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Defect engineering of vanadium-based electrode materials for zinc ion battery. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Yang Y, Bai Z, Liu S, Zhu Y, Zheng J, Chen G, Huang B. Self-Protecting Aqueous Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203035. [PMID: 35988138 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Capacity degradation and destructive hazards are two major challenges for the operation of lithium-ion batteries at high temperatures. Although adding flame retardants or fire extinguishing agents can provide one-off self-protection in case of emergency overheating, it is desirable to directly regulate battery operation according to the temperature. Herein, smart self-protecting aqueous lithium-ion batteries are developed using thermos-responsive separators prepared through in situ polymerization on the hydrophilic separator. The thermos-responsive separator blocks the lithium ion transport channels at high temperature and reopens when the battery cools down; more importantly, this transition is reversible. The influence of lithium salts on the thermos-responsive behaviors of the hydrogels is investigated. Then suitable lithium salt (LiNO3 ) and concentration (1 m) are selected in the electrolyte to achieve self-protection without sacrificing battery performance. The shut-off temperature can be tuned from 30 to 80 °C by adjusting the hydrophilic and hydrophobic moiety ratio in the hydrogel for targeted applications. This self-protecting LiMn2 O4 /carbon coated LiTi2 (PO4 )3 (LMO/C-LTP) battery shows promise for smart energy storage devices with high safety and extended lifespan in case of high operating temperatures.
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- Yuewang Yang
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, HKUST, Futian, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Foshan Research Institute for Smart Manufacturing, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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Zhao Y, Zhang P, Liang J, Xia X, Ren L, Song L, Liu W, Sun X. Unlocking Layered Double Hydroxide as a High-Performance Cathode Material for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204320. [PMID: 35901506 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Advanced cathode materials play an important role in promoting aqueous battery technology for safe energy storage. Transition metal double hydroxides are usually elusive as a stable cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their unstable crystal structure, sluggish ion transportation, and insufficient active sites for zinc-ion storage. Here, a trinary layered double hydroxide (LDH) with hydrogen vacancies (Ni3 Mn0.7 Fe0.3 -LDH) is reported as a new cathode material for AZIBs. A reversible high capacity up to 328 mAh g-1 can be obtained and cycle stably over 500 cycles with a capacity retention of 85%. Experimental and theoretical studies reveal that the hydrogen vacancies in LDH can expose lattice oxygen atoms as active sites for zinc-ion storage and accelerate ion diffusion by reducing the electrostatic interactions between zinc ions and the host structure. In addition, the synergy of the trinary transitional metal cations can suppress the Jahn-Teller distortion of manganese (III) oxide octahedron and enable long cycle stability. This work provides not only a series of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs but also a novel materials design strategy that can be extended to other multi-valence metal-ion batteries.
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- Yajun Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Li Y, Huang X, Cao H, Zheng Q, Huo Y, Zhao J, Lin D, Xu B. Copper Hexacyanoferrate Solid-State Electrolyte Protection Layer on Zn Metal Anode for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203061. [PMID: 35986433 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) metal possesses broad prospects as an anode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to its considerable theoretical capacity of 820 mAh g-1 . However, the Zn anode suffers from dendrite growth and side reactions during Zn stripping/plating. Herein, a Prussian blue analog of copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCF) with a 3D open structure and rich polar groups (CN) is coated on Zn foil as a solid-state electrolyte (SSE) protection layer to protect the Zn anode. The CuHCF protection layer possesses low activation energy of 26.49 kJ mol-1 , the high ionic conductivity of 7.6 mS cm-1 , and a large Zn2+ transference number of 0.74. Hence, the Zn@CuHCF||Zn@CuHCF symmetric cell delivers high cycling stability over 1800 h at 5 mA cm-2 , an excellent depth of discharge of 51.3%, and the accumulative discharge capacity over 3000 mAh cm-2 . In addition, the Zn//Ti@CuHCF asymmetric cell achieves the coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.87% after 2000 cycles. More importantly, the Zn@CuHCF//V2 O5 full cell presents outstanding capacity retention of 87.6% at 10 A g-1 after 3000 cycles. This work develops a type of material to form an artificial protection layer for high-performance AZIBs.
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- Yu Liu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Center, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Center, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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Lin Z, Lin L, Zhu J, Wu W, Yang X, Sun X. An Anti-Aromatic Covalent Organic Framework Cathode with Dual-Redox Centers for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:38689-38695. [PMID: 35975747 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are promising cathode candidates with high structural stability. However, they contain redox inactive linkages and experience low redox potential. Herein, a full anti-aromatic microporous COF cathode material of TAQ-BQ is designed for aqueous zinc batteries. The anti-aromatic conjugation effectively lowers the energy level of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital as revealed by theoretical calculations, which corresponds to an elevated redox potential. Besides, the structure contains imino active sites at the linkages, in addition to carbonyl at the active parts. As a result, the TAQ-BQ cathode exhibits a voltage of 1.53 V/1.54 V and between 1.35 and 0.45 V in zinc cells. It delivers 208 mAh g-1 capacity at 0.1 A g-1 and maintains 136 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1. Stable cycling is realized for 1000 cycles with 87% capacity retention. The co-de/insertion of Zn2+ and protons is identified for energy storage. Our work reveals the promises of COF cathode materials for aqueous zinc batteries.
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- Zirui Lin
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110819, China
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Sun H, Liu C, Guo D, Liang S, Xie W, Liu S, Li Z. P-doped porous carbon derived from walnut shell for zinc ion hybrid capacitors. RSC Adv 2022; 12:24724-24733. [PMID: 36128395 PMCID: PMC9428770 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04277k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Zinc ion hybrid capacitors (ZHCs) are expected to be candidates for large-scale energy storage products due to their high power density and large energy density. Due to their low cost and stability, carbon materials are generally the first choice for the cathode of ZHCs, but they face a challenge in the serious self-discharge behavior. Herein, zinc ion hybrid capacitors with high-performance are successfully assembled using a porous carbon cathode derived from low-cost p-doped waste biomass and a commercial zinc foil anode. The p-doped walnut shell ZHCs delivered a specific capacity of 158.9 mA h g-1 with an energy density of 127.1 W h kg-1 at a low current density. More importantly, the device had outstanding anti-self-discharge characteristics (retaining 77.98% of its specific capacity after a 72 h natural self-discharge test) and long-term cycle stability (retaining 88.2% of its initial specific capacity after 15 000 cycles at 7.5 A g-1). This work presents guidance and support for the design and optimization of electrode materials for zinc ion supercapacitors and next-generation aqueous zinc ion energy storage performance.
