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Dong X, Luo X, Yang X, Wang M, Xiao W, Liu Y, Xu N, Yang W, Liu G, Qiao J. Double-skeleton interpenetrating network-structured alkaline solid-state electrolyte enables flexible zinc-air batteries with enhanced power density and long-term cycle life. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:32-42. [PMID: 38824686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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The alkaline solid-state electrolytes have received widespread attention for their good safety and electrochemical stability. However, they still suffer from low conductivity and poor mechanical properties. Herein, we report the synthesis of double-network featured hydroxide-conductive membranes fabricated by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) as the double-skeletons. Then, we implanted quaternary ammonium salt guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (GG) as the OH- conductor for high-performance electrochemical devices. By virtue of the unique stripe-like structure shared from the double skeleton with a high degree of compatibility and stronger hydrogen bond interactions, the polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan-guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (PCG) solid-state electrolytes achieved optimal thermal stability (> 300 °C), mechanical property (∼ 34.15 MPa), dimensional stability (at any bending angle), and high ionic conductivity (13 mS cm-1) and ion mobility number (tion ∼ 0.90) compared with chitosan-guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (CG) and polyvinyl alcohol-guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (PG) electrolyte membrane. As a proof-of-concept application, the "sandwich"-type zinc-air battery (ZAB) assembled using PCG membrane as the electrolyte realized a high open-circuit voltage (1.39 V) and an excellent power density (128 mW cm-2). Notably, in addition to its long-term cycle life (30 h, 2 mA cm-2) and stable discharge plateau (12 h, 5 mA cm-2), it could even enable a flexible ZAB (F-ZAB) to readily power light-emitting diodes (LED) at any bending angle. These merits afford the PCG membrane a promising electrolyte for improving the performance of solid-state batteries.
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- Xueqi Dong
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shangda Road 99, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea; School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China.
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Dou H, Xu M, Zhang Z, Luo D, Yu A, Chen Z. Biomass Solid-State Electrolyte with Abundant Ion and Water Channels for Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401858. [PMID: 38569594 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Flexible zinc-air batteries are the leading candidates as the next-generation power source for flexible/wearable electronics. However, constructing safe and high-performance solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with intrinsic hydroxide ion (OH-) conduction remains a fundamental challenge. Herein, by adopting the natural and robust cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) as building blocks, the biomass SSEs with penetrating ion and water channels are constructed by knitting the OH--conductive CNFs and water-retentive CNFs together via an energy-efficient tape casting. Benefiting from the abundant ion and water channels with interconnected hydrated OH- wires for fast OH- conduction under a nanoconfined environment, the biomass SSEs reveal the high water-uptake, impressive OH- conductivity of 175 mS cm-1 and mechanical robustness simultaneously, which overcomes the commonly existed dilemma between ion conductivity and mechanical property. Remarkably, the flexible zinc-air batteries assemble with biomass SSEs deliver an exceptional cycle lifespan of 310 h and power density of 126 mW cm-2. The design methodology for water and ion channels opens a new avenue to design high-performance SSEs for batteries.
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- Haozhen Dou
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Bai L, Wang D, Wang W, Yan W. An Overview and Future Perspectives of Rechargeable Flexible Zn-Air Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400080. [PMID: 38533691 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Environmental friendliness and low-cost zinc-air batteries for flexible rechargeable applications have great potential in the field of flexible electronics and smart wearables owing to high energy density and long service life. However, the current technology of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries to meet the commercialization needs still facing enormous challenges due to the poor adaptability of each flexible component of the zinc-air batteries. This review focused on the latest progress over the past 5 years in designing and fabricating flexible self-standing air electrodes, flexible electrolytes and zinc electrodes of flexible Zn-air batteries, meanwhile the basic working principle of each component of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries and battery structures optimization are also described. Finally, challenges and prospects for the future development of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries are discussed. This work is intended to provide insights and general guidance for future exploration of the design and fabrication on high-performance flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
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- Linming Bai
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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Nazir G, Rehman A, Lee JH, Kim CH, Gautam J, Heo K, Hussain S, Ikram M, AlObaid AA, Lee SY, Park SJ. A Review of Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:138. [PMID: 38421464 PMCID: PMC10904712 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01328-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are gaining attention as an ideal option for various applications requiring high-capacity batteries, such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage. ZABs offer advantages such as low environmental impact, enhanced safety compared to Li-ion batteries, and cost-effectiveness due to the abundance of zinc. However, early research faced challenges due to parasitic reactions at the zinc anode and slow oxygen redox kinetics. Recent advancements in restructuring the anode, utilizing alternative electrolytes, and developing bifunctional oxygen catalysts have significantly improved ZABs. Scientists have achieved battery reversibility over thousands of cycles, introduced new electrolytes, and achieved energy efficiency records surpassing 70%. Despite these achievements, there are challenges related to lower power density, shorter lifespan, and air electrode corrosion leading to performance degradation. This review paper discusses different battery configurations, and reaction mechanisms for electrically and mechanically rechargeable ZABs, and proposes remedies to enhance overall battery performance. The paper also explores recent advancements, applications, and the future prospects of electrically/mechanically rechargeable ZABs.
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- Ghazanfar Nazir
- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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Zheng W, Zhao Y, Zhang H, Zhang L, Zhang Z. Extending the Cycle Lifetime of Solid-State Zinc-Air Batteries by Arranging Stable Zinc Species Channels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:8885-8894. [PMID: 38330505 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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The solid-state zinc-air batteries have attracted extensive attention due to their high theoretical energy density, high safety, and the compact structure. In this work, a novel hydrogel solid-state electrolyte was developed that was equipped with an interpenetrating network of zinc polyacrylate (PAZn) and polyacrylamide (PAM). At the same time, a cyclodextrin derivative with sulfonate groups was introduced as an additive. From the design of anionic groups in the network, effective and stable channels for zinc species have been established. The unique structure of the additives regulates the uniform deposition of zinc. After using this solid-state electrolyte, the cycle lifetime of solid-state zinc-air batteries assembled have been significantly extended. The byproducts were greatly suppressed and generated the smooth zinc electrode surface after the charge-discharge cycling.
