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  • Review
    Yunpeng Fu, Wanglei Chen, Xin Zhou, Yang Wang, Jinglun Wang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 934-948. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240816
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    Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) have attracted significant attention due to their remarkable energy density. Yet, challenges surrounding safety and cycling stability have existed as crucial factors impeding their practical application. The development of an efficient electrolyte, which stands as a vital component in LMBs, serves as a key strategy to tackle those issues. In this review, the fluorinated solvent for lithium metal batteries is summarized in detail for the follow three reasons: (1) because of the strong electron-withdrawing effect of fluorine atoms, the fluorination of electrolyte solvents can reduce the HOMO and LUMO energy level, facilitating the generation of a robust solid electrolyte interface layer enriched with LiF on the lithium metal anode's surface; (2) fluorination can alter the electrostatic potential distribution of electrolyte solvents, thereby modifying coordination sites and regulating solvation structures; (3) the fluorination of solvents can also enhance the temperature endurance and flame retardance of the electrolyte. According to the chemical structures, fluorinated carbonates, fluorinated ethers, fluorinated carboxylates, fluorinated siloxanes, and fluorinated nitriles are elucidated elaborately based on the degree of fluorination and position of fluorine substitution. The relationships between the chemical structures of fluorinated solvents and the solvation structure, interfacial compatibility, and cell performances are described systematically. This review summarizes and provides insights into the future development prospects on fluorinated solvents for lithium metal batteries.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Fluorinated carbonate based solvents

    2.1 Fluorinated cyclic carbonate

    2.2 Fluorinated linear carbonate

    3 Fluorinated ether based solvents

    3.1 Fluorinated cyclic ether

    3.2 Fluorinated linear ether

    3.3 Partial fluorinated ether

    4 Other fluorinated solvents

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Zaiyang Zheng, Huibin Sun, Wei Huang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(3): 295-316. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240516

    Nowadays stretchable electronic devices have become a hot research topic in the field of information electronics because of their excellent mechanical and electrical properties. As the high-speed electron transmission channel in stretching electronic devices, stretchable conductive materials play a crucial role in realizing the functions of stretching electronic devices. Liquid metal has become a hot research object in the field of stretchable conductive composites in recent years because of its intrinsic flexibility and excellent conductivity. Liquid metal is a room temperature liquid conductive material, which exhibits excellent stretchability and tunability due to its inherent high conductivity, fluidity, and ductility. Liquid metal-based stretchable conductive composites preparation and patterning techniques have been reported and many stretchable devices with excellent combination of mechanical and electrical properties have been prepared. In view of the general structural characteristics of liquid metal-based stretchable composites, the key to the preparation is how to solve the interfacial non-impregnation problem caused by the physical property differences between different materials. Therefore, starting from the common types of composites, this paper firstly briefly introduces the components and physical properties of liquid metals generally used, as well as the stretchable polymer matrix materials usually employed. Then, the composite methods of conductive materials and elastomer materials in liquid metal-based electrodes are reviewed from the two ways of "passive" and "active" to deal with the problem of non-wetting at the interface, as well as the blending and dispersion method and the new modification method. Finally, the latest research progress is introduced, and the current status of liquid metal research is summarized. Future development and potential problems to be faced are also discussed.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Liquid metal-based flexible device material composition

    2.1 Liquid metal and its composite materials

    2.2 Flexible substrate material

    3 Preparation method of liquid metal-based flexible conductive composites

    3.1 Passive internal embedding method

    3.2 Active surface structure modification method

    3.3 Direct blending composite method

    3.4 New methods for the preparation and patterning of liquid metal electrodes

    4 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Shan Yuanhang, Hu Jun, Wang Meng
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(9): 1342-1351. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC20250211

    Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are crosslinked polymer networks that combine the anisotropy of liquid crystals with the entropic elasticity of elastomers. They exhibit reversible large deformations under external stimuli, making them a focal point in smart materials research. Among various forms, LCE fibers, characterized by their high aspect ratio and large specific surface area, demonstrate enhanced sensitivity, greater deformation capacity, and excellent reversibility, weavability, and programmability, significantly broadening their application potential. In recent years, advancements in manufacturing technologies have expanded the fabrication methods of LCE fibers from traditional pulling and templating techniques to advanced spinning technologies such as melt spinning, electrospinning, wet spinning, and emerging 3D/4D printing techniques. These innovations have not only provided more possibilities for structural design and performance optimization of LCE fibers but also promoted their widespread use in high-performance material applications. This article systematically reviews the molecular structure and diverse fabrication methods of LCE fibers, discusses their applications in artificial muscles, soft robotics, smart clothing, and wearable devices, and provides an outlook on the future development of LCE fibers.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Molecular structures of liquid crystal elastomer fiber

    3 Fabrication technology of liquid crystal elastomer fiber

    3.1 Pultrusion method

    3.2 Template method

    3.3 Printing method

    3.4 Spinning method

    3.5 Microfluidic method

    4 Application of liquid crystal elastomer fiber

    4.1 Artificial muscles

    4.2 Soft robots

    4.3 Intelligent textiles

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Yaqing Hu, Kunyu Xu, Haoling Yang, Fengfan Zhang, Zihao Yang, Zhaoxia Dong
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(3): 332-350. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240505

    Taking into account environmental concerns and the ongoing shift towards clean energy, converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethylene (C2H4) through electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECO2RR) using renewable electricity is a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for achieving carbon neutrality while also providing economic benefits. Despite significant advancements in the field, issues such as low selectivity, activity and stability continue to persist. This paper presents a review of recent research progress in copper-based catalytic systems for ECO2RR in the production of ethylene. Firstly, the mechanism of ECO2RR is briefly summarized. It then highlights various catalyst design strategies for ethylene production, such as tandem catalysis, crystal surface modulation, surface modification, valence influence, size sizing, defect engineering, and morphology design. Finally, the paper discusses future challenges and prospects for the synthesis of ethylene through electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 CO2 electroreduction mechanisms on Cu catalysts

    2.1 The adsorption and activation of CO2

    2.2 The formation of *CO intermediates

    2.3 C-C coupling

    3 Key performance parameter

    4 Catalyst design strategies

    4.1 Tandem catalysis

    4.2 Facet exposure

    4.3 Surface modification

    4.4 Valence state

    4.5 Size control

    4.6 Defects engineering

    4.7 Morphology design

    5 Conclusion and prospect

  • Review
    Zhiqiang Zhang, Haichao Li, Ying Long
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 918-933. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240803
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    Hypochlorous acid/hypochlorite (HOCl/ClO-) are important participants in various physiological and pathological processes in the organisms. Both contribute immune defense throughinflammatory responses, but their overproduction and generation at inappropriate sites will result in oxidative damage of cell membranes, DNA, and proteins. Therefore, in view of the important physiopathological significance of HOCl/ClO-, its specific identification and detection have been an important research topic for researchers. Fluorescence and fluorescent probe methods stand out among many traditional detection methods due to their many advantages. In this paper, some representative research works on HOCl/ClO- specific fluorescent probes for organic small molecules are reviewed from the first case to the present day, categorized according to the recognition mechanisms between fluorescent probes and HOCl/ClO-. The recognition mechanisms and biological applications of HOCl/ClO- specific fluorescent probes are highlighted, and the prospects for the chemical and biological development of HOCl/ClO- specific fluorescent probes are discussed.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Oxidation reaction mechanism

