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Peng P, Chen Y, Zhou Q, Shen L, Wen Y, Du F, Chen Y, Zheng J. Structure engineering with sodium doping for cobalt-free Li-rich layered oxide toward improving electrochemical stability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:847-858. [PMID: 39067220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Structure engineering of the Li-rich layered cathodes to overcome insufficient structural stability and the rapid decay of capacity and voltage is crucial for commercializing of the materials for the lithium-ion batteries. Alkali metal element doping at the lithium sites has proven to be a feasible approach to boost the performance of the Li-rich layered oxides. Herein, the Na+-doping strategy in the lithium slabs is introduced to modify the structure of the cobalt-free layered Li-rich oxide, Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.6O2. It is revealed that the doped Na+ ions can promote the activation of the Li2MnO3 phase, endowing the materials with high initial discharge capacity of 284.2 mAh g-1 at 0.1C. Due to the pillaring effect of the doped Na+ ions in the lithium slabs and the induced formation of oxygen vacancies, the electrochemical stability of the material is significantly improved, providing a capacity retention of 94.0 % after 100 cycles at 0.5C. The voltage decay per cycle is only 2.0 mV, less than 3.2 mV of the Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.6O2. The results suggest that the facile strategy of introducing Na+ ions into the lithium slabs is an efficient approach for optimizing structure design of the Li-rich layered oxides for the lithium-ion batteries.
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- Pai Peng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Rosa G, Lacerda LHD, de Lazaro SR. Structural and Electronic Properties of the Magnetic and Nonmagnetic X 0.125Mg 0.875B 2 (X = Nb, Ni, Fe) Materials: A DFT/HSE06 Approach to Investigate Superconductor Behavior. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:36802-36811. [PMID: 39220542 PMCID: PMC11359628 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c05894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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MgB2 material has a simple composition and structure that is well-reported and characterized. This material has been widely studied and applied in the last 20 years as a superconductor in wire devices and storage material for H in the hydride form. MgB2 doped with transition metals improves the superconductor behavior, such as the critical temperature (T cs) or critical current (J sc) for the superconducting state. The results obtained in this manuscript indicate that Nb-, Fe-, and Ni-doping in the Mg site leads to a contraction of the unit cell through the spin polarization on the electronic resonance of the boron layer. Fe and Ni transition metals doping perturb the electronic resonance because of stronger dopant-boron bonds. The unpaired electrons are transferred from 3d orbitals to the empty 2p z orbitals of the boron atoms, locating α electrons in the σ bonds and β electrons in the π orbitals. The observed influence of magnetic dopants on MgB2 enables the proposal of an electronic mechanism to explain the spin polarization of boron hexagonal rings.
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Molavi H, Mirzaei K, Barjasteh M, Rahnamaee SY, Saeedi S, Hassanpouryouzband A, Rezakazemi M. 3D-Printed MOF Monoliths: Fabrication Strategies and Environmental Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:272. [PMID: 39145820 PMCID: PMC11327240 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01487-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been extensively considered as one of the most promising types of porous and crystalline organic-inorganic materials, thanks to their large specific surface area, high porosity, tailorable structures and compositions, diverse functionalities, and well-controlled pore/size distribution. However, most developed MOFs are in powder forms, which still have some technical challenges, including abrasion, dustiness, low packing densities, clogging, mass/heat transfer limitation, environmental pollution, and mechanical instability during the packing process, that restrict their applicability in industrial applications. Therefore, in recent years, attention has focused on techniques to convert MOF powders into macroscopic materials like beads, membranes, monoliths, gel/sponges, and nanofibers to overcome these challenges.Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has achieved much interest because it can produce many high-resolution macroscopic frameworks with complex shapes and geometries from digital models. Therefore, this review summarizes the combination of different 3D printing strategies with MOFs and MOF-based materials for fabricating 3D-printed MOF monoliths and their environmental applications, emphasizing water treatment and gas adsorption/separation applications. Herein, the various strategies for the fabrication of 3D-printed MOF monoliths, such as direct ink writing, seed-assisted in-situ growth, coordination replication from solid precursors, matrix incorporation, selective laser sintering, and digital light processing, are described with the relevant examples. Finally, future directions and challenges of 3D-printed MOF monoliths are also presented to better plan future trajectories in the shaping of MOF materials with improved control over the structure, composition, and textural properties of 3D-printed MOF monoliths.
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- Hossein Molavi
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Science (IASBS), Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Center for Nano-Science and Nanotechnology, Institute for Convergence Science & Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 15614, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Hafez Ave., P.O.Box 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Science (IASBS), Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, P.O. Box 3619995161, Iran.
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Qu J, Long G, Luo L, Yang Y, Fan W, Zhang F. Electrosynthesis of H 2O 2 Promoted by π-π Interaction on a Metal-Free Carbon Catalyst. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400695. [PMID: 38456779 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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The synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction is an ideal alternative to the current energy-intensive anthraquinone process, but developing cost-effective and high-efficiency electrocatalysts is still challenging. Herein, a metal-free graphitic carbon nitride/carbon nanotube (g-C3N4/CNT) hybrid catalyst can enhance H2O2 production via π-π interaction is reported, achieving almost unity (97%) H2O2 production at 0.57 V with high selectivity of over 92% across the wide potential range from 0.6 to 0 V. Other carbon materials with weak interaction with g-C3N4, such as acetylene black and super P, show markedly weakened H2O2 production, indicating the importance of π-π interaction. Electron transfer kinetic analysis combined with density functional theory calculations indicates that the synergistic effect between g-C3N4 and CNT enhances electron transfer and O2 activation between g-C3N4 and CNT, leading to enhanced H2O2 production performance. This work provides a complementary approach for H2O2 production from oxygen reduction besides introducing oxygenated groups or heteroatom doping into carbon materials.
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- Jiating Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, 530008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China
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Minakshi M, Samayamanthry A, Whale J, Aughterson R, Shinde PA, Ariga K, Kumar Shrestha L. Phosphorous - Containing Activated Carbon Derived From Natural Honeydew Peel Powers Aqueous Supercapacitors. Chem Asian J 2024:e202400622. [PMID: 38956831 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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The introduction of phosphorous (P), and oxygen (O) heteroatoms in the natural honeydew chemical structure is one of the most effective, and practical approaches to synthesizing activated carbon for possible high-performance energy storage applications. The performance metrics of supercapacitors depend on surface functional groups and high-surface-area electrodes that can play a dominant role in areas that require high-power applications. Here, we report a phosphorous and oxygen co-doped honeydew peel-derived activated carbon (HDP-AC) electrode with low surface area for supercapacitor via H3PO4 activation. This activator forms phosphorylation with cellulose fibers in the HDP. The formation of heteroatoms stabilizes the cellulose structure by preventing the formation of levoglucosan (C6H10O5), a cellulose combustion product, which would otherwise offer a pathway for a substantial degradation of cellulose into volatile products. Therefore, heteroatom doping has proved effective, in improving the electrochemical properties of AC-based electrodes for supercapacitors. The specific capacitance of HDP-AC exhibits greatly improved performance with increasing carbon-to-H3PO4 ratio, especially in energy density and power density. The improved performance is attributed to the high phosphorous doping with a hierarchical porous structure, which enables the transportation of ions at higher current rates. The high specific capacitance of 486, and 478 F/g at 0.6, and 1.3 A/g in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte with a prominent retention of 98.5 % is observed for 2 M H3PO4 having an impregnation ratio of 1 : 4. The higher yield of HDP-AC could only be obtained at an activation temperature of 500 °C with an optimized amount of H3PO4 ratio. The findings suggest that the concentration of heteroatoms as surface functional groups in the synthesized HDP-AC depends on the chosen biomass precursor and the processing conditions. This work opens new avenues for utilizing biomass-derived materials in energy storage, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in addressing environmental challenges and advancing toward a greener future.
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- Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University, WA, 6150, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, NSW, 2232, Australia
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, 305 0044, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, 305 0044, Japan
- Department of Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8561, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, 305 0044, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1, Tennodai, 305-8573, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Liu J, Yin F, Mao Y, Sun C. Fluorine-Doped Li 7La 3Zr 2O 12 Fiber-Based Composite Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Enhanced Electrochemical Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31191-31200. [PMID: 38842130 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Garnet-based electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and excellent stability against lithium metal anodes are promising for commercial applications in solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs). However, the further development of SSLBs is inhibited by issues such as low ionic conductivity and uncontrolled lithium dendrite growth. Herein, we report the synthesis of fluorine-doped Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO-F0.2) fibers by electrospinning and the subsequent calcination at high temperatures. The solid composite electrolyte with LLZO-F0.2 exhibits an ionic conductivity of 5.37 × 10-4 S cm-1 and a high lithium-ion transference number of 0.61 at room temperature. Meanwhile, it exhibits lower resistance and more uniform lithium metal stripping and deposition in symmetric cells. The full cell with LiFePO4 cathode exhibits excellent rate capability and cycling stability for 800 cycles at 0.5 C with a discharge specific capacity retention of 97.7%. This fluorine-doped fibrous garnet-type electrolyte provides a viable option for preparing high-performance SSLBs.
