Layered MoSe2 with a large interlayer has been regarded as an attractive host for larger-sized Na+/K+ ions. Nevertheless, serious volume effects and aggregation trends upon cycling are still great challenges for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and…
Distinct naphthenic acid (NA) species were isolated from oil sands process water (OSPW) into 20 fractions via silver-ion solid phase extraction, prior to treatment using potassium ferrate(VI). Untreated and treated fractions F1F20 were characterized…
Multi-functional protective epoxy coatings were applied to display synergistic resistance properties on the steel/coating interfacial zone of petroleum storage tanks (PST). This work investigated the synthesis of new mixed Ni(II), Pd(II), and Cd(II)…
Alloy-type anode materials exhibit great promise in alkali metal ion batteries (AMIBs), due to their high theoretical capacities and appropriate operation voltages. Nevertheless, their applications are severely obstructed by large volume expansion…
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), with their advantages of high specific capacity, long cycling life and eco-friendliness, have been widely used in many fields. Dwindling reserves, however, limit their further development. Sharing similar chemical…
A class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal nitrides and carbides (MXenes) has emerged as a promising paradigm. Their unique architecture such as controllable interfacial chemistry, high electronic conductivity, tunable layered structures, etc.,…
Hard carbon anode materials for sodium ion batteries were prepared from petroleum pitch by air oxidation stabilization followed by carbonization. The effects of the oxidation stabilization temperature on the compositions and microstructures of the…
A new nano-scale bio-based nanocomposite for treating petroleum wastewater has been synthesized using walnut husk (an agro industrial by-product). The walnut husk extract-silver nanoparticles (WHE-AgNPs) were round-shaped, monodispersed,…
Hard carbon anode materials for sodium ion batteries were prepared from petroleum pitch by air oxidation stabilization followed by carbonization. The effects of the oxidation stabilization temperature on the compositions and microstructures of the…
A new nano-scale bio-based nanocomposite for treating petroleum wastewater has been synthesized using walnut husk (an agro industrial by-product). The walnut husk extract-silver nanoparticles (WHE-AgNPs) were round-shaped, monodispersed,…