    2.1 Oxidation of phenol/aniline analogs

    2.2 Oxidation of oximes

    2.3 Oxidation of pyrroles

    2.4 Oxidation of dibenzoylhydrazines

    2.5 Sulphur/selenium ether/ester oxidation

    3 Electrophilic chlorination reaction mechanism

    4 HOCl-mediated cyclization mechanisms

    5 Cleavage reaction mechanism based on C=C/C=N bonds

    6 Deprotection mechanism based on dimethyl thiocarbamate

    6.1 Based on the BODIPY fluorophore

    6.2 Based on the coumarin fluorophore

    6.3 Based on the naphthalene fluorophore

    6.4 HBT derivatives as fluorophores

    6.5 Based on the resorufin fluorophore

    6.6 Based on the cyano fragment fluorophore

    6.7 Based on the hemicyanine xanthene and cyanine fluorophores

    7 Deprotection mechanisms based on oxathiolones/dithiolones

    8 Mechanism of desulfurization reactions based on C=S bonds

    9 Based on other reaction mechanisms

    10 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Xiushuang Jiang, Junming Wang, Hongzhi Liu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 724-742. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240612
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    With the improvement of living standard and heightened awareness of environmental protection,renewable and environmentally friendly cellulose materials have attracted much attention in the field of daytime radiative cooling due to their high mid-infrared emissivity and the advantages of tunability of hierarchical structure. In this review,the classification,advantages/disadvantages of radiative cooling materials,the principles of radiative cooling,and the factors influencing their performance are introduced. The classification,state of the art as well as radiative cooling properties of cellulose-based daytime radiative cooling materials are elaborated. The recent progress in the four main application areas including building thermal management,personal thermal management,photovoltaics and low-temperature storage/transportation are summarized. Finally,the existing challenges in the current research are discussed and the future development in this field is also envisaged.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Radiative cooling

    2.1 Principles

    2.2 Influencing factors

    3 Cellulose-based daytime radiative cooling materials and classification

    3.1 Natural cellulose-based materials

    3.2 Cellulose derivatives-based materials

    3.3 Bacterial cellulose-based materials

    4 Application fields

    4.1 Building thermal management

    4.2 Personal thermal management

    4.3 Photovoltaics

    4.4 Low-temperature storage/transportation

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Shuxian Zhang, Kang Jin
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 649-669. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240613
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    In recent decades,along with the improvement of peptide synthetic strategies,the development about bicyclic peptides have been accelerated vigorously,and as a result,more and more bicyclic peptide compounds have entered the clinical trial stage. Through high-throughput screening of peptide compound libraries,the efficiency of obtaining target structures has been greatly increased,further promoting the development of the bicyclic peptide field. Compared with linear and monocyclic peptides,bicyclic peptides have much larger structures and greater structural rigidity,which results in higher affinity and selectivity of the binding to their targets. The absence of terminally free amine and carboxyl groups can also increase the stability of bicyclic peptides against proteolytic enzymes significantly. In addition,the facility of bicyclic peptides to cross cell membranes contributes the improved bioavailability. With the sustainable development and wide application of synthetic technologies,more and more potential bicyclic peptides have been developed successively,laying the foundation for the researches of bicyclic peptide drugs. However,in terms of druggability,there are still many limitations in solubility,conformational stability and in vivo activity,which are urgently need to be solved by means of pharmaceutical preparation and chemically structural modification. This review mainly focuses on the chemical preparation strategies of bicyclic peptides and their applications in drug discovery in recent years.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Introduction of bicyclic peptides

    2.1 Structural characteristics

    2.2 Natural bicyclic peptide

    3 Synthesis of bicyclic peptides

    4 Construction of bicyclic peptide libraries

    4.1 Chemical construction of bicyclic peptide libraries

    4.2 Biological construction of bicyclic peptide libraries

    5 Applications of bicyclic peptides

    5.1 Bicyclic peptide coupling(targeted delivery)

    5.2 PPIs

    5.3 Enzyme inhibitors/agonists

    5.4 Receptor Inhibitors

    5.5 Antimicrobial bicyclic peptides

    5.6 Imaging and contrast

    6 Outlook and discussion

  • Review
    Weilong Qin, Ruiyuan Sun, Muhammad Bilal Akbar, Yang Zhou, Yongbo Kuang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(3): 425-438. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240414

