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Ghani F, An K, Lee D. Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Physicochemical Properties and Electrochemical Performance of FeVO 4 as an Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:565. [PMID: 36676303 PMCID: PMC9866506 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Several electrode materials have been developed to provide high energy density and a long calendar life at a low cost for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Iron (III) vanadate (FeVO4), a semiconductor material that follows insertion/extraction chemistry with a redox reaction and provides high theoretical capacity, is an auspicious choice of anode material for LIBs. The correlation is investigated between calcination temperatures, morphology, particle size, physicochemical properties, and their effect on the electrochemical performance of FeVO4 under different binders. The crystallite size, particle size, and tap density increase while the specific surface area (SBET) decreases upon increasing the calcination temperature (500 °C, 600 °C, and 700 °C). The specific capacities are reduced by increasing the calcination temperature and particle size. Furthermore, FeVO4 fabricated with different binders (35 wt.% PAA and 5 wt.% PVDF) and their electrochemical performance for LIBs was explored regarding the effectiveness of the PAA binder. FV500 (PAA and PVDF) initially delivered higher discharge/charge capacities of 1046.23/771.692 mAhg-1 and 1051.21/661.849 mAhg-1 compared to FV600 and FV700 at the current densities of 100 mAg-1, respectively. The intrinsic defects and presence of oxygen vacancy along with high surface area and smaller particle sizes efficiently enhanced the ionic and electronic conductivities and delivered high discharge/charge capacities for FeVO4 as an anode for LIBs.
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- Faizan Ghani
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul Campus, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Konkuk University, Glocal Campus, 268 Chungwon-daero, Chungju-si 27478, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul Campus, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Nguyen TP, Kim IT. Vanadium Ferrocyanides as a Highly Stable Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020461. [PMID: 36677524 PMCID: PMC9867135 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Owing to their high redox potential and availability of numerous diffusion channels in metal-organic frameworks, Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are attractive for metal ion storage applications. Recently, vanadium ferrocyanides (VFCN) have received a great deal of attention for application in sodium-ion batteries, as they demonstrate a stable capacity with high redox potential of ~3.3 V vs. Na/Na+. Nevertheless, there have been no reports on the application of VFCN in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this work, a facile synthesis of VFCN was performed using a simple solvothermal method under ambient air conditions through the redox reaction of VCl3 with K3[Fe(CN)6]. VFCN exhibited a high redox potential of ~3.7 V vs. Li/Li+ and a reversible capacity of ~50 mAh g-1. The differential capacity plots revealed changes in the electrochemical properties of VFCN after 50 cycles, in which the low spin of Fe ions was partially converted to high spin. Ex situ X-ray diffraction measurements confirmed the unchanged VFCN structure during cycling. This demonstrated the high structural stability of VFCN. The low cost of precursors, simplicity of the process, high stability, and reversibility of VFCN suggest that it can be a candidate for large-scale production of cathode materials for LIBs.
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Dobhal G, Walsh TR, Tawfik SA. Blocking Directional Lithium Diffusion in Solid-State Electrolytes at the Interface: First-Principles Insights into the Impact of the Space Charge Layer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:55471-55479. [PMID: 36472502 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Understanding the degradation mechanisms in solid-state lithium-ion batteries at interfaces is fundamental for improving battery performance and for designing recycling methodologies for batteries. A key source of battery degradation is the presence of the space charge layer at the solid-state electrolyte-electrode interface and the impact that this layer has on the thermodynamics of the electrolyte structure. Currently, Li10GeP2S12 in its pristine form has one of the highest lithium conductivities and has been used as a template for designing even higher conductivity derived structures. However, being an ionic material with mostly linear diffusion, it is prone to path-blocker defects, which we show here to be especially prevalent in the space charge layer. We analyze the thermodynamic properties of a number of path-blocker defects using density functional theory and their potential crystal decomposition and find that the presence of an electrostatic potential in the space charge layer elevates the likelihood of existence of these defects, which otherwise would not be likely to form in the bulk of the electrolyte away from electrodes. We use ab initio molecular dynamics to assess the impact of these defects on the diffusivity of the crystal and find that they all reduce the lithium diffusivity. While our work focuses on Li10GeP2S12, it is relevant to any solid-state electrolyte with mainly linear diffusion.
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- Garima Dobhal
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria3216, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC3001, Australia
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Marchesini S, Reed BP, Jones H, Matjacic L, Rosser TE, Zhou Y, Brennan B, Tiddia M, Jervis R, Loveridge MJ, Raccichini R, Park J, Wain AJ, Hinds G, Gilmore IS, Shard AG, Pollard AJ. Surface Analysis of Pristine and Cycled NMC/Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes: Addressing the Measurement Challenges. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:52779-52793. [PMID: 36382786 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries are the most ubiquitous energy storage devices in our everyday lives. However, their energy storage capacity fades over time due to chemical and structural changes in their components, via different degradation mechanisms. Understanding and mitigating these degradation mechanisms is key to reducing capacity fade, thereby enabling improvement in the performance and lifetime of Li-ion batteries, supporting the energy transition to renewables and electrification. In this endeavor, surface analysis techniques are commonly employed to characterize the chemistry and structure at reactive interfaces, where most changes are observed as batteries age. However, battery electrodes are complex systems containing unstable compounds, with large heterogeneities in material properties. Moreover, different degradation mechanisms can affect multiple material properties and occur simultaneously, meaning that a range of complementary techniques must be utilized to obtain a complete picture of electrode degradation. The combination of these issues and the lack of standard measurement protocols and guidelines for data interpretation can lead to a lack of trust in data. Herein, we discuss measurement challenges that affect several key surface analysis techniques being used for Li-ion battery degradation studies: focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry. We provide recommendations for each technique to improve reproducibility and reduce uncertainty in the analysis of NMC/graphite Li-ion battery electrodes. We also highlight some key measurement issues that should be addressed in future investigations.
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- Sofia Marchesini
- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- Electrochemical Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College of London, London SW7 2AZ, U.K
- The Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K
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- The Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K
- Electrochemical Materials Group, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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Gupta A, Badam R, Takamori N, Minakawa H, Masuo S, Takaya N, Matsumi N. Microbial pyrazine diamine is a novel electrolyte additive that shields high-voltage LiNi 1/3Co 1/3Mn 1/3O 2 cathodes. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19888. [PMID: 36434117 PMCID: PMC9700740 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22018-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The uncontrolled oxidative decomposition of electrolyte while operating at high potential (> 4.2 V vs Li/Li+) severely affects the performance of high-energy density transition metal oxide-based materials as cathodes in Li-ion batteries. To restrict this degradative response of electrolyte species, the need for functional molecules as electrolyte additives that can restrict the electrolytic decomposition is imminent. In this regard, bio-derived molecules are cost-effective, environment friendly, and non-toxic alternatives to their synthetic counter parts. Here, we report the application of microbially synthesized 2,5-dimethyl-3,6-bis(4-aminobenzyl)pyrazine (DMBAP) as an electrolyte additive that stabilizes high-voltage (4.5 V vs Li/Li+) LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathodes. The high-lying highest occupied molecular orbital of bio-additive (DMBAP) inspires its sacrificial in situ oxidative decomposition to form an organic passivation layer on the cathode surface. This restricts the excessive electrolyte decomposition to form a tailored cathode electrolyte interface to administer cyclic stability and enhance the capacity retention of the cathode.
