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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Xu C, Diemant T, Mariani A, Di Pietro ME, Mele A, Liu X, Passerini S. Locally Concentrated Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Wide-Temperature-Range Aluminum-Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318204. [PMID: 38244210 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) batteries are promising energy storage devices due to their high theoretical capacity, low cost, and high safety. However, the high viscosity and inferior ion transport of conventionally used ionic liquid electrolytes (ILEs) limit the kinetics of Al-S batteries, especially at sub-zero temperatures. Herein, locally concentrated ionic liquid electrolytes (LCILE) formed via diluting the ILEs with non-solvating 1,2-difluorobenzene (dFBn) co-solvent are proposed for wide-temperature-range Al-S batteries. The addition of dFBn effectively promotes the fluidity and ionic conductivity without affecting the AlCl4 - /Al2 Cl7 - equilibrium, which preserves the reversible stripping/plating of aluminum and further promotes the overall kinetics of Al-S batteries. As a result, Al-S cells employing the LCILE exhibit higher specific capacity, better cyclability, and lower polarization with respect to the neat ILE in a wide temperature range from -20 to 40 °C. For instance, Al-S batteries employing the LCILE sustain a remarkable capacity of 507 mAh g-1 after 300 cycles at 20 °C, while only 229 mAh g-1 is delivered with the dFBn-free electrolyte under the same condition. This work demonstrates the favorable use of LCILEs for wide-temperature Al-S batteries.
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- Cheng Xu
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) Electrochemical Energy Storage, 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) Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtzstraße 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan, I-20133, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan, I-20133, Italy
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) Electrochemical Energy Storage, 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) Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtzstraße 11, D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) P.O. Box 3640, D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
- Chemistry Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, I-00185, Rome, Italy
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Faheem M, Hussain A, Ali M, Aziz MA. Recent Theoretical and Experimental Advancements of Aluminum-Sulfur Batteries. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300268. [PMID: 37874033 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Aluminum-sulfur batteries (AlSBs) exhibit significant potential as energy storage systems due to their notable attributes, including a high energy density, cost-effectiveness, and abundant availability of aluminum and sulfur. In order to commercialize AlSBs, an understanding of their working principles is necessary. In this review, we examine the current advancements in cathodes, both in theory and practice, as well as the progress made in aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. We also explore the modifications made to separators and the theoretical understanding of problems associated with AlSBs. Furthermore, we discuss future research directions aimed at resolving these issues. Our aim is to summarize the current progress in AlSBs and, based on recent progress and understanding of the mechanism, help design a battery to overcome the challenges that such batteries have been facing.
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- Muhammad Faheem
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Chen X, Shi D, Bi M, Song J, Qin Y, Du S, Sun B, Chen C, Sun D. Constructing built-in electric field via ruthenium/cerium dioxide Mott-Schottky heterojunction for highly efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:653-662. [PMID: 37543477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Ensuring the consumption rate of noble metals while guaranteeing satisfactory hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance at different pH values is imperative to the development of Ru-based catalysts. Herein, we design a Mott-Schottky electrocatalyst (Ru/CeO2) with a built-in electric field (BEF) based on density functional theory (DFT). The Ru/CeO2 achieves the criterion current density of 10 mA cm-2 at overpotentials of 55 mV, 80 mV, and 120 mV in alkaline, acidic and neutral media, respectively. Both theoretical calculations and experimental analysis confirm that the improved HER activity in the Ru/CeO2 catalyst could be due to the successful construction of BEF at the interface between the prepared Ru clusters and CeO2. Under the action of BEF, the electron-deficient Ru atoms can optimize the adsorption energy of H* and H2O and thus promote HER kinetics. Furthermore, the Ru/CeO2 catalyst delivers a power density of approximately 94.5 mW cm-2 in alkaline-acidic Zn-H2O cell applications while maintaining good H2 production stability. In this work, we optimize the electrocatalytic performance of the Ru/CeO2 catalyst through examination of the interfacial BEF electrical charge, which combines hydrogen production with power generation and provides a promising method for sustainable energy conversion.
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- Xinyu Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Naval Architecture and Maritime, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian 710072, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian 710072, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Nuclear Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology, Chinese Academy Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei Street, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei Street, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei Street, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Wang C, Su J, Lan H, Wang C, Zeng Y, Chen R, Jin T. Preparation of the N, P-Codoped Carbonized UiO-66 Nanocomposite and Its Application in Supercapacitors. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:44689-44697. [PMID: 38046337 PMCID: PMC10688160 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Preparing high-performance electrode materials from metal-organic framework precursors is currently a hot research topic in the field of energy storage materials. Improving the conductivity of such electrode materials and further increasing their specific capacitance are key issues that must be addressed. In this work, we prepared phosphoric acid-functionalized UiO-66 material as a precursor for carbonization, and after carbonization, it was combined with activated carbon to obtain nitrogen-/phosphorus-codoped carbonized UiO-66 composite material (N/P-C-UiO-66@AC). This material exhibits excellent conductivity. In addition, the carbonized product ZrO2 and the nitrogen-/phosphorus-codoped structure evidently improve the pseudocapacitance of the material. Electrochemical test results show that the material has a good electrochemical performance. The specific capacitance of the supercapacitor made from this material at 1.0 A/g is 140 F/g. After 5000 charge-discharge cycles at 10 A/g, its specific capacitance still remains at 88.5%, indicating that the composite material has good cycling stability. The symmetric supercapacitor assembled with this electrode material also has a high energy density of 11.0 W h/kg and a power density of 600 W/kg.
