Daria Andreeva-Baeumler
Degree: PhD
Position: Associate Professor
Affiliation: NUS - Materials Science and Engineering
Research Type: Experiment
Office: EA-05-06
Email: daria@nus.edu.sg
Contact: (65) 6601 5352
CA2DM Publications:
2025 |
Tewari, Chetna; Rawat, Kundan Singh; Kim, Youngnam; Arya, Tanuja; Dhali, Sunil; Rana, Sravendra; Andreeva, Daria V; Ozyilmaz, Barbaros; Mahfouz, Remi; Qari, Nada; Jung, Yong Chae; Sahoo, Nanda Gopal; Novoselov, Kostya S Functional nanocarbons from waste plastics for energy storage applications Journal Article RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, 226 , 2025, ISSN: 1364-0321. @article{ISI:001614303300001, title = {Functional nanocarbons from waste plastics for energy storage applications}, author = {Chetna Tewari and Kundan Singh Rawat and Youngnam Kim and Tanuja Arya and Sunil Dhali and Sravendra Rana and Daria V Andreeva and Barbaros Ozyilmaz and Remi Mahfouz and Nada Qari and Yong Chae Jung and Nanda Gopal Sahoo and Kostya S Novoselov}, doi = {10.1016/j.rser.2025.116443}, times_cited = {0}, issn = {1364-0321}, year = {2025}, date = {2025-11-05}, journal = {RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS}, volume = {226}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {The mismanagement of waste plastic could lead to significant environmental challenge, underscoring the urgent need for adopting innovative strategies that will address its management and utilization. At the same time, the growing demand for sustainable energy storage materials necessitates the exploration of resourceful solutions including advanced plastic-based materials. Addressing these dual concerns, this review examines the transformation of waste plastics into functional nanocarbons (FNCs) for energy-related applications. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of zero-to-three-dimensional FNCs derived from waste plastics, detailing synthesis techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, pyrolysis/catalytic pyrolysis, and hydrothermal carbonization, along with the underlying mechanisms. Key factors influencing the conversion process-including pressure, temperature, and catalytic systems-are thoroughly examined. Discussions on morphology and surface chemistry shed light on strategies to optimize material properties for specific applications. Special attention is given to the performance of FNCs in supercapacitors and batteries, using benchmarks such as electrical conductivity, specific surface area, and cycling stability to evaluate their suitability for energy storage. Additionally, the review incorporates a circular economic perspective, offering insights into how upcycling waste plastics into FNCs can contribute to a more sustainable future. It identifies critical research gaps, evaluates the environmental impacts of these processes, and highlights promising opportunities for innovation. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and bridging knowledge gaps, this review aims to inspire advancements in both waste plastic upcycling and energy technologies, ultimately contributing to sustainable solutions for urgent environmental and energy challenges.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The mismanagement of waste plastic could lead to significant environmental challenge, underscoring the urgent need for adopting innovative strategies that will address its management and utilization. At the same time, the growing demand for sustainable energy storage materials necessitates the exploration of resourceful solutions including advanced plastic-based materials. Addressing these dual concerns, this review examines the transformation of waste plastics into functional nanocarbons (FNCs) for energy-related applications. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of zero-to-three-dimensional FNCs derived from waste plastics, detailing synthesis techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, pyrolysis/catalytic pyrolysis, and hydrothermal carbonization, along with the underlying mechanisms. Key factors influencing the conversion process-including pressure, temperature, and catalytic systems-are thoroughly examined. Discussions on morphology and surface chemistry shed light on strategies to optimize material properties for specific applications. Special attention is given to the performance of FNCs in supercapacitors and batteries, using benchmarks such as electrical conductivity, specific surface area, and cycling stability to evaluate their suitability for energy storage. Additionally, the review incorporates a circular economic perspective, offering insights into how upcycling waste plastics into FNCs can contribute to a more sustainable future. It identifies critical research gaps, evaluates the environmental impacts of these processes, and highlights promising opportunities for innovation. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and bridging knowledge gaps, this review aims to inspire advancements in both waste plastic upcycling and energy technologies, ultimately contributing to sustainable solutions for urgent environmental and energy challenges. |
2023 |
Yang, Kou; Hu, Zhitao; Li, Xiaolai; Nikolaev, Konstantin; Hong, Gan Kai; Mamchik, Natalia; Erofeev, Ivan; Mirsaidov, Utkur M; Neto, Antonio Castro H; Blackwood, Daniel J; Shchukin, Dmitry G; Trushin, Maxim; Novoselov, Kostya S; Andreeva, Daria V Graphene oxide-polyamine preprogrammable nanoreactors with sensing capability for corrosion protection of materials Journal Article PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 120 (35), 2023, ISSN: 0027-8424. @article{ISI:001112759000007, title = {Graphene oxide-polyamine preprogrammable nanoreactors with sensing capability for corrosion protection of materials}, author = {Kou Yang and Zhitao Hu and Xiaolai Li and Konstantin Nikolaev and Gan Kai Hong and Natalia Mamchik and Ivan Erofeev and Utkur M Mirsaidov and Antonio Castro H Neto and Daniel J Blackwood and Dmitry G Shchukin and Maxim Trushin and Kostya S Novoselov and Daria V Andreeva}, doi = {10.1073/pnas.2307618120}, times_cited = {9}, issn = {0027-8424}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-08-21}, journal = {PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA}, volume = {120}, number = {35}, publisher = {NATL ACAD SCIENCES}, address = {2101 CONSTITUTION AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20418 USA}, abstract = {Corrosion is one of the major issues for sustainable manufacturing globally. The annual global cost of corrosion is US$2.5 trillion (approximately 3.4% of the world's GDP). The traditional ways of corrosion protection (such as barriers or inhibiting) are either not very effective (in the case of barrier protection) or excessively expensive (inhibiting). Here, we demonstrate a concept of nanoreactors, which are able to controllably release or adsorb protons or hydroxides directly on corrosion sites, hence, selectively regulating the corrosion reactions. A single nanoreactor comprises a nano compartment wrapped around by a pH-sensing membrane represented, respectively, by a halloysite nanotube and a graphene oxide/polyamine envelope. A nanoreactor response is determined by the change of a signaling pH on a given corrosion site. The nanoreactors are self-assembled and suitable for mass line production. The concept creates sustainable technology for developing smart anticorrosion coatings, which are nontoxic, selective, and inexpensive.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Corrosion is one of the major issues for sustainable manufacturing globally. The annual global cost of corrosion is US$2.5 trillion (approximately 3.4% of the world's GDP). The traditional ways of corrosion protection (such as barriers or inhibiting) are either not very effective (in the case of barrier protection) or excessively expensive (inhibiting). Here, we demonstrate a concept of nanoreactors, which are able to controllably release or adsorb protons or hydroxides directly on corrosion sites, hence, selectively regulating the corrosion reactions. A single nanoreactor comprises a nano compartment wrapped around by a pH-sensing membrane represented, respectively, by a halloysite nanotube and a graphene oxide/polyamine envelope. A nanoreactor response is determined by the change of a signaling pH on a given corrosion site. The nanoreactors are self-assembled and suitable for mass line production. The concept creates sustainable technology for developing smart anticorrosion coatings, which are nontoxic, selective, and inexpensive. |