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- Agman Gupta
- grid.444515.50000 0004 1762 2236Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292 Japan
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- grid.444515.50000 0004 1762 2236Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292 Japan
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- grid.444515.50000 0004 1762 2236Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292 Japan
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- grid.20515.330000 0001 2369 4728Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
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- grid.20515.330000 0001 2369 4728Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
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- grid.20515.330000 0001 2369 4728Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
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- grid.444515.50000 0004 1762 2236Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292 Japan
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Davino S, Callegari D, Pasini D, Thomas M, Nicotera I, Bonizzoni S, Mustarelli P, Quartarone E. Cross-Linked Gel Electrolytes with Self-Healing Functionalities for Smart Lithium Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51941-51953. [PMID: 36355595 PMCID: PMC9706498 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Next-generation Li-ion batteries must guarantee improved durability, quality, reliability, and safety to satisfy the stringent technical requirements of crucial sectors such as e-mobility. One breakthrough strategy to overcome the degradation phenomena affecting the battery performance is the development of advanced materials integrating smart functionalities, such as self-healing units. Herein, we propose a gel electrolyte based on a uniform and highly cross-linked network, hosting a high amount of liquid electrolyte, with multiple advantages: (i) autonomous, fast self-healing, and a promising PF5-scavenging role; (ii) solid-like mechanical stability despite the large fraction of entrapped liquid; and (iii) good Li+ transport. It is shown that such a gel electrolyte has very good conductivity (>1.0 mS cm-1 at 40 °C) with low activation energy (0.25 eV) for the ion transport. The transport properties are easily restored in the case of physical damages, thanks to the outstanding capability of the polymer to intrinsically repair severe cracks or fractures. The good elastic modulus of the cross-linked network, combined with the high fraction of anions immobilized within the polymer backbone, guarantees stable Li electrodeposition, disfavoring the formation of mossy dendrites with the Li metal anode. We demonstrate the electrolyte performance in a full-cell configuration with a LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) cathode, obtaining good cycling performance and stability.
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- S. Davino
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, Pavia27100, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, Pavia27100, Italy
- GISEL—Centro
di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico
di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, Firenze50121, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, Pavia27100, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Rende, Cosenza87036, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Rende, Cosenza87036, Italy
- GISEL—Centro
di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico
di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, Firenze50121, Italy
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- Department
of Materials Science, University of Milano
Bicocca, Via Cozzi 55, Milano20126, Italy
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- Department
of Materials Science, University of Milano
Bicocca, Via Cozzi 55, Milano20126, Italy
- GISEL—Centro
di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico
di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, Firenze50121, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, Pavia27100, Italy
- GISEL—Centro
di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico
di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, Firenze50121, Italy
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Huld FT, Lai SY, Tucho WM, Batmaz R, Jensen IT, Lu S, Eleri OE, Koposov AY, Yu Z, Lou F. Enabling Increased Delithiation Rates in Silicon‐Based Anodes through Alloying with Phosphorus. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Frederik T. Huld
- Beyonder Stokkamyrveien 30, N-4313 Sandnes Norway
- University of Stavanger 4036 Stavanger Norway
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- Battery Technology Department Institutt for Energiteknikk 2007 Kjeller Norway
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- Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials University of Stavanger 4036 Stavanger Norway
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- Beyonder Stokkamyrveien 30, N-4313 Sandnes Norway
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- Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department of Chemistry P.O. Box 1033, Blindern,0371 Oslo Norway
- Sustainable Energy Technology Sintef Forskningsveien 1NO- 0373 Oslo Norway
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- University of Stavanger 4036 Stavanger Norway
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- Beyonder Stokkamyrveien 30, N-4313 Sandnes Norway
- University of Stavanger 4036 Stavanger Norway
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- Battery Technology Department Institutt for Energiteknikk 2007 Kjeller Norway
- Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department of Chemistry P.O. Box 1033, Blindern,0371 Oslo Norway
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- University of Stavanger 4036 Stavanger Norway
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- Beyonder Stokkamyrveien 30, N-4313 Sandnes Norway
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Development of design strategies for conjugated polymer binders in lithium-ion batteries. Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1038/s41428-022-00708-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Mousavi SM, Hashemi SA, Yari Kalashgrani M, Kurniawan D, Gholami A, Chiang WH. Bioresource-Functionalized Quantum Dots for Energy Generation and Storage: Recent Advances and Feature Perspective. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3905. [PMID: 36364683 PMCID: PMC9658778 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The exponential increase in global energy demand in daily life prompts us to search for a bioresource for energy production and storage. Therefore, in developing countries with large populations, there is a need for alternative energy resources to compensate for the energy deficit in an environmentally friendly way and to be independent in their energy demands. The objective of this review article is to compile and evaluate the progress in the development of quantum dots (QDs) for energy generation and storage. Therefore, this article discusses the energy scenario by presenting the basic concepts and advances of various solar cells, providing an overview of energy storage systems (supercapacitors and batteries), and highlighting the research progress to date and future opportunities. This exploratory study will examine the systematic and sequential advances in all three generations of solar cells, namely perovskite solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, Si cells, and thin-film solar cells. The discussion will focus on the development of novel QDs that are economical, efficient, and stable. In addition, the current status of high-performance devices for each technology will be discussed in detail. Finally, the prospects, opportunities for improvement, and future trends in the development of cost-effective and efficient QDs for solar cells and storage from biological resources will be highlighted.
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- Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz 71468-64685, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan
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Ge X, Cao S, Lv Z, Zhu Z, Tang Y, Xia H, Zhang H, Wei J, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Zeng Y, Chen X. Mechano-Graded Electrodes Mitigate the Mismatch between Mechanical Reliability and Energy Density for Foldable Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2206797. [PMID: 36134539 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Flexible lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density are highly desirable for wearable electronics. However, difficult to achieve excellent flexibility and high energy density simultaneously via the current approaches for designing flexible LIBs. To mitigate the mismatch, mechano-graded electrodes with gradient-distributed maximum allowable strain are proposed to endow high-loading-mass slurry-coating electrodes with brilliant intrinsic flexibility without sacrificing energy density. As a proof-of-concept, the up-graded LiNi1/3 Mn1/3 Co1/3 O2 cathodes (≈15 mg cm-2 , ≈70 µm) and graphite anodes (≈8 mg cm-2 , ≈105 µm) can tolerate an extremely low bending radius of 400 and 600 µm, respectively. Finite element analysis (FEA) reveals that, compared with conventionally homogeneous electrodes, the flexibility of the up-graded electrodes is enhanced by specifically strengthening the upper layer and avoiding crack initiation. Benefiting from this, the foldable pouch cell (required bending radius of ≈600 µm) successfully realizes a remarkable figure of merit (FOM, energy density vs bending radius) of 121.3 mWh cm-3 . Moreover, the up-graded-electrodes-based pouch cells can deliver a stable power supply, even under various deformation modes, such as twisting, folding, and knotting. This work proposes new insights for harmonizing the mechanics and electrochemistry of energy storage devices to achieve high energy density under flexible extremes.