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- Chunyan Wang
- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- College
of Engineering, Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental
Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi
Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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Zhou Q, Zhang X, Wu Y, Jiang X, Li T, Chen M, Ni L, Diao G. Polyoxometalates@Metal-Organic Frameworks Derived Bimetallic Co/Mo 2 C Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Nanotube-Interwoven Hierarchically Porous Carbon Polyhedron Composite as a High-Efficiency Electrocatalyst for Al-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304515. [PMID: 37541304 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Al-S battery (ASB) is a promising energy storage device, notable for its safety, crustal abundance, and high theoretical energy density. However, its development faces challenges due to slow reaction kinetics and poor reversibility. The creation of a multifunctional cathode material that can both adsorb polysulfides and accelerate their conversion is key to advancing ASB. Herein, a composite composed of polyoxometalate nanohybridization-derived Mo2 C and N-doped carbon nanotube-interwoven polyhedrons (Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP) is proposed for the first time as an electrochemical catalyst in the sulfur cathode. This composite improves the utilization and conductivity of sulfur within the cathode. DFT calculations and experimental results indicate that Co enables the chemisorption of polysulfides while Mo2 C catalyzes the reduction reaction of long-chain polysulfides. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and in situ UV analysis reveal the different intermediates of Al polysulfide species in Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP during discharging/charging. As a cathode material for ASB, Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP@S composite can deliver a discharge-charge voltage hysteresis of 0.75 V with a specific capacity of 370 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles at 1A g-1 .
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- Qiuping Zhou
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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Lin X, Zhang J, Yan H, Xu J, Miao Z, Shu G, Zhao S, Zhang T, Yu H, Yan L, Zhang L, Shu J. A triple-synergistic small-molecule sulfur cathode promises energetic Cu-S electrochemistry. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2312091120. [PMID: 37812706 PMCID: PMC10589612 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312091120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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Metal-sulfur batteries have received great attention for electrochemical energy storage due to high theoretical capacity and low cost, but their further development is impeded by low sulfur utilization, poor electrochemical kinetics, and serious shuttle effect of the sulfur cathode. To avoid these problems, herein, a triple-synergistic small-molecule sulfur cathode is designed by employing N, S co-doped hierarchical porous bamboo charcoal as a sulfur host in an aqueous Cu-S battery. Expect the enhanced conductivity and chemisorption induced by N, S synergistic co-doping, the intrinsic synergy of macro-/meso-/microporous triple structure also ensures space-confined small-molecule sulfur as high utilization reactant and effectively alleviates the volume expansion during conversion reaction. Under a further joint synergy between hierarchical structure and heteroatom doping, the resulting sulfur cathode endows the Cu-S battery with outstanding electrochemical performance. Cycled at 5 A g-1, it can deliver a high reversible capacity of 2,509.8 mAh g-1 with a good capacity retention of 97.9% after 800 cycles. In addition, a flexible hybrid pouch cell built by a small-molecule sulfur cathode, Zn anode, and gel electrolytes can firmly deliver high average operating voltage of about 1.3 V with a reversible capacity of over 2,500 mAh g-1 under various destructive conditions, suggesting that the triple-synergistic small-molecule sulfur cathode promises energetic metal-sulfur batteries.
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- Xia Lin
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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Zhu Y, Guan Z, Li X, Xia D, Li D. Ultrafast short-range catalytic pathway modified peroxymonosulfate activation over CuO with surface oxygen defects for tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 222:115322. [PMID: 36693467 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The presence of antibiotics in water bodies seriously threatens the ecosystem and human health. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) based on peroxymonosulfate (PMS), an effective method to remove antibiotics, have a bottleneck problem that the low oxidant utilization is attributed to the hindered electron transfer between metal oxides and peroxides. Here, CuO with rich oxygen vacancies (OVs), MSCuO-300, was synthesized to efficiently degrade tetracycline hydrochloride (TTCH) (k = 0.095 min-1). The dominant role of direct adsorption and activation of OVs and its regulated Cu-O, rather than surface hydroxyl adsorption, mediated a short-range catalytic pathway. The shortened catalytic pathway between active sites and PMS accelerated the charge transfer at the interface, which promoted PMS activation. Compared with CuxO-500 and Commercial CuO, the activation rate of PMS was increased by 11.97, and 12.64 times, respectively. OVs contributed to the production of 1O2 and O2•-, the main active species. In addition, MSCuO-300/PMS showed excellent adaptability to real water parameters, such as pH (3-11), anions, and continuous reactor maintained for 168 h. This study provides a successful case for the purification of antibiotic-containing wastewater in the design of efficient catalysts by oxygen defect strategies.
