- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Nanoporous metals and alloys
- Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
- Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Graphene research and applications
- Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Conducting polymers and applications
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
- Fuel Cells and Related Materials
- Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
- Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
TU Dresden
2021-2025
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
2023-2025
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2011-2023
The Technological College of Beer Sheva
2017
Emerging rechargeable aluminium batteries (RABs) offer a sustainable option for next-generation energy storage technologies with low cost and exemplary safety. However, the development of RABs is restricted by limited availability high-performance cathode materials. Herein, we report two polyimide two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs) cathodes redox-bipolar capability in RAB. The optimal 2D-COF electrode achieves high specific capacity 132 mAh g-1 . Notably, presents...
The anion-intercalation chemistries of graphite have the potential to construct batteries with promising energy and power breakthroughs. Here, we report use an ultrathin, positively charged two-dimensional poly(pyridinium salt) membrane (C2DP) as electrode skin overcome critical durability problem. Large-area C2DP enables conformal coating on electrode, remarkably alleviating electrolyte. Meanwhile, dense face-on oriented single crystals ultrathin thickness cationic backbones allow high...
Abstract Magnesium (Mg) batteries hold promise as a large‐scale energy storage solution, but their progress has been hindered by the lack of high‐performance cathodes. Here, we address this challenge unlocking reversible four‐electron Te 0 /Te 4+ conversion in elemental Te, enabling demonstration superior Mg//Te dual‐ion batteries. Specifically, classic magnesium aluminum chloride complex (MACC) electrolyte is tailored introducing Mg bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Mg(TFSI) 2 ), which...
Abstract Constructing dual‐ion energy storage devices using anion‐intercalation graphite cathodes offers the unique opportunity to simultaneously achieve high density and output power density. However, a critical challenge remains in lack of proper anodes that match with cathodes, particularly sustainable electrolyte systems abundant potassium. Here, surface grafting approach utilizing multifunctional azobenzene sulfonic acid is reported, which transforms V 2 C MXene into high‐kinetics K +...
Organic supercapacitors have attracted interest as promising "green" and efficient components in energy storage applications. A polydiacetylene derivative coupled with reduced graphene oxide was employed, for the first time, to generate an organic pseudocapacitance-based supercapacitor that exhibited excellent electrochemical properties. Specifically, diacetylene monomers were functionalized perylenediimide (PDI), spontaneously forming elongated microfibers. Following polymerization through...
Photorechargeable energy storage devices, including batteries and supercapacitors, have attracted considerable interest as vehicles for efficient harvesting of solar energy. While photovoltaic cell‐linked is widely utilized, reports on direct device photocharging been rare. Herein, a photorechargeable supercapacitor in which light‐sensitive dielectric medium comprises thermoresponsive poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAM), stabilized with dicationic crosslinker, anchoring hydrophilic carbon...
Tungsten ditelluride (WTe2) exhibits thickness-dependent properties, including magnetoresistance, ferroelectricity, and superconductivity, positioning it as an ideal candidate for nanoelectronics spintronics. Therefore, the scalable synthesis of WTe2 with defined thicknesses down to monolayer limit is crucial unlocking these properties. Here, we introduce a universal electrolyte chemistry utilizing dual-ammonium compounds exfoliate WTe2, enabling precise control over intercalation stages...
Novel artificial nose based upon electrode-deposited carbon dots (C-dots). Significant selectivity and sensitivity determined by "polarity matching" between the C-dots gas molecules. The C-dot facilitates, for first time, real-time, continuous monitoring of bacterial proliferation discrimination among species, both Gram-positive Gram-negative bacteria specific strains. Machine learning algorithm furnishes excellent predictability in case individual gases complex mixtures. Continuous,...
A new type of cross-selective gas sensor has been developed, based on a vapor-induced capacitance modulation chemically-functionalized porous graphene oxide (pGO).
Multivalent metal batteries are promising large-scale energy storage technologies. This review summarizes the recent progress in development of layered cathode materials for non-aqueous multivalent batteries.