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- Xiang Ge
- Department of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
- Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS), Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921, Singapore
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Atchudan R, Perumal S, Edison TNJI, Albasher G, Sundramoorthy AK, Vinodh R, Lee YR. Lotus-biowaste derived sulfur/nitrogen-codoped porous carbon as an eco-friendly electrocatalyst for clean energy harvesting. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113910. [PMID: 35870499 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recent research is focused on biomass-derived porous carbon materials for energy harvesting (hydrogen evolution reaction) because of their cost-effective synthesis, enriched with heteroatoms, lightweight, and stable properties. Here, the synthesis of porous carbon (PC) materials from lotus seedpod (LP) and lotus stem (LS) is reported by the pyrolysis method. The porous and graphitic structure of the prepared LP-PC and LS-PC materials were confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy with selected area electron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements. Heteroatoms in LP-PC and LS-PC materials were investigated by attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The specific surface area of LP-PC and LS-PC were calculated as 457 and 313 m2 g-1, respectively. Nitrogen and sulfur enriched LP-PC and LS-PC materials were found to be effective electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions. LP-PC catalyst showed a very low overpotential of 111 mV with the Tafel slope of 69 mV dec-1, and LS-PC catalyst achieved a Tafel slope of 85 mV dec-1 with a low overpotential of 135 mV. This work is expected to be extended for the development of biomass as a sustainable porous carbon electrocatalyst with a tunable structure, elements, and electronic properties. Furthermore, preparing carbon materials from the biowaste and applying clean energy harvesting might reduce environmental pollution.
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- Raji Atchudan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sejong University, Seoul, 143747, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Kim W, Shin D, Seo B, Chae S, Jo E, Choi W. Precisely Tunable Synthesis of Binder-Free Cobalt Oxide-Based Li-Ion Battery Anode Using Scalable Electrothermal Waves. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17313-17325. [PMID: 36129369 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Binder-free transition metal oxide-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), having high capacity and abundance, have received considerable attention. However, their low conductivity and unstable charge-discharge cycles must be addressed, and scalable fabrication routes for binder-free design with optimal phase tuning are necessary. Herein, we report a precisely tunable synthesis of binder-free cobalt oxide-based LIB anodes using scalable electrothermal waves. Needle-like nanoarrays of cobalt hydroxide on nickel foams are prepared as precursors, and Joule-heating-driven electrothermal waves passing through the metal foams cause transition to cobalt oxides with preserved structures and adjustable phase tuning of grains and oxygen vacancies. The rapid heating-cooling environment using electrothermal waves causes extreme input thermal energy over the activation energy of phase transitions and metastable phase trapping. This programmable route completes the selective grain characteristics and vacancy concentrations. The electrothermally tuned binder-free LIB anodes employing the CoO/Co3O4@Ni foam-based electrodes exhibit a high-rate capacity (3.7 mAh cm-2) at 2.4 mA cm-2 for 70 charge-discharge cycles. Accumulated electrothermal waves from multiple cycles broaden the tunable ranges of the morphological and chemical transitions causing rapid screening of the optimal phases for LIB anodes. This phase-tuning strategy will inspire precise yet efficient synthesis routes for diverse binder-free electrodes and catalysts.
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- Woosung Kim
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Energy Storage Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Yao Z, Lum Y, Johnston A, Mejia-Mendoza LM, Zhou X, Wen Y, Aspuru-Guzik A, Sargent EH, Seh ZW. Machine learning for a sustainable energy future. NATURE REVIEWS. MATERIALS 2022; 8:202-215. [PMID: 36277083 PMCID: PMC9579620 DOI: 10.1038/s41578-022-00490-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is a critical global challenge; it demands advances - at the materials, devices and systems levels - for the efficient harvesting, storage, conversion and management of renewable energy. Energy researchers have begun to incorporate machine learning (ML) techniques to accelerate these advances. In this Perspective, we highlight recent advances in ML-driven energy research, outline current and future challenges, and describe what is required to make the best use of ML techniques. We introduce a set of key performance indicators with which to compare the benefits of different ML-accelerated workflows for energy research. We discuss and evaluate the latest advances in applying ML to the development of energy harvesting (photovoltaics), storage (batteries), conversion (electrocatalysis) and management (smart grids). Finally, we offer an overview of potential research areas in the energy field that stand to benefit further from the application of ML.
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- Zhenpeng Yao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hydrogen Science & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Chemical Physics Theory Group, Department of Chemistry and Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
- Innovation Center for Future Materials, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Innovis, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- Chemical Physics Theory Group, Department of Chemistry and Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Chemical Physics Theory Group, Department of Chemistry and Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
- Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Innovis, Singapore, Singapore
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Park BH, Kim T, Park H, Sohn Y, Shin J, Kang M. Electrochemical Performance of Layer-Structured Ni 0.8Co 0.1Mn 0.1O 2 Cathode Active Materials Synthesized by Carbonate Co-Precipitation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3610. [PMID: 36296800 PMCID: PMC9611263 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The layered Ni-rich NiCoMn (NCM)-based cathode active material Li[NixCo(1-x)/2Mn(1-x)/2]O2 (x ≥ 0.6) has the advantages of high energy density and price competitiveness over an LiCoO2-based material. Additionally, NCM is beneficial in terms of its increasing reversible discharge capacity with the increase in Ni content; however, stable electrochemical performance has not been readily achieved because of the cation mixing that occurs during its synthesis. In this study, various layer-structured Li1.0[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2 materials were synthesized, and their electrochemical performances were investigated. A NiCoMnCO3 precursor, prepared using carbonate co-precipitation with Li2CO3 as the lithium source and having a sintering temperature of 850 °C, sintering time of 25 h, and metal to Li molar ratio of 1.00-1.05 were found to be the optimal parameters/conditions for the preparation of Li1.0[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2. The material exhibited a discharge capacity of 160 mAhg-1 and capacity recovery rate of 95.56% (from a 5.0-0.1 C-rate).
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- Byung Hyun Park
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Sandwich-like SnO2/Cu@Carbon composites with long-term cycling stability as lithium-ion battery anodes. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Abe Y, Sawa K, Tomioka M, Watanabe R, Yodose T, Kumagai S. Electrochemical performance of LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode recovered from pyrolysis residue of waste Li-ion batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Shin JC, Yang HK, Lee JS, Lee JH, Kang MG, Kwon E. Fabrication and Development of Binder-Free Mn-Fe-S Mixed Metal Sulfide Loaded Ni-Foam as Electrode for the Asymmetric Coin Cell Supercapacitor Device. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3193. [PMID: 36144979 PMCID: PMC9500630 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Currently, the fast growth and advancement in technologies demands promising supercapacitors, which urgently require a distinctive electrode material with unique structures and excellent electrochemical properties. Herein, binder-free manganese iron sulfide (Mn-Fe-S) nanostructures were deposited directly onto Ni-foam through a facile one-step electrodeposition route in potentiodynamic mode. The deposition cycles were varied to investigate the effect of surface morphologies on Mn-Fe-S. The optimized deposition cycles result in a fragmented porous nanofibrous structure, which was confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the presence of Mn, Fe, and S elements. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and elemental mapping revealed a good distribution of Mn, Fe, and S elements across the Ni-foam. The electrochemical performance confirms a high areal capacitance of 795.7 mF cm-2 with a 24 μWh cm-2 energy density calculated at a 2 mA cm-2 current density for porous fragmented nanofiber Mn-Fe-S electrodes. The enhancement in capacitance is due to diffusive-controlled behavior dominating the capacitator, as shown by the charge-storage kinetics. Moreover, the assembled asymmetric coin cell device exhibited superior electrochemical performance with an acceptable cyclic performance of 78.7% for up to 95,000 consecutive cycles.