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- Yi Zhu
- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center Clean Production of Textile Dyeing and Printing, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430073, PR China; Engineering Research Center Clean Production of Textile Dyeing and Printing, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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Meggiolaro D, Agostini M, Brutti S. Aprotic Sulfur-Metal Batteries: Lithium and Beyond. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2023; 8:1300-1312. [PMID: 36937789 PMCID: PMC10012267 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.2c02493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metal-sulfur batteries constitute an extraordinary research playground that ranges from fundamental science to applied technologies. However, besides the widely explored Li-S system, a remarkable lack of understanding hinders advancements and performance in all other metal-sulfur systems. In fact, similarities and differences make all generalizations highly inconsistent, thus unavoidably suggesting the need for extensive research explorations for each formulation. Here we review critically the most remarkable open challenges that still hinder the full development of metal-S battery formulations, starting from the lithium benchmark and addressing Na, K, Mg, and Ca metal systems. Our aim is to draw an updated picture of the recent efforts in the field and to shed light on the most promising innovation paths that can pave the way to breakthroughs in the fundamental comprehension of these systems or in battery performance.
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- Daniele Meggiolaro
- Computational
Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO), Istituto CNR di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università
di Roma La Sapienza, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università di Roma La
Sapienza, P.le Aldo Moro
5, 00185 Roma, Italy
- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto dei Sistemi
Complessi, Piazzale Aldo
Moro 5, 00185 Roma, Italy
- GISEL-Centro
di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico
di Energia, INSTM via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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The current state of electrolytes and cathode materials development in the quest for aluminum-sulfur batteries. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zeng L, Zhu J, Chu PK, Huang L, Wang J, Zhou G, Yu XF. Catalytic Effects of Electrodes and Electrolytes in Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Progress and Prospective. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204636. [PMID: 35903947 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal-sulfur (M-S) batteries are promising energy-storage devices due to their advantages such as large energy density and the low cost of the raw materials. However, M-S batteries suffer from many drawbacks. Endowing the electrodes and electrolytes with the proper catalytic activity is crucial to improve the electrochemical properties of M-S batteries. With regard to the S cathodes, advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrocatalytic effects can capture polysulfides and accelerate electrochemical conversion and, as for the metal anodes, the proper electrode materials can provide active sites for metal deposition to reduce the deposition potential barrier and control the electroplating or stripping process. Moreover, an advanced electrolyte with desirable design can catalyze electrochemical reactions on the cathode and anode in high-performance M-S batteries. In this review, recent progress pertaining to the design of advanced electrode materials and electrolytes with the proper catalytic effects is summarized. The current progress of S cathodes and metal anodes in different types of M-S batteries are discussed and future development directions are described. The objective is to provide a comprehensive review on the current state-of-the-art S cathodes and metal anodes in M-S batteries and research guidance for future development of this important class of batteries.
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- Linchao Zeng
- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Abu Nayem SM, Ahmad A, Shaheen Shah S, Saeed Alzahrani A, Saleh Ahammad AJ, Aziz MA. High Performance and Long-cycle Life Rechargeable Aluminum Ion Battery: Recent Progress, Perspectives and Challenges. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200181. [PMID: 36094785 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The rising energy crisis and environmental concerns caused by fossil fuels have accelerated the deployment of renewable and sustainable energy sources and storage systems. As a result of immense progress in the field, cost-effective, high-performance, and long-life rechargeable batteries are imperative to meet the current and future demands for sustainable energy sources. Currently, lithium-ion batteries are widely used, but limited lithium (Li) resources have caused price spikes, threatening progress toward cleaner energy sources. Therefore, post-Li, batteries that utilize highly abundant materials leading to cost-effective energy storage solutions while offering desirable performance characteristics are urgently needed. Aluminum-ion battery (AIB) is an attractive concept that uses highly abundant aluminum while offering a high theoretical gravimetric and volumetric capacity of 2980 mAh g-1 and 8046 mAh cm-3 , respectively. As a result, intensified efforts have been made in recent years to utilize numerous electrolytes, anodes, and cathode materials to improve the electrochemical performance of AIBs, and potentially create high-performance, low-cost, and safe energy storage devices. Herein, recent progress in the electrolyte, anode, and cathode active materials and their utilization in AIBs and their related characteristics are summarized. Finally, the main challenges facing AIBs along with future directions are highlighted.
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- S M Abu Nayem
- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5047, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Materials Science and Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,K.A.CARE Energy Research & Innovation Center, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Guan W, Huang Z, Wang W, Song WL, Tu J, Luo Y, Lei H, Wang M, Jiao S. The Negative-Charge-Triggered "Dead Zone" between Electrode and Current Collector Realizes Ultralong Cycle Life of Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022:e2205489. [PMID: 36342304 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Typically, volume expansion of the electrodes after intercalation of active ions is highly undesirable yet inetvitable, and it can significantly reduce the adhesion force between the electrodes and current collectors. Especially in aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs), the intercalation of large-sized AlCl4 - can greatly weaken this adhesion force and result in the detachment of the electrodes from the current collectors, which seems an inherent and irreconcilable problem. Here, an interesting concept, the "dead zone", is presented to overcome the above challenge. By incorporating a large number of OH- and COOH- groups onto the surface of MXene film, a rich negative-charge region is formed on its surface. When used as the current collector for AIBs, it shields a tiny area of the positive electrode (adjacent to the current collector side) from AlCl4 - intercalation due to the repulsion force, and a tiny inert layer (dead zone) at the interface of the positive electrode is formed, preventing the electrode from falling off the current collector. This helps to effectively increase the battery's cycle life to as high as 50 000 times. It is believed that the proposed concept can be an important reference for future development of current collectors in rocking chair batteries.