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- Wei Zheng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Ning X. Improving Wettability at Positive Electrodes to Enhance the Cycling Stability of Bi-Based Liquid Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304528. [PMID: 37649165 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304528] [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: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Liquid metal batteries (LMBs) are promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage due to their exceptional kinetics, scalability, and long lifespan derived from the distinctive three-liquid-layer structure. However, the positive electrode (such as Bi) suffers from insufficient wettability on the current collector, resulting in excess electrical resistance and uneven current distribution, thus deteriorating the cycling stability. Here the incorporation of 4 mol% Se into Bi-based metal is proposed producing an interface layer with highly surface-active property that decreases the electrode's contact angle with the 304 stainless-steel (SUS304) from 144.7° to 74.3°, so as to improve the wettability. The as-prepared 20 Ah Li || Bi-Se4 (the content of Se is 4 mol% of Bi) cell cycled 1200 times with capacity fade rate of merely 0.00174% per cycle. This facile and effective approach provides a pathway toward the production of stable cells with an extended lifespan and boosts the practical implementation of LMBs.
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- Yan Zhou
- Center for Alloy Innovation and Design (CAID), State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center for Alloy Innovation and Design (CAID), State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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Lv XW, Wang Z, Lai Z, Liu Y, Ma T, Geng J, Yuan ZY. Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries: Advances, Challenges, and Prospects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306396. [PMID: 37712176 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (Re-ZABs) are one of the most promising next-generation batteries that can hold more energy while being cost-effective and safer than existing devices. Nevertheless, zinc dendrites, non-portability, and limited charge-discharge cycles have long been obstacles to the commercialization of Re-ZABs. Over the past 30 years, milestone breakthroughs have been made in technical indicators (safety, high energy density, and long battery life), battery components (air cathode, zinc anode, and gas diffusion layer), and battery configurations (flexibility and portability), however, a comprehensive review on advanced design strategies for Re-ZABs system from multiple angles is still lacking. This review underscores the progress and strategies proposed so far to pursuit the high-efficiency Re-ZABs system, including the aspects of rechargeability (from primary to rechargeable), air cathode (from unifunctional to bifunctional), zinc anode (from dendritic to stable), electrolytes (from aqueous to non-aqueous), battery configurations (from non-portable to portable), and industrialization progress (from laboratorial to practical). Critical appraisals of the advanced modification approaches (such as surface/interface modulation, nanoconfinement catalysis, defect electrochemistry, synergistic electrocatalysis, etc.) are highlighted for cost-effective flexible Re-ZABs with good sustainability and high energy density. Finally, insights are further rendered properly for the future research directions of advanced zinc-air batteries.
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- Xian-Wei Lv
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Centre for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Kang Y, Li J, Zhang S, Xiao Y, Lu G, Lei Z. Enhancement of Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Introducing Lanthanum Species in the Carbon Shell. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55679-55691. [PMID: 37978919 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The development of cost-effective non-noble metal electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) opens up the possibility for sustainable energy systems. Herein, we report a surface overcoating strategy with lanthanum organic complex (La-OC) as the precursor to prepare lanthanum species (La-SPc) encapsulated in nitrogen, fluorine, and sulfur self-doped porous carbon (NFS-PC) composites (La-SPc@NFS-PC) for efficient ORR and OER. The La-SPc is introduced not only as a promoter to increase the electrochemical stability of the La-SPc@NFS-PC catalysts but also to tailor the electronic structure of NFS-PC due to the unique electrochemical properties of La-SPc. In addition, the integration of La-SPc and NFS-PC can improve the electronic conductivity of composites by inducing electron redistribution and lowering the band gap, which is advantageous in enhancing the kinetics of charge transfer. Simultaneously, benefiting from the optimized porous structure and positive cooperation of La-SPc with NFS-PC shells, the obtained La-SPc@NFS-PC-3 delivers robust bifunctional ORR/OER activities and stabilities. More importantly, the Zn-air battery (ZAB) assembled with La-SPc@NFS-PC-3 demonstrates an outstanding power density (181.1 mW cm-2) and long cycling life, outperforming the commercial Pt/C. This work offers a rational approach to preparing high-efficiency rare-earth-based catalysts and provides potential applications in ZABs.
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- Yumao Kang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Cruz-Balaz MI, Bósquez-Cáceres MF, Delgado AD, Arjona N, Morera Córdova V, Álvarez-Contreras L, Tafur JP. Green Energy Storage: Chitosan-Avocado Starch Hydrogels for a Novel Generation of Zinc Battery Electrolytes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4398. [PMID: 38006122 PMCID: PMC10675044 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Meeting the ever-increasing global energy demands through sustainable and environmentally friendly means is a paramount challenge. In response to this imperative, this study is dedicated to the development of biopolymer electrolytes, which hold promise for improving the efficiency, safety, and biodegradability of energy systems. The present study aims to evaluate hydrogels synthesized from chitosan biopolymer and starch from avocado seed residues in different ratios, and dried using freeze-thawing and freeze-drying techniques. Epichlorohydrin was used as a chemical crosslinker to create a suitable degree of swelling using an ionic solution. Physical freezing crosslinking strategies such as freezing-thawing and freezing-drying were performed to generate a denser porous structure in the polymer matrix. Subsequently, synthesized electrolytes were immersed in 12 M KOH solution to improve their electrochemical properties. The effect of the different ratios of starch in the hydrogels on the structural properties of the materials was evaluated using characterization techniques such as FTIR and XRD, which allowed to confirm the crosslinking between chitosan and starch. The electrochemical performance of the hydrogels is assessed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. A maximum conductivity value of 0.61 S·cm-1 was achieved at room temperature. The designed materials were tested in prototype zinc-air batteries; their specific capacity value was 1618 mA h·g-1, and their obtained power density was 90 mW·cm-2. These substantial findings unequivocally underscore the potential of the synthesized hydrogels as highly promising electrolytes for the application in zinc-air battery systems.