    Solar photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting holds significant importance for the development of sustainable green energy. With ongoing research, the BiVO4 photoanode, a core component of PEC systems, faces challenges in scaling up and maintaining long-term stability. The superiority of fully conformal coating strategies lies in their lack of substrate size constraints, ability to suppress photo-corrosion of the BiVO4 semiconductor, creation of multifunctional interfaces, and potential synergistic action with heterojunctions and promoter catalysts, which may facilitate the stable operation of large-scale PEC water splitting devices for over 1000 hours. This review briefly introduces the basic principles of PEC water splitting and the development status of representative devices, elaborates on the important concept and main design principles of fully conformal coatings aimed at large-scale photoanodes, summarizes recent advances in materials capable of achieving fully conformal deposition coatings, including molecular catalysts, metal oxides/hydroxides, carbonized/sulfurized/phosphorized materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and discusses key characteristics of fully conformal coatings with greater development potential. Finally, it presents a prospective view on future trends in fully conformal coatings for BiVO4 photoanodes.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Fundamentals of PEC water splitting and develop- ment status of PEC device

    3 Basic principles of fully conformal coating strategy

    3.1 Fully conformal coating and its importance

    3.2 Primary design principles of fully conformal coating

    4 Recent progress of fully conformal coating strategy

    4.1 Molecular catalyst

    4.2 Metal oxides/hydroxides

    4.3 Carbide/Sulfide/Phosphide

    4.4 Metal-organic framework

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Xin Chen, Jingzhao Wang, Xiangming Cui, Mi Zhou, Jianan Wang, Wei Yan
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 758-774. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240713
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    Li-S batteries have great application prospects because of their extremely high capacity and energy density. However,the instability and insulation of polysulfides(LiPSs)seriously hinder their further application. In order to solve the problem of slow reaction kinetics in Li-S batteries,it is urgent to explore efficient catalysts to accelerate the sulfur redox. In the case,transition metals with unique and excellent catalytic properties are considered as potential catalysts for Li-S battery. However,differences in the structure and properties of transition metals will lead to different catalytic mechanisms. Therefore,this work divides five types of transition metals(ferrous metals,conventional non-ferrous metals,precious metals,rare refractory metals,and rare earth metals)based on metal characteristics. Then,the catalytic mechanisms of transition metal catalysts were analyzed,including adsorption,accelerating electron transfer,reducing activation energy and co-catalysis. Besides,the research progress of various metals used in Li-S batteries was reviewed,and the catalytic mechanisms of different types of metals were clarified. Four optimization strategies were proposed: nanostructured design,doping-modification,alloying and external cladding,in order to provide certain references for the design of Li-S battery catalysts.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Catalytic mechanism and functionality of transition metal catalysts

    2.1 Catalytic mechanism

    2.2 Functionality

    3 The application of transition metals in lithium sulfur batteries

    3.1 Ferrous metal

    3.2 Non-ferrous metal

    3.3 Noble metal

    3.4 Rare refractory metal

    3.5 Rare earth metal

    4 Challenges and optimization strategies of transition metal catalysts

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Zou Shuanglin, Xu Yingchun, Gui Tao, Tan Rong, Xiao Lingping, Sun Runcang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(9): 1352-1360. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC20250305
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    In the era of heightened global environmental consciousness, the principle of sustainable development has become deeply ingrained in public awareness. However, conventional petroleum-based adhesives are plagued by issues of unsustainability, high energy consumption, and significant environmental pollution during their production and application. Consequently, the development of green, sustainable, and high-performance biomass-based adhesives has emerged as a critical research focus. Biomass-based adhesives continue to encounter significant challenges, including suboptimal water resistance, elevated production costs, and the necessity for enhanced environmental performance. Future research should focus on optimizing the modification process of biomass raw materials, reducing production costs, improving the comprehensive properties of adhesives, and promoting their large-scale industrial application. In-depth investigation into the correlation between the structure and properties of biomass is crucial for the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective adhesives. This paper summarizes the classification, modification methods, and properties of biomass-based raw materials and provides a detailed prospect for their future development.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Modification strategies for the preparation of bio-based adhesives