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- Wei Guan
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structural Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Structural Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P.R. China
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Chu W, He S, Liu S, Zhang X, Li S, Yu H. Low-voltage-hysteresis aluminum-sulfur battery with covalently functionalized mesoporous graphene. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:11539-11542. [PMID: 36155688 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04067k] [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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A pyridyl-functionalized mesoporous graphene is developed to accommodate sulfur for Al-S batteries, which can significantly reduce the voltage hysteresis to ∼0.43 V. The reaction kinetics of the Al-S battery are accelerated by the catalyst-free carbon host, ascribed to both the mesoporous graphene structure and the covalently functionalized pyridyl groups.
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- Weiqin Chu
- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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Wang F, Jiang M, Zhao T, Meng P, Ren J, Yang Z, Zhang J, Fu C, Sun B. Atomically Dispersed Iron Active Sites Promoting Reversible Redox Kinetics and Suppressing Shuttle Effect in Aluminum-Sulfur Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:169. [PMID: 35987834 PMCID: PMC9392677 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00915-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) batteries have been considered as a highly potential energy storage system owing to the high theoretical capacity, good safety, abundant natural reserves, and low cost of Al and S. However, the research progress of Al-S batteries is limited by the slow kinetics and shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides intermediates. Herein, an interconnected free-standing interlayer of iron single atoms supported on porous nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers (FeSAs-NCF) on the separator is developed and used as both catalyst and chemical barrier for Al-S batteries. The atomically dispersed iron active sites (Fe-N4) are clearly identified by aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption near-edge structure. The Al-S battery with the FeSAs-NCF shows an improved specific capacity of 780 mAh g-1 and enhanced cycle stability. As evidenced by experimental and theoretical results, the atomically dispersed iron active centers on the separator can chemically adsorb the polysulfides and accelerate reaction kinetics to inhibit the shuttle effect and promote the reversible conversion between aluminum polysulfides, thus improving the electrochemical performance of the Al-S battery. This work provides a new way that can not only promote the conversion of aluminum sulfides but also suppress the shuttle effect in Al-S batteries.
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- Fei Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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Klimpel M, Kovalenko MV, Kravchyk KV. Advances and challenges of aluminum-sulfur batteries. Commun Chem 2022; 5:77. [PMID: 36698017 PMCID: PMC9814864 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-022-00693-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The search for cost-effective stationary energy storage systems has led to a surge of reports on novel post-Li-ion batteries composed entirely of earth-abundant chemical elements. Among the plethora of contenders in the 'beyond lithium' domain, the aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) batteries have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their low cost and high theoretical volumetric and gravimetric energy densities (3177 Wh L-1 and 1392 Wh kg-1). In this work, we offer an overview of historical and present research pursuits in the development of Al-S batteries with particular emphasis on their fundamental problem-the dissolution of polysulfides. We examine both experimental and computational approaches to tailor the chemical interactions between the sulfur host materials and polysulfides, and conclude with our view on research directions that could be pursued further.
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- Matthias Klimpel
- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland ,grid.7354.50000 0001 2331 3059Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland ,grid.7354.50000 0001 2331 3059Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland ,grid.7354.50000 0001 2331 3059Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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Liang Z, Shen J, Xu X, Li F, Liu J, Yuan B, Yu Y, Zhu M. Advances in the Development of Single-Atom Catalysts for High-Energy-Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200102. [PMID: 35238103 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Although lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising next-generation energy-storage systems, their practical applications are limited by the growth of Li dendrites and lithium polysulfide shuttling. These problems can be mitigated through the use of single-atom catalysts (SACs), which exhibit the advantages of maximal atom utilization efficiency (≈100%) and unique catalytic properties, thus effectively enhancing the performance of electrode materials in energy-storage devices. This review systematically summarizes the recent progress in SACs intended for use in Li-metal anodes, S cathodes, and separators, briefly introducing the operating principles of Li-S batteries, the action mechanisms of the corresponding SACs, and the fundamentals of SACs activity, and then comprehensively describes the main strategies for SACs synthesis. Subsequently, the applications of SACs and the principles of SACs operation in reinforced Li-S batteries as well as other metal-S batteries are individually illustrated, and the major challenges of SACs usage in Li-S batteries as well as future development directions are presented.
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- Ziwei Liang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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Tu J, Wang W, Lei H, Wang M, Chang C, Jiao S. Design Strategies of High-Performance Positive Materials for Nonaqueous Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries: From Crystal Control to Battery Configuration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201362. [PMID: 35620966 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) have been paid considerable attention in the field of electrochemical energy storage batteries due to their advantages of low cost, good safety, high capacity, long cycle life, and good wide-temperature performance. Unlike traditional single-ion rocking chair batteries, more than two kinds of active ions are electrochemically participated in the reaction processes on the positive and negative electrodes for nonaqueous RABs, so the reaction kinetics and battery electrochemistries need to be given more comprehensive assessments. In addition, although nonaqueous RABs have made significant breakthroughs in recent years, they are still facing great challenges in insufficient reaction kinetics, low energy density, and serious capacity attenuation. Here, the research progresses of positive materials are comprehensively summarized, including carbonaceous materials, oxides, elemental S/Se/Te and chalcogenides, as well as organic materials. Later, different modification strategies are discussed to improve the reaction kinetics and battery performance, including crystal structure control, morphology and architecture regulation, as well as flexible design. Finally, in view of the current research challenges faced by nonaqueous RABs, the future development trend is proposed. More importantly, it is expected to gain key insights into the development of high-performance positive materials for nonaqueous RABs to meet practical energy storage requirements.
