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A Review on Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21818F, Review Article

Mya Mya Khin, Sreekumaran Nair, Jagadeesh babu Veluru, Murugan Rajendiran, Seeram Ramakrishna
This article gives an overview of the application of nanomaterials in environmental remediation. In the area of environmental remediation, nanomaterials offer a potential for an efficient removal of pollutants and...
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The structure and activation of substrate water molecules in the S2 state of photosystem II studied by hyperfine sublevel correlation spectroscopy

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21210B, Paper

Sergey Milikisiyants, Ruchira Chatterjee, Christopher S. Coates, Faisal H. M. Koua, Jian-Ren Shen, K. V. Lakshmi
A high-resolution two-dimensional ¹H HYSCORE spectroscopy study of the structure and activation of substrate water molecules in the S₂ state of photosystem II.
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Selective oxidation of complex, water-insoluble biomass to formic acid using additives as reaction accelerators

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21428H, Paper

Jakob Albert, Rene Wolfel, Andreas Bosmann, Peter Wasserscheid
A straightforward method to transform water-insoluble biomass to formic acid (FA) by oxidation with molecular oxygen in aqueous solution using a Keggin-type polyoxometalate and an organic sulfonic acid as additive is presented.
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Integrated energy storage and electrochromic function in one flexible device: an energy storage smart window

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21643D, Paper

Zhixiang Wei, Kai Wang, Haiping Wu, Yuena Meng, Yajie Zhang
In this paper, a new integrated multifunctional flexible device called the Energy Storage Smart Window (ESS window) was designed and fabricated. The proposed ESS window comprises an integrated supercapacitor and...
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Visible-light-driven nonsacrificial water oxidation over tungsten trioxide powder modified with two different cocatalysts

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21801A, Paper

SuSu Khine Ma, Kazuhiko Maeda, Ryu Abe, Kazunari Domen
Tungsten trioxide (WO3) powder was studied as a photocatalyst for water oxidation under visible light ([small lambda] > 420 nm). WO3 modified with nanoparticulate Pt species (more specifically, PtO) as cocatalysts...
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Concentrating solar thermal power and thermochemical fuels

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21275G, Review Article

Manuel Romero, Aldo Steinfeld
Concentrated solar energy provides a virtually unlimited source of clean, non-polluting, high-temperature heat for thermal power and thermochemical fuel production.
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Low-Cost and large-scale synthesis of alkaline earth metal germanate nanowires as a new class of lithium ion battery anode materials

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21580B, Paper

Wei Li, Ya-Xia Yin, Sen Xin, Weiguo Song, Yu-Guo Guo
A series of single-crystalline alkaline earth metal germanate nanowires including calcium germanate (Ca2Ge7O16), strontium germanate (SrGe4O9) and barium germanate (BaGe4O9) are synthesized by a low cost hydrothermal route at large...
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Hierarchical TiO2/Si Nanowire Architecture with Photoelectrochemical Activity under Visible Light Illumination

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE22113F, Communication

Jian Shi, Xudong Wang
Bandgap engineering of TiO2 is a substantial stratedy for efficient water splitting in visible light range. Introducing dopants and hydrogenation have been found effective for that purpose. In this paper,...
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Design criteria for electrochemical shock resistant battery electrodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21874G, Paper

William H. Woodford, W. Craig Carter, Yet-Ming Chiang
Micromechanical models and in situ acoustic emission experiments show that polycrystalline Li-storage compounds fracture independent of cycling rate. We suggest microstructure design rules and materials selection criteria to avoid such degradation.
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High efficiency polymer solar cells based on poly(3-hexylthiophene)/indene-C70 bisadduct with solvent additive

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21481D, Paper

Xia Guo, Chaohua Cui, Maojie Zhang, Lijun Huo, Ye Huang, Jianhui Hou, Yongfang Li
Power conversion efficiency of the polymer solar cells based on poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and indene-C₇₀ bisadduct (IC₇₀BA) reached 7.40% with V_oc of 0.87 V, J_sc of 11.35 mA cm^-2 and fill factor of 75.0%, under the irradiation of AM1.5G, 100 mW cm^-2, at the optimized conditions of P3HT : IC₇₀BA = 1 : 1 (w/w), 1-chloronaphthalene as solvent additive and pre-thermal annealing at 150 [degree]C for 10 minutes.
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Impact of Sr segregation on the electronic structure and oxygen reduction activity of SrTi1-xFexO3 surfaces