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- Haibin Sun
- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University Xinyang 464000 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University Xinyang 464000 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University Xinyang 464000 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University Xinyang 464000 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University Xinyang 464000 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics & Electronic Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450002 Peoples' Republic of China
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Mallick S, Choutipalli VSK, Bag S, Subramanian V, Raj CR. Defect Engineered Ternary Spinel: An Efficient Cathode for an Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Battery of Long-Term Cyclability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37577-37586. [PMID: 35944146 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rational defect engineering of Mn-based spinel cathode materials by metal-ion doping and vacancy creation fosters reversible intercalation/deintercalation of charge carriers and boosts the charge storage performance of an aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery (ZIB). Herein, we demonstrate the Zn2+ ion storage performance of a defect-engineered ternary spinel cathode based on Zn, Ni, and Mn. The defect engineering of ZnMn2O4 is achieved by Ni2+ doping and creating a cation (Mn3+ and Zn2+) deficiency. The engineered cathode material has cubic spinel structure in contrast to the defect-free ZnMn2O4. The DFT studies show that the defect engineering modifies the electronic structure and improves the electronic conductivity. An aqueous rechargeable ZIB is fabricated by using the spinel cathode, and its performance is evaluated in terms of charge-discharge cycling stability, specific capacity, and so on. The ternary spinel-based ZIB has a very long charge-discharge cycling stability with a specific capacity as high as 265 mAh g-1 (at 100 mA g-1). A 2-fold enhancement in the specific capacity is observed after 5000 cycles. Ni doping affords ultralong cycling stability. The self-discharge studies for a year show that the device retains 63% of the initial performance.
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- Sourav Mallick
- Functional Materials and Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Functional Materials and Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Centre for High Computing, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600020, India
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- Functional Materials and Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Zhang H, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Shi X, Zhang Y, Bai L, Wang Q, Sun L. Oxygen-Deficient α-MnO 2 Nanotube/Graphene/N, P Codoped Porous Carbon Composite Cathode To Achieve High-Performing Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:36668-36678. [PMID: 35939330 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A major drawback of α-MnO2-based zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) is the poor rate performance and short cycle life. Herein, an oxygen-deficient α-MnO2 nanotube (VO-α-MnO2)-integrated graphene (G) and N, P codoped cross-linked porous carbon nanosheet (CNPK) composite (VO-α-MnO2/CNPK/G) has been prepared for advanced ZIBs. The introduction of VO in MnO2 can decrease the value of the Gibbs free energy of Zn2+ adsorption near VO (ca. -0.73 eV) to the thermal neutral value. The thermal neutral value demonstrates that the Zn2+ adsorption/desorption process on VO-α-MnO2 is more reversible than that on α-MnO2. The as-made Zn/VO-α-MnO2 battery is able to deliver a large capacity of 305.0 mAh g-1 and high energy density up to 408.5 Wh kg-1. The good energy storage properties can be attributed to VO. Additionally, the VO-α-MnO2/CNPK/G composite possesses the structure of nanotube arrays, which results from the vertical growth of α-MnO2 nanotubes on CNPK. This unique array structure helps to realize fast ion/electron transfer and stable microstructure. The electrochemical performance of VO-α-MnO2 has been comprehensively improved by compositing with G and CNPK. The VO-α-MnO2/CNPK/G can achieve capacity up to 405.2 mAh g-1, energy density of 542.2 Wh kg-1, and long cycle life (80% capacity retention after 2000 cycles).
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- Hanfang Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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Shangguan E, Wang L, Wang Y, Li L, Chen M, Qi J, Wu C, Wang M, Li Q, Gao S, Li J. Recycling of Zinc-Carbon Batteries into MnO/ZnO/C to Fabricate Sustainable Cathodes for Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200720. [PMID: 35592892 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Acidic zinc-carbon dry batteries have been widely used in life because of their low cost. However, a great quantity of used batteries is discarded as refuse, which not only wastes resources but also leads to environmental contamination. To reuse spent batteries on a large scale, this study concerns a simple, effective, and sustainable strategy to turn them into MnO/ZnO/C composites. After a conventional leaching treatment followed by pyrolysis, the rust cathode materials can be reduced to MnO/ZnO/C. When serving as a rechargeable zinc-ion battery cathode, this electrode provides a maximum reversible capacity of around 362 mAh g-1 MnO ) and a rate capability of 191 mAh g-1 MnO at a high current rate of 1.20 A g-1 . Furthermore, ZnO gradually dissolves in the electrolyte with the increase of discharge cycles, replenishing the Zn2+ content in the electrolyte and further enhancing cycling stability (98.02 % after 500 cycles). The device also exhibits a remarkable energy density of 336.37 Wh kg-1 , low self-discharge rate, and can efficiently power a LED panel. This strategy offers an economical and facile route to convert zinc-carbon battery waste into useful materials for aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries.
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- Enbo Shangguan
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
- Henan Chaoli New Energy Co., Ltd, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Chaoli New Energy Co., Ltd, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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Hierarchical accordion-like manganese oxide@carbon hybrid with strong interaction heterointerface for high-performance aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:553-561. [PMID: 35933871 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries have attracted extensive concern as a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage because of their high theoretical specific capacity, low cost and inherent safety. However, the lacking of applicable cathode materials with outstanding electrochemical performance have severely hindered the further development of aqueous zinc ion batteries. Herein, we report a hierarchical accordion-like manganese oxide@carbon (MnO@C) hybrid with strong interaction heterointerface and comprehensively inquire into its electrochemical performance as cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries. The unique hierarchical accordion-like layered structure coupling with strong interaction heterointerface between small MnO and carbon matrix efficaciously improve the ion/electron transfer process and enhance structure stability of the MnO@C hybrid. Benefitting from these unique advantages, the MnO@C hybrid bestows excellent specific capacity of 456 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1. Impressively, the MnO@C hybrid presents distinguished long-term cycling stability with fairly low decay rates of only 0.0079 % per cycle even over 2000 cycles at 2000 mA g-1. Moreover, comprehensive characterizations are executed to elucidate the mechanism involved. Therefore, this work affords a new idea for developing outstanding performance manganese-based cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
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Electron delocalization triggers nonradical Fenton-like catalysis over spinel oxides. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2201607119. [PMID: 35878043 PMCID: PMC9351537 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2201607119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Nonradical Fenton-like catalysis offers opportunities to overcome the low efficiency and secondary pollution limitations of existing advanced oxidation decontamination technologies, but realizing this on transition metal spinel oxide catalysts remains challenging due to insufficient understanding of their catalytic mechanisms. Here, we explore the origins of catalytic selectivity of Fe-Mn spinel oxide and identify electron delocalization of the surface metal active site as the key driver of its nonradical catalysis. Through fine-tuning the crystal geometry to trigger Fe-Mn superexchange interaction at the spinel octahedra, ZnFeMnO4 with high-degree electron delocalization of the Mn-O unit was created to enable near 100% nonradical activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) at unprecedented utilization efficiency. The resulting surface-bound PMS* complex can efficiently oxidize electron-rich pollutants with extraordinary degradation activity, selectivity, and good environmental robustness to favor water decontamination applications. Our work provides a molecule-level understanding of the catalytic selectivity and bimetallic interactions of Fe-Mn spinel oxides, which may guide the design of low-cost spinel oxides for more selective and efficient decontamination applications.