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- Jiguo Tu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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Huang Z, Wang W, Song WL, Wang M, Chen H, Jiao S, Fang D. Electrocatalysis for Continuous Multi-Step Reactions in Quasi-Solid-State Electrolytes Towards High-Energy and Long-Life Aluminum-Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202202696. [PMID: 35384209 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202202696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) batteries of ultrahigh energy-to-price ratios are a promising energy storage technology, while they suffer from a large voltage gap and short lifespan. Herein, we propose an electrocatalyst-boosting quasi-solid-state Al-S battery, which involves a sulfur-anchored cobalt/nitrogen co-doped graphene (S@CoNG) positive electrode and an ionic-liquid-impregnated metal-organic framework (IL@MOF) electrolyte. The Co-N4 sites in CoNG continuously catalyze the breaking of Al-Cl and S-S bonds and accelerate the sulfur conversion, endowing the Al-S battery with a shortened voltage gap of 0.43 V and a high discharge voltage plateau of 0.9 V. In the quasi-solid-state IL@MOF electrolytes, the shuttle effect of polysulfides has been inhibited, which stabilizes the reversible sulfur reaction, enabling the Al-S battery to deliver 820 mAh g-1 specific capacity and 78 % capacity retention after 300 cycles. This finding offers novel insights to design Al-S batteries for stable energy storage.
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- Zheng Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China.,Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Huang Z, Wang W, Song W, Wang M, Chen H, Jiao S, Fang D. Electrocatalysis for Continuous Multi‐Step Reactions in Quasi‐Solid‐State Electrolytes Towards High‐Energy and Long‐Life Aluminum–Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202202696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Zheng Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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Huang Z, Song WL, Liu Y, Wang W, Wang M, Ge J, Jiao H, Jiao S. Stable Quasi-Solid-State Aluminum Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104557. [PMID: 34877722 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nonaqueous rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) of low cost and high safety are promising for next-generation energy storage. With the presence of ionic liquid (IL) electrolytes, their high moisture sensitivity and poor stability would lead to critical issues in liquid RABs, including undesirable gas production, irreversible activity loss, and an unstable electrode interface, undermining the operation stability. To address such issues, herein, a stable quasi-solid-state electrolyte is developed via encapsulating a small amount of an IL into a metal-organic framework, which not only protects the IL from moisture, but creates sufficient ionic transport network between the active materials and the electrolyte. Owing to the generated stable states at both positive-electrode-electrolyte and negative-electrode-electrolyte interfaces, the as-assembled quasi-solid-state Al-graphite batteries deliver specific capacity of ≈75 mA h g-1 (with positive electrode material loading ≈9 mg cm-2 , much higher than that in the conventional liquid systems). The batteries present a long-term cycling stability beyond 2000 cycles, with great stability even upon exposure to air within 2 h and under flame combustion tests. Such technology opens a new platform of designing highly safe rechargeable Al batteries for stable energy storage.
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- Zheng Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Jiang M, Fu C, Meng P, Ren J, Wang J, Bu J, Dong A, Zhang J, Xiao W, Sun B. Challenges and Strategies of Low-Cost Aluminum Anodes for High-Performance Al-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2102026. [PMID: 34668245 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The ever-growing market of electric vehicles and the upcoming grid-scale storage systems have stimulated the fast growth of renewable energy storage technologies. Aluminum-based batteries are considered one of the most promising alternatives to complement or possibly replace the current lithium-ion batteries owing to their high specific capacity, good safety, low cost, light weight, and abundant reserves of Al. However, the anode problems in primary and secondary Al batteries, such as, self-corrosion, passive film, and volume expansion, severely limit the batteries' practical performance, thus hindering their commercialization. Herein, an overview of the currently emerged Al-based batteries is provided, that primarily focus on the recent research progress for Al anodes in both primary and rechargeable systems. The anode reaction mechanisms and problems in various Al-based batteries are discussed, and various strategies to overcome the challenges of Al anodes, including surface oxidation, self-corrosion, volume expansion, and dendrite growth, are systematically summarized. Finally, future research perspectives toward advanced Al batteries with higher performance and better safety are presented.
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- Min Jiang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, China
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Tsuda T, Sasaki J, Uemura Y, Kojima T, Senoh H, Kuwabata S. Aluminum metal anode rechargeable batteries with sulfur-carbon composite cathodes and inorganic chloroaluminate ionic liquid. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 58:1518-1521. [PMID: 34935787 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05783a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Promising sulfurized polyethylene glycol (SPEG) composite cathodes with a high-rate capability over 3000 mA g-1 at 393 K are fabricated for Al metal anode rechargeable batteries with a 61.0-26.0-13.0 mol% AlCl3-NaCl-KCl inorganic ionic liquid electrolyte. The combination of the SPEG composite cathodes and chloroaluminate inorganic IL can readily enhance the performance of the Al-S batteries, e.g., discharge capacity and cycle stability.