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- Jilong Liu
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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He C, Li X, Lv Y, Dan J, Yan H, Shi X. Preparation and Characterization of Graphite-SiO 2 Composites for Thermal Storage Cement-Based Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2880. [PMID: 38930249 PMCID: PMC11204889 DOI: 10.3390/ma17122880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Thermal storage cement-based materials, formed by integrating phase change materials into cementitious materials, exhibit significant potential as energy storage materials. However, poor thermal conductivity severely limits the development and application of these materials. In this study, an amorphous SiO2 shell is encapsulated on a graphite surface to create a novel thermally modified admixture (C@SiO2). This material exhibits excellent thermal conductivity, and the surface-encapsulated amorphous SiO2 enhances its bond with cement. Further, C@SiO2 was added to the thermal storage cement-based materials at different volume ratios. The effects of C@SiO2 were evaluated by measuring the fluidity, thermal conductivity, phase change properties, temperature change, and compressive strength of various thermal storage cement-based materials. The results indicate that the newly designed thermal storage cement-based material with 10 vol% C@SiO2 increases the thermal conductivity coefficient by 63.6% and the latent heat of phase transition by 11.2% compared to common thermal storage cement-based materials. Moreover, C@SiO2 does not significantly impact the fluidity and compressive strength of the thermal storage cement-based material. This study suggests that C@SiO2 is a promising additive for enhancing thermal conductivity in thermal storage cement-based materials. The newly designed thermal storage cement-based material with 10 vol% C@SiO2 is a promising candidate for energy storage applications.
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- Chenhao He
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (C.H.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (X.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (C.H.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (X.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (C.H.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (X.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (C.H.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (X.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (C.H.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (X.S.)
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Sengupta S, Pramanik A, de Oliveira CC, Chattopadhyay S, Pieshkov T, Autreto PADS, Ajayan PM, Kundu M. Deciphering Sodium-Ion Storage: 2D-Sulfide versus Oxide Through Experimental and Computational Analyses. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403321. [PMID: 38837576 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Transition metal derivatives exhibit high theoretical capacity, making them promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Sulfides, known for their superior electrical conductivity compared to oxides, enhance charge transfer, leading to improved electrochemical performance. Here, a hierarchical WS2 micro-flower is synthesized by thermal sulfurization of WO3. Comprising interconnected thin nanosheets, this structure offers increased surface area, facilitating extensive internal surfaces for electrochemical redox reactions. The WS2 micro-flower demonstrates a specific capacity of ≈334 mAh g-1 at 15 mA g-1, nearly three times higher than its oxide counterpart. Further, it shows very stable performance as a high-temperature (65 °C) anode with ≈180 mAh g-1 reversible capacity at 100 mA g-1 current rate. Post-cycling analysis confirms unchanged morphology, highlighting the structural stability and robustness of WS2. DFT calculations show that the electronic bandgap in both WS2 and WO3 increases when going from the bulk to monolayers. Na adsorption calculations show that Na atoms bind strongly in WO3 with a higher energy diffusion barrier when compared to WS2, corroborating the experimental findings. This study presents a significant insight into electrode material selection for sodium-ion storage applications.
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- Shilpi Sengupta
- Electrochemical Energy Storage Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Center for Human and Natural Sciences (CCNH), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Avenida dos Estados 5000, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Center for Human and Natural Sciences (CCNH), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Avenida dos Estados 5000, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Electrochemical Energy Storage Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
- Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion INL, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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Rani B, Yadav JK, Saini P, Pandey AP, Dixit A. Aluminum-air batteries: current advances and promises with future directions. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17628-17663. [PMID: 38832240 PMCID: PMC11145468 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02219j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Owing to their attractive energy density of about 8.1 kW h kg-1 and specific capacity of about 2.9 A h g-1, aluminum-air (Al-air) batteries have become the focus of research. Al-air batteries offer significant advantages in terms of high energy and power density, which can be applied in electric vehicles; however, there are limitations in their design and aluminum corrosion is a main bottleneck. Herein, we aim to provide a detailed overview of Al-air batteries and their reaction mechanism and electrochemical characteristics. This review emphasizes each component/sub-component including the anode, electrolyte, and air cathode together with strategies to modify the electrolyte, air-cathode, and even anode for enhanced performance. The latest advancements focusing on the specific design of Al-air batteries and their rechargeability characteristics are discussed. Finally, the constraints and prospects of their use in mobility applications are also covered in depth. Thus, the present review may pave the way for researchers and developers working in energy storage solutions to look beyond lithium/sodium ion-based storage solutions.
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- Bharti Rani
- Advanced Material and Devices Laboratory (A-MAD), Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Rajasthan 342030 India
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- Advanced Material and Devices Laboratory (A-MAD), Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Rajasthan 342030 India
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- Advanced Material and Devices Laboratory (A-MAD), Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Rajasthan 342030 India
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- Advanced Material and Devices Laboratory (A-MAD), Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Rajasthan 342030 India
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- Advanced Material and Devices Laboratory (A-MAD), Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Rajasthan 342030 India
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Muhammad I, Saddique J, Wu C, Rahman MU, Khan ZU, Ali W, Zhang R. Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Supported Nickel Nanoparticles Reveal Low Dehydrogenation Temperature and Long Cyclic Life of Magnesium Hydrides. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:19261-19271. [PMID: 38708274 PMCID: PMC11064194 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Magnesium hydride (MgH2) is a promising hydrogen storage candidate due to its large capacity; however, high dehydrogenation temperature and slow kinetic rates are the main bottlenecks. Herein, we proposed a strategy for designing nitrogen-doped graphene-supported Ni nanoparticles (NPs) (Ni@NC) to tackle these problems. The results showed that the MgH2 + 15 wt % Ni@NC nanocomposite reduced the on-set dehydrogenation temperature to 195 °C, which was 175 °C lower than pristine MgH2. In addition, MgH2 + 15 wt % Ni@NC achieved 1.7 and 6.5 wt % desorption capacities at 225 and 300 °C, respectively, while absorbing 5.5 wt % hydrogen at 100 °C. The MgH2 + 15 wt % Ni@NC nanocomposite showed high cyclic stability, achieving 98.0% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 270 °C with negligible loss in capacity. This remarkable hydrogen storage performance can be attributed to the homogeneous distribution of Ni NPs on N-doped graphene layers, in situ formed Mg2NiH2 NPs, and multiphasic regions, promoting the nucleation and growth process during hydrogenation/dehydrogenation, which stabilized and improved the cyclic stability. This strategy paves the way to developing high-performance MgH2 for large-scale applications.
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- Imran Muhammad
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou
University, Changzhou 213164, P. R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials (Ministry of Education),
School of Materials Science and Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Zhejiang Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel, Key Laboratory of Advanced
Ferrometallurgy, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department
of Physics, Islamia College Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 25120, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science
and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials (Ministry of Education),
School of Materials Science and Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Zhejiang Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou
University, Changzhou 213164, P. R. China
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Kang HK, Pyo KH, Jang YH, Kim YS, Kim JY. Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Nitrate-Doped Polypyrrole/Ag Nanowire Nanorods as Supercapacitors. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1962. [PMID: 38730769 PMCID: PMC11084369 DOI: 10.3390/ma17091962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Polypyrrole (PPy)-capped silver nanowire (Ag NW) nanomaterials (core-shell rod-shaped Ag NW@PPy) were synthesized using a one-port suspension polymerization technique. The thickness of the PPy layer on the 50 nm thickness/15 μm length Ag NW was effectively controlled to 10, 40, 50, and 60 nm. Thin films cast from one-dimensional conductive Ag NW@PPy formed a three-dimensional (3D) conductive porous network structure and provided excellent electrochemical performance. The 3D Ag NW@PPy network can significantly reduce the internal resistance of the electrode and maintain structural stability. As a result, a high specific capacitance of 625 F/g at a scan rate of 1 mV/s was obtained from the 3D porous Ag NW@PPy composite film. The cycling performance over a long period exceeding 10,000 cycles was also evaluated. We expect that our core-shell-structured Ag NW@PPy composites and their 3D porous structure network films can be applied as electrochemical materials for the design and manufacturing of supercapacitors and other energy storage devices.
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- Hyo-Kyung Kang
- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.-K.K.); (K.-H.P.); (Y.-S.K.)
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- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.-K.K.); (K.-H.P.); (Y.-S.K.)
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- Advanced Photovoltaics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea;
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- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.-K.K.); (K.-H.P.); (Y.-S.K.)
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- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.-K.K.); (K.-H.P.); (Y.-S.K.)
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Liao S, Zhao W, Gu X. Morphology and selectivity of hydrated alkali metal ions as depth of discharge in the 1T-MoS 2 electrode with aqueous electrolytes. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:11094-11104. [PMID: 38530648 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp06031d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Aqueous ion batteries have great commercial potential in green power and energy storage due to their green nature, safety and high ionic conductivities. Different from organic electrolytes, alkali ions (Li+, Na+, and K+) inevitably bring water molecules into the electrodes during the charging/discharging process due to the hydration of ions with water molecules. The selectivity of alkali ions and the mechanism of how water molecules are involved in the ion extraction/insertion process in the electrodes have not been clarified. In this study, we focus on the characteristics of the intra-layer distribution of different hydrated ions (Li+, Na+, and K+) and the quantitative analysis of the selectivity of hydrated cations in aqueous batteries. We found that the concentration of hydrated ions greatly affects their distribution within the 1T-MoS2 layers, and the presence of hydrogen bonding and O-O repulsive forces between water molecules causes the hydrated ions to gradually form chains from the dispersed state under the effect of hydrogen bonding and ionic bonding, then further form strips, and ultimately be densely dispersed within the whole layer. In addition, the chemical potential difference of hydrated ions is the key to the competitive reaction, and we quantitatively analyze the selectivity relationship between hydrated cations throughout the charging and discharging process; hydrated sodium ions will have better performance than lithium and potassium ions in aqueous batteries.