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- María I. Cruz-Balaz
- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes No. 120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica S. C., Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro C.P. 76703, Mexico;
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes No. 120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico;
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Química y Diseño Industrial, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería y Diseño Industrial (ETSIDI), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Ronda de Valencia 3, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Yao W, Zheng Z, Zhou J, Liu D, Song J, Zhu Y. A Minireview of the Solid-State Electrolytes for Zinc Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4047. [PMID: 37896291 PMCID: PMC10610146 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204047] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gained significant recognition as highly promising rechargeable batteries for the future due to their exceptional safety, low operating costs, and environmental advantages. Nevertheless, the widespread utilization of ZIBs for energy storage has been hindered by inherent challenges associated with aqueous electrolytes, including water decomposition reactions, evaporation, and liquid leakage. Fortunately, recent advances in solid-state electrolyte research have demonstrated great potential in resolving these challenges. Moreover, the flexibility and new chemistry of solid-state electrolytes offer further opportunities for their applications in wearable electronic devices and multifunctional settings. Nonetheless, despite the growing popularity of solid-state electrolyte-based-ZIBs in recent years, the development of solid-state electrolytes is still in its early stages. Bridging the substantial gap that exists is crucial before solid-state ZIBs become a practical reality. This review presents the advancements in various types of solid-state electrolytes for ZIBs, including film separators, inorganic additives, and organic polymers. Furthermore, it discusses the performance and impact of solid-state electrolytes. Finally, it outlines future directions for the development of solid-state ZIBs.
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- Wangbing Yao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China;
- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China;
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- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
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- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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Cai S, Hao X, Luo Y, Zou G, Hou H, Hu J, Ji X. Ice-Template-Induced Highly Interconnected Porous Polymer Gel Electrolytes for Dendrite-Free Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:7445-7453. [PMID: 37578927 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Improving the performance of quasi-solid-state gel polymer electrolytes is critical for addressing issues at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface of high-performance flexible Zn-air batteries (FZABs). In this study, a highly interconnected porous poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(ethylene glycol) (PVA/PEG) hydrogel electrolyte was fabricated via an ice-crystal template for FZABs. The mechanical toughness and stability of the gel electrolytes can be reinforced by the formation of a PEG-PVA cross-linking network. The three-dimensional PVA/PEG porous skeleton greatly increased electrolyte uptake and accelerated ion transport, leading to high ionic conductivity (42.5 mS cm-1). In-situ synchrotron radiation X-ray imaging revealed that the PVA/PEG network can effectively inhibit dendrite growth and the hydrogen evolution reaction. The assembled FZABs exhibited superior cycle stability, high power density (109 mW cm-3), and excellent flexibility and structural stability under bending conditions, thus showing great potential for future applications in flexible and wearable electronic device technologies.
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- Shan Cai
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Jia X, Ma J, Zhang C, Zhang Z, Fu L, Wang G. Gel Polymer Electrolyte with Alkaline Aquatic Colloidal Graphene for Flexible and Rechargeable Zinc Air Batteries. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Li J, Huang S, Li Z, Zhao X, Ouyang B, Kan E, Zhao J, Zhang W. Bimetallic Organic Framework-Decorated Leaf-like 2D Nanosheets as Flexible Air Cathode for Rechargeable Zn-air Batteries. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202202992. [PMID: 36349874 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Exploring highly active and robust self-supporting air electrodes is the key for flexible Zn-air batteries (FZABs). Therefore, we report a novel 3D structural bimetal-based self-supporting electrode consisting of hybrid Cu, Co nanoparticles co-modified nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets on carbon cloth (Cu, Co NPs@NCNSs/CC), which displays excellent electrochemical activity and durability of the oxygen reduction/evolution reaction (ORR/OER). The Cu, Co NPs@NCNSs/CC exhibits a half-wave potential of 0.863 V toward ORR and an overpotential of 225 mV at 10 mA cm-2 toward OER, owing to its exposed bimetallic sites accelerating the kinetic reaction. In addition, the density functional theory calculation proves that the synergistic effect of CuCo sites favors ORR and OER. Hence, the FZABs based on Cu, Co NPs@NCNSs/CC achieve a larger open-circuit potential (1.45 V), higher energy density (130.10 mW cm-2 ), and outstanding cycling stability. All remarkable results demonstrate valuable enlightenment for seeking advanced energy materials of portable and wearable electronics.
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- Jiajia Li
- Province-Ministry Co-construction, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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- Province-Ministry Co-construction, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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- Province-Ministry Co-construction, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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- Province-Ministry Co-construction, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, P. R China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, P. R China
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- Machine Vision Technology, Innovation Center of Hebei Province, College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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- Province-Ministry Co-construction, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Photovoltaic Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 071002, Baoding, Hebei, P. R. China
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Development of electrolytes for rechargeable zinc-air batteries: current progress, challenges, and future outlooks. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-022-05156-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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AbstractThis review presents the current developments of various electrolyte systems for secondary zinc air batteries (SZABs). The challenges and advancements in aqueous electrolytes (e.g., alkaline, acidic and neutral) and non-aqueous electrolytes (e.g., solid polymer electrolyte, ionic liquids, gel polymer electrolyte, and deep eutectic solvents) development have been reviewed. Moreover, chemical and physical characteristics of electrolytes such as power density, capacity, rate performance, cyclic ability, and safety that play a vital role in recital of the SZABs have been reviewed. Finally, the challenges and limitations that must be investigated and possible future research areas of SZABs electrolytes are discussed.
