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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), known as porous coordination polymers, have attracted intense interest as electrode materials for supercapacitors (SCs) owing to their advantageous features including high surface area, tunable porous structure, structural diversity, etc. However, the insulating nature of most MOFs has impeded their further electrochemical applications. A common solution for this issue...
Blocking liquid penetration in porous materials is a key function for several applications including chemical protective clothing (CPC), wound healing, and hygiene products. Enormous efforts are made to prevent liquid penetration through porous media by the modification of materials. CPC is used as an example to demonstrate the effect of the synergistic effect on liquid penetration. A common strategy...
Nickel chalcogenide (S and Se) based nanostructures intrigued scientists for some time as materials for energy conversion and storage systems. Interest in these materials is due to their good electrochemical stability, eco‐friendly nature, and low cost. The present review compiles recent progress in the area of nickel‐(S and Se)‐based materials by providing a comprehensive summary of their structural...
In article 1901466, Bo Chi, Gregory J. Wilson, and co‐workers investigate superior electronic properties of nanostructured tin (IV) oxide (SnO2) as an ideal inorganic electron transport layer (ETL) in n–i–p perovskite solar cells. The bilayer ETL architecture attaining impressive power conversion efficiency (PCE) greater than 20% is depicted.
Nanostructured tin (IV) oxide (SnO2) is emerging as an ideal inorganic electron transport layer in n–i–p perovskite devices, due to superior electronic and low‐temperature processing properties. However, significant differences in current–voltage performance and hysteresis phenomena arise as a result of the chosen fabrication technique. This indicates enormous scope to optimize the electron transport...
A novel method for preparing durable superamphiphobic fabrics is reported, which involves preapplying a solution consisting of perfluoroalkyl acrylate, epoxide‐containing silane, and silica nanoparticles onto fabric and subsequent argon‐plasma treatment. The coated fabrics show superphobic to both water and oil fluids (surface tension >21.5 mN m−1). The coating is durable to withstand repeated...
Directional fluid motion driven by the surface property of solid substrate is highly desirable for manipulating microfluidic liquid and collecting water from humid air. Studies on such liquid motion have been confined to dense material surfaces such as flat panels and single filaments. Recently, directional fluid transport through the thickness of thin porous materials has been reported by several...
In article number 1601070, T. Lin and co‐workers summarize the research progress in directional fluid transport driven by the surface property of thin porous materials. The review article covers materials preparation, basic properties associated with directional fluid transport, and their application development.
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