    2.1 Physical modification

    2.2 Chemical modification

    2.3 Composite modification

    3 Adhesive production from biomass-based material

    3.1 Lignin

    3.2 Polysaccharides

    3.3 Proteins

    4 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Shichen Xiao, Xinyue Zhang, Xudong Wang, Lei Wang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 868-881. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240814
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    As a globally strategic resource, lithium resources are crucial for the development of new energy sources. Due to the similar physical and chemical properties of lithium and magnesium, lithium extraction from saline lakes with high Mg/Li ratios is a great challenge. Therefore, it is of great significance to reverse customize nanofiltration (NF) membranes with high performance according to targeted applications. This article discusses the separation mechanisms such as size exclusion, dehydration effect, Donnan effect, and dielectric exclusion, guiding composite film creation for excellent Li⁺/Mg²⁺ sieving from a theoretical direction. Besides, based on the above separation mechanisms, this paper first comprehensively summarizes existing models (non-equilibrium thermodynamic model, charge model, steric hindrance pore model, etc.) for evaluating composite film parameters, which effectively reduces the number of experiments for the preparation of high-performance NF film in the early stage. Finally, we discuss the importance of utilizing the synergy of principles and models to jointly guide the construction of NF membranes that can effectively separate Li⁺/Mg²⁺ and point out that in the future, the structural parameters of the customized NF membranes should be more precise, and the construction of the separation models should be more relevant to the real scenario, so as to better guide the synthesis of NF films with superior separation performance.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Exploration of separation mechanisms

    2.1 Size exclusion

    2.2 Dehydration effect

    2.3 Donnan effect

    2.4 Dielectric exclusion

    2.5 Compensatory effect

    2.6 Hydrophobic adsorption

    3 Exploration of separation models

    3.1 Non-equilibrium thermodynamics model

    3.2 Steric hindrance pore model

    3.3 Charge model

    3.4 Electrostatic and steric-hindrance model

    3.5 Donnan-steric pore model

    3.6 Donnan-steric pore model with dielectric exclusion

    3.7 Semi-empirical model

    4 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Jiansong Liu, Guida Pan, Feng Zhang, Wei Gao, Juntao Tang, Guipeng Yu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 686-697. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240705
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    In recent years,covalent organic frameworks(COFs)have emerged as focal points in the research of membrane materials. Distinguished by their distinctive porous structures and structural versatility,COFs offer a promising avenue for advancement in membrane applications compared to conventional polymeric materials. This article delves into diverse interfacial systems,systematically detailing the methodologies for fabricating high-performance COF membranes via interfacial polymerization. The mechanisms underlying membrane formation across various interfacial systems and the strategies for precisely controlling the membrane structure will be elucidated. Furthermore,the intricate relationship between the membrane structure and application performance will be summarized. The challenges and perspectives in this field will be highlighted in the last part of this review.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Gas/liquid interface polymerization

    2.1 Langmuir-Blodgett method

    2.2 Surfactant-mediated

    3 Liquid/liquid interface polymerization

    3.1 Regulation of the system

    3.2 Additive-mediated

    3.3 Optimizing synthetic conditions

    4 Liquid/solid interface polymerization

    5 Solid/gas interface polymerization

    6 Applications of COF membrane

    6.1 Water resource treatment

    6.2 Gas separation and storage

    6.3 Membrane catalysis

    6.4 Electric device

    7 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Keqi Zhang, Zongying Fu, Shenjie Han, Yun Lu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 903-917. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240715

    In order to promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, the standardization of green energy-saving materials has concurrently fostered the emergence of novel materials. Confronted with the dual crisis of energy scarcity and environmental pollution, aerogels have garnered significant research interest because of their exceptional physicochemical properties, such as low thermal conductivity, high strength, low density and high specific surface area. Biomass-based natural wood and its derived nanocellulose, as renewable, biodegradable, and surface chemistry-tunable eco-friendly materials, have attracted widespread attention. This article first reviews the evolution and classification of woody aerogel, then discusses the preparation methods, structural characteristics, and performance advantages of woody aerogels. Subsequently, it provides an overview of the applications of woody aerogels in energy-efficient construction, environmental purification, and energy storage. Finally, it summarizes and analyzes the current research status and the problems faced by woody aerogels, and looks forward to the future development of this field.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Research progress of woody aerogel