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Dahl S, Aoki T, Banerjee A, Uberuaga BP, Castro RHR. Atomistic Simulation Informs Interface Engineering of Nanoscale LiCoO 2. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2022; 34:7788-7798. [PMID: 36117883 PMCID: PMC9476657 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c01246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries continue to be a critical part of the search for enhanced energy storage solutions. Understanding the stability of interfaces (surfaces and grain boundaries) is one of the most crucial aspects of cathode design to improve the capacity and cyclability of batteries. Interfacial engineering through chemical modification offers the opportunity to create metastable states in the cathodes to inhibit common degradation mechanisms. Here, we demonstrate how atomistic simulations can effectively evaluate dopant interfacial segregation trends and be an effective predictive tool for cathode design despite the intrinsic approximations. We computationally studied two surfaces, {001} and {104}, and grain boundaries, Σ3 and Σ5, of LiCoO2 to investigate the segregation potential and stabilization effect of dopants. Isovalent and aliovalent dopants (Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Sc3+, Y3+, Gd3+, La3+, Al3+, Ti4+, Sn4+, Zr4+, V5+) were studied by replacing the Co3+ sites in all four of the constructed interfaces. The segregation energies of the dopants increased with the ionic radius of the dopant. They exhibited a linear dependence on the ionic size for divalent, trivalent, and quadrivalent dopants for surfaces and grain boundaries. The magnitude of the segregation potential also depended on the surface chemistry and grain boundary structure, showing higher segregation energies for the Σ5 grain boundary compared with the lower energy Σ3 boundary and higher for the {104} surface compared to the {001}. Lanthanum-doped nanoparticles were synthesized and imaged with scanning transmission electron microscopy-electron energy loss spectroscopy (STEM-EELS) to validate the computational results, revealing the predicted lanthanum enrichment at grain boundaries and both the {001} and the {104} surfaces.
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- Spencer Dahl
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Irvine
Materials Research Institute (IMRI), University
of California, Irvine, California 92697, United States
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- Department
of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Materials
Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos
National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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He W, Gu T, Xu X, Zuo S, Shen J, Liu J, Zhu M. Uniform In Situ Grown ZIF-L Layer for Suppressing Hydrogen Evolution and Homogenizing Zn Deposition in Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:40031-40042. [PMID: 36031804 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The hydrogen evolution and dendrite of Zn anode are the major troubles hindering the commercialization of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs). ZIF-Ls, a typical metal-organic framework (MOF) with a highly ordered structure and abundant functional groups, seem to be the answer for the above bottlenecks. In this paper, a uniform ZIF-L layer was obtained on the Zn surface (Zn@ZIF-L) via an in situ synthesis method to moderate the solvation structure of solid-liquid interface electrolyte reducing the contact between water and Zn, thereby relieving the hydrogen evolution and corrosion. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) analysis reveals the binding energy of H (-4.01 eV) and Zn (-0.82 eV) for ZIF-L is superior to that of pure Zn (H (-1.49 eV) and Zn (-0.68 eV)). Due to the multifunctional ZIF-L layer, the Zn@ZIF-L can regulate Zn deposition to overcome the dendrite for obtaining a long-life Zn anode. Consequently, the modified Zn@ZIF-L anode can cycle for 800 h at 0.25 mA cm-2 for 0.25 mAh cm-2, while the bare Zn anode is only maintained for 422 h. Finally, a designed V2O5 grown on carbon cloth (V2O5@CC) was used as the cathode and coupled with the Zn@ZIF-L anode to assemble the full-cell. The Zn@ZIF-L//V2O5@CC full-cell possesses a capacity retention rate of 84.9% after 250 cycles at 0.5 C, prominently higher than Zn//V2O5@CC (40.7%).
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- Weixing He
- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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Yu J, Xia J, Guan X, Xiong G, Zhou H, Yin S, Chen L, Yang Y, Zhang S, Xing Y, Yang P. Self-healing liquid metal confined in carbon nanofibers/carbon nanotubes paper as a free-standing anode for flexible lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wu L, Zhang C, Kim S, Hatton TA, Mo H, Waite TD. Lithium recovery using electrochemical technologies: Advances and challenges. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 221:118822. [PMID: 35834973 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Driven by the electric-vehicle revolution, a sharp increase in lithium (Li) demand as a result of the need to produce Li-ion batteries is expected in coming years. To enable a sustainable Li supply, there is an urgent need to develop cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods to extract Li from a variety of sources including Li-rich salt-lake brines, seawater, and wastewaters. While the prevalent lime soda evaporation method is suitable for the mass extraction of Li from brine sources with low Mg/Li ratios, it is time-consuming (>1 year) and typically exhibits low Li recovery. Electrochemically-based methods have emerged as promising processes to recover Li given their ease of management, limited requirement for additional chemicals, minimal waste production, and high selectivity towards Li. This state-of-the-art review provides a comprehensive overview of current advances in two key electrochemical Li recovery technologies (electrosorption and electrodialysis) with particular attention given to advances in understanding of mechanism, materials, operational modes, and system configurations. We highlight the most pressing challenges these technologies encounter including (i) limited electrode capacity, poor electrode stability and co-insertion of impurity cations in the electrosorption process, and (ii) limited Li selectivity of available ion exchange membranes, ion leakage and membrane scaling in the electrodialysis process. We then systematically describe potentially effective strategies to overcome these challenges and, further, provide future perspectives, particularly with respect to the translation of innovation at bench-scale to industrial application.
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- Lei Wu
- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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- Beijing Origin Water Membrane Technology Company Limited, Huairou, Beijing 101400, PR China
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- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, PR China.
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Chen Z, Danilov DL, Zhang Q, Jiang M, Zhou J, Eichel RA, Notten PH. Modeling NCA/C6-Si Battery Ageing. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chen W, Salvatierra RV, Li JT, Luong DX, Beckham JL, Li VD, La N, Xu J, Tour JM. Brushed Metals for Rechargeable Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202668. [PMID: 35709635 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Battery designs are swiftly changing from metal-ion to rechargeable metal batteries. Theoretically, metals can deliver maximum anode capacity and enable cells with improved energy density. In practice, these advantages are only possible if the parasitic surface reactions associated with metal anodes are controlled. These undesirable surface reactions are responsible for many troublesome issues, like dendrite formation and accelerated consumption of active materials, which leads to anodes with low cycle life or even battery runaway. Here, a facile and solvent-free brushing method is reported to convert powders into films atop Li and Na metal foils. Benefiting from the reactivity of Li metal with these powder films, surface energy can be effectively tuned, thereby preventing parasitic reaction. In-operando study of P2 S5 -modified Li anodes in liquid electrolyte cells reveals a smoother electrode contour and more uniform metal electrodeposition and dissolution behavior. The P2 S5 -modified Li anodes sustain ultralow polarization in symmetric cell for >4000 h, ≈8× longer than bare Li anodes. The capacity retention is ≈70% higher when P2 S5 -modified Li anodes are paired with a practical LiFePO4 cathode (≈3.2 mAh cm-2 ) after 340 cycles. Brush coating opens a promising avenue to fabricate large-scale artificial solid-electrolyte-interphase directly on metals without the need for organic solvent.