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- Tetsuya Tsuda
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-8-31 Midorigaoka, Ikeda, Osaka 563-8577, Japan
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- Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-8-31 Midorigaoka, Ikeda, Osaka 563-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan. .,Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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Luo LW, Zhang C, Wu X, Han C, Xu Y, Ji X, Jiang JX. A Zn-S aqueous primary battery with high energy and flat discharge plateau. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:9918-9921. [PMID: 34498654 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc04337d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We demonstrate a disposable aqueous primary battery chemistry that comprises environmentally benign materials of the sulfur cathode and Zn anode in a 1 M ZnCl2 aqueous electrolyte. The Zn-S battery shows a high energy density of 1083.3 Wh kg-1 for sulphur with a flat discharge voltage plateau around 0.7 V. When operating at a high mass loading of 8.3 mg cm-2 for sulfur in the cathode, the battery exhibits a very high areal capacity of 11.4 mA h cm-2 and areal energy of 7.7 mW h cm-2.
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- Lian-Wei Luo
- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, P. R. China. .,Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA.
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA.
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, P. R. China.
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Lu C, Li A, Li G, Yan Y, Zhang M, Yang Q, Zhou W, Guo L. S-Decorated Porous Ti 3 C 2 MXene Combined with In Situ Forming Cu 2 Se as Effective Shuttling Interrupter in Na-Se Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2008414. [PMID: 34242423 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Given natural abundance of Na and superior kinetics of Se, Na-Se batteries have attracted much attention but still face the problem of shuttling effect of soluble intermediates. The first-principle calculations reveal the S-decorated Ti3 C2 exhibits increased binding energy to sodium polyselenides, suggesting a better capture and restriction on intermediates. The obtained Se@S-decorated porous Ti3 C2 (Se@S-P-Ti3 C2 ) exhibits a high reversible capacity of 765 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 (calculated based on Se), ≈1.2, 1.3, and 1.7 times of Se@porous Ti3 C2 (Se@P-Ti3 C2 ), Se@Ti3 C2 , and Se, respectively. It gives considerable capacity of 664 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 and impressive cycling stability over 2300 cycles with an ultralow capacity decay of 0.003% per cycle. The excellent electrochemical performance can be ascribed to the S-modified porous Ti3 C2 , which provides effective immobilization toward polyselenides, makes full use of nanosized Se, and alleviates volume expansion during sodiation/desodiation. Additionally, in situ forming Cu2 Se can generate Cu nanoparticles through discharge process and then transform polyselenides into solid-phase Cu2 Se, further suppressing the shuttling effect. This work provides a practical strategy to immobilize and transform sodium polyselenides for high-capacity and long-life Na-Se batteries.
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- Chengxing Lu
- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Zheng QM, Liu JL, Qin L, Hu Q, Zheng Y, Yang X, Zhang MD. Hydrogen evolution reaction of one 2D cobalt coordination polymer with coordinated sulfate ion. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Soni CB, Kumar V. Recent advances in cathode engineering to enable reversible room-temperature aluminium-sulfur batteries. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:1569-1581. [PMID: 36132559 PMCID: PMC9417845 DOI: 10.1039/d0na01019g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The rigorous requirements, such as high abundance, cost-effectiveness, and increased storage capacities, pose severe challenges to the existing Li-ion batteries' long-term sustainability. Room-temperature aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) chemistry, in particular, is gaining importance due to its high theoretical energy density (1700 W h kg-1). Al-S battery technology is one of the emerging metal-sulfur candidates that can surpass current Li-ion chemistries. When coupled with sulfur, aluminum metal brings a cheap and energy-rich option to existing battery technologies. Owing to the unique virtues of the Al-S battery, it has garnered increasing interest among scientific communities. Al-S chemistry has been investigated for quite some time, yet the cell performance remained in its infancy, which poses a challenge to this technology's viability. Besides stabilizing the Al metal anode, the most important challenge in the practical development of Al-S batteries is the development of a suitable sulfur cathode material. Owing to the complexity of this multivalent system, numerous factors have been taken into account, but the best sulfur cathode is yet to be identified. A detailed exploration of sulfur cathodes and their implications on the battery performance are discussed in this mini-review article. We present a detailed picture of cathode materials that may serve as the reference guide for developing more practical cathode materials. Also, fundamental principles and challenges encountered in the development of the sulfur cathodes are highlighted. Through the knowledge disseminated in this mini-review, the development in the multivalent post-Li-ion battery can be accelerated. A glimpse of the future outlook on the Al-S battery system with different potential solutions is also discussed.
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- Chhail Bihari Soni
- Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India
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- Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India
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Tu J, Song WL, Lei H, Yu Z, Chen LL, Wang M, Jiao S. Nonaqueous Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries: Progresses, Challenges, and Perspectives. Chem Rev 2021; 121:4903-4961. [PMID: 33728899 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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For significantly increasing the energy densities to satisfy the growing demands, new battery materials and electrochemical chemistry beyond conventional rocking-chair based Li-ion batteries should be developed urgently. Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) with the features of low cost, high safety, easy fabrication, environmental friendliness, and long cycling life have gained increasing attention. Although there are pronounced advantages of utilizing earth-abundant Al metals as negative electrodes for high energy density, such RAB technologies are still in the preliminary stage and considerable efforts will be made to further promote the fundamental and practical issues. For providing a full scope in this review, we summarize the development history of Al batteries and analyze the thermodynamics and electrode kinetics of nonaqueous RABs. The progresses on the cutting-edge of the nonaqueous RABs as well as the advanced characterizations and simulation technologies for understanding the mechanism are discussed. Furthermore, major challenges of the critical battery components and the corresponding feasible strategies toward addressing these issues are proposed, aiming to guide for promoting electrochemical performance (high voltage, high capacity, large rate capability, and long cycling life) and safety of RABs. Finally, the perspectives for the possible future efforts in this field are analyzed to thrust the progresses of the state-of-the-art RABs, with expectation of bridging the gap between laboratory exploration and practical applications.