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Cathodic Zn underpotential deposition: an evitable degradation mechanism in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2022; 67:1882-1889. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2022.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Han J, Mariani A, Zarrabeitia M, Jusys Z, Behm RJ, Varzi A, Passerini S. Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors Employing Acetate-Based Water-in-Salt Electrolytes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201563. [PMID: 35810459 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Halide-free, water-in-salt electrolytes (WiSEs) composed of potassium acetate (KAc) and zinc acetate (ZnAc2 ) are investigated as electrolytes in zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSs). Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that water molecules are mostly non-interacting with each other in the highly concentrated WiSEs, while "bulk-like water" regions are present in the dilute electrolyte. Among the various concentrated electrolytes investigated, the 30 m KAc and 1 m ZnAc2 electrolyte (30K1Zn) grants the best performance in terms of reversibility and stability of Zn plating/stripping while the less concentrated electrolyte cannot suppress corrosion of Zn and hydrogen evolution. The ZHSs utilizing 30K1Zn, in combination with a commercial activated carbon (AC) positive electrode and Zn as the negative electrode, deliver a capacity of 65 mAh g-1 (based on the AC weight) at a current density of 5 A g-1 . They also offer an excellent capacity retention over 10 000 cycles and an impressive coulombic efficiency (≈100%).
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- Jin Han
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Institute of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Huang F, Li X, Zhang Y, Jie Y, Mu X, Yang C, Li W, Chen Y, Liu Y, Wang S, Ge B, Cao R, Ren X, Yan P, Li Q, Xu D, Jiao S. Surface Transformation Enables a Dendrite-Free Zinc-Metal Anode in Nonaqueous Electrolyte. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203710. [PMID: 35785496 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Significant challenges remain in developing rechargeable zinc batteries mainly because of reversibility problems on zinc-metal anodes. The dendritic growth and hydrogen evolution on zinc electrodes are major obstacles to overcome in developing practical and safe zinc batteries. Here, a dendrite-free and hydrogen-free Zn-metal anode with high Coulombic efficiency up to 99.6% over 300 cycles is realized in a newly designed nonaqueous electrolyte, which comprises an inexpensive zinc salt, zinc acetate, and a green low-cost solvent, dimethyl sulfoxide. Surface transformation on Cu substrate plays a critical role in facilitating the dendrite-free deposition process, which lowers the diffusion energy barrier of the Zn atoms, leading to a uniform and compact thin film for zinc plating. Furthermore, in situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy reveals the plating process via a layer-by-layer growth mechanism and the stripping process through an edge-dissolution mechanism. In addition, Zn||Mo6 S8 full cells exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in terms of cycling stability and rate capability. This work presents a new opportunity to develop nonaqueous rechargeable zinc batteries.
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- Fanyang Huang
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Institute of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Institute of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Cao H, Deng S, Tie Z, Tian J, Liu L, Niu Z. Large-area hydrated vanadium oxide/carbon nanotube composite films for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1292-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cao H, Huang X, Liu Y, Hu Q, Zheng Q, Huo Y, Xie F, Zhao J, Lin D. An efficient electrolyte additive of tetramethylammonium sulfate hydrate for Dendritic-Free zinc anode for aqueous Zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:367-374. [PMID: 35863195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Recently, zinc metal has been considered as a promising metal anode for aqueous rechargeable metal ion batteries due to its low electrochemical potential and high theoretical capacity. However, zinc metal suffers from hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and dendrite growth during plating/stripping. Here, we propose a low-cost, effective and non-toxic electrolyte additive, tetramethylammonium sulfate hydrate (TMA2SO4), as a simple cationic surfactant additive for zinc-ion batteries, to trigger the smooth Zn deposition during charging and discharging process. It is found that TMA2SO4 enable the realization of the deposition of Zn ions along the surface of zinc foil laterally without stacking and thus dendrite growth and side reactions are greatly mitigated by the electrolyte additive of TMA2SO4 even when the amount of the additive is as low as 0.25 mM. As a result, the TMA2SO4 additive induces excellent cycling stability over 1800 h at the current density of 0.5 mA cm-2 with the limited capacity of 0.5 mAh cm-2 for the Zn-Zn symmetrical cell. Moreover, the electrolyte with TMA2SO4 can well match with MnO2 cathode, which achieves the high initial capacity of 181.3 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and long-term cycling stability with the capacity retention of 98.72 % after 200 cycles for the Zn/MnO2 full cell. This work provides a general electrolyte design strategy to suppress zinc dendrite growth and side reactions to achieve long-lifespan zinc metal anodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries by electrostatic shielding effect.
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- Heng Cao
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- R&D Center for New Energy Materials and Integrated Energy Devices, School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Nanotechnology Center, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China.
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Liu Y, Li L, Ji X, Cheng S. Scientific Challenges and Improvement Strategies of Zn-Based Anodes for Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200114. [PMID: 35785428 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted widespread attention due to the intrinsic features of Zn-based anodes, mainly including high capacity, low cost, and low working potential together with high over-potential for hydrogen evolution reaction. Aqueous ZIBs are considered to be strong competitors and substitutes for lead-acid, nickel-metal hydrogen, nickel-cadmium, and even lithium-ion batteries. Great efforts have been made in the past few years towards the issues existed in aqueous ZIBs, mainly including alkaline and mild acidic systems. In this perspective, we illustrate the advantages, the main challenges, and the corresponding solution strategies of Zn-based anodes in various aqueous rechargeable ZIBs with alkaline and mild acidic electrolytes. Furthermore, feasible aqueous ZIBs for practical use are prospected.
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- Yuxiu Liu
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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Pu SD, Gong C, Tang YT, Ning Z, Liu J, Zhang S, Yuan Y, Melvin D, Yang S, Pi L, Marie JJ, Hu B, Jenkins M, Li Z, Liu B, Tsang SCE, Marrow TJ, Reed RC, Gao X, Bruce PG, Robertson AW. Achieving Ultrahigh-Rate Planar and Dendrite-Free Zinc Electroplating for Aqueous Zinc Battery Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202552. [PMID: 35560650 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Despite being one of the most promising candidates for grid-level energy storage, practical aqueous zinc batteries are limited by dendrite formation, which leads to significantly compromised safety and cycling performance. In this study, by using single-crystal Zn-metal anodes, reversible electrodeposition of planar Zn with a high capacity of 8 mAh cm-2 can be achieved at an unprecedentedly high current density of 200 mA cm-2 . This dendrite-free electrode is well maintained even after prolonged cycling (>1200 cycles at 50 mA cm- 2 ). Such excellent electrochemical performance is due to single-crystal Zn suppressing the major sources of defect generation during electroplating and heavily favoring planar deposition morphologies. As so few defect sites form, including those that would normally be found along grain boundaries or to accommodate lattice mismatch, there is little opportunity for dendritic structures to nucleate, even under extreme plating rates. This scarcity of defects is in part due to perfect atomic-stitching between merging Zn islands, ensuring no defective shallow-angle grain boundaries are formed and thus removing a significant source of non-planar Zn nucleation. It is demonstrated that an ideal high-rate Zn anode should offer perfect lattice matching as this facilitates planar epitaxial Zn growth and minimizes the formation of any defective regions.
