders are of practical significance in bonding electroactive materials, maintaining electrode integrity and detaching electrode slurry from the current collector. Currently, the key role of binders in enhancing the electrochemical behavior of sustainable high‐capacity electroactive materials has been recognized. Meanwhile, binders that are designed for easy and cost‐effective recycling of electroactive materials are gradually reported. Herein, recently developed binders that hold promises in establishing sustainable high‐energy‐density LIBs are summarized. The role of binder in facilitating easy separation of electroactive materials are first highlighted. Subsequently, special attention is paid to conductive binders, contributing to less battery chemistries and higher energy density of electrode. Additionally, progress of emerging binders in high‐capacity electroactive materials are also reviewed. It is believed that the advances in binders will open up opportunities for establishing a sustainable high‐energy‐density battery economy.
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