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21463F, Paper

Yan Chen, WooChul Jung, Zhuhua Cai, Jae Jin Kim, Harry L. Tuller, Bilge Yildiz
We implemented in situ scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy at elevated temperatures and in an oxygen environment, a unique capability for identifying the surface electronic structure of the Sr(Ti,Fe)O₃ thin film cathodes.
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High-Conversion-Efficiency Organic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Molecular Engineering on D-A-[small pi]-A Featured Organic Indoline Dyes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE22108J, Paper

Yongzhen Wu, Magdalena Marszalek, Shaik M Zakeeruddin, Qiong Zhang, He Tian, Michael Gratzel, Weihong Zhu
This paper reports a new D-A-[small pi]-A organic dye WS-9, which is derived from the known dye WS-2 by incorporating an n-hexylthiophene unit into the [small pi]-conjugation. Due to the presence of...
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Modeling geminate pair dissociation in organic solar cells: high power conversion efficiencies achieved with moderate optical bandgaps

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21376A, Paper

Jonathan D. Servaites, Brett M. Savoie, Joseph B. Brink, Tobin J. Marks, Mark A. Ratner
We propose a model for geminate electron-hole dissociation in organic solar cells and show how high efficiency cells might be realized.
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Bioelectrical redox cycling of anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate coupled to perchlorate reduction

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21594B, Paper

Iain C. Clark, Hans K. Carlson, Anthony T. Iavarone, John D. Coates
A mechanistic investigation of cathodic microbial perchlorate respiration highlights the reactivity of shuttles with pathway intermediates and external oxygen.
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Towards solution processed all-carbon solar cells: a perspective

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21587J, Perspective

Vincent C. Tung, Jen-Hsien Huang, Jaemyung Kim, Alexander J. Smith, Chih-Wei Chu, Jiaxing Huang
Graphene oxide (GO) is used as a surfactant to disperse single walled carbon nanotubes and fullerenes in water, leading to photovoltaic all-carbon composites.
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A Cobalt(II) Quaterpyridine Complex as Visible Light-Driven Catalyst for both Water Oxidation and Reduction.

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21840B, Communication

Tai-Chu Lau
The complex [CoII(qpy)(OH2)2]2+ (qpy = 2,2':6',2":6",2"'-quaterpyridine) is an efficient visible-light driven catalyst for both water oxidation and proton reduction. It catalyses photochemical oxygen evolution from water at pH 8.0 with...
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Environmental sustainability of bioethanol production from waste papers: Sensitivity to system boundary

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21550K, Paper

Lei Wang, Richard Templer, Richard Murphy
The production of bioethanol from various waste papers (newspaper, office paper, magazine and cardboard) was evaluated from an environmental standpoint. 'Cradle-to-grave' (or 'well-to-wheel') analyses were performed using a Life Cycle...
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Exploiting H-transfer reactions with Raney Ni for upgrade of phenolic and aromatic biorefinery feeds under unusual, low-severity conditions

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21855K, Paper

Xingyu Wang, Roberto Rinaldi
This paper focuses on the fundamental chemical aspects of hydrogen transfer reactions with Raney Ni and propan-2-ol. It aims at novel process options for defunctionalization and hydrodeoxygenation of phenolic and...
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Top ten fundamental challenges of biomass pyrolysis for biofuels

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21679E, Perspective

Matthew S. Mettler, Dionisios G. Vlachos, Paul J. Dauenhauer
Ten fundamental challenges of biomass pyrolysis are presented that, if overcome, would facilitate widespread commercialization of pyrolytic biofuels.
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Growth of ultrathin mesoporous Co3O4 nanosheet arrays on Ni foam for high-performance electrochemical capacitors