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- Shengda D Pu
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- The Faraday Institution, Quad One, Becquerel Avenue, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0RA, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- The Wolfson Catalysis Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- The Faraday Institution, Quad One, Becquerel Avenue, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0RA, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
- The Henry Royce Institute, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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Liu A, Wu F, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Zhou Y, Xie M. Insight on Cathodes Chemistry for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: From Reaction Mechanisms, Structural Engineering, and Modification Strategies. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201011. [PMID: 35710875 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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By virtue of low cost, eco-friendliness, competitive gravimetric energy density, and intrinsic safety, more and more attention has increasingly focused on aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) as a promising alternative for scalable energy storage. However, plagued by a complex interfacial process, sluggish dynamics, lability of electrodes and electrolytes, insufficient energy density, and poor cycle life heavily restrict practical applications of AZIBs, indicating that profound understandings on cathode storage chemistry are necessarily needed. Hence, this paper comprehensively summarizes recent advance in cathodes with critical insight on the energy storage mechanism. Furthermore, the issues and challenges for high-performance cathodes are meticulously explored, presenting inspiring structural engineering and modification strategies. Finally, rational evaluations on representative cathodes are rendered, suggesting the potential development direction of AZIBs.
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- Anni Liu
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Wu T, Huang C, Cheng S, Lin C. Expanded spinel ZnxMn2O4 induced by electrochemical activation of glucose − mediated manganese oxide for stable cycle performance in zinc − ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 617:274-283. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Javed MS, Mateen A, Ali S, Zhang X, Hussain I, Imran M, Shah SSA, Han W. The Emergence of 2D MXenes Based Zn-Ion Batteries: Recent Development and Prospects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201989. [PMID: 35620957 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) with exceptional theoretical capacity have garnered significant interest in large-scale electrochemical energy storage devices due to their low cost, abundant material, inherent safety, high specific energy, and ecofriendly nature. Metal carbides/nitrides, known as MXenes, have emerged as a large family of 2D transition metal carbides or carbonitrides with excellent properties, e.g., high electrical conductivity, large surface functional groups (e.g., F, O, and OH), low energy barriers for the diffusion of electrolyte ions with wide interlayer spaces. After a decade of effort, significant development has been achieved in the synthesis, properties, and applications of MXenes. Thus, it has opened up various exciting opportunities to construct advanced MXene-based nanostructures for ZIBs with excellent specific energy and power. Herein, this review summarizes the advances across multiple synthesis routes, related properties, morphological and structural characteristics, and chemistries of MXenes for ZIBs. The recent development of MXene-based electrodes is introduced, and electrolytes for ZIBs are elucidated in detail. MXene-based rocking chair ZIBs, strategies to enhance the performance of MXene-based cathodes, suppress the dendrites in MXene-based anodes, and MXene-based flexible ZIBs are pointed out. A rational design and modification of the MXenes as well as the production of composites with metal oxides exhibits promise in solving issues and enhancing the electrochemical performance of ZIBs. Finally, the present challenges and future prospects for MXene-based ZIBs are discussed.
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- Muhammad Sufyan Javed
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Physics and Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Qin M, Fan S, Li X, Niu Z, Bai C, Chen G. Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic Upgrade of n-Valeraldehyde to Octane over Au SACs-NiMn 2 O 4 Spinel Synergetic Composites. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201359. [PMID: 35768281 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, electrocatalytic upgrade of n-valeraldehyde to octane with higher activity and selectivity is achieved over Au single-atom catalysts (SACs)-NiMn2 O4 spinel synergetic composites. Experiments combined with density functional theory calculation collaboratively demonstrate that Au single-atoms occupy surface Ni2+ vacancies of NiMn2 O4 , which play a dominant role in n-valeraldehyde selective oxidation. A detailed investigation reveals that the initial n-valeraldehyde molecule preferentially adsorbs on the Mn tetrahedral site of NiMn2 O4 spinel synergetic structures, and the subsequent n-valeraldehyde molecule easily adsorbs on the Ni site. Specifically, Au single-atom surficial derivation over spinel lowers the adsorption energy (Eads ) of the initial n-valeraldehyde molecule, which will facilitate its adsorption on the Mn site of Au SACs-NiMn2 O4 . Furthermore, the single-atom Au surficial derivation not only alters the electronic structure of Au SACs-NiMn2 O4 but also lower the Eads of subsequent n-valeraldehyde molecule. Hence, the subsequent n-valeraldehyde molecules prefer adsorption on Au sites rather than Ni sites, and the process of two alkyl radicals originating from Mn-C4 H9 and Au-C4 H9 dimerization into an octane is accordingly accelerated. This work will provide an avenue for the rational design of SACs and supply a vital mechanism for understanding the electrocatalytic upgrade of n-valeraldehyde to octane.
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- Meichun Qin
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Yan Y, Shu C, Zeng T, Wen X, Liu S, Deng D, Zeng Y. Surface-Preferred Crystal Plane Growth Enabled by Underpotential Deposited Monolayer toward Dendrite-Free Zinc Anode. ACS NANO 2022; 16:9150-9162. [PMID: 35696327 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c01380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous Zn batteries with ideal energy density and absolute safety are deemed the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems. Nevertheless, stubborn dendrite formation and notorious parasitic reactions on the Zn metal anode have significantly compromised the Coulombic efficiency (CE) and cycling stability, severely impeding the Zn metal batteries from being deployed in the proposed applications. Herein, instead of random growth of Zn dendrites, a guided preferential growth of planar Zn layers is accomplished via atomic-scale matching of the surface lattice between the hexagonal close-packed (hcp) Zn(002) and face-centered cubic (fcc) Cu(100) crystal planes, as well as underpotential deposition (UPD)-enabled zincophilicity. The underlying mechanism of uniform Zn plating/stripping on the Cu(100) surface is demonstrated by ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and density functional theory calculations. The results show that each Zn atom layer is driven to grow along the exposed closest packed plane (002) in hcp Zn metal with a low lattice mismatch with Cu(100), leading to compact and planar Zn deposition. In situ optical visualization inspection is adopted to monitor the dynamic morphology evolution of such planar Zn layers. With this surface texture, the Zn anode exhibits exceptional reversibility with an ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.9%. The MnO2//Zn@Cu(100) full battery delivers long cycling stability over 548 cycles and outstanding specific energy and power density (112.5 Wh kg-1 even at 9897.1 W kg-1). This work is expected to address the issues associated with Zn metal anodes and promote the development of high-energy rechargeable Zn metal batteries.
