Novel Deep-Eutectic-Solvent-Infused Carbon Nanofiber Networks as High Power Density Green Battery Cathodes.

Redox flow batteries (RFBs) have emerged as a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage because of the flexible design for high energy, power, and safety. In this study, FeCl·6HO/urea composite deep eutectic catholyte (FeU-DEC)-infused self-standing carbon nanofiber (CNF) was synthesized for green and high power density RFB through industrially available processes. FeU-DEC-infused CNF displayed an extremely high power density (874 mW/g) as well as high capacity (27.

Facile synthesis of a high electrical and ion conductivity junction-less 3D carbon sponge electrode for self-standing lithium ion battery anode.

Lithium ion batteries (LIB) are the most extensively researched and developed batteries. Currently, LIBs are used in various applications such as electric vehicles (EV), hybrid EVs (HEV), plug-in HEVs, and energy storage systems. However, their energy density is insufficient and further improvement is required.

A Lubricant-Sandwiched Coating with Long-Term Stable Anticorrosion Performance.

Lubricant-infused surface(s) (LIS) bioinspired by the Nepenthes pitcher plant are receiving enormous attention owing to their excellent hydrophobicity as well as their self-healing ability. Thus, they have been applied as anticorrosion coatings. However, the loss of lubricant mediated by vapor or other liquids deteriorates their functions.

A biologically inspired attachable, self-standing nanofibrous membrane for versatile use in oil-water separation.

Uloborus walckenaerius spider webs provided the inspiration for attachable, self-standing nanofibre sheets. The developed product adds selective wettability against oil-water mixtures to both 2D and 3D materials by attaching or covering them, leading to successful separation through a facile, scalable and low-cost process.