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Lei H, Cui M, Huang Y. S-Doping Promotes Pyridine Nitrogen Conversion and Lattice Defects of Carbon Nitride to Enhance the Performance of Zn-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:34793-34801. [PMID: 35867903 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The efficient operation of Zn-air batteries (ZABs) requires highly active and stable reversible air catalysts. Studies have shown that heteroatom-doped carbonaceous nanomaterials are effective metal-free electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, we design a facile and scalable catalyst doping scheme to manufacture S-doped carbon nitride (S-C3N4). Surprisingly, this metal-free catalyst exhibits excellent OER and ORR electrocatalytic activities in alkaline electrolytes, being comparable to those of commercial Pt/C. For the first time, it is proved by experiments that S doping can not only effectively increase the lattice defects of C3N4 but also promote the conversion of pyrrolic nitrogen to pyridine nitrogen, thereby enhancing the bifunctional catalytic activity (OER and ORR). When the catalyst is used as an air electrode for rechargeable ZABs, its performance is obviously better than that provided by commercial Pt/C. Our findings and material design strategies are expected to provide new ideas for the synthesis of various high-performance carbon-based electrocatalysts.
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- Hao Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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Wang Y, Xie J, Luo J, Yu Y, Liu X, Lu X. Methods for Rational Design of Advanced Zn-Based Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200560. [PMID: 35735204 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-based batteries (AZBs) have received massive attention as promising contenders for the future large-scale energy storage due to their low cost, inherent safety, and abundant resources. However, the insufficient energy density and poor stability have become the key to hinder their further application. As is well known, the energy densities (E, Wh kg-1 ) of AZBs are determined by the specific capacity (mAh g-1 ) and output voltage (V). Given the fixed redox potential and capacity of the Zn metal anode, the energy density of AZBs is mainly determined by the cathode material, and the rich material systems of the cathode provide more possibilities to this field. Meanwhile, the methods to improve the stability and performance of the Zn anodes have gained more and more attention due to the severe Zn dendrite growth that can pierce the separator and lead to short-circuiting of the cell. Therefore, in this review, we comprehensively summarize the rational design methods in optimizing the cathode, anode, and device architecture, and classic examples of each catalogue are discussed in details as well. Last, the issues and outlook for further development of high performance AZBs are also presented.
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- Yi Wang
- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Low Dimensional Green Energy Storage, College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, P. R. China
- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Low Dimensional Green Energy Storage, College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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Peng W, Chen Z, Jin J, Yang S, Zhang J, Li G. Interconnected Hollow Porous Polyacrylonitrile-Based Electrolyte Membrane for a Quasi-Solid-State Flexible Zinc-Air Battery with Ultralong Lifetime. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31792-31802. [PMID: 35786825 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Quasi-solid-state flexible zinc-air batteries (FZABs) have received enormous attention due to their low cost and high safety. However, the constraints in lifetime resulting from the lack of stable quasi-solid-state electrolyte membranes and efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) hinder the large-scale manufacture and commercialization of FZABs to power electric devices. Herein, a polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based membrane (HPPANP) fabricated via facile coaxial electrospinning, water dissolution, lyophilization, and KOH preimmersion method was utilized as the quasi-solid-state electrolyte membrane. The interconnected hollow porous structure based on PAN nanofibers endows HPPANP with outstanding electrolyte-uptake/retention capabilities for high ionic conductivity and nanolevel wetted electrolyte/anode interface for uniform Zn dissolution/deposition, thus prolonging the lifespan of the FZABs. In addition, the in situ alkaline hydrolysis of KOH solution supplies HPPANP with abundant oxygen-containing groups, which also improves its ionic conductivity. Additionally, we synthesized a Co/N-doped hollow carbon sphere (CoN-CS) electrocatalyst that exhibits superior ORR and OER electrocatalytic activities with a low potential difference (ΔE) of 0.73 V. Such favorable ORR and OER performances can be mainly attributed to the hierarchical hollow micro/nanostructures with abundant active sites, long-term stability, and favorable electron/ion diffusion pathway. As a result, the assembled FZAB equipped with the CoN-CS catalyst and HPPANP displays high power density (123.8 mW cm-2) and preferable long-term cycling performance (more than 50 h at 3 mA cm-2).
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- Wei Peng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Li L, Ji X, Cheng S. Scientific Challenges and Improvement Strategies of Zn-Based Anodes for Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200114. [PMID: 35785428 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted widespread attention due to the intrinsic features of Zn-based anodes, mainly including high capacity, low cost, and low working potential together with high over-potential for hydrogen evolution reaction. Aqueous ZIBs are considered to be strong competitors and substitutes for lead-acid, nickel-metal hydrogen, nickel-cadmium, and even lithium-ion batteries. Great efforts have been made in the past few years towards the issues existed in aqueous ZIBs, mainly including alkaline and mild acidic systems. In this perspective, we illustrate the advantages, the main challenges, and the corresponding solution strategies of Zn-based anodes in various aqueous rechargeable ZIBs with alkaline and mild acidic electrolytes. Furthermore, feasible aqueous ZIBs for practical use are prospected.