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- Yu Yan
- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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An integrated dendrite-free zinc metal electrode for corrosion inhibition in aqueous system. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1157-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Yu H, Fan L, Yan H, Deng C, Yan L, Shu J, Wang ZB. Optimizing NH4+ Storage Capability of Nickel Ferrocyanide by Regulating Coordination Anion in Aqueous Electrolytes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Haoxiang Yu
- Harbin Institute of Technology MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment CHINA
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- Ningbo University School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Ningbo University School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Ningbo University School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Ningbo University School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Ningbo University School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering No. 818 Fenghua Road 315211 Ningbo CHINA
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- Harbin Institute of Technology MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment CHINA
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Wu TH, Yen LH, Lin YQ. Defect regulated spinel Mn 3O 4 obtained by glycerol-assisted method for high-energy-density aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:354-362. [PMID: 35717849 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (RAZIBs) show great potential as a competitive candidate for reliable energy storage by virtue of cost-effectiveness, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, unsatisfactory cycle stability of cathode material impedes the development of high-performance RAZIBs. This study reveals a strategic polyol-mediated process by using glycerol as the solvent for solvothermal reaction. After heat treatment in air, Mn-deficient Mn3O4 spinel (D-Mn3O4) can be obtained with rich Mn valence states (Mn2+/Mn3+/Mn4+), expanded crystal structure, high surface area, and good electrolyte compatability. Compared to well-crystallized Mn3O4, the presence of manganese vacancies in D-Mn3O4 enables lower charge-transfer resistance (86.0 vs 196.5 Ω), reduced activation energy for ion insertion (30.9 vs 50.4 kJ mol-1), and boosted solid-state ion diffusivity (9.45 × 10-12 vs 4.61 × 10-14 cm2 s-1). Therefore, D-Mn3O4 exhibits promising electrochemical performance with high capacity (284 mAh g-1), high specific energy (388.5 Wh kg-1) and stable cycle retention (87% after 200 cyclesat 0.3 A g-1). On the contrary, the well-crystallized Mn3O4 sample suffers from severe capacity fading with only 48% capacity retention. Moreover, the specific energies obtained after 200 cycles are 336.1 and 166.0 Wh kg-1 for D-Mn3O4 and Mn3O4, respectively. The drastic differences between the electrochemical performance of D-Mn3O4 and Mn3O4 manifest that the existing manganese vacancies in Mn3O4 spinel structure enhance energy storage capability.
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- Tzu Ho Wu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan
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Peng H, Zheng Y, Antheaume C, Samorì P, Ciesielski A. Novel thiophene-based donor-acceptor scaffolds as cathodes for rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:6689-6692. [PMID: 35593415 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02021a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Well-defined π-conjugated thiophene donor-acceptor molecules play an important role in different fields ranging from synthetic chemistry to materials science. Their chemical structure provides specific electronic and physicochemical properties, which can be further tuned by the introduction of functional groups. Herein, we design and synthesize two novel thiophene-based π-conjugated donor-acceptor molecules TDA-1 and TDA-2 through Aldol and Knoevenagel condensations. In our proof-of-concept study we report for the first time on the use of small organic molecules employed in aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Zn-HSCs),which exhibit capacitance as high as 206.7 and 235.2 F g-1 for TDA-1, and TDA-2, respectively.
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- Haijun Peng
- University of Strasbourg CNRS, ISIS UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg F-67000, France.
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- University of Strasbourg Membrane Biophysics and NMR, Institute of Chemistry, UMR 7177, 1 Rue Blaise Pascal, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- University of Strasbourg CNRS, ISIS UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg F-67000, France.
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- University of Strasbourg CNRS, ISIS UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg F-67000, France.
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- University of Strasbourg CNRS, ISIS UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg F-67000, France.
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Adil M, Ghosh A, Mitra S. Water-in-Salt Electrolyte-Based Extended Voltage Range, Safe, and Long-Cycle-Life Aqueous Calcium-Ion Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:25501-25515. [PMID: 35637172 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04742] [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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The narrow electrochemical stability window (1.23 V) of an aqueous electrolyte hinders the practical realization of calcium-ion chemistries of high-energy-density and long-cycle-life batteries. Furthermore, developing an aqueous electrolyte that is low cost, is environmentally friendly, and has a wide voltage window is essential to designing safe, high-energy-density, and sustainable calcium-ion batteries. A calcium-based water-in-salt (WISE) aqueous electrolyte surpasses the narrow stability window by offering a 2.12 V wide window by suppressing the hydrogen evolution at the anode and minimizing the overall water activity at the cathode. A comprehensive theoretical study predicts the preferential reduction of salt aggregates over water to form a passivation layer at the electrode-electrolyte interface and enhance the electrolyte stability window. Additionally, Raman spectroscopy reveals that the calcium ion coordination number, which is the number of nitrate ions surrounding the calcium ions in the aqueous electrolyte, gradually increases with an increase in the electrolyte concentration, leading to a gradual decrease in the hydration number of the calcium ions. A full cell in WISE was demonstrated to exhibit an excellent rate capability and cycling stability with negligible capacity loss (0.01 per cycle), maintaining 80% capacity retention over 1800 cycles with ∼99.99% Coulombic efficiency. The full cell provides an energy density of 232 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 69 W kg-1 and a current rate of 0.15 A g-1. Even at a higher current rate of 5 A g-1, the battery delivers an energy density of 182 Wh kg-1 (based on the active mass of the anode). This is one of the best performances to date of all previously reported full-cell aqueous calcium-ion batteries. A fundamental understanding of the storage mechanism and a electrode degradation study was achieved. This work suggests and expands new avenues for the practical realization of low-cost, safe, eco-friendly, and high-performance aqueous calcium-ion batteries for future large storage applications.
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- Md Adil
- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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Ejigu A, Le Fevre LW, Elgendy A, Spencer BF, Bawn C, Dryfe RAW. Optimization of Electrolytes for High-Performance Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:25232-25245. [PMID: 35622978 PMCID: PMC9185688 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable batteries based on aluminum chemistry have become the focus of immense research interest owing to their earth abundance, low cost, and the higher theoretical volumetric energy density of this element compared to lithium-ion batteries. Efforts to harness this huge potential have been hindered by the narrow potential window of water and by passivating effects of the high-electrical band-gap aluminum oxide film. Herein, we report a high-performing aqueous aluminum-ion battery (AIB), which is constructed using a Zn-supported Al alloy, an aluminum bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Al[TFSI]3) electrolyte, and a MnO2 cathode. The use of Al[TFSI]3 significantly extends the voltage window of the electrolyte and enables the cell to access Al3+/Al electrochemistry, while the use of Zn-Al alloy mitigates the issue of surface passivation. The Zn-Al alloy, which is produced by in situ electrochemical deposition, obtained from Al[TFSI]3 showed excellent long-term reversibility for Al electrochemistry and displays the highest performance in AIB when compared to the response obtained in Al2(SO4)3 or aluminum trifluoromethanesulfonate electrolyte. AIB cells constructed using the Zn-Al|Al[TFSI]3|MnO2 combination achieved a record discharge voltage plateau of 1.75 V and a specific capacity of 450 mAh g-1 without significant capacity fade after 400 cycles. These findings will promote the development of energy-dense aqueous AIBs.
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- Andinet Ejigu
- Dept.
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Henry
Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Henry
Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Dept.
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Henry
Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Dept.
of Materials, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Dept.
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Dept.
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Henry
Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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Electroreductive CO coupling of benzaldehyde over SACs Au-NiMn 2O 4 spinel synergetic composites. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:305-316. [PMID: 35717846 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Electroreductive CO coupling provides a prospective strategy for biomass derivative upgrading via reducing the number of oxygen-containing functional groups and increasing their molecular weight. However, exploring superior electrocatalysts with effective reactivity and high selectivity for target products are still a challenge. In this work, single atom Au surface derived NiMn2O4 (SACs Au-NiMn2O4) spinel synergetic composites were fabricated by a versatile adsorption-deposition method and applied in electroreductive self-coupling of benzaldehyde to dibenzyl ether. The SACs Au-NiMn2O4 spinel synergetic composites enhanced electroreductive coupling of benzaldehyde, significantly improved the yield and selectivity of dibenzyl ether. Systematic characterizations and density functional theory calculation revealed that atomically dispersed Au occupied surface Ni2+ vacancies, which played a dominated role in CO coupling of benzaldehyde. Detailed calculation results showed that benzaldehyde preferred to adsorb on Ni octa-hedral sites of NiMn2O4 spinel synergetic structure, single atom Au surficial derivation over NiMn2O4 further reduced the adsorption energy (Eads) of benzaldehyde on SACs Au-NiMn2O4, thus the CO coupling of benzaldehyde to dibenzyl ether was promoted. Moreover, single atom Au surficial derivation lowered the energy barrier of rate-determining step, facilitated the formation of dibenzyl ether species. Our work also paves an avenue for rational design single atom materials using spinel as support.