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- Weiyin Chen
- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Applied Physics Program, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute, NanoCarbon Center and the Welch Institute for Advanced Materials, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Amorphous carbon interweaved mesoporous all-carbon electrode for wide-temperature range supercapacitors. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Sarkar S, Gonzalez-Malabet HJ, Flannagin M, L'Antigua A, Shevchenko PD, Nelson GJ, Mukherjee PP. Multiscale Electrochemomechanics Interaction and Degradation Analytics of Sn Electrodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:29711-29721. [PMID: 35727222 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a strong contender among the beyond lithium-ion chemistries due to elemental abundance and the low cost of sodium. Tin (Sn) is a promising alloying electrode with high capacity, redox reversibility, and earth abundance. Tin electrodes, however, undergo a series of intermediate reactions exhibiting multiple voltage plateaus upon sodiation/desodiation. Phase transformations related to incomplete sodiation in tin during cycling, in the presence of a frail solid electrolyte interphase layer, can quickly weaken the structural stability. The structural dynamics and reactivity of the electrode/electrolyte interface, being further dependent on the size and morphology of the active material particle in the presence of different electrolytes, dictate the electrode degradation and survivability during cycling. In this study, we paint a comprehensive picture of the underpinnings of the electrochemical and mechanics coupling and electrode/electrolyte interfacial interactions in alloying Sn electrodes. We elicit the fundamental role of electrode/electrolyte complexations in the Sn electrode structure-property-performance relationship based on multimodal analytics, including electrochemical, microscopy, and tomography analyses.
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- Susmita Sarkar
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, United States
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, United States
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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A Comparative Review of Lead-Acid, Lithium-Ion and Ultra-Capacitor Technologies and Their Degradation Mechanisms. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15134930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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As renewable energy sources, such as solar systems, are becoming more popular, the focus is moving into more effective utilization of these energy sources and harvesting more energy for intermittency reduction in this renewable source. This is opening up a market for methods of energy storage and increasing interest in batteries, as they are, as it stands, the foremost energy storage device available to suit a wide range of requirements. This interest has brought to light the downfalls of batteries and resultantly made room for the investigation of ultra-capacitors as a solution to these downfalls. One of these downfalls is related to the decrease in capacity, and temperamentality thereof, of a battery when not used precisely as stated by the supplier. The usable capacity is reliant on the complete discharge/charge cycles the battery can undergo before a 20% degradation in its specified capacity is observed. This article aims to investigate what causes this degradation, what aggravates it and how the degradation affects the usage of the battery. This investigation will lead to the identification of a gap in which this degradation can be decreased, prolonging the usage and increasing the feasibility of the energy storage devices.
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Lee Y, Yoon S, Kim N, Kang D, Kim H, Yang W, Burger M, Jovanovic I, Choi S. In-situ measurement of Ce concentration in high-temperature molten salts using acoustic-assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy with gas protective layer. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2022.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Liu J, Zhang Y, Ji H, Zhang J, Zhou P, Cao Y, Zhou J, Yan C, Qian T. Cationic Covalent Organic Framework with Ultralow HOMO Energy Used as Scaffolds for 5.2 V Solid Polycarbonate Electrolytes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200390. [PMID: 35619330 PMCID: PMC9313477 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have become promising candidate to replace common liquid electrolyte due to highly improved security. However, the practical use of SPEs is still restricted by their decomposition and breakage at the electrode interfacial layer especially at high voltage. Herein, a new cationic covalent organic framework (COF) is designed and synthesized as a reinforced skeleton to resist the constant oxidative decomposition of solid polycarbonate electrolyte, which can stabilize cathode electrolyte interphase layer to develop long-term cycle solid lithium metal battery. The ultralow HOMO energy (-12.55 eV according to density functional theory (DFT) calculations), reflecting its oxidation resistance at positive potential, would be responsible for the high decomposition voltage of 5.2 V versus Li+ /Li of solid polycarbonate electrolyte. Furthermore, the smooth surface of interfacial layer and inhibited decomposition reaction at cathode side is confirmed in solid LiCoO2 cell, which realizes high initial capacity up to 160.3 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and greatly improved stability in 4.5 V class solid polymer lithium metal battery with high capacity retention over 200 cycles. This new type of high-voltage resistant solid polymer electrolyte promotes the realization of high-voltage cathode materials and higher energy density lithium metal battery.
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- Jie Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNantong UniversityNantong226019China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical IndustryCollege of EnergySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical IndustryCollege of EnergySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power‐sources TechnologyShanghai Institute of Space Power‐SourcesShanghai200245China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power‐sources TechnologyShanghai Institute of Space Power‐SourcesShanghai200245China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNantong UniversityNantong226019China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNantong UniversityNantong226019China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical IndustryCollege of EnergySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNantong UniversityNantong226019China
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Zapata Dominguez D, Berhaut CL, Buzlukov A, Bardet M, Kumar P, Jouneau PH, Desrues A, Soloy A, Haon C, Herlin-Boime N, Tardif S, Lyonnard S, Pouget S. (De)Lithiation and Strain Mechanism in Crystalline Ge Nanoparticles. ACS NANO 2022; 16:9819-9829. [PMID: 35613437 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c03839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Germanium is a promising active material for high energy density anodes in Li-ion batteries thanks to its good Li-ion conduction and mechanical properties. However, a deep understanding of the (de)lithiation mechanism of Ge requires advanced characterizations to correlate structural and chemical evolution during charge and discharge. Here we report a combined operando X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ex situ 7Li solid-state NMR investigation performed on crystalline germanium nanoparticles (c-Ge Nps) based anodes during partial and complete cycling at C/10 versus Li metal. High-resolution XRD data, acquired along three successive partial cycles, revealed the formation process of crystalline core-amorphous shell particles and their associated strain behavior, demonstrating the reversibility of the c-Ge lattice strain, unlike what is observed in the crystalline silicon nanoparticles. Moreover, the crystalline and amorphous lithiated phases formed during a complete lithiation cycle are identified. Amorphous Li7Ge3 and Li7Ge2 are formed successively, followed by the appearance of crystalline Li15Ge4 (c-Li15Ge4) at the end of lithiation. These results highlight the enhanced mechanical properties of germanium compared to silicon, which can mitigate pulverization and increase structural stability, in the perspective for developing high-performance anodes.
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA-Saclay, NIMBE, UMR 3685 CEA, F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
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- University Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA-Saclay, NIMBE, UMR 3685 CEA, F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LITEN, DEHT, STB, LM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA-Saclay, NIMBE, UMR 3685 CEA, F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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Thermal Stability and the Effect of Water on Hydrogen Fluoride Generation in Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes Containing LiPF6. BATTERIES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/batteries8070061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been used as electrochemical energy storage devices in various fields, ranging from mobile phones to electric vehicles. LIBs are composed of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a binder. Among them, electrolytes consist of organic solvents and lithium ion conducting salts. The electrolytes used in LIBs are mostly linear and cyclic alkyl carbonates. These electrolytes are usually based on their combinations to allow the use of Li as the anodic active component, resulting in the high power and energy density of batteries. However, these organic electrolytes have high volatility and flammability that pose a serious safety issue when exposed to extreme conditions such as elevated temperatures. At that time, these electrolytes can react with active electrode materials and release a considerable amount of heat and gas. In this study, a simultaneous thermal analysis-mass spectrometry analysis was performed on six different organic solvents to examine the effect of water on hydrogen fluoride (HF) generation temperature in the electrolyte of a LIB. The electrolytes used in the experiment were anhydrous diethyl carbonate, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, ethylene carbonate, 1,3-dioxolane, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, and 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, each containing LiPF6. The HF formation temperature was observed and compared with that when water entered the electrolyte exposed to high-temperature conditions such as fire.
