Functional mesoporous materials have gained tremendous attention due to their distinctive
properties and potential applications. In recent decades, the self-assembly of micelles and …

Self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) provides a versatile strategy for controllable
preparation of a broad range of functional materials with different ordered structures. In …

Since the commercialization of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) in the early 1990s, tin (Sn),
antimony (Sb), and germanium (Ge)‐based anodes have attracted considerable research …

To meet the growing energy demands in a low-carbon economy, the development of new
materials that improve the efficiency of energy conversion and storage systems is essential …

Self-assembly approaches, eg colloidal, emulsion and polymer phase separation, provide
scientists with an exotic yet direct platform to access technologically desired nanostructures …

Soft-templating methods, which utilize the block copolymer (BCP)-derived self-assembly
with inorganic precursors, have been extensively applied to synthesize a wide range of …

Germanium-based materials with extremely high theoretical energy capacities have gained
a lot of attention recently as potential anodes for lithium ion batteries. These materials can …

Superior reaction reversibility of electrode materials is urgently pursued for improving the
energy density and lifespan of batteries. Tin dioxide (SnO2) is a promising anode material …

In recent years, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely used in the fields of small
electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, and electric vehicles, because of their high …

In the quest to develop next generation lithium ion battery anode materials, satisfactory
electrochemical performance and low material/fabrication cost are the most desirable …