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Xie D, Zhao J, Jiang Q, Wang H, Huang H, Rao P, Mao J. A high‐performance alginate hydrogel binder for aqueous Zn‐ion batteries. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202200106. [DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Dongmei Xie
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science School of Chemsitry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science Shool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- The University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus 5005 Adelaide AUSTRALIA
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Liu Y, Liu Y, Wu X. Toward Long-Life Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries by Constructing Stable Zinc Anodes. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200088. [PMID: 35652535 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) with high safety and low cost are considered to be one of the alternatives to Li-ion batteries. In recent years, AZIBs have become a research hotspot, mainly focusing on the research of cathode, anode and electrolyte. Although many efforts have been made in cathode materials, their low specific capacity and poor cycle life remain unsolved. In fact, side reactions of zinc metal anodes, such as dendrite growth, zinc corrosion, and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER), are also the main factors restricting the electrochemical performance of AZIBs. In this review, we first discuss the fundamental of these adverse reactions. Then, the various solution strategies are summarized based on advanced materials and structural design. It includes surface modification and the internal structure optimization of Zn electrodes, the regulation of electrolytes and separators. Finally, we propose the future challenges and development prospects of zinc anode.
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- Ying Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 110870, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 110870, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 110870, China
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Liu Y, Xu J, Li J, Yang Z, Huang C, Yu H, Zhang L, Shu J. Pre-intercalation chemistry of electrode materials in aqueous energy storage systems. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Xu Z, Li M, Sun W, Tang T, Lu J, Wang X. An Ultrafast, Durable, and High-Loading Polymer Anode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200077. [PMID: 35355338 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn metal has shown promise as an anode material for grid-level energy storage, yet is challenged by dendritic growth and low Coulombic efficiency. Herein, an ultrafast, stable, and high-loading polymer anode for aqueous Zn-ion batteries and capacitors (ZIBs and ZICs) is developed by engineering both the electrode and electrolyte. The anode polymer is rationally prepared to have a suitable electronic structure and a large π-conjugated structure, whereas the electrolyte is manufactured based on the superiority of triflate anions over sulfate anions, as analyzed and confirmed via experiments and simulations. This dual engineering results in an optimal polymer anode with a low discharge potential, near-theoretical capacity, ultrahigh-loading capability (≈50 mg cm-2 ), ultrafast rate (100 A g-1 ), and ultralong lifespan (one million cycles). Its mechanism involves reversible Zn2+ /proton co-storage at the carbonyl site. When the polymer anode is coupled with cathodes for both ZIB and ZIC applications, the devices demonstrate ultrahigh power densities and ultralong lifespans, far surpassing those of corresponding Zn-metal-based devices.
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- Zhixiao Xu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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Zhou Z, Chen Z, Luo X, Wang L, Liang J, Peng W, Li Y, Zhang F, Fan X. Interface Engineering to Improve the Rate Performance and Stability of the Mn-Cathode Electrode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:24386-24395. [PMID: 35594421 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03773] [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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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), especially the aqueous zinc-manganese batteries, have received considerable attention due to their low cost, safety, and environmental benignity. However, manganese oxide cathode materials usually suffer from unsatisfactory cycling stability. In this study, we report an interface engineering strategy to improve the performance of the Mn-based cathode electrode for ZIBs. Both the results of experiments and density functional theory confirmed that SnO2 can act as a "glue" to strengthen the interfacial interaction between the conductive graphene substrate and MnOOH, which plays a vital role during the charging/discharging process of manganese oxide. By this interface engineering strategy, the cycling stability of the in situ deposited Mn-based electrode was significantly improved, and a specific capacity of 271 mA h g-1 can be retained even after 1500 cycles. This study may provide a thought or establish a framework for the rational design of high-performance cathode materials for ZIBs via interface engineering.
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- Zhou Zhou
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Beijing Institute of Metrology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Cai S, Wu Y, Chen H, Ma Y, Fan T, Xu M, Bao SJ. Why does the capacity of vanadium selenide based aqueous zinc ion batteries continue to increase during long cycles? J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 615:30-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang W, He D, Fang Y, Wang S, Zhang Z, Zhao R, Xue W. Pillaring of a conductive polymer in layered V2O5 boosting ultra-fast Zn2+/H+ storage in aqueous media. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang T, Xi Q, Li Y, Fu H, Hua Y, Shankar EG, Kakarla AK, Yu JS. Regulating Dendrite-Free Zinc Deposition by Red Phosphorous-Derived Artificial Protective Layer for Zinc Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200155. [PMID: 35466570 PMCID: PMC9218763 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Rational architecture design of the artificial protective layer on the zinc (Zn) anode surface is a promising strategy to achieve uniform Zn deposition and inhibit the uncontrolled growth of Zn dendrites. Herein, a red phosphorous-derived artificial protective layer combined with a conductive N-doped carbon framework is designed to achieve dendrite-free Zn deposition. The Zn-phosphorus (ZnP) solid solution alloy artificial protective layer is formed during Zn plating. Meanwhile, the dynamic evolution mechanism of the ZnP on the Zn anode is successfully revealed. The concentration gradient of the electrolyte on the electrode surface can be redistributed by this protective layer, thereby achieving a uniform Zn-ion flux. The fabricated Zn symmetrical battery delivers a dendrite-free plating/stripping for 1100 h at the current density of 2.0 mA cm-2 . Furthermore, aqueous Zn//MnO2 full cell exhibits a reversible capacity of 200 mAh g-1 after 350 cycles at 1.0 A g-1 . This study suggests an effective solution for the suppression of Zn dendrites in Zn metal batteries, which is expected to provide a deep insight into the design of high-performance rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Tian Wang
- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE)Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE)Northwestern Polytechnical University127 West Youyi RoadXi'an710072China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE)Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE)Northwestern Polytechnical University127 West Youyi RoadXi'an710072China
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- Department of PhysicsDongguk UniversitySeoul04620Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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Grignon E, Battaglia AM, Schon TB, Seferos DS. Aqueous zinc batteries: Design principles toward organic cathodes for grid applications. iScience 2022; 25:104204. [PMID: 35494222 PMCID: PMC9046109 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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The development of low-cost and sustainable grid energy storage is urgently needed to accommodate the growing proportion of intermittent renewables in the global energy mix. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are promising candidates to provide grid storage due to their inherent safety, scalability, and economic viability. Organic cathode materials are especially advantageous for use in zinc-ion batteries as they can be synthesized using scalable processes from inexpensive starting materials and have potential for biodegradation at their end of life. Strategies for designing organic cathode materials for rechargeable zinc-ion batteries targeting grid applications will be discussed in detail. Specifically, we emphasize the importance of cost analysis, synthetic simplicity, end-of-life scenarios, areal loading of active material, and long-term stability to materials design. We highlight the strengths and challenges of present zinc-organic research in the context of our design principles, and provide opportunities and considerations for future electrode design.