    2.1 Overview of woody aerogel

    2.2 Preparation method of woody aerogel

    2.3 Structure and properties of woody aerogel

    3 Application of woody aerogel

    3.1 Building energy efficiency field

    3.2 Environmental purification field

    3.3 Energy storage field

    4 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Yinyan Guan, Xiaorui Hao, Rui Xu, Hongfei Li, Yuhan Wu, Jiyan Liang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 775-787. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240610
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    Zinc-iodine batteries have attracted widespread attention as a novel green,low-cost,and highly safe electrochemical energy storage technology. Its basic principle is to use the electrochemical reaction between zinc and iodine to store and release energy. However,the low electronic conductivity,shuttle effect,and high solubility of iodine limit the practical application of zinc-iodine batteries. This work provides a systematic review of the research progress on carbon materials used in the cathode of zinc-iodine batteries,with a focus on several commonly used carbon materials,such as carbon nanotubes,graphene,activated carbon,biomass-derived carbon,and other porous carbon materials. Owing to their excellent conductivity,high specific surface area,and good chemical stability,these carbon materials can not only effectively adsorb and immobilize iodine molecules,preventing iodine loss and the shuttle effect,but also promote iodine redox reactions by regulating the pore structure and surface chemical properties,thereby improving the specific capacity and cycling stability of the battery. Additionally,we put forward the challenges and issues faced by carbon materials in the practical application of zinc-iodine batteries,including how to further enhance iodine adsorption capability and improve the structural stability of the electrode. Accordingly,several potential future research directions are proposed with a view to further improving the electrochemical performance and reducing the manufacturing cost,thus laying the foundation for advancing the development and application of this emerging battery technology.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    1.1 Research background and significance of zinc-iodine batteries

    1.2 The importance of carbon materials in zinc-iodine batteries

    2 Overview of zinc-iodine batteries

    2.1 Reaction mechanism of zinc-iodine batteries

    2.2 Advantages and problems of zinc-iodine batteries

    3 The application of carbon materials in the cathode of zinc-iodine batteries

    3.1 Carbon nanotube-based cathodes

    3.2 Graphene-based cathodes

    3.3 Activated carbon-based cathodes

    3.4 Biomass-derived carbon-based cathodes

    3.5 Other porous carbon material-based cathodes

    4 Conclusions and outlook

  • Review
    Yifan Tang, Jutang Hu, Qianying Song, Guichao Kuang, Libao Chen
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 858-867. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240725
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    All-solid-state batteries have the characteristics of high energy density, long cycle lifeand high safety, which is the development direction of the next generation of electrochemical energy storage. Solid-state electrolytes are the core components of all-solid-state batteries, and sulfide electrolytes have attracted extensive attention due to their advantages of high ionic conductivity and good mechanical ductility. As one of the most studied sulfide electrolytes in recent years, lithium-phosphorus-sulfur-chloride sulfide (LPSC) has high ionic conductivity and relatively low cost, but its practical application is limited by shortcomings such as poor stability and poor compatibility of positive and negative electrode materials. The composite solid-state electrolyte has good electrochemical and mechanical properties, and the composite solid-state electrolyte is prepared by modifying the LPSC with polymers, aiming to improve the interfacial compatibility and electrochemical stability of the LPSC. In this paper, the basic composition, recombination mode, modification strategy and ion transport mechanism of LPSC composite solid electrolyte are reviewed, and the future research direction and application prospect of LPSC composite electrolyte are prospected.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Ion transport mechanism in LPSC composite solid electrolyte