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- Jiguo Tu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China.,School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China.,School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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Zhang J, Yang J, Liu Z, Zheng B. Interaction Mechanisms between Lithium Polysulfides/Sulfide and Small Organic Molecules. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:4995-5000. [PMID: 33644607 PMCID: PMC7905945 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c06067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium polysulfides (LiPSs)/sulfide are essential in secondary lithium batteries. In this work, we used density functional theory computational methods to obtain the law of constraining lithium polysulfides/sulfide by the affinitive interactions at the electronic level. The proton transfer, the orientation of polysulfides, the electron affinity, and the acid dissociation constant of small organic molecules were examined to elucidate the lithium polysulfides/sulfide binding mechanism with functional groups. The carboxyl groups exhibited a strong ability to dissolve the low-order polysulfides via proton transfer, although this type of group is highly unstable. In comparison, 1,2-diaminopropane with adjacent amino groups can strongly anchor the high-order polysulfides. The electrostatic attractions between lithium-ion and the electron-rich groups and their number and location dominated the binding energetics. Also, the entropy contribution to the binding should be considered. The information gained from these results can serve as a criterion for the selection of co-solvent for the electrolyte or postmodified functional groups for decorating the cathode in the lithium-sulfur system.
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Wang Y, Chu F, Zeng J, Wang Q, Naren T, Li Y, Cheng Y, Lei Y, Wu F. Single Atom Catalysts for Fuel Cells and Rechargeable Batteries: Principles, Advances, and Opportunities. ACS NANO 2021; 15:210-239. [PMID: 33405889 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Owing to the energy crisis and environmental pollution, developing efficient and robust electrochemical energy storage (or conversion) systems is urgently needed but still very challenging. Next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, mainly including fuel cells, metal-air batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-ion batteries, have been viewed as promising candidates for future large-scale energy applications. All these systems are operated through one type of chemical conversion mechanism, which is currently limited by poor reaction kinetics. Single atom catalysts (SACs) perform maximum atom efficiency and well-defined active sites. They have been employed as electrode components to enhance the redox kinetics and adjust the interactions at the reaction interface, boosting device performance. In this Review, we briefly summarize the related background knowledge, motivation and working principle toward next-generation electrochemical energy storage (or conversion) devices, including fuel cells, Zn-air batteries, Al-air batteries, Li-air batteries, Li-CO2 batteries, Li-S batteries, and Na-S batteries. While pointing out the remaining challenges in each system, we clarify the importance of SACs to solve these development bottlenecks. Then, we further explore the working principle and current progress of SACs in various device systems. Finally, future opportunities and perspectives of SACs in next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices are discussed.
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- Yuchao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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Lei H, Tu J, Song WL, Jiao H, Xiao X, Jiao S. A dual-protection strategy using CMK-3 coated selenium and modified separators for high-energy Al–Se batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi01302a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Al–Se batteries designed by a dual-protection strategy greatly block the intermediate products dissolved in the electrolyte, delivering a high capacity of 651 mA h g−1 after 400 cycles at 1000 mA g−1.
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- Haiping Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- PR China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- PR China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- PR China
- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology
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Ai Y, Wu SC, Wang K, Yang TY, Liu M, Liao HJ, Sun J, Chen JH, Tang SY, Wu DC, Su TY, Wang YC, Chen HC, Zhang S, Liu WW, Chen YZ, Lee L, He JH, Wang ZM, Chueh YL. Three-Dimensional Molybdenum Diselenide Helical Nanorod Arrays for High-Performance Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2020; 14:8539-8550. [PMID: 32520534 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c02831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The rechargeable aluminum-ion battery (AIB) is a promising candidate for next-generation high-performance batteries, but its cathode materials require more development to improve their capacity and cycling life. We have demonstrated the growth of MoSe2 three-dimensional helical nanorod arrays on a polyimide substrate by the deposition of Mo helical nanorod arrays followed by a low-temperature plasma-assisted selenization process to form novel cathodes for AIBs. The binder-free 3D MoSe2-based AIB shows a high specific capacity of 753 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.3 A g-1 and can maintain a high specific capacity of 138 mAh g-1 at a current density of 5 A g-1 with 10 000 cycles. Ex situ Raman, XPS, and TEM characterization results of the electrodes under different states confirm the reversible alloying conversion and intercalation hybrid mechanism during the discharge and charge cycles. All possible chemical reactions were proposed by the electrochemical curves and characterization. Further exploratory works on interdigital flexible AIBs and stretchable AIBs were demonstrated, exhibiting a steady output capacity under different bending and stretching states. This method provides a controllable strategy for selenide nanostructure-based AIBs for use in future applications of energy-storage devices in flexible and wearable electronics.