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- Shenrui Liao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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Wang L, Zhong Y, Wang H, Malyi OI, Wang F, Zhang Y, Hong G, Tang Y. New Emerging Fast Charging Microscale Electrode Materials. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307027. [PMID: 38018336 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Fast charging lithium (Li)-ion batteries are intensively pursued for next-generation energy storage devices, whose electrochemical performance is largely determined by their constituent electrode materials. While nanosizing of electrode materials enhances high-rate capability in academic research, it presents practical limitations like volumetric packing density and high synthetic cost. As an alternative to nanosizing, microscale electrode materials cannot only effectively overcome the limitations of the nanosizing strategy but also satisfy the requirement of fast-charging batteries. Therefore, this review summarizes the new emerging microscale electrode materials for fast charging from the commercialization perspective. First, the fundamental theory of electronic/ionic motion in both individual active particles and the whole electrode is proposed. Then, based on these theories, the corresponding optimization strategies are summarized toward fast-charging microscale electrode materials. In addition, advanced functional design to tackle the mechanical degradation problems related to next generation high capacity alloy- and conversion-type electrode materials (Li, S, Si et al.) for achieving fast charging and stable cycling batteries. Finally, general conclusions and the future perspective on the potential research directions of microscale electrode materials are proposed. It is anticipated that this review will provide the basic guidelines for both fundamental research and practical applications of fast-charging batteries.
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- Litong Wang
- School of Science, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266520, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems & Division of Advanced Materials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Centre of Excellence ENSEMBLE3 Sp. z o. o., Wolczynska Str. 133, 01-919, Warsaw, Poland
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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D’Altri G, Yeasmin L, Di Matteo V, Scurti S, Giovagnoli A, Di Filippo MF, Gualandi I, Cassani MC, Caretti D, Panzavolta S, Scavetta E, Rea M, Ballarin B. Preparation and Characterization of Self-Healing PVA-H 2SO 4 Hydrogel for Flexible Energy Storage. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:6391-6402. [PMID: 38371784 PMCID: PMC10870281 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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In the past decade, hydrogels have attracted growing interest for emerging applications in flexible electronic devices, human-machine interactions, energy supply, or energy storage. Developing a multifunctional gel architecture with superior ionic conductivity and good mechanical flexibility is a bottleneck to overcome. Herein, poly(vinyl alcohol)/sulfuric acid (PVA-H2SO4) hydrogels were prepared via a freeze-thaw method. With the aim of tuning the formulation in view of a possible application in energy storage, the effects of different combinations in terms of the molecular weight (MW) of PVA and PVA-H2SO4 weight ratio were investigated. Moreover, exploiting the self-healing properties of these hydrogels and the easy possibility of functionalizing them, i.e., introducing a conducting polymer such as poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane) sulfonic acid doped polyaniline (PANI_PAMPSA), a sandwiched all-in-one double-layer hydrogel (electrode/electrolyte configuration) was prepared (PVA-H2SO4-PANI_PAMPSA/PVA-H2SO4). Results showed that the water content is independent of the PVA amount and MW; the polymer concentration has a significant effect on the formation of crystalline domains and therefore on swelling degree, whereas the cross-linking degree depends on the MW. The PVA MW has the maximum effect on the swelling percentage normalized with respect to the polymer fraction and the tensile properties of the hydrogel. The assembled all-in-one electrode/electrolyte shows promising ionic conductivity (439.7 mS cm-1) and specific capacitance performance (0.297 mF cm-2 at a current density of 0.025 mA cm-2), as well as excellent flexibility and considerable self-healing properties. These results will promote the development of self-healing symmetrical supercapacitors for storage devices in wearable electronics.
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- Giada D’Altri
- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Politecnico
di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, I-10129 Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Center
for Industrial Research−Advanced Applications in Mechanical
Engineering and Materials Technology—CIRI MAM, University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Center
for Industrial Research−Advanced Applications in Mechanical
Engineering and Materials Technology—CIRI MAM, University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Consorzio
INSTM, Via G. Giusti,
9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Center
for Industrial Research−Advanced Applications in Mechanical
Engineering and Materials Technology—CIRI MAM, University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Consorzio
INSTM, Via G. Giusti,
9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Via Risorgimento 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Center
for Industrial Research−Advanced Applications in Mechanical
Engineering and Materials Technology—CIRI MAM, University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Center
for Industrial Research−Fonti Rinnovabili, Ambiente, Mare e
Energia—CIRI FRAME, University of
Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 2, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
- Consorzio
INSTM, Via G. Giusti,
9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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Singh AN, Meena A, Nam KW. Gels in Motion: Recent Advancements in Energy Applications. Gels 2024; 10:122. [PMID: 38391452 PMCID: PMC10888500 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Gels are attracting materials for energy storage technologies. The strategic development of hydrogels with enhanced physicochemical properties, such as superior mechanical strength, flexibility, and charge transport capabilities, introduces novel prospects for advancing next-generation batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. Through a refined comprehension of gelation chemistry, researchers have achieved notable progress in fabricating hydrogels endowed with stimuli-responsive, self-healing, and highly stretchable characteristics. This mini-review delineates the integration of hydrogels into batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors, showcasing compelling instances that underscore the versatility of hydrogels, including tailorable architectures, conductive nanostructures, 3D frameworks, and multifunctionalities. The ongoing application of creative and combinatorial approaches in functional hydrogel design is poised to yield materials with immense potential within the domain of energy storage.
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- Aditya Narayan Singh
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
- Center for Next Generation Energy and Electronic Materials, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Yan F, Qian J, Lin J, Ge G, Shi C, Zhai J. Ultrahigh Energy Storage Density and Efficiency of Lead-Free Dielectrics with Sandwich Structure. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306803. [PMID: 37803480 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Lead-free dielectric capacitors have attracted significant research interest for high-power applications due to their environmental benefits and ability to meet the demanding performance requirements of electronic devices. However, the development of lead-free ceramic dielectrics with outstanding energy storage performance remains a challenge. In this study, environmentally friendly ceramic dielectrics with sandwich structures are designed and fabricated to improve energy storage performance via the synergistic effect of different dielectrics. The chemical compositions of the outer and middle layers of the sandwich structure are 0.35BiFeO3 -0.65SrTiO3 and Bi0.39 Na0.36 Sr0.25 TiO3 , respectively. The experimental and theoretical simulation results demonstrate that the breakdown strength is over 700 kV cm-1 for prepare sandwich structure ceramics. As a result, an ultrahigh recoverable energy storage density of 9.05 J cm-3 and a near-ideal energy storage efficiency of 97% are simultaneously achieved under 710 kV cm-1 . Furthermore, the energy storage efficiency maintains high values (≥ 96%) within 1-100 Hz and the power density as high as 188 MW cm-3 under 400 kV cm-1 . These results indicate that the designed lead-free ceramics with a sandwich structure possess superior comprehensive energy storage performance, making them promising lead-free candidates in the energy storage field.
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- Fei Yan
- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710126, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Functional Materials Research Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Functional Materials Research Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Functional Materials Research Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Functional Materials Research Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Functional Materials Research Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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Li C, Jia W, Guo Z, Kang Y, Zhou C, Zhao R, Cheng X, Jia N. A copper-platinum nanoplatform for synergistic photothermal and chemodynamic tumor therapy via ROS outburst and GSH exhaustion. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:800-813. [PMID: 38186029 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02288a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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A multifunctional nanoplatform is obtained by modifying copper hexacyanoferrate (Cu-HCF) nanozyme with hyaluronic acid (HA) and further loading platinum (Pt) nanoparticles. This Cu-HCF-HA@Pt platform shows peroxidase-like and glutathione oxidase-like dual-enzyme catalytic activities and photothermal properties, enabling synergistic chemodynamic and photothermal tumor therapy. HA binds to the CD44 receptor, which is highly expressed on the exterior surface of tumor cells, endowing the nanoplatform with tumor specificity. Cu-HCF-HA@Pt catalyzes the decomposition of H2O2 to produce abundant hydroxyl radicals within tumor cells, increasing intracellular oxidative stress levels and inducing tumor cell apoptosis. Meanwhile, Cu-HCF-HA@Pt catalyzes the conversion of intracellular reduced glutathione (GSH) to oxidized glutathione, resulting in GSH exhaustion. The conversion of CuII to CuI in Cu-HCF via a Fenton-like reaction can improve the peroxidase-like property of Cu-HCF-HA@Pt. After the probe is targeted to the tumor site, irradiation by an 808 nm near-infrared laser causes local heating and brings about photothermal tumor apoptosis when reaching 45 °C. The prepared Cu-HCF-HA@Pt combines nanozyme-catalyzed therapy with photothermal therapy to induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
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- Chao Li
- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Digestive Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Digestive Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Digestive Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Digestive Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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Haldar S, Khan AH, De A, Reichmayr F, Morag A, Yu M, Schneemann A, Kaskel S. Fluorinated Benzimidazole-Linked Highly Conjugated Polymer Enabling Covalent Polysulfide Anchoring for Stable Sulfur Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202302779. [PMID: 37877583 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Sulfur is one of the most abundant and economical elements in the p-block family and highly redox active, potentially utilizable as a charge-storing electrode with high theoretical capacities. However, its inherent good solubility in many electrolytes inhibits its accessibility as an electrode material in typical metal-sulfur batteries. In this work, the synthetically designed fluorinated porous polymer, when treated with elemental sulfur through a well-known nucleophilic aromatic substitution mechanism (SN Ar), allows for the covalent integration of polysulfides into a highly conjugated benzimidazole polymer by replacing the fluorine atoms. Chemically robust benzimidazole linkages allow such harsh post-synthetic treatment and facilitate the electronic activation of the anchored polysulfides for redox reactions under applied potential. The electrode amalgamated with sulfurized polymer mitigates the so-called polysulfide shuttle effect in the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery and also enables a reversible, more environmentally friendly, and more economical aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) battery that is configured with mostly p-block elements as cathode, anode, and electrolytes. The improved cycling stabilities and reduction of the overpotential in both cases pave the way for future sustainable energy storage solutions.