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21745G, Communication

Changzhou Yuan, Long Yang, Linrui Hou, Laifa Shen, Xiaogang Zhang, Xiong Wen (David) Lou
The unique 3D electrode of ultrathin mesoporous Co₃O₄ nanosheet arrays on Ni foam delivers exceptional capacitive performance with ultrahigh specific capacitance and excellent cycling stability.
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Rechargeable Li-O2 batteries with a covalently coupled MnCo2O4-graphene hybrid as an oxygen cathode catalyst

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21746E, Communication

Hailiang Wang, Yuan Yang, Yongye Liang, Guangyuan Zheng, Yanguang Li, Yi Cui, Hongjie Dai
A covalently coupled MnCo₂O₄-graphene hybrid material is utilized as a cathode catalyst for low-overpotential and long-cycle-life Li-O₂ batteries.
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Enhanced methane yields from anaerobic digestion of Arthrospira maxima biomass in an advanced flow-through reactor with an integrated recirculation loop microbial fuel cell

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21659K, Paper

Alister Edward Inglesby, Adrian C Fisher
A semi-continuously fed continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR), advanced flow-through anaerobic reactor (AAR) and advanced flow-through anaerobic digester with an integrated recirculation loop microbial fuel cell (ADMFC) were investigated for...
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Second-coordination sphere and electronic effects enhance iridium(III)-catalyzed homogeneous hydrogenation of carbon dioxide in water near ambient temperature and pressure

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21888G, Communication

Wan-Hui Wang, Jonathan Frazer Hull, James T. Muckerman, Etsuko Fujita, Yuichiro Himeda
A new series of water soluble Ir(III) catalysts has been designed and synthesized to determine the catalyst ligand's role in activating CO₂ through electronic and second-coordination-sphere effects for the homogeneous...
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Lithium storage in nitrogen-rich mesoporous carbons

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21817H, Paper

Ya Mao, Hui Duan, Bin Xu, Lin Zhang, Yong-Sheng Hu, Changchun Zhao, Zhaoxiang Wang, Liquan Chen, Yusheng Yang
Nitrogen-rich mesoporous carbon was obtained by pyrolyzing gelatin between 700 and 900 [degree]C with a nano-CaCO3 template. The mesoporous structure and the high nitrogen content endow these materials with reversible...
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First Implementation of Alkaline Polymer Electrolyte Water Electrolysis Working Only with Pure Water

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE22146B, Communication

Li Xiao, Shuai Zhang, Jing Pan, Cuixia Yang, Minglong He, Lin Zhuang, Juntao Lu
Among hydrogen production methods, water electrolysis is advantageous because of the zero carbon emission and the compatibility with all types of electricity generation. The state-of-the-art technology of water electrolysis is...
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Butterflies: inspiration for solar cells and sunlight water-splitting catalysts

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE03595B, Review Article

Shuai Lou, Xingmei Guo, Tongxiang Fan, Di Zhang
We highlight the inspiration of butterflies for solar energy based on their wonderful skill at light manipulation originating from their elaborate architectures.
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Raman Spectroscopic Monitoring of Carbon Deposition on Hydrocarbon-Fed Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21499G, Communication

Kevin Scott Blinn, Harry W Abernathy, Xiaxi Li, Mingfei Liu, Lawrence A Bottomley, Meilin Liu
While solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have potential for the most efficient and cost-effective utilization of a wide variety of fuels beyond hydrogen, one of the chief obstacles to true...
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Selective Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide by Carbonized Porous Aromatic Framework (PAF)

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21935B, Paper

Teng Ben, Yanqiang Li, Liangkui Zhu, Daliang Zhang, Dapeng Cao, Zhonghua Xiang, Xiangdong Yao, Shilun Qiu
A series of carbonized PAF-1s were obtained with enhanced gas storage capacities and isosteric heats of adsorption (Qst for short). Especially for PAF-1-450, it can adsorb 4.5 mmol g-1 CO2...
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Post-processing pathways in carbon capture and storage by mineralisation towards the introduction of carbon neutral materials