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- Yuanfei Ai
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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Cao Y, Li P, Wu T, Liu M, Zhang Y. Electrocatalysis of N
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Yield. Chem Asian J 2020; 15:1272-1276. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201901714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Yueming Cao
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
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Biemolt J, Jungbacker P, van Teijlingen T, Yan N, Rothenberg G. Beyond Lithium-Based Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E425. [PMID: 31963257 PMCID: PMC7013668 DOI: 10.3390/ma13020425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We discuss the latest developments in alternative battery systems based on sodium, magnesium, zinc and aluminum. In each case, we categorize the individual metals by the overarching cathode material type, focusing on the energy storage mechanism. Specifically, sodium-ion batteries are the closest in technology and chemistry to today's lithium-ion batteries. This lowers the technology transition barrier in the short term, but their low specific capacity creates a long-term problem. The lower reactivity of magnesium makes pure Mg metal anodes much safer than alkali ones. However, these are still reactive enough to be deactivated over time. Alloying magnesium with different metals can solve this problem. Combining this with different cathodes gives good specific capacities, but with a lower voltage (<1.3 V, compared with 3.8 V for Li-ion batteries). Zinc has the lowest theoretical specific capacity, but zinc metal anodes are so stable that they can be used without alterations. This results in comparable capacities to the other materials and can be immediately used in systems where weight is not a problem. Theoretically, aluminum is the most promising alternative, with its high specific capacity thanks to its three-electron redox reaction. However, the trade-off between stability and specific capacity is a problem. After analyzing each option separately, we compare them all via a political, economic, socio-cultural and technological (PEST) analysis. The review concludes with recommendations for future applications in the mobile and stationary power sectors.
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- Jasper Biemolt
- Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, No.299 Bayi Rd. Wuhan 430072, China
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- Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Zhang X, Tu J, Wang M, Jiao S. A strategy for massively suppressing the shuttle effect in rechargeable Al–Te batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi00841a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Due to the chemical and electrochemical dissolution of active materials in Lewis acid electrolytes, an AB–PVDF-MS has been constructed to promote the utilization of active materials and rechargeability at both positive and negative electrodes.
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- Xuefeng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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Ma L, Li X, Gao W, Zhang X, Xu P, Shu Y, Ye J, Zheng B, Ding Y. The immobilizing polysulfide mechanism of cadmium-doping carbon aerogels via a microtemplate for high performance Li–S batteries. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj05405g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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We develop a novel microtemplate strategy to prepare unique carbon aerogels. The designed cathode materials present excellent electrochemical performance.
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- Li Ma
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advance Functional Materials and Devices
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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Du Y, Zhao S, Li J, Chen H, Xu C, Zhang W, Li P, Jin H, Zhang Y, Zhang J. Rechargeable High‐Capacity Aluminum‐Nickel Batteries. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201903842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Yiqun Du
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- International Department of Shandong Experimental High School Jinan 250001, Shandong China
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- International Department of Shandong Experimental High School Jinan 250001, Shandong China
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- Binzhou Bohai Piston Co. Ltd Binzhou 256602, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong University Jinan 250061, Shandong China
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Hao Y, Wang L, Liang Y, He B, Zhang Y, Cheng B, Kang W, Deng N. Bifunctional semi-closed YF 3-doped 1D carbon nanofibers with 3D porous network structure including fluorinating interphases and polysulfide confinement for lithium-sulfur batteries. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:21324-21339. [PMID: 31670739 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr07809f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, semi-closed YF3-doped 1D carbon nanofibers with 3D porous networks (SC-YF3-doped 3D in 1D CNFs) are fabricated for the first time via electro-blown spinning technology. The internal 3D porous networks not only offer a stable 3D electrode structure to accommodate the volume expansion, but also enable a high sulfur loading (80%). More importantly, the external semi-enclosed carbon layer maintains outstanding conductivity and further blocks polysulfide diffusion, which significantly breaks the limitation of a traditional carbon matrix. On the other hand, the YF3 nanoparticles are beneficial for forming more uniform fluorinating electrode interphases, achieving the excellent synergistic effect of chemical and physical adsorption to polysulfide. Therefore, the assembled Li-S batteries exhibit a high reversible discharge capacity of 954.2 mA h g-1 with a decay of merely 0.043% per cycle after 600 cycles at 1C rate. Moreover, the discharge capacity decay can be as low as 0.029% per cycle during 800 cycles at a high current density of 2C rate. Even at a high rate of 5C, the cells still possess a favorable capacity of 636.5 mA h g-1 while steadily operating for 700 cycles with a capacity decay rate of merely 0.056%, implying the great potential of this stable semi-closed cathode structure for industrialization.
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- Yan Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China. and School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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Qiao W, Song T, Cheng P, Zhao B. Highly Selective Enamination of β‐ketoesters Catalyzed by Interlocked [Cu
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] and [Cu
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] Nanocages. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:13302-13307. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201906306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Wan‐Zhen Qiao
- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Department of ChemistryTianjin University Tianjin 300072 China
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- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Qiao W, Song T, Cheng P, Zhao B. Highly Selective Enamination of β‐ketoesters Catalyzed by Interlocked [Cu
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] and [Cu
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] Nanocages. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201906306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Wan‐Zhen Qiao
- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Department of ChemistryTianjin University Tianjin 300072 China
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- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- College of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, MOENankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Shrivastav V, Sundriyal S, Goel P, Kaur H, Tuteja SK, Vikrant K, Kim KH, Tiwari UK, Deep A. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their composites as electrodes for lithium battery applications: Novel means for alternative energy storage. Coord Chem Rev 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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