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- Sattwick Haldar
- Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Chair of Bioanalytical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Chair of Electrochemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Weinberg 2, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS), Winterbergstraße 28, 01277, Dresden, Germany
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Khan AJ, Sajjad M, Khan S, Khan M, Mateen A, Shah SS, Arshid N, He L, Ma Z, Gao L, Zhao G. Telluride-Based Materials: A Promising Route for High Performance Supercapacitors. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300302. [PMID: 38010947 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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As supercapacitor (SC) technology continues to evolve, there is a growing need for electrode materials with high energy/power densities and cycling stability. However, research and development of electrode materials with such characteristics is essential for commercialization the SC. To meet this demand, the development of superior electrode materials has become an increasingly critical step. The electrochemical performance of SCs is greatly influenced by various factors such as the reaction mechanism, crystal structure, and kinetics of electron/ion transfer in the electrodes, which have been challenging to address using previously investigated electrode materials like carbon and metal oxides/sulfides. Recently, tellurium and telluride-based materials have garnered increasing interest in energy storage technology owing to their high electronic conductivity, favorable crystal structure, and excellent volumetric capacity. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental properties and energy storage performance of tellurium- and Te-based materials by introducing their physicochemical properties. First, we elaborate on the significance of tellurides. Next, the charge storage mechanism of functional telluride materials and important synthesis strategies are summarized. Then, research advancements in metal and carbon-based telluride materials, as well as the effectiveness of tellurides for SCs, were analyzed by emphasizing their essential properties and extensive advantages. Finally, the remaining challenges and prospects for improving the telluride-based supercapacitive performance are outlined.
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- Abdul Jabbar Khan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, 438000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, 211, Sultanate of, Oman
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 615-8520, Japan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, 438000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, 438000, China
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Wang W, Huang R, Peng H, Hu R, Ran L, Tao Y, Yani L, Yan J. Construction of amorphous V 2O 5@Ti 3C 2T x synergistic heterostructure on 3D carbon cloth substrate by a self-assembled strategy towards high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:472-481. [PMID: 37725877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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The emerging aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) with their low price and inherent safety are showing strong competitiveness in the energy storage field. In this work, layer-by-layer stacked amorphous V2O5@Ti3C2Tx heterostructures anchored on three-dimensional carbon cloth (3D CC), synthesized by annealing process and subsequent in-situ electrochemical induction, are reported as high capacity and stable cathode for ZIBs. In this composite cathode, amorphous V2O5@Ti3C2Tx synergistic heterostructure provides isotropic Zn2+ migration channels and rapid electron transfer kinetics, while the 3D CC substrate can ensure that the bulk phase in the electrode material is also utilized to maximize the synergistic effect. As a result, the CC/a-V2O5@Ti3C2Tix cathode achieves a high specific capacity of 567 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g, a satisfactory rate performance of 213 mAh/g at 10 A/g, together with a long cycle life of 96.2 % capacity retention after 2000 cycles. Ex-situ characterizations show that the CC/a-V2O5@Ti3C2Tx cathode undergoes a highly reversible Zn2+/H+ co-intercalation/deintercalation mechanism during the discharge/charging process. In addition, based on the CC/a-V2O5@Ti3C2Tx cathode, the assembled flexible ZIB can operate properly under different bending degrees, showing its practicality in flexible devices. This work provides insight into the rational design of cathode materials with high Zn-storage performance.
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- Weiwei Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Utilization of Manganese Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, PR China.
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Lee SH, Cha HJ, Park J, Son CS, Son YG, Hwang D. Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Structural and Electrochemical Properties of Hydrothermally Synthesized NiCo 2O 4 Electrodes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:79. [PMID: 38202534 PMCID: PMC10780389 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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In this study, a porous Ni-foam support was employed to enhance the capacitance of nickel cobaltite (NiCo2O4) electrodes designed for supercapacitors. The hydrothermal synthesis method was employed to grow NiCo2O4 as an active material on Ni-foam. The NiCo2O4 sample derived from hydrothermal synthesis underwent subsequent post-heat treatment at temperatures of 250 °C, 300 °C, and 350 °C. Thermogravimetric analysis of the NiCo2O4 showed that weight loss due to water evaporation occurs after 100 °C and enters the stabilization phase at temperatures above 400 °C. The XRD pattern indicated that NiCo2O4 grew into a spinel structure, and the TEM results demonstrated that the diffraction spots (DSs) on the (111) plane of the sample annealed at 350 °C were more pronounced than those of other samples. The specific capacitance of the NiCo2O4 electrodes exhibited a decrease with increasing current density across all samples, irrespective of the annealing temperature. The electrode annealed at 350 °C recorded the highest specific capacitance value. However, the capacity retention rate of the NiCo2O4 electrode revealed a deteriorating trend, declining to 88% at 250 °C, 75% at 300 °C, and 63% at 350 °C, as the annealing temperature increased.
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- Seok-Hee Lee
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (H.-J.C.); (J.P.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (H.-J.C.); (J.P.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (H.-J.C.); (J.P.)
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (H.-J.C.); (J.P.)
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea;
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Huang CH, Lin ST. MARS Plus: An Improved Molecular Design Tool for Complex Compounds Involving Ionic, Stereo, and Cis-Trans Isomeric Structures. J Chem Inf Model 2023; 63:7711-7728. [PMID: 38100117 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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MARS (Molecular Assembling and Representation Suite) (Hsu et al. J. Chem. Inf. Model. 2019, 59, 3703-3713) is a toolbox for the molecular design of organic molecules. MARS uses integer arrays to represent the elements and connectivity between elements of a molecule. It provides a collection of operations to manipulate the elemental composition and connectivity of a molecule (or a pair of molecules), enabling the creation of novel chemical compounds. In this work, the original MARS is extended to handle complex molecular structures, including geometric (cis-trans) isomers, stereo isomers, cyclic compounds, and ionic species. The extended version of MARS, referred to as MARS+, has a more comprehensive coverage of the chemical space and therefore can explore molecules with a greater chemical and physical diversity. Compared to other molecular design tools, MARS+ is designed to perform all possible manipulations on a given molecule or a pair of molecules. Molecular structure manipulation can be conducted in either a controlled or a random fashion. Furthermore, every structure manipulation has a counterpart so that the operation can be reversed. Nearly any possible chemical structure can be generated with MARS+ via a combination of molecular operations. The capabilities of MARS+ are examined by the design of new ionic liquids (ILs). The results show that MARS+ is a useful tool for computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) and molecular structure enumeration.
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- Chen-Hsuan Huang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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Zhang J, Azari R, Poerschke U, Hall DM. A Review of Potential Electrochemical Applications in Buildings for Energy Capture and Storage. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2203. [PMID: 38138372 PMCID: PMC10746052 DOI: 10.3390/mi14122203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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The integration of distributed renewable energy technologies (such as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)) into buildings, especially in space-constrained urban areas, offers sustainable energy and helps offset fossil-fuel-related carbon emissions. However, the intermittent nature of these distributed renewable energy sources can negatively impact the larger power grids. Efficient onsite energy storage solutions capable of providing energy continuously can address this challenge. Traditional large-scale energy storage methods like pumped hydro and compressed air energy have limitations due to geography and the need for significant space to be economically viable. In contrast, electrochemical storage methods like batteries offer more space-efficient options, making them well suited for urban contexts. This literature review aims to explore potential substitutes for batteries in the context of solar energy. This review article presents insights and case studies on the integration of electrochemical energy harvesting and storage into buildings. The seamless integration can provide a space-efficient source of renewable energy for new buildings or existing structures that often have limited physical space for retrofitting. This work offers a comprehensive examination of existing research by reviewing the strengths and drawbacks of various technologies for electrochemical energy harvesting and storage, identifying those with the potential to integrate into building skins, and highlighting areas for future research and development.