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Jayasree SS, Murali AS, Nair S, Santhanagopalan D. Recent progress on the low and high temperature performance of nanoscale engineered Li-ion battery cathode materials. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:352001. [PMID: 35428032 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac67ac] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lithium ion batteries (LIB) are the domain power house that gratifies the growing energy needs of the modern society. Statistical records highlight the future demand of LIB for transportation and other high energy applications. Cathodes play a significant role in enhancement of electrochemical performance of a battery, especially in terms of energy density. Therefore, numerous innovative studies have been reported for the development of new cathode materials as well as improving the performance of existing ones. Literature designate stable cathode-electrolyte interface (CEI) is vital for safe and prolonged high performance of LIBs at different cycling conditions. Considering the context, many groups shed light on stabilizing the CEI with different strategies like surface coating, surface doping and electrolyte modulation. Local temperature variation across the globe is another major factor that influences the application and deployment of LIB chemistries. In this review, we discuss the importance of nano-scale engineering strategies on different class of cathode materials for their improved CEI and hence their low and high temperature performances. Based on the literature reviewed, the best nano-scale engineering strategies investigated for each cathode material have been identified and described. Finally, we discuss the advantages, limitations and future directions for enabling high performance cathode materials for a wide range of applications.
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- Silpasree S Jayasree
- Centre for Nanosciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekkara, Kochi-682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekkara, Kochi-682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekkara, Kochi-682041, India
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Tarek Y, Shakil R, Reaz AH, Roy CK, Barai HR, Firoz SH. Wrinkled Flower-Like rGO intercalated with Ni(OH) 2 and MnO 2 as High-Performing Supercapacitor Electrode. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:20145-20154. [PMID: 35721894 PMCID: PMC9202031 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01986] [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: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study reports a simple one-step hydrothermal method for the preparation of a Ni(OH)2 and MnO2 intercalated rGO nanostructure as a potential supercapacitor electrode material. Having highly amorphous rGO layers with turbostratic and integrated wrinkled flower-like morphology, the as-prepared electrode material showed a high specific capacitance of 420 F g-1 and an energy density of 14.58 Wh kg-1 with 0.5 M Na2SO4 as the electrolyte in a symmetric two-electrode. With the successful intercalation of the γ-MnO2 and α-Ni(OH)2 in between the surface of the as-prepared rGO layers, the interlayer distance of the rGO nanosheets expanded to 0.87 nm. The synergistic effect of γ-MnO2, α-Ni(OH)2, and rGO exhibited the satisfying high cyclic stability with a capacitance retention of 82% even after 10 000 cycles. Thus, the as-prepared Ni(OH)2 and MnO2 intercalated rGO ternary hybrid is expected to contribute to the fabrication of a real-time high-performing supercapacitor device.
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- Yeasin
Arafat Tarek
- Department
of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- School
of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam
University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Kim T, Ono LK, Qi Y. Understanding the nucleation and growth of the degenerated surface structure of the layered transition metal oxide cathodes for lithium-ion batteries by operando Raman spectroscopy. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Du S, Zhang H, Kuai P, Guo B, Weng Z. Ab Initio Study on Interactions between $${{{\text{B}}}_{{10-n}}}{\text{A}}{{{\text{l}}}_{n}}$$ (n = 0, 1, 2) Clusters and Lithium Ion. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036024422050272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Basa A, Gajko E, Goclon J, Wilczewska AZ, Winkler K. Amorphous and Crystalline Vanadium Orthophosphate and Oxidized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites as Anode Materials in Sodium‐Ion Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Anna Basa
- Department of Chemistry University of Bialystok Ciolkowskiego 1 K 15-245 Bialystok Poland
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- Department of Chemistry University of Bialystok Ciolkowskiego 1 K 15-245 Bialystok Poland
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- Department of Chemistry University of Bialystok Ciolkowskiego 1 K 15-245 Bialystok Poland
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- Department of Chemistry University of Bialystok Ciolkowskiego 1 K 15-245 Bialystok Poland
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Raj T, Chandrasekhar K, Kumar AN, Sharma P, Pandey A, Jang M, Jeon BH, Varjani S, Kim SH. Recycling of cathode material from spent lithium-ion batteries: Challenges and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 429:128312. [PMID: 35086036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The intrinsic advancement of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for application in electric vehicles (EVs), portable electronic devices, and energy-storage devices has led to an increase in the number of spent LIBs. Spent LIBs contain hazardous metals (such as Li, Co, Ni, and Mn), toxic and corrosive electrolytes, metal casting, and polymer binders that pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. Additionally, spent LIBs may serve as an economic source for transition metals, which could be applied to redesigning under a closed-circuit recycling process. Thus, the development of environmentally benign, low cost, and efficient processes for recycling of LIBs for a sustainable future has attracted worldwide attention. Therefore, herein, we introduce the concept of LIBs and review state-of-art technologies for metal recycling processes. Moreover, we emphasize on LIB pretreatment approaches, metal extraction, and pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and biometallurgical approaches. Direct recycling technologies combined with the profitable and sustainable cathode healing technology have significant potential for the recycling of LIBs without decomposition into substituent elements or precipitation; hence, these technologies can be industrially adopted for EV batteries. Finally, commercial technological developments, existing challenges, and suggestions are presented for the development of effective, environmentally friendly recycling technology for the future.
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- Tirath Raj
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create Way, 138602, Singapore
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- Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow 226 001, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382 010, India
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Chung W, Bang JH. Carbon-Doped TiNb 2O 7 Suppresses Amorphization-Induced Capacity Fading. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:19365-19375. [PMID: 35465658 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c00589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The limited capacity of graphite anodes in high-performance batteries has led to considerable interest in alternative materials in recent years. Due to its high capacity, titanium niobium oxide (TiNb2O7, TNO) with a Wadsley-Roth crystallographic sheared structure holds great promise as a next-generation anode material, but a comprehensive understanding of TNO's electrochemical behavior is lacking. In particular, the mechanism responsible for the capacity fading of TNO remains poorly elucidated. Given its metastable nature (as an entropy-stabilized oxide) and the large volume change in TNO upon lithiation and delithiation, which has long been overlooked, the factors governing capacity fading warrant investigation. Our studies reveal that the structural weakness of TNO is fatal to the long-term cycling stability of TNO and that the capacity fading of TNO is driven by amorphization, which results in a significant increase in impedance. While nanostructuring can kinetically boost lithium intercalation, this benefit comes at the expense of capacity fading. Carbon doping in TNO can effectively suppress the critical impedance increase despite the amorphization, providing a possible remedy to the stability issue.