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- Eloi Grignon
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
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- e-Zn Inc., 25 Advance Road, Toronto, ON M8Z 2S6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada.,Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3E5, Canada
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Ji C, Wu D, Liu Z, Mi H, Liao Y, Wu M, Cui H, Li X, Wu T, Bai Z. Natural Polysaccharide Strengthened Hydrogel Electrolyte and Biopolymer Derived Carbon for Durable Aqueous Zinc Ion Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:23452-23464. [PMID: 35546577 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) represent one of the current research subjects because of their flame retardancy, ease of manufacturing, and exceptional roundtrip efficiency. With the evolution into real useful energy storage cells, the bottleneck factors of the corrosion and dendrite growth problems must be properly resolved for largely boosting their cycling life and energy efficiency. Herein, a natural polysaccharide strengthened hydrogel electrolyte (denoted as PAAm/agar/Zn(CF3SO3)2) was engineered by designing an asymmetric dual network of covalently cross-linked polyacrylamide (denoted as PAAm) and physically cross-linked loose polysaccharide (e.g., agar) followed by intense uptake of Zn(CF3SO3)2 aqueous electrolyte. In this polymeric matrix, the PAAm chains are responsible for constructing the soft domains to immobilize the water molecules, and the agar component boosts the mechanical performance (by using its inherent reversible sacrificial bonds) and favors the electrolyte ion transport. Due to these reasons, the as-designed hydrogel electrolyte effectively inhibits the zinc dendrite growth, realizes the uniform Zn deposition, and affords a satisfactory ionic conductivity of 1.55 S m-1, excellent tensile strength (78.9 kPa at 507.7% stretchable), and high compression strength (118.0 kPa at 60.0% strain). Additionally, a biopolymer-derived N-doped carbon microsphere cathode material with a highly interconnected porous carbonaceous network (denoted as NC) was also synthesized, which delivers a high capacity of 92.8 mAh g-1, along with superb rate capability and long duration cycling lifespan (95.4% retention for 10000 cycles) in the aqueous Zn//NC ZHSC. More notably, with integrated merits of the PAAm/agar/Zn(CF3SO3)2 hydrogel electrolyte and NC, the as-built quasi-solid-state ZHSC achieves a high specific capacity of 73.4 mAh g-1 and superior energy density of 61.3 Wh kg-1 together with excellent cycling stability for 10000 cycles. This work demonstrated favorable practicability in the structural design of the hydrogel electrolytes and electrode materials for advanced ZHSC applications.
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- Chenchen Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China
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Ho VC, Lim H, Kim MJ, Mun J. Improving the Performance of Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries by Inhibiting Zinc Dendrite Growth: Recent Progress. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200289. [PMID: 35546083 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates for the next-generation high-energy storage devices, owing to their resource availability, low cost, eco-friendliness, and high safety. The zinc (Zn) metal anode in a suitable battery system, including an electrolyte and a high-performance cathode electrode, can deliver an excellent electrochemical performance. However, several obstacles must be overcome to utilize aqueous ZIBs. Among these, Zn dendrite growth, corrosion, and side reactions severely impair the performance of rechargeable ZIBs. To deal with these issues, a profound understanding of the mechanism of the matter occurring in electrochemical cycles is essential to thoroughly solve the challenges. Instead of focusing solely on techniques for improving the performance of Zn metal anodes, this review delves into and summarizes the causes of side reactions and dendrite formation, thereby establishing a logical system of methodologies for improving the electrochemical performance of mild aqueous ZIBs. The correlation between the Zn metal anode, aqueous electrolyte, separators and the performance of ZIBs is also discussed in detail. There is also a brief perspective on the future development of Zn metal anodes in aqueous solutions. This study sheds a light on the challenges associated with the construction of high-performance ZIBs, which will significantly aid in their practical implementation.
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), SungkyunKwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
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Li C, Li M, Xu H, Zhao F, Gong S, Wang H, Qi J, Wang Z, Fan X, Peng W, Liu J. Constructing hollow nanotube-like amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon hybrid via in-situ electrochemical induction for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 623:277-284. [PMID: 35597011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries receive more and more attentions on account of their low cost, high theoretical density and inherent safety. Nevertheless, the lack of suitable cathode materials with excellent performance still severely impedes the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Herein, an in-situ electrochemical induction strategy is developed to prepare hollow nanotube-like amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon (a-V2O5@C) hybrid and its electrochemical performance is investigated comprehensively as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Benefitting from the unique amorphous structure of V2O5 and intimate contact between amorphous V2O5 and carbon, the a-V2O5@C hybrid possess the abundant ion storage sites, isotropic ion diffusion routes and excellent conductivity. As a result, the a-V2O5@C hybrid cathode shows outstanding specific capacity of 448 mAh g-1 at 0.15 A g-1. Impressively, the a-V2O5@C hybrid cathode exhibits superior cycling stability, even when cycling at high current density of 10 A g-1, that the 96.5% specific capacity retention can be gained over 1500 cycles, corresponding to an average specific capacity loss of only 0.0023% per cycle. Furthermore, the mechanism involved is illustrated by systematical characterizations. Therefore, this work affords a new way for developing high-performance cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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- Chunli Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Mwemezi M, Prabakar SJR, Han SC, Park WB, Seo JY, Sohn KS, Pyo M. Zinc Anodes Modified by One-Molecular-Thick Self-Assembled Monolayers for Simultaneous Suppression of Side-Reactions and Dendrite-Formation in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201284. [PMID: 35460179 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Repeated charge/discharge in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) commonly results in surface corrosion/passivation and dendrite formation on zinc anodes, which is a major challenge for the commercialization of zinc-based batteries. In this work, metallic Zn modified by self-assembled monolayers is described as a viable anode for ZIBs. ω-mercaptoundecanoic acid that is spontaneously adsorbed on Zn (MUDA/Zn) contributes to the simultaneous suppression of side reactions and dendrite formation in ZIBs. Though one-molecular-thick, densely packed alkyl chains prohibit H2 O and H+ from making direct contact with the underlying Zn, and surface carboxylate moieties (-COO- ) effectively repel anionic species (OH- ) in a solution, which renders a Zn anode inert against zincate formation within a wide range of pH. In contrast, the electrostatic attraction between surface-carboxylates and cations increases the concentration of Zn2+ on the surface of MUDA/Zn to facilitate Zn plating/stripping with less overpotentials. The high concentration of Zn2+ also results in an increased number of nucleation sites, which enhances the lateral growth of Zn with no formation of dendrites. As a result, MUDA/Zn shows excellent stability during prolonged Zn plating/stripping within a wide range of pH. The advantageous properties of MUDA/Zn are also retained in full-cells coupled with δ-MnO2 cathodes.