    3 Classification of LPSC composite solid electrolytes

    3.1 LPSC-CSSE based on polymers

    3.2 LPSC-CSSE based on sulfides

    4 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Fangcheng Hu, Junxian Hu, Yang Tian, Dong Wang, Tingzhuang Ma, Lipeng Wang
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(3): 439-454. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240508

    With excellent multiplication performance, stable high and low-temperature performance, abundant sodium resources and low cost, sodium-ion batteries have good application prospects in the field of large-scale energy storage and low-speed electric vehicles. The cathode material determines the working voltage and cycling performance of sodium-ion batteries, and is the core component that directly affects the overall performance of sodium-ion batteries. Among them, Na3V2(PO42F3 (NVPF) has excellent structural stability and high working potential, but slow ion diffusion and low electronic conductivity, which need to be further improved by elemental doping and other modification means. This paper has introduced the background, crystal structure and preparation method of NVPF. Has summarized in detail the modification progress of doping at different doping sites, such as sodium, vanadium, and anionic sites in NVPF materials. The mechanisms of doping in NVPF materials were analyzed, which can optimize the particle size, enhance the lattice stability, change the lattice spacing to enhance the diffusion rate of sodium ions, and increase the electronic conductivity. Based on the above, this paper summarized the preparation, doping sites and effects of NVPF materials from the perspective of subsequent research, and have also looked ahead to the future prospects of doping modification.

    Contents

    1 Research background

    2 Structural mechanism and preparation of vanadium sodium fluorophosphate

    2.1 Structural Characteristics

    2.2 Preparation methods

    3 Doping modification of sodium vanadium fluorophosphate at different sites

    3.1 Sodium site doping

    3.2 Vanadium site doping

    3.3 Anion site doping

    3.4 Carbon layer heteroatom doping

    4 Study on the doping mechanism of sodium vanadium fluorophosphate

    4.1 Suppresses particle agglomeration and optimizes particle size

    4.2 Enhance structural stability

    4.3 Changing the lattice spacing to enhance ion diffusion rate

    4.4 Improve the electronic conductivity

    5 Summary and outlook

  • Review
    Guang Yang, Demei Yu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(4): 536-550. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC241001

    With the advancement of technology,flexible pressure sensors have been widely utilized in wearable device fields such as medical monitoring and motion monitoring,primarily due to their thinness,lightness,flexibility,good ductility,as well as their faster response speed and higher sensitivity compared to traditional rigid sensors. When subjected to external forces,the elastic elements within these sensors undergo deformation,converting mechanical signals into electrical signals. Consequently,the choice of elastic elements significantly impacts the overall performance of flexible pressure sensors. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is extensively used as a flexible substrate in sensors because of its stable chemical properties,good thermal stability,low preparation cost,and excellent biocompatibility. By collecting relevant information,this paper reviews the sensing mechanisms of PDMS-based flexible pressure sensors,introduces preparation techniques to improve the properties of PDMS materials,including the recently popular methods of introducing porous structures and constructing surface architectures,and discusses the applications of PDMS-based flexible pressure sensors in medical monitoring,electronic skin,and other fields. Finally,the challenges faced by PDMS-based flexible sensors and their future opportunities are prospected.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Flexible pressure sensor

    3 Fabrication technology of flexible sensor with improved performance

    3.1 Pore structure

    3.2 Surface micro-nano structures

    4 Application of flexible pressure sensor based on PDMS

    4.1 Health monitoring

    4.2 Electronic skin

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Mingxia Feng, Jintian Qian, Dawu Lv, Wenfeng Shen, Weijie Song, Ruiqin Tan
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(5): 743-757. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240704
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    Human exhaled air has a close relationship with diseases,among which ammonia becomes a respiratory marker for diseases such as kidney disease. Traditional exhaled gas detection methods are mainly detected by gas chromatography,but the instrument is bulky and complex in operation. Emerging ammonia sensors,however,are garnering significant attention due to their portability,ease of integration,miniaturization,low cost,and simplicity of operation. This review systematically describes the working mechanism of ammonia gas sensors,sensor types,and common ammonia sensing materials. At the same time,it introduces the advantages of sensor array electronic nose technology over a single sensor,and puts forward the application research of ammonia sensors and electronic noses in diseases,aiming at the existing problems and prospects of ammonia gas sensors.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Principe of semiconductor ammonia sensor