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- Yuxiu Liu
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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Xu M, Dou H, Zhang Z, Zheng Y, Ren B, Ma Q, Wen G, Luo D, Yu A, Zhang L, Wang X, Chen Z. Hierarchically Nanostructured Solid-State Electrolyte for Flexible Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202117703. [PMID: 35233896 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202117703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The construction of safe and environmentally-benign solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with intrinsic hydroxide ion-conduction for flexible zinc-air batteries is highly desirable yet extremely challenging. Herein, hierarchically nanostructured CCNF-PDIL SSEs with reinforced concrete architecture are constructed by nanoconfined polymerization of dual-cation ionic liquid (PDIL, concrete) within a robust three-dimensional porous cationic cellulose nanofiber matrix (CCNF, reinforcing steel), where plenty of penetrating ion-conductive channels are formed and undergo dynamic self-rearrangement under different hydrated levels. The CCNF-PDIL SSEs synchronously exhibit good flexibility, mechanical robustness, superhigh ion conductivity of 286.5 mS cm-1 , and decent water uptake. The resultant flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries deliver a high-power density of 135 mW cm-2 , a specific capacity of 775 mAh g-1 and an ultralong cycling stability with continuous operation of 240 hours for 720 cycles, far outperforming those of the state-of-the-art solid-state batteries. The marriage of biomaterials with the diversity of ionic liquids creates enormous opportunities to construct advanced SSEs for solid-state batteries.
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- Mi Xu
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.,School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Dou H, Xu M, Zheng Y, Li Z, Wen G, Zhang Z, Yang L, Ma Q, Yu A, Luo D, Wang X, Chen Z. Bioinspired Tough Solid-State Electrolyte for Flexible Ultralong-Life Zinc-Air Battery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2110585. [PMID: 35316552 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Manufacturing advanced solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for flexible rechargeable batteries becomes increasingly important but remains grand challenge. The sophisticated structure of robust animal dermis and good water-retention of plant cell in nature grant germane inspirations for designing high-performance SSEs. Herein, tough bioinspired SSEs with intrinsic hydroxide ion (OH- ) conduction are constructed by in situ formation of OH- conductive ionomer network within a hollow-polymeric-microcapsule-decorated hydrogel polymer network. By virtue of the bioinspired design and dynamic dual-penetrating network structure, the bioinspired SSEs simultaneously obtain mechanical robustness with 1800% stretchability, good water uptake of 107 g g-1 and water retention, and superhigh ion conductivity of 215 mS cm-1 . The nanostructure of bioinspired SSE and related ion-conduction mechanism are revealed and visualized by molecular dynamics simulation, where plenty of compact and superfast ion-transport channels are constructed, contributing to superhigh ion conductivity. As a result, the flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries assembled with bioinspired SSEs witness high power density of 148 mW cm-2 , specific capacity of 758 mAh g-1 and ultralong cycling stability of 320 h as well as outstanding flexibility. The bioinspired methodology and deep insight of ion-conduction mechanism will shed light on the design of advanced SSEs for flexible energy conversion and storage systems.
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- Haozhen Dou
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Xu M, Dou H, Zhang Z, Zheng Y, Ren B, Ma Q, Wen G, Luo D, Yu A, Zhang L, Wang X, Chen Z. Hierarchically Nanostructured Solid‐State Electrolyte for Flexible Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202117703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Mi Xu
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W Waterloo Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
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Bhardwaj U, Sharma A, Gupta V, Batoo KM, Hussain S, Kushwaha HS. High energy storage capabilities of CaCu 3Ti 4O 12 for paper-based zinc-air battery. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3999. [PMID: 35256700 PMCID: PMC8901635 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07858-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Zinc–air batteries proffer high energy density and cyclic stability at low costs but lack disadvantages like sluggish reactions at the cathode and the formation of by-products at the cathode. To resolve these issues, a new perovskite material, CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO), is proposed as an efficacious electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution/reduction reactions to develop zinc–air batteries (ZAB). Synthesis of this material adopted an effective oxalate route, which led to the purity in the electrocatalyst composition. The CCTO material is a proven potential candidate for energy applications because of its high dielectric permittivity (ε) and occupies an improved ORR-OER activity with better onset potential, current density, and stability. The Tafel value for CCTO was obtained out to be 80 mV dec−1. The CCTO perovskite was also evaluated for the zinc–air battery as an air electrode, corresponding to the high specific capacitance of 801 mAh g−1 with the greater cyclic efficiency and minimum variations in both charge/discharge processes. The highest power density (Pmax) measured was 127 mW cm−2. Also, the CCTO based paper battery shows an excellent performance achieving a specific capacity of 614 mAh g−1. The obtained results promise CCTO as a potential and cheap electrocatalyst for energy applications.
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- Upasana Bhardwaj
- Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India
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- Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box-2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Graphene Research Institute and Institute of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 143-747, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India.
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Xiao G, Ju J, Lu H, Shi X, Wang X, Wang W, Xia Q, Zhou G, Sun W, Li CM, Qiao Y, Lu Z. A Weavable and Scalable Cotton-Yarn-Based Battery Activated by Human Sweat for Textile Electronics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103822. [PMID: 34989163 PMCID: PMC8895049 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Sweat-activated batteries (SABs) are lightweight, biocompatible energy generators that produce sufficient power for skin-interface electronic devices. However, the fabrication of 1D SABs that are compatible with conventional textile techniques for self-powered wearable electronics remains challenging. In this study, a cotton-yarn-based SAB (CYSAB) with a segmental structure is developed, in which carbon-black-modified, pristine yarn and Zn foil-wrapped segments are prepared to serve as the cathode, salt bridge, and anode, respectively. Upon electrolyte absorption, the CYSAB can be rapidly activated. Its performance is closely related to the ion concentration, infiltrated electrolyte volume, and evaporation rate. The CYSAB can tolerate repeated bending and washing without any significant influence on its power output. Moreover, the CYSABs can be woven into fabrics and connected in series and parallel configurations to produce an energy supplying headband, which can be activated by the sweat secreted from a volunteer during a cycling exercise to power light-emitting diode headlights. The developed CYSAB can also be integrated with yarn-based strain sensors to achieve a smart textile for the self-powered sensing of human motion and breathing. This weavable, washable, and scalable CYSAB is expected to contribute to the manufacturing of self-powered smart textiles for future applications in wearable healthcare monitoring.