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- Manasi Mwemezi
- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam, 57922, Republic of Korea
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Poosapati A, Ambade RB, Madan D. Flexible and Safe Additives-Based Zinc-Binder-Free-Hierarchical MnO 2 -Solid Alkaline Polymer Battery for Potential Wearable Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2103495. [PMID: 35419928 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202103495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The next-generation flexible wearable electronics are among the most rapidly growing industries due to their extended use in everyday applications resulting in an increased demand for cheaper, safer, and flexible energy storage devices. This study aims to investigate and enhance the overall performance of a Zn-MnO2 alkaline battery and make it suitable for safe and flexible wearable applications. To achieve high cyclability and performance of the cathode, issues of low active-material availability for redox reactions and inactive-phase formations are overcome by fabricating a binder-free hierarchical (increased surface area) additives (enabled reversible compound formation) based MnO2 cathode. Furthermore, zinc/stainless steel composite anode (to reduce anode shape changes) and calcium hydroxide coated polymer electrolyte (to stop zincate ion transfer) are used to improve cyclability. By assembling the above mentioned layers, excellent rate capabilities, high-capacity utilization (487 mAh g-1 ), long cycling stabilities (1000 cycles with 70% retention), and high energy density (400 Wh kg-1 ) are achieved. Moreover, bending, hammering, puncturing, and lighting up an light emitting diode are conducted (under flat, bent, and cut) to demonstrate the cells' safety, flexibility, and robustness. The successful findings in this study can chart new pathways to the development of safe, flexible, and cost-effective next-generation energy storage sources for wearables.
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- Aswani Poosapati
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21228, USA
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21228, USA
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Zhang M, Yu P, Xiong K, Wang Y, Liu Y, Liang Y. Construction of Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conducting Scaffolds in Zn Powder: A Scalable Route to Dendrite-Free and Flexible Zn Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200860. [PMID: 35262983 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn powder (Zn-P)-based anodes are considered ideal candidates for Zn-based batteries because they enable a positive synergistic integration of safety and energy density. However, Zn-P-based anodes still experience easy corrosion, uncontrolled dendrite growth, and poor mechanical strength, which restrict their further application. Herein, a mixed ionic-electronic conducting scaffold is introduced into Zn-P to successfully fabricate anti-corrosive, flexible, and dendrite-free Zn anodes using a scalable tape-casting strategy. The as-established scaffold is characterized by robust flexibility, facile scale-up synthesis methodology, and exceptional anti-corrosive characteristics, and it can effectively homogenize the Zn2+ flux during Zn plating/stripping, thus allowing stable Zn cycling. Benefiting from these comprehensive attributes, the as-prepared Zn-P-based anode provides superior electrochemical performance, including long-life cycling stability and high rate capability in practical coin and flexible pouch cells; thus, it holds great potential for developing advanced Zn-ion batteries. The findings of this study provide insights for a promising scalable pathway to fabricate highly efficient and reliable Zn-based anodes and will aid in the realization of advanced flexible energy-storage devices.
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- Min Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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Wijitrat A, Qin J, Kasemchainan J, Tantavichet N. Ethylene carbonate as an organic electrolyte additive for high-performance aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hydrated ammonium manganese phosphates by electrochemically induced manganese-defect as cathode material for aqueous zinc ion batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.05.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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He P, Huang J. Chemical Passivation Stabilizes Zn Anode. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109872. [PMID: 35263472 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries are an attractive option for grid-scale energy storage, which is vital to the integration of renewable energy resources with the electric energy infrastructure. The cycling stability of aqueous ZIBs is determined by the electrochemical reversibility of Zn anode, which is often deteriorated by its corrosion and dendritic Zn deposition. Here, a simple and rapid surface passivation strategy that can drastically improve the cycling stability of Zn anodes is demonstrated. For example, a dip in KMnO4 solution readily forms a continuous, conformal, and robust protective layer on the native Zn surface, leading to a more uniform plating/stripping process, increased corrosion resistance, and tolerance to manufacturing and processing defects on Zn metal electrodes. The Zn electrode cycling stabilities at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mA h cm-2 are extended by ≈40 times. In full battery tests in the configuration of Zn||β-MnO2 , the full cell with passivated Zn anode exhibited a capacity retention of 68.7% after 300 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A g-1 , while the cell with untreated Zn anode can only retain 7.4% of capacity under the same conditions.
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- Pan He
- Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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Ni Q, Kim B, Wu C, Kang K. Non-Electrode Components for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Batteries: Electrolytes, Solid-Electrolyte-Interphase, Current Collectors, Binders, and Separators. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108206. [PMID: 34905643 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) are one of the promising options for large-scale electrical energy storage owing to their safety, affordability and environmental friendliness. During the past decade, there have been remarkable advancements in the AZBs technology, which are achieved through intensive efforts not only in the area of electrode materials but also in the fundamental understandings of non-electrode components such as electrolytes, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), current collectors, binders, and separators. In particular, the breakthroughs in the non-electrode components should not be underestimated in having enabled the AZBs to attain a higher energy and power density beyond that of the conventional AZBs, proving their critical role. In this article, the recent research progress is comprehensively reviewed with respect to non-electrode components in AZBs, covering the new-type of electrolytes that have been introduced, attempts for the tailoring of SEI, and the design efforts for multi-functional current collectors, binders and separators, along with the remaining challenges associated with these non-electrode components. Finally, perspectives are discussed toward future research directions in this field. This extensive overview on the non-electrode components is expected to guide and spur further development of high-performance AZBs.
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- Qiao Ni
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute of Basic Science (IBS), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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Li Y, Lu Y, Ni Y, Zheng S, Yan Z, Zhang K, Zhao Q, Chen J. Quinone Electrodes for Alkali-Acid Hybrid Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:8066-8072. [PMID: 35481353 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Aqueous batteries are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage but face either limited energy density (lead-acid batteries), cost/resource concerns (Ni-MH batteries), or safety issues due to metal dendrite growth at high current densities (zinc batteries). We report that through designing electrochemical redox couples, quinones as intrinsic dendrite-free and sustainable anode materials demonstrate the theoretical energy density of 374 W h kg-1 coupling with affordable Mn2+/MnO2 redox reactions on the cathode side. Due to the fast K-ion diffusion in the electrolyte, low K-ion desolvation energy at the interface, and fast quinone/phenol reaction, the optimized poly(1,4-anthraquinone) in the KOH electrolyte shows specific capacities of 295 mA h g-1 at 300 C-rate and 225 mA h g-1 at 240 mA cm-2. Further constructed practical aqueous batteries exhibit an output voltage of 2 V in alkali-acid hybrid electrolyte systems with exceptional electrochemical kinetics, which can release/store over 95% of the theoretical capacity in less than 40 s (25 000 mA g-1). The scaled Ah level aqueous battery with the upgradation of interfacial chemistry on the electrode current collector exhibits an overall energy density of 92 W h kg-1, exceeding commercial aqueous lead-acid and Ni-MH batteries. The rapid response, intrinsic dendrite-free existence, and cost efficiency of quinone electrodes provide promising application interests for regulating the output of the electricity grid generated by intermittent solar and wind energy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yixin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
| | - Youxuan Ni
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
| | - Shibing Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
| | - Kai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
| | - Qing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
| | - Jun Chen
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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