Supercapacitor miniaturization is highly sought after due to the considerable demand for portable, flexible, and wearable microscale electronics.
Transparent conductive electrodes (TCEs) are produced using a bottom-up approach. Hydrophobically coated gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) assembled within surfactant monolayer templates formed at the air/water interface. The Au NP network is then transferred onto solid substrates and becomes scaffolding for further enhancement. resultant thin films exhibit excellent transparency electrical conductivity from nanometer to centimeter scales.
Extremely long gold nanowires spontaneously assemble in a water–dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) solution of Au(SCN)4−. The Au were crystalline, exhibited very high aspect ratio, and, importantly, produced without co-addition reducing agents. Transparent conductive films formed by surface deposition the and plasma treatment.
Abstract The lower performance of pseudocapacitive supercapacitors in high‐frequency applications such as alternating current (AC) line filtering has been ascribed to presumed slow kinetics redox processes compared ion diffusion electric double layer capacitors. A nickel‐deposited ruthenium/ruthenium‐oxide symmetric supercapacitor exhibiting remarkable electrochemical properties, particularly very high frequency response (>1 kHz) is developed. electrodes are prepared via a simple process...
Multispectral photodetectors (MSPs) and circularly polarized light (CPL) sensors are important in opto-electronics, photonics, imaging. A capacitive photodetector consisting of an interdigitated electrode coated with carbon dot/anthraquinone-polydiacetylene is constructed. Photoexcitation the dots induces transient electron transfer to anthraquinone moieties, concomitant change film dielectric constant recorded capacitance. This unique photodetection mechanism furnishes wavelength...
The use of biological materials as templates for functional molecular assemblies is an active research field at the interface between chemistry, biology, and science. We demonstrate formation gold nanofiber films on β-sheet peptide domains assembled air/water interface. deposition scheme employed a recently discovered chemical process involving spontaneous crystallization reduction water-soluble Au(SCN)4(1-) upon anchoring to surface-displayed amine moieties. Here we show that interlinked...
Amyloid plaques comprising misfolded proteins are the hallmark of several incurable diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, type-II diabetes, Jacob-Creutzfeld and others. While exact molecular mechanisms underlying protein misfolding diseases still unknown, theories account for amyloid fiber formation their toxic significance. Prominent among those is "prion hypothesis" stipulating that seeds act as "infectious agents" propagating aggregation nominally healthy, native proteins. Recent...
Abstract Construction of structurally defined, patterned metal films is a fundamental objective in the emerging and active field bottom‐up nanotechnology. A new strategy for constructing macroscopically organized Au nanostructured presented. The approach based upon novel phenomenon which incubation water‐soluble Au(SCN) 4 1− complex with amine‐displaying surfaces gives rise to spontaneous crystallization concurrent reduction, resulting formation metallic gold films. exhibit unique nanoribbon...
Graphite-based dual-ion batteries (GDIBs) represent a promising battery concept for large-scale energy storage on account of low cost, high working voltage, and sustainability. The electrolyte concentration plays critical role in determining the density cycle life GDIBs. However, concentrated electrolytes show Lithium ions (Li+) transport kinetics, reducing their intercalation solid interface (SEI) formation abilities. Moreover, GDIBs cut-off voltage suffer from degradation, corrosion...
Abstract Magnesium (Mg) batteries hold promise as a large‐scale energy storage solution, but their progress has been hindered by the lack of high‐performance cathodes. Here, we address this challenge unlocking reversible four‐electron Te 0 /Te 4+ conversion in elemental Te, enabling demonstration superior Mg//Te dual‐ion batteries. Specifically, classic magnesium aluminum chloride complex (MACC) electrolyte is tailored introducing Mg bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Mg(TFSI) 2 ), which...
Abstract Microsupercapacitors are touted as one of the promising “next frontiers” in energy‐storage research and applications. Despite their potential, significant challenges still exist terms physical properties electrochemical performance, particularly attaining high energy density, stability, ease synthesis, feasibility large‐scale production. We present new freestanding microporous electrodes comprising self‐assembled scaffold gold reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanowires coated with MnO 2...