    2.1 Quartz crystal microbalance ammonia sensor

    2.2 Electrochemical ammonia sensor

    2.3 Colorimetric ammonia sensor

    2.4 Resistive ammonia sensor

    3 Resistive ammonia sensing gas sensitive material

    3.1 Metallic oxide

    3.2 Conducting polymer

    3.3 Carbon material

    3.4 2D material

    4 E-nose based on ammonia sensing

    4.1 Eigenvalue extraction

    4.2 Classical pattern recognition algorithm

    4.3 Neural network

    5 Applications of ammonia sensors in different diseases

    5.1 Application of ammonia sensor in chronic kidney disease

    5.2 Application of ammonia sensor in helicobacter pylori positive patients

    6 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Shanshan Zeng, Tongbo Wang, Lisi Liang, Xu Zhang, Haijun Yu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(6): 827-842. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240807
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    Because of the advantages of aluminum including high volumetric/gravimetric capacity, high safety, and low cost, aluminum batteries have become one of the most attractive new electrochemical energy storage devices. High-performance battery materials are the bottleneck issues impeding the development of aluminum batteries. Compared with various cathode materials, the design of aluminum anode is a common key technology for aluminum batteries. However, the current aluminum anodes still suffer from diverse problems such as surface passivation, local corrosion, and dendrite growth, which greatly influence the electrochemical performance of aluminum batteries. In this review paper, targeting on these problems, we first analyze the key factors governing the electrochemical performance of anode from the viewpoint of reaction mechanisms. Then, we summarize recent important progress about the aluminum anode design, analyze the critical strategies for optimizing aluminum anodes, and discuss their optimization effect and mechanism. Finally, perspectives on the crucial challenges and development trends of aluminum anodes are presented, with a hope to shed light on the design of high-performance aluminum batteries.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Main types of aluminum batteries

    2.1 Aqueous aluminum batteries

    2.2 Nonaqueous aluminum batteries

    3 The issues and mechanisms of aluminum metal anodes

    3.1 Surface passivation

    3.2 Corrosion

    3.3 Dendrite growth

    4 Optimization strategy for performance design of aluminum anode

    4.1 Aluminum alloy anode

    4.2 Surface modification of aluminum anode

    4.3 In situ SEI regulation

    4.4 3D structural design

    4.5 Aluminum based composite material construction

    4.6 Aluminum free anode

    5 Conclusion and outlook

  • Review
    Yuchen Yang, Zhenjie Liu, Chunhua Lu, Kai Guo, Xin Hu, Ning Zhu
    Prog Chem. 2025, 37(3): 383-396. https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240521

    As an important family of synthetic polymers, poly(meth)acrylates have a wide range of applications in the fields of coatings, adhesives, biomedines, electronic and electrical materials. However, the (meth)acrylates monomers are mainly derived from petrochemical resources.Transformations of biomass into (meth)acrylate monomers and polymers have attracted growing research interest from the viewpoint of sustainability. The bio-based poly(meth)acrylates not only serve as the supplement for the fossil based product but also provide great chance for the development of value-added high performance materials with designed novel structures. This article highlights the recent progress in the synthesis and polymerization of bio-based (meth)acrylates. The lignin, terpene, plant oil, glucose, isosorbide, and furan derivatives as the biomass feedstock are respectively reviewed in consecutive order. The properties and applications of the corresponding bio-based poly(meth)acrylates are summarized. Moreover, the challenges and opportunities of bio-based poly(meth)acrylates are also discussed.

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from lignin

    3 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from terpene

    4 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from plant oils

    5 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from glucose

    6 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from isosorbide

    7 Preparation of bio-based (meth)acrylates and polymers from furan derivatives

    8 Conclusion and outlook

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Published by: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)