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- Gang Xiao
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- College of Food ScienceSouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing TechnologySingapore138669Singapore
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- Biological Science Research CenterAcademy for Advanced Interdisciplinary StudiesSouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- College of Artificial IntelligenceChongqing Key Laboratory of Brain‐inspired Computing & Intelligent ControlSouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHainan Normal UniversityHaikou571158P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou215011P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced MaterialsSchool of Materials & EnergySouthwest UniversityChongqing400715P. R. China
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Han Q, Zhao X, Luo Y, Wu L, Sun S, Li J, Wang Y, Liu G, Chen Z. Synergistic Binary Fe-Co Nanocluster Supported on Defective Tungsten Oxide as Efficient Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalyst in Zinc-Air Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104237. [PMID: 34850599 PMCID: PMC8811830 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rational design of metal oxide supported non-precious metals is essential for the development of stable and high-efficiency oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysts. Here, an efficient ORR catalyst consisting of binary Fe/Co nanoclusters supported by defective tungsten oxide and embedded N-doped carbon layer (NC) with a 3D ordered macroporous architecture (3DOM Fe/Co@NC-WO2- x ) is developed. The oxygen deficient 3DOM WO2- x not only serves as a porous and stable support, but also enhances the conductivity and ensures good dispersion of the binary Fe/Co nanocluster, benefiting its ORR catalytic activity. Theoretical calculation shows that there exists a synergistic effect of electron transfer from Fe to Co in the supported binary Fe/Co cluster, promoting the ORR reaction energetics. Accordingly, the 3DOM Fe/Co@NC-WO2- x catalyst exhibits excellent ORR activity in alkaline medium with a half wave potential (E1/2 ) of 0.87 V higher than that of Pt/C (0.85 V). The zinc-air batteries assembled by 3DOM Fe/Co@NC-WO2- x cathode deliver a higher power density and specific capacity than that of Pt/C. A new strategy of combining synergistic binary-metal nanoclusters and conductive metal oxide support design is provided here to develop efficient and durable ORR electrocatalyst.
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- Qinglin Han
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology and Highly Efficient Energy SavingTianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process SafetyNational‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation of Chemical Process Integration and Resources UtilizationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300130P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooONN2L 3G1Canada
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Zhang B, Qin L, Fang Y, Chai Y, Xie X, Lu B, Liang S, Zhou J. Tuning Zn2+ coordination tunnel by hierarchical gel electrolyte for dendrite-free zinc anode. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2022; 67:955-962. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2022.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Liu H, Xie W, Huang Z, Yao C, Han Y, Huang W. Recent Advances in Flexible Zn-Air Batteries: Materials for Electrodes and Electrolytes. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101116. [PMID: 35041275 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Flexible Zn-air batteries (ZABs) draw much attention due to the merits of high energy density, stability, and safety, and show potential applications for wearable devices. However, the development of flexible ZABs with great energy density, high round-trip efficiency, and long cycle life for practical applications is highly restricted by the lack of highly active oxygen catalysts, high ion-conducting solid-state electrolytes, appropriate Zn anodes, and advanced battery configuration. Promising oxygen catalysts should possess both, superior oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction performance and can be directly used as self-supporting cathodes without loading catalysts on support materials such as carbon cloth. In addition, electrolytes play an important role in ZABs; a good electrolyte should be in all-solid state with high ion conductivity. Moreover, for an excellent Zn anode, it is required to stably contact the electrolyte interface during the bending process. Therefore, in this review, recent advances in ZABs are summarized, including: i) the powder and 3D self-supporting oxygen catalysts, ii) the species of solid-state electrolytes, and iii) the rational design of Zn anodes. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of this promising field are presented.
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- Haoran Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), and Ningbo Institute of NPU, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Yang M, Shu X, Pan W, Zhang J. Toward Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries with Self-Supported Air Electrodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006773. [PMID: 34089230 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The compelling demand for higher energy performance, flexibility, and miniaturization is the main driving force of the energy storage and conversion industry's quest for flexible devices based on new integration and fabrication process. Herein, the recent advances on the development of flexible zinc-air batteries based on self-supported air electrodes are summarized, focusing on the multiscale and systematic design principles for the design of flexible air electrodes. With the electrocatalytic activity regulation and structural engineering strategies, the rational design of self-supported air electrodes is discussed in integrated devices to underpin the good flexibility for wearable requirement. The perspectives on promising developments of flexible zinc-air batteries and the accumulated knowledge from other flexible devices are also addressed for promoting the advances on flexible zinc-air batteries.