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- Jingshi Zhang
- Department of Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA; (R.A.); (U.P.)
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- Department of Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA; (R.A.); (U.P.)
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- Department of Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA; (R.A.); (U.P.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA;
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Ma Y, Wei Y, Han W, Tong Y, Song AJ, Zhang J, Li H, Li X, Yang J. Proton Intercalation/De-intercalation Chemistry in Phenazine-based Anode for Hydronium-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202314259. [PMID: 37845195 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Hydronium-ion batteries have received significant attention owing to the merits of extraordinary sustainability and excellent rate abilities. However, achieving high-performance hydronium-ion batteries remains a challenge due to the inferior properties of anode materials in strong acid electrolyte. Herein, a hydronium-ion battery is constructed which is based on a diquinoxalino [2,3-a:2',3'-c] phenazine (HATN) anode and a MnO2 @graphite felt cathode in a hybrid acidic electrolyte. The fast kinetics of hydronium-ion insertion/extraction into HATN electrode endows the HATN//MnO2 @GF battery with enhanced electrochemical performance. This battery exhibits an excellent rate performance (266 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 , 97 mAh g-1 at 50 A g-1 ), attractive energy density (182.1 Wh kg-1 ) and power density (31.2 kW kg-1 ), along with long-term cycle stability. These results shed light on the development of advanced hydronium-ion batteries.
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- Yuanyuan Ma
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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Jiang C, Yan J, Wang D, Yan K, Shi L, Zheng Y, Xie C, Cheng HM, Tang Y. Significant Strain Dissipation via Stiff-Tough Solid Electrolyte Interphase Design for Highly Stable Alloying Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202314509. [PMID: 37884441 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The pulverization of alloying anodes significantly restricts their use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This study presents a dual-phase solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) design that incorporates finely dispersed Al nanoparticles within the LiPON matrix. This distinctive dual-phase structure imparts high stiffness and toughness to the integrated SEI film. In comparison to single-phase LiPON film, the optimized Al/LiPON dual-phase SEI film demonstrates a remarkable increase in fracture toughness by 317.8 %, while maintaining stiffness, achieved through the substantial dissipation of strain energy. Application of the dual-phase SEI film on an Al anode leads to a 450 % enhancement in cycling stability for lithium storage in dual-ion batteries. A similar enhancement in cycling stability for silicon anodes, which face severe volume expansion issues, is also observed, demonstrating the broad applicability of the dual-phase SEI design. Specifically, homogeneous Li-Al alloying has been observed in conventional LIBs, even when paired with a high mass loading LiNi0.5 Co0.3 Mn0.2 O2 cathode (7 mg cm-2 ). The dual-phase SEI film design can also accelerate the diffusion kinetics of Li-ions through interface electronic structure regulation. This dual-phase design can integrate stiffness and toughness into a single SEI film, providing a pathway to enhance both the structural stability and rate capability of alloying anodes.
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- Chunlei Jiang
- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen Zhongke Ruineng Industrial Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen Zhongke Ruineng Industrial Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Dong X, Liu X, Li H, Passerini S, Bresser D. Single-Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolyte for Superior Sodium-Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308699. [PMID: 37496056 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Sodium-metal batteries (SMBs) are considered a potential alternative to high-energy lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). However, the high reactivity of metallic sodium towards common liquid organic electrolytes renders such battery technology particularly challenging. Herein, we propose a multi-block single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte (SIPE) doped with ethylene carbonate as suitable electrolyte system for SMBs. This novel SIPE provides a very high ionic conductivity (2.6 mS cm-1 ) and an electrochemical stability window of about 4.1 V at 40 °C, enabling stable sodium stripping and plating and excellent rate capability of Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 cells up to 2 C. Remarkably, such cells provide a capacity retention of about 85 % after 1,000 cycles at 0.2 C thanks to the very high Coulombic efficiency (99.9 %), resulting from an excellent interfacial stability towards sodium metal and the Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 cathode.
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- Xu Dong
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
- Chemistry Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Knörr P, Lentz N, Albrecht M. Efficient additive-free formic acid dehydrogenation with a NNN-ruthenium complex. Catal Sci Technol 2023; 13:5625-5631. [PMID: 38013841 PMCID: PMC10544809 DOI: 10.1039/d3cy00512g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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A new ruthenium complex containing a pyridylidene amine-based NNN ligand was developed as a catalyst precursor for formic acid dehydrogenation, which, as a rare example, does not require basic additives to display high activity (TOF ∼10 000 h-1). Conveniently, the complex is air-stable, but sensitive to light. Mechanistic investigations using UV-vis and NMR spectroscopic monitoring correlated with gas evolution profiles indicate rapid and reversible protonation of the central nitrogen of the NNN ligand as key step of catalyst activation, followed by an associative step for formic acid dehydrogenation.
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- Pascal Knörr
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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Kim Y, Dong X, Chae S, Asghar G, Choi S, Kim BJ, Choi JY, Yu HK. Ultrahigh-Porosity MgO Microparticles for Heat-Energy Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2204775. [PMID: 35819877 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Continuous industrial development has increased the demand of energy. Inevitably, the development of energy sources is steadily progressing using various methods. Rather than establishing a new energy source, a system for storing waste heat generated by industry has now been accepted as a useful strategy. Among such systems, the hydration and dehydration reactions of MgO/Mg(OH)2 are eco-friendly, have relatively low toxicity and risk, and have a large reserves. Therefore, it is a promising candidate for a heat-storage system. In this study, ultrahigh-porosity particles are used to maximize the heat-storage efficiency of pure MgO. Due to its large surface area, the heat storage rate is 90.3% of the theoretical value and the reaction rate is very high. In addition, as structural collapse, likely to be caused by volume changes between reactions, is blocked as the porous region is filled and emptied, the cycle stability is secured. Ultrahigh-porosity MgO microparticles can be used to build eco-friendly heat-storage systems.
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- Youngho Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- C&C Materials, 26 Mongnae-ro 119, Ansan, 15602, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- C&C Materials, 26 Mongnae-ro 119, Ansan, 15602, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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Huang Y, Zhang M, Jin M, Ma T, Guo J, Zhai X, Du Y. Recent Advances on Cerium Oxide-Based Biomaterials: Toward the Next Generation of Intelligent Theranostics Platforms. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300748. [PMID: 37314429 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Disease or organ damage due to unhealthy living habits, or accidents, is inevitable. Discovering an efficient strategy to address these problems is urgently needed in the clinic. In recent years, the biological applications of nanotechnology have received extensive attention. Among them, as a widely used rare earth oxide, cerium oxide (CeO2 ) has shown good application prospects in biomedical fields due to its attractive physical and chemical properties. Here, the enzyme-like mechanism of CeO2 is elucidated, and the latest research progress in the biomedical field is reviewed. At the nanoscale, Ce ions in CeO2 can be reversibly converted between +3 and +4. The conversion process is accompanied by the generation and elimination of oxygen vacancies, which give CeO2 the performance of dual redox properties. This property facilitates nano-CeO2 to catalyze the scavenging of excess free radicals in organisms, hence providing a possibility for the treatment of oxidative stress diseases such as diabetic foot, arthritis, degenerative neurological diseases, and cancer. In addition, relying on its excellent catalytic properties, customizable life-signaling factor detectors based on electrochemical techniques are developed. At the end of this review, an outlook on the opportunities and challenges of CeO2 in various fields is provided.
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- Yongkang Huang
- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Zhao Y, Hu Z, Fan C, Gao P, Zhang R, Liu Z, Liu J, Liu J. Novel Structural Design and Adsorption/Insertion Coordinating Quasi-Metallic Na Storage Mechanism toward High-performance Hard Carbon Anode Derived from Carboxymethyl Cellulose. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303296. [PMID: 37294167 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hard Carbon have become the most promising anode candidates for sodium-ion batteries, but the poor rate performance and cycle life remain key issues. In this work, N-doped hard carbon with abundant defects and expanded interlayer spacing is constructed by using carboxymethyl cellulose sodium as precursor with the assistance of graphitic carbon nitride. The formation of N-doped nanosheet structure is realized by the CN• or CC• radicals generated through the conversion of nitrile intermediates in the pyrolysis process. This greatly enhances the rate capability (192.8 mAh g-1 at 5.0 A g-1 ) and ultra-long cycle stability (233.3 mAh g-1 after 2000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 ). In situ Raman spectroscopy, ex situ X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis in combination with comprehensive electrochemical characterizations, reveal that the interlayer insertion coordinated quasi-metallic sodium storage in the low potential plateau region and adsorption storage in the high potential sloping region. The first-principles density functional theory calculations further demonstrate strong coordination effect on nitrogen defect sites to capture sodium, especially with pyrrolic N, uncovering the formation mechanism of quasi-metallic bond in the sodium storage. This work provides new insights into the sodium storage mechanism of high-performance carbonaceous materials, and offers new opportunities for better design of hard carbon anode.
