02302nas a2200289   4500008004100000022001400041245010800055210006900163260000900232300001100241490000800252520135200260653002601612653002401638653001501662653001601677653002301693100002301716700002601739700002001765700002801785700002201813700002301835700000501858700002101863856012801884       2021                        eng d  a0169-433200aArchitecture of NaFe(MoO4)2 as a novel anode material for rechargeable lithium and sodium ion batteries0 aArchitecture of NaFeMoO42 as a novel anode material for recharge  cSEP   a1499030 v5593 a<p>In recent decades, particular focus has been given to enhance the capacity of LIBs and SIBs either by developing new materials or by modifying existing materials. Hence, we have demonstrated a new anode material i.e. sodium iron molybdate [NaFe(MoO4)2] for both LIBs and SIBs. NaFe(MoO4)2 has been successfully synthesized by solid-state combustion technique and tested as a promising new anode material for both LIBs and SIBs. A detailed analysis of the crystal structure has been performed using DFT calculations. NaFe(MoO4)2 crystallizes in the monoclinic phase with the space group C2/c (\#15). FESEM also shows highly crystalline monoclinic shaped crystals of micron size. When evaluated as an anode material for LIBs, NaFe(MoO4)2 electrode exhibited electrochemical capacity of 920 mAhg- 1 in the second cycle at the current density of 50 mAg-1. Though capacity decreases on further cycling, the coulombic efficiency was maintained at 99% for 50 cycles. Significantly, a high discharge capacity of 100 mAhg- 1 was maintained at a very high rate of 1 Ag-1. On the other hand, we have also tested NaFe(MoO4)2 for SIBs which shows excellent reversible specific capacity i.e. 100 mAhg- 1 at the current density of 100 mAg-1 even after 500 cycles. This novel system has shown good stability for LIBs and SIBs which is hitherto unattempted.</p>10aElectrochemical study10alithium-ion battery10aMorphology10aNaFe(MoO4)210aSodium-ion battery1 aTamboli, Asiya, M.1 aTamboli, Mohaseen, S.1 aPraveen, C., S.1 aDwivedi, Pravin, Kumari1 aKarbhal, Indrapal1 aGosavi, Suresh, W.1 a1 aKale, Bharat, B.  uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/architecture-nafemoo42-novel-anode-material-rechargeable-lithium-and-sodium-ion-batteries02026nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245011500055210006900170260000800239300001600247490000700263520121100270100002301481700002601504700002801530700002001558700002201578700000501600700001701605700001701622700002101639856012401660       2021                        eng d  a0957-452200aEngineering microstructure of LiFe(MoO4)(2) as an advanced anode material for rechargeable lithium-ion battery0 aEngineering microstructure of LiFeMoO42 as an advanced anode mat  cOCT  a24273-242840 v323 aGraphite is considered as an ideal anode material for lithium-ion battery (LIB) due to its high stability, good conductivity and wide source of availability. However, the low energy density and theoretical capacity of graphite cannot meet the needs of high performance anode materials. To circumvent this issue, alternative materials have been sought for many years now. Herein, we report the synthesis of highly crystalline lithium iron molybdate LiFe(MoO4)(2) by combustion method and evaluated its performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Triclinic LiFe(MoO4)(2) crystals having particle size 2-5 mu m with good crystallinity were obtained. The material shows long cycle life and high rate performance than commercial graphite and exhibits first reversible discharge capacity of 931.6 mAh/g at a current density of 100 mA/g which is three times higher than commercial graphite. The high specific capacity together with the outstanding rate and cycle performance makes LiFe(MoO4)(2) a promising anode material for LIB. A detailed analysis on the crystal structure and electronic properties of LiFe(MoO4)(2) is presented based on DFT studies to complement the experimental observations.1 aTamboli, Asiya, M.1 aTamboli, Mohaseen, S.1 aDwivedi, Pravin, Kumari1 aPraveen, C., S.1 aKarbhal, Indrapal1 a1 aKim, Bomyung1 aPark, Chinho1 aKale, Bharat, B.  uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/engineering-microstructure-lifemoo42-advanced-anode-material-rechargeable-lithium-ion02036nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245008500055210006900140260000800209300000900217490000700226520126700233100002601500700002301526700002601549700002301575700002201598700001601620700003101636700002801667856011101695       2023                        eng d  a0957-452200aGreen synthesis of GO-loaded Ag/ZnO nanocomposites for methyl orange degradation0 aGreen synthesis of GOloaded AgZnO nanocomposites for methyl oran  cJUL  a15680 v343 a<p>
	Nature is a perfect laboratory for creating novel nanomaterials for a variety of applications. A robust green synthesis approach to GO-loaded Ag/ZnO nanocomposite materials using medicinal plant extraction and their potential application in methyl orange dye degradation are reported. The straightforward technique employs zinc and silver nitrate precursors in an aqueous solution of medicinal plant extract, causing the precipitation process. Prior to photocatalytic investigations, the physico-chemical properties of the material are analysed using TG-DTA, XRD, FE-SEM, TEM, EDAX and BET. The developed material showcase hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO, with face-centered-cubic phase of Ag and AgCl. All the samples exhibit aggregated, irregular rounded grains, as expected in the precipitation synthesis process. Pristine ZnO showed 15.5% degradation efficiency towards methyl orange, which was further improved by doping Ag from 0.5 to 2 mol%. The catalyst with 1 mol% Ag doping resulted in the better photocatalytic activity (26.30%), which has again improved by loading the GO (27.46%). The outcome of this study provides the new insights to GO-loaded Ag/ZnO nanocomposites by green synthesis route, in view of photocatalytic applications.</p>
1 aNadargi, Digambar, Y.1 aNadargi, Jyoti, D.1 aTamboli, Mohaseen, S.1 aTamboli, Asiya, M.1 aMulla, Imitaz, S.1 aUmar, Ahmad1 aTruong, Nguyen, Tam Nguyen1 aSuryavanshi, Sharad, S.  uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/green-synthesis-go-loaded-agzno-nanocomposites-methyl-orange-degradation