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE03455G, Perspective

Aimaro Sanna, Dr Matthew Hall, M. Maroto-Valer
Carbon capture and storage by mineral carbonation is a technology that can potentially sequester billions of tonnes of CO2 per year. Despite this large potential, the costs of CCSM are...
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Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties of graphene-based sponges fabricated using a facile dip coating method

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21848H, Communication

Nyan-Hwa Tai
Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic graphene-based sponges are demonstrated as efficient absorbents for a broad range of oils and organic solvents with high selectivity, good recyclability, and excellent absorption capacities up to...
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Carbon dioxide-a themed issue

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, 5,7238-7239
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE90018A, Editorial

Frederik C. Krebs
Guest Editor Frederik Krebs introduces this themed issue on Carbon Dioxide in this editorial.
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Trends in patent applications for dye-sensitized solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, 5,7376-7380
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE03323B, Analysis

Henrik Pettersson, Kazuteru Nonomura, Lars Kloo, Anders Hagfeldt
Patent applications for dye-sensitized solar cell technology have been analyzed over time, as well as technical, organizational, and geographical trends.
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Highly stable Si-based multicomponent anodes for practical use in lithium-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21380J, Communication

Soojin Park, Jungin Lee, Nam-Soon Choi
We demonstrate a simple process to synthesize silicon-based multicomponents via a high-temperature annealing of bulk silicon monoxide in the presence of sodium hydroxide. The carbon-coated Si-based anodes exhibit a highly...
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Enzymes and bio-inspired electrocatalysts in solar fuel devices

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, 5,7470-7490
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21471G, Perspective

Thomas W. Woolerton, Sally Sheard, Yatendra S. Chaudhary, Fraser A. Armstrong
This Perspective discusses the use of enzymes and bio-inspired species as the reductive electrocatalysts in solar fuel devices, as well as progress in the development of water-oxidation catalysts.
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Crystallographically Preferred Oriented TiO2 Nanotube Arrays for Efficient Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21697C, Paper

Sangwook Lee, Ik Jae Park, dong Hoe Kim, Won Mo Sung, Dong Wook Kim, Gilsang Han, Jin Young Kim, Hyun Suk Jung, Kug Sun Hong
We describe the fabrication of crystallographically preferred oriented TiO2 anatase nanotube arrays (p-NTAs) and the characterization of their photovoltaic properties. The preferred orientation to (004) plane of the TiO2 nanotube...
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Air as the renewable carbon source of the future: An overview of CO2 capture from the atmosphere

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21586A, Review Article

Alain Goeppert, Miklos Czaun, G K Surya Prakash, G A Olah
Carbon containing fossil fuels (e.g. gas, oil and coal) are essential for our everyday life. They were formed over millions of years and this generous gift from nature is being...
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Triple-coaxial Electrospun Amorphous Carbon Nanotubes with Hollow Graphitic Carbon Nanospheres for High-Performance Li Ion Batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE22085G, Communication

Limin Zhou, Yu-ming Chen, Zhou-Guang Lu, Yiu-Wing Mai, Haitao Huang
We prepared amorphous carbon nanotubes decorated with hollow graphitic carbon nanospheres (ACNHGCNs) using a novel triple-coaxial electrospinning method and characterized the electro-chemical performance of these ACNHGCNs as anode materials for...
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Proton-coupled electron transfer

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE90013K, Editorial

Marc Robert
Guest Editor Marc Robert introduces this themed issue on Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in this editorial.
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A tubular polypyrrole based air electrode with improved O2 diffusivity for Li-O2 batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21638H, Communication

Yanming Cui, Zhaoyin Wen, Xiao Liang, Yan Lu, Jun Jin, Meifen Wu, Xiangwei Wu
A highly reversible air electrode was designed based on the hydrophilic nano PPy tubes with abundant gas diffusion channels and reaction space which greatly improved the cell capacity, cycling stability...
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Living battery - biofuel cells operating in vivo in clams

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2EE21626D, Communication

Alon Szczupak, Jan Halamek, Lenka Halamkova, Vera Bocharova, Lital Alfonta, Evgeny Katz
Biofuel cells implanted in living clams and producing sustainable electrical power in vivo were integrated in batteries.
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