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- Maomao Yang
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Chang J, Wang G, Yang Y. Recent Advances in Electrode Design for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries. SMALL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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- Jinfa Chang
- NanoScience Technology Center University of Central Florida 12424 Research Parkway Suite 423 Orlando FL 32826 USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center University of Central Florida 12424 Research Parkway Suite 423 Orlando FL 32826 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Central Florida Orlando FL 32826 USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center University of Central Florida 12424 Research Parkway Suite 423 Orlando FL 32826 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Central Florida Orlando FL 32826 USA
- Department of Chemistry Renewable Energy and Chemical Transformation Cluster University of Central Florida Orlando FL 32826 USA
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Liu X, Fan X, Liu B, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhong C, Hu W. Mapping the Design of Electrolyte Materials for Electrically Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2006461. [PMID: 34050684 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ERZABs) have attracted substantial research interest as one of the best candidate power sources for electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage, and portable electronics owing to their high theoretical capacity, low cost, and environmental benignity. However, the realization of ERZABs with long cycle life and high energy and power densities is still a considerable challenge. The electrolyte, which serves as the ionic conductor, is one of the core components of ERZABs, as it plays a significant role during the discharge-charge process and greatly influences the rechargeability, operating voltage, lifespan, power density, and safety of ERZABs. Herein, the fundamental electrochemistry of electrolyte materials for ERZABs and the associated challenges are presented. Furthermore, recent advances in electrolyte materials for ERZABs, including alkaline aqueous electrolytes, nonalkaline electrolytes, ionic liquids, and semisolid-state electrolytes are discussed. This work aims to provide insights into the future exploration of high-performance electrolytes and thus promote the development of ERZABs.
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- Xiaorui Liu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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Bhardwaj U, Sharma A, Mathur A, Halder A, Kushwaha HS. Novel guar‐gum electrolyte to aggrandize the performance of LaMnO
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perovskite‐based zinc‐air batteries. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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- Upasana Bhardwaj
- Materials Research Centre Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Rajasthan India
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- Materials Research Centre Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Rajasthan India
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- School of Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Himachal Pradesh India
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- School of Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Himachal Pradesh India
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- Materials Research Centre Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Rajasthan India
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Influencing Factors of Performance Degradation of Zinc–Air Batteries Exposed to Air. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14092607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zinc–air batteries feature high energy density, but they usually suffer from their short storage life after they start working, restricting their commercial applications. In the past, scholars did not reach an agreement on the influencing factors of the performance degradation of zinc–air batteries when exposed to air. Here, a series of comparative experiments were conducted to confirm the changes of the battery during storage after being exposed to air. The morphology and composition of the components of the battery were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analyses. SEM images revealed that with the increase of storage days, the corrosion of the zinc anode gradually deepens, but the surface morphology of the air cathode does not change much. The electrolyte of the batteries stored for different periods was examined through inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy and titration. After 20 days of storage, the concentration of CO32− reached 2.694 mol L−1, which indicates that more than 80% of the OH− in the electrolyte was consumed. The results show that after being exposed to air, the carbonation of the electrolyte is the main cause of the battery capacity decay.
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Zhu S, Sheng J, Chen Y, Ni J, Li Y. Carbon nanotubes for flexible batteries: recent progress and future perspective. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 8:nwaa261. [PMID: 34691641 PMCID: PMC8288366 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Flexible batteries, which maintain their functions potently under various mechanical deformations, attract increasing interest due to potential applications in emerging portable and wearable electronics. Significant efforts have been devoted to material synthesis and structural designs to realize the mechanical flexibility of various batteries. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have a unique one-dimensional (1D) nanostructure and are convenient to further assemble into diverse macroscopic structures, such as 1D fibers, 2D films and 3D sponges/aerogels. Due to their outstanding mechanical and electrical properties, CNTs and CNT-based hybrid materials are superior building blocks for different components in flexible batteries. This review summarizes recent progress on the application of CNTs in developing flexible batteries, from closed-system to open-system batteries, with a focus on different structural designs of CNT-based material systems and their roles in various batteries. We also provide perspectives on the challenges and future research directions for realizing practical applications of CNT-based flexible batteries.
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- Sheng Zhu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Suzhou 215699, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Yan X, Ha Y, Wu R. Binder-Free Air Electrodes for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2000827. [PMID: 34927848 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202000827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Designing an efficient air electrode is of great significance for the performance of rechargeable zinc (Zn)-air batteries. However, the most widely used approach to fabricate an air electrode involves polymeric binders, which may increase the interface resistance and block electrocatalytic active sites, thus deteriorating the performance of the battery. Therefore, binder-free air electrodes have attracted more and more research interests in recent years. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in designing and fabricating binder-free air electrodes for electrically rechargeable Zn-air batteries. Beginning with the fundamentals of Zn-air batteries and recently reported bifunctional active catalysts, self-supported air electrodes for liquid-state and flexible solid-state Zn-air batteries are then discussed in detail. Finally, the conclusion and the challenges faced for binder-free air electrodes in Zn-air batteries are also highlighted.
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- Xiaoxiao Yan
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Zhao S, Xia D, Li M, Cheng D, Wang K, Meng YS, Chen Z, Bae J. Self-Healing and Anti-CO 2 Hydrogels for Flexible Solid-State Zinc-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:12033-12041. [PMID: 33657791 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries (ZABs) generally suffer from poor electrolyte/electrode contact and mechanical degradation in practical applications. In addition, CO2 corrosion is also a common issue for ZABs with alkaline electrolyte. Herein, we report a thermoreversible alkaline hydrogel electrolyte that can simultaneously solve the aforementioned problems. Through a simple cooling process, the hydrogel electrolyte transforms from solid state to liquid state that can not only restore the deformed electrolyte layer to its original state but also rebuild intimate contact between electrode and electrolyte. Moreover, the ZAB based on this hydrogel electrolyte exhibits an unprecedented anti-CO2 property. As a result, such a battery shows almost 2.5 times discharge duration than that of ZAB based on liquid electrolyte.
