Lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product of the papermaking and biofuel
industries. Lignin is the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on the planet with its chemical …

Microporous membrane separators (MMS) are at the heart of rechargeable lithium/sodium
ion batteries (LIBs/NIBs) because they prevent short circuits and serve as a channel for ion …

For the practical use of synthetic hydrogels as artificial biological tissues, flexible electronics,
and conductive membranes, achieving requirements for specific mechanical properties is …

Separator modification is an efficient strategy to handle with the challenges of lithium metal
batteries but its success is primarily subject to the modification of the materials. Herein, a …

Batteries are the main component of many electrical systems, and due to the elevated
consumption of electric vehicles and portable electronic devices, they are the dominant and …

Most synthetic materials used in water treatment and energy storage are nonbiodegradable
and nonrenewable, causing the generation of massive electronic wastes and discarded …

Rechargeable batteries are of great significance for alleviating the growing energy crisis by
providing efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions. However, the multiple issues …

Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) integrate several advantages such as adjustable pore
sizes, large specific surface areas, controllable geometrical morphology, and feasible …

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery has received considerable attention in the field of energy
conversion and storage due to its high energy density and eco-friendliness. Significant …

Lithium dendrites are a major issue that restrict the commercialization of lithium metal
batteries. It is well-accepted that lithium dendrite nucleation can be suppressed by improving …