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- Yanhong Zhao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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Song Z, Wang Z, Yu R. Strategies for Advanced Supercapacitors Based on 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: From Material Design to Device Setup. SMALL METHODS 2023:e2300808. [PMID: 37735990 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Recently, the development of new materials and devices has become the main research focus in the field of energy. Supercapacitors (SCs) have attracted significant attention due to their high power density, fast charge/discharge rate, and excellent cycling stability. With a lamellar structure, 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) emerge as electrode materials for SCs. Although many 2D TMDs with excellent energy storage capability have been reported, further optimization of electrode materials and devices is still needed for competitive electrochemical performance. Previous reviews have focused on the performance of 2D TMDs as electrode materials in SCs, especially on their modification. Herein, the effects of element doping, morphology, structure and phase, composite, hybrid configuration, and electrolyte are emphatically discussed on the overall performance of 2D TMDs-based SCs from the perspective of device optimization. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of 2D TMDs-based SCs in the field are highlighted, and personal perspectives on methods and ideas for high-performance energy storage devices are provided.
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- Zhifan Song
- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1 North 2nd Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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Zhao W, Xu D, Li D, Avdeev M, Jing H, Xu M, Guo Y, Shi D, Zhou T, Liu W, Wang D, Zhou D. Broad-high operating temperature range and enhanced energy storage performances in lead-free ferroelectrics. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5725. [PMID: 37714850 PMCID: PMC10504284 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41494-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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The immense potential of lead-free dielectric capacitors in advanced electronic components and cutting-edge pulsed power systems has driven enormous investigations and evolutions heretofore. One of the significant challenges in lead-free dielectric ceramics for energy-storage applications is to optimize their comprehensive characteristics synergistically. Herein, guided by phase-field simulations along with rational composition-structure design, we conceive and fabricate lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-Bi0.5K0.5TiO3-Sr(Sc0.5Nb0.5)O3 ternary solid-solution ceramics to establish an equitable system considering energy-storage performance, working temperature performance, and structural evolution. A giant Wrec of 9.22 J cm-3 and an ultra-high ƞ ~ 96.3% are realized in the BNKT-20SSN ceramic by the adopted repeated rolling processing method. The state-of-the-art temperature (Wrec ≈ 8.46 ± 0.35 J cm-3, ƞ ≈ 96.4 ± 1.4%, 25-160 °C) and frequency stability performances at 500 kV cm-1 are simultaneously achieved. This work demonstrates remarkable advances in the overall energy storage performance of lead-free bulk ceramics and inspires further attempts to achieve high-temperature energy storage properties.
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- Weichen Zhao
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Lucas Heights, 2234, NSW, Australia
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, 710062, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, School of Aerospace, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310027, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, 310018, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Gupta H, Dahiya Y, Rathore HK, Awasthi K, Kumar M, Sarkar D. Energy-Dense Zinc Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with S, N Dual-Doped Porous Carbon Nanocube Based Cathodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42685-42696. [PMID: 37653567 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHSCs) are truly promising as next-generation high-performance energy storage systems because they could offer high energy density like batteries while exhibiting high power output and long cycle life traits of supercapacitors. The key point of constructing a high-performance ZIHSC is to couple the Zn anode with an appropriate cathode material, which has high theoretical capacity, cost-effectiveness, and intrinsic safety features. In this work, we have demonstrated the potentiality of S, N co-doped porous carbon nanocubes (S, N-CNCs) as a cathode material for devising a ZIHSC with excellent energy density and cycle life. The S, N-CNCs are prepared from a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-8 precursor via a simultaneous pyrolyzing-doping strategy in an inert atmosphere. Resultant CNCs are monodisperse with an average size of around 65 nm and porous in nature, with uniform N and S doping throughout the structure. Benefitted from such hierarchical porous architecture and the presence of abundant heteroatoms, the assembled ZIHSC with S, N-CNC as the cathode and Zn-foil as the anode in a ZnSO4 aqueous electrolyte could reach a specific capacity as high as 165.5 mA h g-1 (331 F g-1) at 1 A g-1, which corresponds to a satisfactory energy density of 148.9 W h kg-1 at the power density of 900 W kg-1. The ZIHSC has displayed a good cycle stability with more than 70% capacity retention after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. Furthermore, to verify the practical feasibility of such a cathode material, an aqueous 3D Zn@Cu//S, N-CNC full-cell device is fabricated, which has demonstrated a satisfactory specific capacity (49.6 mAh g-1 at 0.25 A g-1) and an impressive energy density (42.2 Wh kg-1 with 212.2 W kg-1). Full ZIHSC devices are also found to be efficient in powering light-emitting diodes, further substantiating their feasibility in next-generation energy storage applications.
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- Himanshu Gupta
- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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Du X, Lin Z, Wang X, Zhang K, Hu H, Dai S. Electrode Materials, Structural Design, and Storage Mechanisms in Hybrid Supercapacitors. Molecules 2023; 28:6432. [PMID: 37687261 PMCID: PMC10563087 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Currently, energy storage systems are of great importance in daily life due to our dependence on portable electronic devices and hybrid electric vehicles. Among these energy storage systems, hybrid supercapacitor devices, constructed from a battery-type positive electrode and a capacitor-type negative electrode, have attracted widespread interest due to their potential applications. In general, they have a high energy density, a long cycling life, high safety, and environmental friendliness. This review first addresses the recent developments in state-of-the-art electrode materials, the structural design of electrodes, and the optimization of electrode performance. Then we summarize the possible classification of hybrid supercapacitor devices, and their potential applications. Finally, the fundamental theoretical aspects, charge-storage mechanism, and future developing trends are discussed. This review is intended to provide future research directions for the next generation of high-performance energy storage devices.
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- Xiaobing Du
- School of Physical and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- School of Physical and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- School of Physical and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- School of Physical and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Phukhrongthung A, Iamprasertkun P, Bunpheng A, Saisopa T, Umpuch C, Puchongkawarin C, Sawangphruk M, Luanwuthi S. Oil palm leaf-derived hierarchical porous carbon for "water-in-salt" based supercapacitors: the effect of anions (Cl - and TFSI -) in superconcentrated conditions. RSC Adv 2023; 13:24432-24444. [PMID: 37593665 PMCID: PMC10427977 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03152g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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This study investigates the use of a hierarchical porous carbon electrode derived from oil palm leaves in a "water-in-salt" supercapacitor. The impact of anion identity on the electrical performance of the carbon electrode was also explored. The results show that the prepared carbon had a hierarchical porous structure with a high surface area of up to 1840 m2 g-1. When a 20 m LiTFSI electrolyte was used, the carbon electrode had a specific capacitance of 176 F g-1 with a wider potential window of about 2.6 V, whereas the use of a cheaper 20 m LiCl electrolyte showed a higher specific capacitance of 331 F g-1 due to the smaller size of the Cl- anion, which enabled inner capacitance. Therefore, the anion identity has an effect on the electrochemical performance of porous carbon, and this research contributes to the understanding of using "water-in-salt" electrolytes in carbon-based supercapacitors. The study's findings provide insights into developing low-cost, high-performance supercapacitors that can operate in a wider voltage range.
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- Arisa Phukhrongthung
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University Ubon Ratchathani 34190 Thailand +66 935397469
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- School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University Ubon Ratchathani 34190 Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University Ubon Ratchathani 34190 Thailand
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology Rayong 21210 Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University Ubon Ratchathani 34190 Thailand +66 935397469
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Roostaei T, Rahimpour MR, Zhao H, Eisapour M, Chen Z, Hu J. Recent advances and progress in biotemplate catalysts for electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102958. [PMID: 37453344 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Complex structures and morphologies in nature endow materials with unexpected properties and extraordinary functions. Biotemplating is an emerging strategy for replicating nature structures to obtain materials with unique morphologies and improved properties. Recently, efforts have been made to use bio-inspired species as a template for producing morphology-controllable catalysts. Fundamental information, along with recent advances in biotemplate metal-based catalysts are presented in this review through discussions of various structures and biotemplates employed for catalyst preparation. This review also outlines the recent progress on preparation routes of biotemplate catalysts and discusses how the properties and structures of these templates play a crucial role in the final performance of metal-based catalysts. Additionally, the application of bio-based metal and metal oxide catalysts is highlighted for various key energy and environmental technologies, including photocatalysis, fuel cells, and lithium batteries. Biotemplate metal-based catalysts display high efficiency in several energy and environmental systems. Note that this review provides guidance for further research in this direction.
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- Tayebeh Roostaei
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada; Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Ningbo, Zhengjiang 315200, China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada.
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Mousaabadi KZ, Ensafi AA, Naghsh E, Hu JS, Rezaei B. Dual Ni/Co-hemin metal-organic framework-PrGO for high-performance asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12422. [PMID: 37528177 PMCID: PMC10393980 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39553-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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In this study, we conducted direct synthesis of a dual metal-organic framework (Ni/Co-Hemin MOF) on phosphorous-doped reduced graphene oxide (PrGO) to serve as an active material in high-performance asymmetrical supercapacitors. The nanocomposite was utilized as an active material in supercapacitors, exhibiting a noteworthy specific capacitance of 963 C g-1 at 1.0 A g-1, along with a high rate capability of 68.3% upon increasing the current density by 20 times, and superior cycling stability. Our comprehensive characterization and control experiments indicated that the improved performance can be attributed to the combined effect of the dual MOF and the presence of phosphorous, influencing the battery-type supercapacitor behavior of GO. Additionally, we fabricated an asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor (AHSC) using Ni/Co-Hemin/PrGO/Nickel foam (NF) and activated carbon (AC)/NF. This AHSC demonstrated a specific capacitance of 281 C g-1 at 1.0 A g-1, an operating voltage of 1.80 V, an impressive energy density of 70.3 Wh kg-1 at a high power density of 0.9 kW kg-1. Notably, three AHSC devices connected in series successfully powered a clock for approximately 42 min. These findings highlight the potential application of Hemin-based MOFs in advanced supercapacitor systems.