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- Woowon Chung
- Department of Bionano Technology, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Center for Bionano Intelligence Education and Research, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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Xu X, Li F, Zhang D, Liu Z, Zuo S, Zeng Z, Liu J. Self-Sacrifice Template Construction of Uniform Yolk-Shell ZnS@C for Superior Alkali-Ion Storage. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200247. [PMID: 35289124 PMCID: PMC9108611 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Secondary batteries have been widespread in the daily life causing an ever-growing demand for long-cycle lifespan and high-energy alkali-ion batteries. As an essential constituent part, electrode materials with superior electrochemical properties play a vital role in the battery systems. Here, an outstanding electrode of yolk-shell ZnS@C nanorods is developed, introducing considerable void space via a self-sacrificial template method. Such carbon encapsulated nanorods moderate integral electronic conductivity, thus ensuring rapid alkali-ions/electrons transporting. Furthermore, the porous structure of these nanorods endows enough void space to mitigate volume stress caused by the insertion/extraction of alkali-ions. Due to the unique structure, these yolk-shell ZnS@C nanorods achieve superior rate performance and cycling performance (740 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 after 540 cycles) for lithium-ion batteries. As a potassium-ion batteries anode, they achieve an ultra-long lifespan delivering 211.1 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 after 5700 cycles. The kinetic analysis reveals that these ZnS@C nanorods with considerable pseudocapacitive contribution benefit the fast lithiation/delithiation. Detailed transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses indicate that such yolk-shell ZnS@C anode is a typical reversible conversion reaction mechanism accomplished by alloying processes. This rational design strategy opens a window for the development of superior energy storage materials.
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- Xijun Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongHong Kong999077China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongHong Kong999077China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and EngineeringGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage MaterialsSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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Yu CY, Jiao X, Rao L, Son SB, Lee E, Kim JH. Garnet solid electrolyte blended LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 as high-voltage stable cathodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries. Electrochem commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2022.107286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Didwal PN, Verma R, Nguyen A, Ramasamy HV, Lee G, Park C. Improving Cyclability of All-Solid-State Batteries via Stabilized Electrolyte-Electrode Interface with Additive in Poly(propylene carbonate) Based Solid Electrolyte. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105448. [PMID: 35240003 PMCID: PMC9069196 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME) is demonstrated as an effective additive in poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) polymers for the enhancement of ionic conductivity and interfacial stability and a tissue membrane is used as a backbone to maintain the mechanical strength of the solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). TEGDME in the PPC allows the uniform distribution of conductive LiF species throughout the cathode electrolyte interface (CEI) layer which plays a critically important role in the formation of a stable and efficient CEI. In addition, the high modulus of SPEs suppresses the formation of a protrusion-type CEI on the cathode. The SPE with the optimized TEGDME content exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 0.89 mS cm-1 , an adequate potential stability of up to 4.89 V, and a high Li-ion transference number of 0.81 at 60 °C. Moreover, the Li/SPE/Li cell demonstrates excellent cycling stability for 1650 h, and the Li/SPE/LFP full cell exhibits an initial reversible capacity of 103 mAh g-1 and improved stability over 500 cycles at a rate of 1 C. The TEGDME additive improves the electrochemical properties of the SPEs and promotes the creation of a stable interface, which is crucial for ASSLIBs.
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- Pravin N. Didwal
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National University77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐guGwangju61186South Korea
- Department of MaterialsUniversity of OxfordParks RoadOxfordOX1 3PHUK
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National University77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐guGwangju61186South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National University77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐guGwangju61186South Korea
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- Davidson School of Chemical EngineeringPardue UniversityWest LafayetteIN47907USA
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National University77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐guGwangju61186South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National University77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐guGwangju61186South Korea
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Rehnlund D, Wang Z, Nyholm L. Lithium-Diffusion Induced Capacity Losses in Lithium-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108827. [PMID: 35218260 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium-based batteries generally exhibit gradual capacity losses resulting in decreasing energy and power densities. For negative electrode materials, the capacity losses are largely attributed to the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase layer and volume expansion effects. For positive electrode materials, the capacity losses are, instead, mainly ascribed to structural changes and metal ion dissolution. This review focuses on another, so far largely unrecognized, type of capacity loss stemming from diffusion of lithium atoms or ions as a result of concentration gradients present in the electrode. An incomplete delithiation step is then seen for a negative electrode material while an incomplete lithiation step is obtained for a positive electrode material. Evidence for diffusion-controlled capacity losses is presented based on published experimental data and results obtained in recent studies focusing on this trapping effect. The implications of the diffusion-controlled Li-trapping induced capacity losses, which are discussed using a straightforward diffusion-based model, are compared with those of other phenomena expected to give capacity losses. Approaches that can be used to identify and circumvent the diffusion-controlled Li-trapping problem (e.g., regeneration of cycled batteries) are discussed, in addition to remaining challenges and proposed future research directions within this important research area.
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- David Rehnlund
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström, Uppsala University, Box 538, Uppsala, SE-75121, Sweden
- Institute for Applied Materials - Energy Storage Systems (IAM-ESS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Department of Chemistry - Ångström, Uppsala University, Box 538, Uppsala, SE-75121, Sweden
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Kim GH, Choi WH, Choi JW, Kim KH, Park DG, Park MG, Kim MG, Jang H, Kim UH, Kang JK. Coiled Conformation Hollow Carbon Nanosphere Cathode and Anode for High Energy Density and Ultrafast Chargeable Hybrid Energy Storage. ACS NANO 2022; 16:6552-6564. [PMID: 35377611 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c00922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries and pseudocapacitors are nowadays popular electrochemical energy storage for many applications, but their cathodes and anodes are still limited to accommodate rich redox ions not only for high energy density but also sluggish ion diffusivity and poor electron conductivity, hindering fast recharge. Here, we report a strategy to realize high-capacity/high-rate cathode and anode as a solution to this challenge. Multiporous conductive hollow carbon (HC) nanospheres with microporous shells for high capacity and hollow cores/mesoporous shells for rapid ion transfer are synthesized as cathode materials using quinoid:benzenoid (Q:B) unit resins of coiled conformation, leading to ∼5-fold higher capacities than benzenoid:benzenoid resins of linear conformation. Also, Ge-embedded Q:B HC nanospheres are derived as anode materials. The atomic configuration and energy storage mechanism elucidate the existence of mononuclear GeOx units giving ∼7-fold higher ion diffusivity than bulk Ge while suppressing volume changes during long ion-insertion/desertion cycles. Moreover, hybrid energy storage with a Q:B HC cathode and Ge-Q:B HC anode exploit the advantages of capacitor-type cathode and battery-type anode electrodes, as exhibited by battery-compatible high energy density (up to 285 Wh kg-1) and capacitor-compatible ultrafast rechargeable power density (up to 22 600 W kg-1), affording recharge within a minute.
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- Gi Hwan Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, 12 Mansfield Rd., Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Beamline Research Division, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Beamline Research Division, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Browne S, Waghmare UV, Singh A. Opportunities and challenges for 2D heterostructures in battery applications: a computational perspective. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:272501. [PMID: 35344940 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac61c9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With an increasing demand for large-scale energy storage systems, there is a need for novel electrode materials to store energy in batteries efficiently. 2D materials are promising as electrode materials for battery applications. Despite their excellent properties, none of the available single-phase 2D materials offers a combination of properties required for maximizing energy density, power density, and cycle life. This article discusses how stacking distinct 2D materials into a 2D heterostructure may open up new possibilities for battery electrodes, combining favourable characteristics and overcoming the drawbacks of constituent 2D layers. Computational studies are crucial to advancing this field rapidly with first-principles simulations of various 2D heterostructures forming the basis for such investigations that offer insights into processes that are hard to determine otherwise. We present a perspective on the current methodology, along with a review of the known 2D heterostructures as anodes and their potential for Li and Na-ion battery applications. 2D heterostructures showcase excellent tunability with different compositions. However, each of them has distinct properties, with its own set of challenges and opportunities for application in batteries. We highlight the current status and prospects to stimulate research into designing new 2D heterostructures for battery applications.