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA.
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- Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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Kahlstorf T, Hausmann JN, Sontheimer T, Menezes PW. Challenges for Hybrid Water Electrolysis to Replace the Oxygen Evolution Reaction on an Industrial Scale. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2200242. [PMID: 37483419 PMCID: PMC10362115 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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To enable a future society based on sun and wind energy, transforming electricity into chemical energy in the form of fuels is crucial. This transformation can be achieved in an electrolyzer performing water splitting, where at the anode, water is oxidized to oxygen-oxygen evolution reaction (OER)-to produce protons and electrons that can be combined at the cathode to form hydrogen-hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). While hydrogen is a desired fuel, the obtained oxygen has no economic value. A techno-economically more suitable alternative is hybrid water electrolysis, where value-added oxidation reactions of abundant organic feedstocks replace the OER. However, tremendous challenges remain for the industrial-scale application of hybrid water electrolysis. Herein, these challenges, including the higher kinetic overpotentials of organic oxidation reactions compared to the OER, the small feedstock availably and product demand of these processes compared to the HER (and carbon dioxide reduction), additional purifications costs, and electrocatalytic challenges to meet the industrially required activities, selectivities, and especially long-term stabilities are critically discussed. It is anticipated that this perspective helps the academic research community to identify industrially relevant research questions concerning hybrid water electrolysis.
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- Till Kahlstorf
- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
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- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
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- Strategy Department of Energy and InformationHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieHahn‐Meitner‐Platz 114109BerlinGermany
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- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
- Department of ChemistryTechnische Universität BerlinStraße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C210623BerlinGermany
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Tian H, Wang Q, Li X, Luo L, Li Y. Microstructure Characteristics and Hydrogen Storage Kinetics of Mg 77+xNi 20-xLa 3 ( x = 0, 5, 10, 15) Alloys. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4576. [PMID: 37444889 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Mg77+xNi20-xLa3 (x = 0, 5, 10, 15) alloys were successfully prepared by the vacuum induction melting method. The structural characterizations of the alloys were performed by using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. The effects of nickel content on the microstructure and hydrogen storage kinetic of the as-cast alloys were investigated. The results showed that the alloys are composed of a primary phase of Mg2Ni, lamella eutectic composites of Mg + Mg2Ni, and some amount of LaMg12 and La2Mg17. Nickel addition significantly improved the hydrogen-absorption kinetic performance of the alloy. At 683 K, Mg77Ni20La3 alloy and Mg82Ni15La3 alloy underwent hydrogen absorption and desorption reactions for 2 h, respectively, and their hydrogen absorption and desorption capacities were 4.16 wt.% and 4.1 wt.%, and 4.92 wt.% and 4.69 wt.%, respectively. Using the Kissinger equation, it was calculated that the activation energy values of Mg77Ni20La3, Mg82Ni15La3, Mg87Ni10La3 and Mg92Ni5La3 alloys were in the range of 68.5~75.2 kJ/mol, much lower than 150~160 kJ/mol of MgH2.
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- Hongxiao Tian
- School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China
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- School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China
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- School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China
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- School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China
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- School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China
- Baotou Materials Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Baotou 014010, China
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Azami SM, Kheirmand M. Evaluation of Charge and Energy Storage in Molecular Nanocapacitors. J Phys Chem A 2023. [PMID: 37319433 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.3c02025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A model is presented herein for the evaluation of stored charge and energy in molecular-scale capacitors composed of parallel nanosheets. In this model, the nanocapacitor is exposed to an external electric field, and the charging process is considered as a three-stage mechanism, including isolated, exposed, and frozen stages, where each stage possesses its own Hamiltonian and wavefunction. In this way, the third stage's Hamiltonian is the same as that of the first stage, while its wavefunction is frozen to that of the second stage, and consequently, stored energy can be calculated as the expectation value of second stage's wavefunction with respect to the first stage's Hamiltonian. Electron density is then integrated over half-space, i.e., the space separated by a virtual plane located at the middle and parallel to electrodes, to reveal stored charge on nanosheets. The formalism is applied to two parallel hexagonal graphene flakes as nanocapacitor's electrodes, and results are compared with experimental values of similar systems.
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj 75918-74934, Iran
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj 75918-74934, Iran
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Wu B, Aspers RLEG, Kentgens APM, Zhao EW. Operando benchtop NMR reveals reaction intermediates and crossover in redox flow batteries. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2023; 351:107448. [PMID: 37099853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2023.107448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Redox flow batteries (RFBs) provide a promising battery technology for grid-scale energy storage. High-field operando NMR analyses of RFBs have yielded useful insight into their working mechanisms and helped improve battery performance. Nevertheless, the high cost and large footprint of a high-field NMR system limit its implementation by a wider electrochemistry community. Here, we demonstrate an operando NMR study of an anthraquinone/ferrocyanide-based RFB on a low-cost and compact 43 MHz benchtop system. The chemical shifts induced by bulk magnetic susceptibility effects differ remarkably from those obtained in high-field NMR experiments, due to the different orientations of the sample relative to the external magnetic field. We apply Evans method to estimate the concentrations of paramagnetic anthraquinone radical and ferricyanide anions. The degradation of 2,6-dihydroxy-anthraquinone (DHAQ) to 2,6-dihydroxy-anthrone and 2,6-dihydroxy-anthranol has been quantified. We further identified the impurities commonly present in the DHAQ solution to be acetone, methanol and formamide. The crossover of DHAQ and impurity molecules through the sseparation Nafion® membrane was captured and quantified, and a negative correlation between the molecular size and crossover rate was established. We show that a benchtop NMR system has sufficient spectral and temporal resolution and sensitivity for the operando study of RFBs, and anticipate a broad application of operando benchtop NMR methods for studying flow electrochemistry targeted for different applications.
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- Bing Wu
- Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Niobium- and cobalt-modified dual-source-derived porous carbon with a honeycomb-like stable structure for supercapacitor and hydrogen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 639:33-48. [PMID: 36804791 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Designing porous carbon materials with tailored architecture and appropriate compositions is essential for supercapacitor (SC) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, Nb/Co-modified dual-source porous carbon (Nb/Co-DSPC) with a honeycomb structure was obtained by introducing a secondary carbon source (Co/Zn-ZIF) and transition metal Nb into activated Typha carbon (ATC). The addition of a secondary carbon source and Nb resulted in superior specific surface area (1272.38 m2/g), excellent hydrophilicity (34.73°) and abundant bimetallic active sites (Nb/Co-Nx) in Nb/Co-DSPC, providing excellent charge storage capacity and electrocatalytic activity. The Nb/Co-DSPC electrode displayed an outstanding capacitance of 337 F/g at 0.5 A/g and showed excellent stability after 15,000 charge-discharge cycles. In addition, Nb/Co-DSPC shows an overpotential of 114 mV at 10 mA cm-2, better than those of Co-DSPC (139 mV) and ATC (162 mV) alone. This study offers a reliable strategy for advanced multifunctional porous carbon electrode materials preparations.
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Zhang M, Wang L, Xu H, Song Y, He X. Polyimides as Promising Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Review. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:135. [PMID: 37221393 PMCID: PMC10205965 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01104-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have helped revolutionize the modern world and are now advancing the alternative energy field. Several technical challenges are associated with LIBs, such as increasing their energy density, improving their safety, and prolonging their lifespan. Pressed by these issues, researchers are striving to find effective solutions and new materials for next-generation LIBs. Polymers play a more and more important role in satisfying the ever-increasing requirements for LIBs. Polyimides (PIs), a special functional polymer, possess unparalleled advantages, such as excellent mechanical strength, extremely high thermal stability, and excellent chemical inertness; they are a promising material for LIBs. Herein, we discuss the current applications of PIs in LIBs, including coatings, separators, binders, solid-state polymer electrolytes, and active storage materials, to improve high-voltage performance, safety, cyclability, flexibility, and sustainability. Existing technical challenges are described, and strategies for solving current issues are proposed. Finally, potential directions for implementing PIs in LIBs are outlined.
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- Mengyun Zhang
- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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Shi M, Li T, Shang H, Huang T, Miao Y, Zhang C, Qi J, Wei F, Xiao B, Xu H, Xue X, Sui Y. Electronic structure engineering on NiSe 2 micro-octahedra via nitrogen doping enabling long cycle life magnesium ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:850-859. [PMID: 37178562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Multivalent ion batteries have attracted great attention because of their abundant reserves, low cost and high safety. Among them, magnesium ion batteries (MIBs) have been regarded as a promising alternative for large-scale energy storage device owing to its high volumetric capacities and unfavorable dendrite formation. However, the strong interaction between Mg2+ and electrolyte as well as cathode material results in very slow insertion and diffusion kinetics. Therefore, it is highly necessary to develop high-performance cathode materials compatible with electrolyte for MIBs. Herein, the electronic structure of NiSe2 micro-octahedra was modulated by nitrogen doping (N-NiSe2) through hydrothermal method followed by a pyrolysis process and this N-NiSe2 micro-octahedra was used as cathode materials for MIBs. It is worth noting that N-NiSe2 micro-octahedra shows more redox active sites and faster Mg2+ diffusion kinetics compared with NiSe2 micro-octahedra without nitrogen doping. Moreover, the density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicated that the doping of nitrogen could improve the conductivity of active materials on the one hand, facilitating Mg2+ ion diffusion kinetics, and on the other hand, nitrogen dopant sites could provide more Mg2+ adsorption sites. As a result, the N-NiSe2 micro-octahedra cathode exhibits a high reversible discharge capacity of 169 mAh g-1 at the current density of 50 mA g-1, and a good cycling stability over 500 cycles with a maintained discharge capacity of 158.5 mAh g-1. This work provides a new idea to improve the electrochemical performance of cathode materials for MIBs by the introduction of heteroatom dopant.
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- Meiyu Shi
- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China.
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Khlyupin A, Nesterova I, Gerke K. Molecular scale roughness effects on electric double layer structure in asymmetric ionic liquids. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Khot M, Shaik RS, Touseef W, Kiani A. Binder-free NiO/CuO hybrid structure via ULPING (Ultra-short Laser Pulse for In-situ Nanostructure Generation) technique for supercapacitor electrode. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6975. [PMID: 37117400 PMCID: PMC10147619 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34274-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Developing a cost-effective pseudocapacitor electrode manufacturing process incorporating binder-free, green synthesis methods and single-step fabrication is crucial in advancing supercapacitor research. This study aims to address this pressing issue and contribute to the ongoing efforts in the field by introducing ULPING (Ultra-short Laser Pulse for In-situ Nanostructure Generation) technique for effective design. Laser irradiation was conducted in ambient conditions to form a CuO/NiO hybrid structure providing a synergistic contribution to the electrical behavior of the electrode. Mainly, the effects of surface morphology and electrochemical surface because of tuning laser intensity were analyzed. The samples demonstrated high oxide formation, fiber generation, excellent porosity, and ease of ion accessibility. Owing to a less than 10-min binder-free fabrication method, the electrochemical performance of the as-fabricated electrode was 25.8 mC cm-2 at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 proved to be excellent. These excellent surface properties were possible by the simple working principle of pulsed laser irradiation in ambient conditions and smart tuning of the important laser parameters. The CuO/NiO electrode demonstrates excellent conductivity and rewarding cyclic stability of 83.33% after 8000 cycles. This study demonstrates the potential of the ULPING technique as a green and simple method for fabricating high-performance pseudocapacitor electrodes.
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- Mayuresh Khot
- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Manufacturing Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamilnadu, 632014, India
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada.
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada.
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Zeng Z, Gao Z, Guo Z, Xu X, Chen Y, Li Y, Wu D, Lin L, Jia R, Han S. Structure and oxygen vacancy engineered CuCo-layered double oxide nanotube arrays as advanced bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:6473-6483. [PMID: 37092725 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00695f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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In recent years, as a green renewable energy production technology, electrochemical water splitting has demonstrated high development potential. Many materials have been reported as successful catalysts in the water-splitting field. However, it is still a huge challenge to produce bifunctional electrocatalysts for the efficient and sustainable generation of hydrogen and oxygen simultaneously. Herein, we successfully developed oxygen vacancies abundant CuCo layered double oxide (Ov-CuCo-LDO) hollow nanotube arrays (HNTAs) loaded on nickel foam as advanced electrocatalysts for total water splitting. When the current density was 10 mA cm-2, the Ov-CuCo-LDO HNTAs exhibited outstanding onset overpotentials of 53.9 and 72.5 mV for the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions (HER and OER) in alkaline medium, respectively, because of the bimetallic synergistic effect between the cobalt and copper and the unique hollow porous structure. In addition, an as-assembled Ov-CuCo-LDO||Ov-CuCo-LDO electrolytic cell showed a small potential of 1.55 V to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm-2. Moreover, it also showed remarkable durability after long-term overall water splitting for more than 20 h. The research results in this paper are of great interest to practical applications of the water decomposition process, providing clear and in-depth insights into preliminary robust and efficient multifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.
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- Zifeng Zeng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Shanghai Fengxian High School, Shanghai, 201400, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
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Hao Z, Jiang C, Xu Z, Du Z, Xu J, Shi W, Meng Z, Yu S, Tian H. Reasonably optimized structure of iron-doped cobalt hydroxylfluoride for high-performance supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 644:64-72. [PMID: 37094473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Cobalt hydroxylfluoride (CoOHF) is an emerging supercapacitor material. However, it remains highly challenging to effectively enhance the performance of CoOHF, which is limited by its poor electron and ion transport ability. In this study, the intrinsic structure of CoOHF was optimized through Fe doping (CoOHF-xFe, where x represents the Fe/Co feeding ratio). As indicated by the experimental and theoretical calculation results, the incorporation of Fe effectively enhances the intrinsic conductivity of CoOHF and optimizes its surface ion adsorption capacity. Moreover, since the radius of Fe is slightly larger than that of Co, the space between the crystal planes of CoOHF increases to a certain extent, and the ability to store ions is consequently enhanced. The optimized CoOHF-0.06Fe sample exhibits the maximum specific capacitance (385.8 F g-1). The asymmetric supercapacitor with activated carbon achieves a high energy density of 37.2 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 1600 W kg-1, and a full hydrolysis pool is successfully driven by the device, indicating great application potential. This study lays a solid basis for the application of hydroxylfluoride to a novel generation of supercapacitors.
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- Zeyu Hao
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Zhang M, Jiang D, Jin F, Sun Y, Wang J, Jiang M, Cao J, Zhang B, Liu J. Compression-tolerant supercapacitor based on NiCo2O4/Ti3C2Tx MXene/reduced graphene oxide composite aerogel with insights from density functional theory simulations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:204-215. [PMID: 36630857 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Compression-tolerant electrodes are critical for developing next-generation wearable energy storage devices. However, most of previous studies on compressible electrodes focus on carbon-based materials, whereas metal-based materials such as spinel metal oxide with faradaic nature have been rarely studied due to their lack of compressibility. Herein, NiCo2O4 (NCO) microtubes assembled by ultrathin and mesoporous nanosheets, are deposited on/into Ti3C2Tx MXene/reduced graphene oxide aerogel (MGA), an intrinsically compressible host template with high conductivity and specific surface areas. The optimized NCO/MGA-300 sample shows a reversible compressive strain of 60% and a superior durability. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the NCO/MGA-300 heterojunction has high electronic conductivity, fast electron transfer ability, and low adsorption energy for OH- ions. As a result, the NCO/MGA-300 electrode exhibits superb electrochemical performance in terms of its high gravimetric capacitance (1633F g-1 at 1 A g-1), rate performance (1492F g-1 at 10 A g-1), and remarkable cycling stability of 86.6% after 10,000 charge-discharging cycles. Moreover, an assembled asymmetric supercapacitor based on compressible NCO/MGA-300 shows stable electrochemical performances under different compressive strains (20%. 40% and 60%), or after 100 compression-release cycles. This research finding demonstrates the possibility of metal-based electrode for wearable devices with high energy storage capability and good compressibility.
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- Maozhuang Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China; Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Borui Zhiyuan Anti-vibration Technology Co., Ltd., NO.8 Herong Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Qingdao Borui Zhiyuan Anti-vibration Technology Co., Ltd., NO.8 Herong Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Sijuade AA, Eze VO, Arnett NY, Okoli OI. Vanadium MXenes materials for next-generation energy storage devices. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:252001. [PMID: 36930968 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acc539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Batteries and supercapacitors have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage technologies. The rapid development of new two-dimensional (2D) electrode materials indicates a new era in energy storage devices. MXenes are a new type of layered 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides that have drawn much attention because of their excellent electrical conductivity, electrochemical and hydrophilic properties, large surface area, and attractive topological structure. This review focuses on various synthesis methods to prepare vanadium carbide MXenes with and without etchants like hydrofluoric acid, lithium fluoride, and hydrochloric acid to remove the 'A' layers of the MAX phase. The goal is to demonstrate the utilization of a less toxic etching method to achieve MXenes of comparable properties to those prepared by traditional methods. The influence of intercalation on the effect of high interlayer spacing between the MXene layers and the performance of MXenes as supercapacitor and battery electrodes is also addressed in this review. Lastly, the gaps in the current knowledge for vanadium carbide MXenes in synthesis, scalability, and utilization in more energy storage devices were discussed.
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- Ayomide Adeola Sijuade
- High-Performance Materials Institute, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States of America
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- High-Performance Materials Institute, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States of America
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- High-Performance Materials Institute, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States of America
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- High-Performance Materials Institute, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States of America
- Herff College of Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 38111, United States of America
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