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- Stephen Browne
- Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore-560094, India
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- Theoretical Sciences Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India
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- Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore-560094, India
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Kim JM, Xu Y, Engelhard MH, Hu J, Lim HS, Jia H, Yang Z, Matthews BE, Tripathi S, Zhang X, Zhong L, Lin F, Wang C, Xu W. Facile Dual-Protection Layer and Advanced Electrolyte Enhancing Performances of Cobalt-free/Nickel-rich Cathodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:17405-17414. [PMID: 35388687 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Despite cobalt (Co)-free/nickel (Ni)-rich layered oxides being considered as one of the promising cathode materials due to their high specific capacity, their highly reactive surface still hinders practical application. Herein, a polyimide/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PI/PVP, denoted as PP) coating layer is demonstrated as dual protection for the LiNi0.96Mg0.02Ti0.02O2 (NMT) cathode material to suppress surface contamination against moist air and to prevent unwanted interfacial side reactions during cycling. The PP-coated NMT (PP@NMT) preserves a relatively clean surface with the bare generation of lithium residues, structural degradation, and gas evolution even after exposure to air with ∼30% humidity for 2 weeks compared to the bare NMT. In addition, the exposed PP@NMT significantly enhances the electrochemical performance of graphite||NMT cells by preventing byproducts and structural distortion. Moreover, the exposed PP@NMT achieves a high capacity retention of 86.7% after 500 cycles using an advanced localized high-concentration electrolyte. This work demonstrates promising protection of Co-free/Ni-rich layered cathodes for their practical usage even after exposure to moist air.
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- Ju-Myung Kim
- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Environmental and Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Environmental and Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Environmental and Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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Farahmandjou M, Zhao S, Lai WH, Sun B, Notten P, Wang G. Oxygen redox chemistry in lithium-rich cathode materials for Li-ion batteries: Understanding from atomic structure to nano-engineering. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sim GS, Shaji N, Santhoshkumar P, Park JW, Ho CW, Nanthagopal M, Kim HK, Lee CW. Silkworm Protein-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Carbon-Coated Li[Ni 0.8Co 0.15Al 0.05]O 2 for Lithium-Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1166. [PMID: 35407283 PMCID: PMC9000685 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Li[Ni0.8Co0.15Al0.05]O2 (NCA) is a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries and has high power density and capacity. However, this material has disadvantages such as structural instability and short lifespan. To address these issues, herein, we explore the impact of N-doped carbon wrapping on NCA. Sericin, an easily obtained carbon- and nitrogen-rich component of silk cocoons, is utilized as the precursor material. The electrochemical performance evaluation of N-doped carbon-coated NCA shows that the capacity retention of 0.3 NC@NCA at 1C current density is 69.83% after 200 cycles, which is about 19% higher than the 50.65% capacity retention of bare NCA. The results reveal that the sericin-resultant N-doped carbon surface wrapping improves the cycling stability of NC@NCA.
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- Gyu Sang Sim
- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Center for the SMART Energy Platform, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea; (G.S.S.); (N.S.); (J.W.P.); (C.W.H.); (M.N.); (H.K.K.)
- Center for the SMART Energy Platform, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung, Yongin 17104, Gyeonggi, Korea;
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Kim M, Park HS. Microstructure analysis of 8 μm electrolytic Cu foil in plane view using EBSD and TEM. Appl Microsc 2022; 52:2. [PMID: 35347484 PMCID: PMC8960543 DOI: 10.1186/s42649-022-00071-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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With the lightening of the mobile devices, thinning of electrolytic copper foil, which is mainly used as an anode collection of lithium secondary batteries, is needed. As the copper foil becomes ultrathin, mechanical properties such as deterioration of elongation rate and tear phenomenon are occurring, which is closely related to microstructure. However, there is a problem that it is not easy to prepare and observe specimens in the analysis of the microstructure of ultrathin copper foil. In this study, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) specimens were fabricated using only mechanical polishing to analyze the microstructure of 8 μm thick electrolytic copper foil in plane view. In addition, EBSD maps and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images were compared and analyzed to find the optimal cleanup technique for properly correcting errors in EBSD maps.
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- Myeongjin Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang L, Müller Gubler EA, Tai CW, Kondracki Ł, Sommer H, Novák P, El Kazzi M, Trabesinger S. Elucidating the Humidity-Induced Degradation of Ni-Rich Layered Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:13240-13249. [PMID: 35271266 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ni-rich layered oxides, in a general term of Li(NixCoyMn1-x-y)O2 (x > 0.5), are widely recognized as promising candidates for improving the specific energy and lowering the cost for next-generation Li-ion batteries. However, the high surface reactivity of these materials results in side reactions during improper storage and notable gas release when the cell is charged beyond 4.3 V vs Li+/Li0. Therefore, in this study, we embark on a comprehensive investigation on the moisture sensitivity of LiNi0.85Co0.1Mn0.05O2 by aging it in a controlled environment at a constant room-temperature relative humidity of 63% up to 1 year. We quantitatively analyze the gassing of the aged samples by online electrochemical mass spectrometry and further depict plausible reaction pathways, accounting for the origin of the gas release. Transmission electron microscopy reveals formation of an amorphous surface impurity layer of ca. 10 nm in thickness, as a result of continuous reactions with moisture and CO2 from the air. Underneath it, there is another reconstructed layer of ca. 20 nm in thickness, showing rock salt/spinel-like features. Our results provide insight into the complex interfacial degradation phenomena and future directions for the development of high-performance Ni-rich layered oxides.
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- Leiting Zhang
- Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biomolecular Research (LBR), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-106 91, Sweden
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- Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen PSI CH-5232, Switzerland
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A study on Ti-doped Fe 3O 4 anode for Li ion battery using machine learning, electrochemical and distribution function of relaxation times (DFRTs) analyses. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4851. [PMID: 35318363 PMCID: PMC8941007 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08584-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Among many transition-metal oxides, Fe3O4 anode based lithium ion batteries (LIBs) have been well-investigated because of their high energy and high capacity. Iron is known for elemental abundance and is relatively environmentally friendly as well contains with low toxicity. However, LIBs based on Fe3O4 suffer from particle aggregation during charge–discharge processes that affects the cycling performance. This study conjectures that iron agglomeration and material performance could be affected by dopant choice, and improvements are sought with Fe3O4 nanoparticles doped with 0.2% Ti. The electrochemical measurements show a stable specific capacity of 450 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C rate for at least 100 cycles in Ti doped Fe3O4. The stability in discharge capacity for Ti doped Fe3O4 is achieved, arising from good electronic conductivity and stability in microstructure and crystal structure, which has been further confirmed by density functional theory (DFT) calculation. Detailed distribution function of relaxation times (DFRTs) analyses based on the impedance spectra reveal two different types of Li ion transport phenomena, which are closely related with the electron density difference near the two Fe-sites. Detailed analyses on EIS measurements using DFRTs for Ti doped Fe3O4 indicate that improvement in interfacial charge transfer processes between electrode and Li metal along with an intermediate lithiated phase helps to enhance the electrochemical performance.
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Nguyen MT, Muramatsu T, Kheawhom S, Wattanakit C, Yonezawa T. Impact of Morphology and Transition Metal Doping of Vanadate Nanowires without Surface Modification on the Performance of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Mai Thanh Nguyen
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
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