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- Siyuan Zhao
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Program of Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Program of Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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Wei F, Cui X, Wang Z, Dong C, Li J, Han X. Recoverable peroxidase-like Fe 3O 4@MoS 2-Ag nanozyme with enhanced antibacterial ability. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2021; 408:127240. [PMID: 33052192 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.127241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Antibacterial agents with enzyme-like properties and bacteria-binding ability have provided an alternative method to efficiently disinfect drug-resistance microorganism. Herein, a Fe3O4@MoS2-Ag nanozyme with defect-rich rough surface was constructed by a simple hydrothermal method and in-situ photodeposition of Ag nanoparticles. The nanozyme exhibited good antibacterial performance against E. coli (~69.4%) by the generated ROS and released Ag+, while the nanozyme could further achieve an excellent synergistic disinfection (~100%) by combining with the near-infrared photothermal property of Fe3O4@MoS2-Ag. The antibacterial mechanism study showed that the antibacterial process was determined by the collaborative work of peroxidase-like activity, photothermal effect and leakage of Ag+. The defect-rich rough surface of MoS2 layers facilitated the capture of bacteria, which enhanced the accurate and rapid attack of •OH and Ag+ to the membrane of E. coli with the assistance of local hyperthermia. This method showed broad-spectrum antibacterial performance against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, drug-resistant bacteria and fungal bacteria. Meanwhile, the magnetism of Fe3O4 was used to recycle the nanozyme. This work showed great potential of engineered nanozymes for efficient disinfection treatment.
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- Feng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Łosiewicz B, Maszybrocka J, Kubisztal J, Skrabalak G, Stwora A. Corrosion Resistance of the CpTi G2 Cellular Lattice with TPMS Architecture for Gas Diffusion Electrodes. MATERIALS 2020; 14:ma14010081. [PMID: 33375270 PMCID: PMC7795527 DOI: 10.3390/ma14010081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The corrosion of materials used in the design of metal-air batteries may shorten their cycle life. Therefore, metal-based materials with enhanced electrochemical stability have attracted much attention. The purpose of this work was to determine the corrosion resistance of commercially pure titanium Grade 2 (CpTi G2) cellular lattice with the triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) architecture of G80, D80, I-2Y80 in 0.1 M KOH solution saturated with oxygen at 25 °C. To produce CpTi G2 cellular lattices, selective laser melting technology was used which allowed us to obtain 3D cellular lattice structures with a controlled total porosity of 80%. For comparison, the bulk electrode was also investigated. SEM examination and statistical analysis of the surface topography maps of the CpTi G2 cellular lattices with the TPMS architecture revealed much more complex surface morphology compared to the bulk CpTi SLM. Corrosion resistance tests of the obtained materials were conducted using open circuit potential method, Tafel curves, anodic polarization curves, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The highest corrosion resistance and the lowest material consumption per year were revealed for the CpTi G2 cellular lattice with TPMS architecture of G80, which can be proposed as promising material with increased corrosion resistance for gas diffusion in alkaline metal-air batteries.
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- Bożena Łosiewicz
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland; (J.M.); (J.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-32-3497-527
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland; (J.M.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland; (J.M.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Wrocławska 37A, 30-011 Kraków, Poland; (G.S.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Wrocławska 37A, 30-011 Kraków, Poland; (G.S.); (A.S.)
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Yang Q, Li Q, Liu Z, Wang D, Guo Y, Li X, Tang Y, Li H, Dong B, Zhi C. Dendrites in Zn-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2001854. [PMID: 33103828 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 265] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Aqueous Zn batteries that provide a synergistic integration of absolute safety and high energy density have been considered as highly promising energy-storage systems for powering electronics. Despite the rapid progress made in developing high-performance cathodes and electrolytes, the underestimated but non-negligible dendrites of Zn anode have been observed to shorten battery lifespan. Herein, this dendrite issue in Zn anodes, with regard to fundamentals, protection strategies, characterization techniques, and theoretical simulations, is systematically discussed. An overall comparison between the Zn dendrite and its Li and Al counterparts, to highlight their differences in both origin and topology, is given. Subsequently, in-depth clarifications of the specific influence factors of Zn dendrites, including the accumulation effect and the cathode loading mass (a distinct factor for laboratory studies and practical applications) are presented. Recent advances in Zn dendrite protection are then comprehensively summarized and categorized to generate an overview of respective superiorities and limitations of various strategies. Accordingly, theoretical computations and advanced characterization approaches are introduced as mechanism guidelines and measurement criteria for dendrite suppression, respectively. The concluding section emphasizes future challenges in addressing the Zn dendrite issue and potential approaches to further promoting the lifespan of Zn batteries.
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- Qi Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450002, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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Lorca S, Santos F, Fernández Romero AJ. A Review of the Use of GPEs in Zinc-Based Batteries. A Step Closer to Wearable Electronic Gadgets and Smart Textiles. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2812. [PMID: 33260984 PMCID: PMC7761133 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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With the flourish of flexible and wearable electronics gadgets, the need for flexible power sources has become essential. The growth of this increasingly diverse range of devices boosted the necessity to develop materials for such flexible power sources such as secondary batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, sensors, dye-sensitized solar cells, etc. In that context, comprehensives studies on flexible conversion and energy storage devices have been released for other technologies such Li-ion standing out the importance of the research done lately in GPEs (gel polymer electrolytes) for energy conversion and storage. However, flexible zinc batteries have not received the attention they deserve within the flexible batteries field, which are destined to be one of the high rank players in the wearable devices future market. This review presents an extensive overview of the most notable or prominent gel polymeric materials, including biobased polymers, and zinc chemistries as well as its practical or functional implementation in flexible wearable devices. The ultimate aim is to highlight zinc-based batteries as power sources to fill a segment of the world flexible batteries future market.
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- Grupo de Materiales Avanzados para la Producción y Almacenamiento de Energía (MAPA), Campus de Alfonso XIII, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, 30203 Murcia, Spain;
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- Grupo de Materiales Avanzados para la Producción y Almacenamiento de Energía (MAPA), Campus de Alfonso XIII, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, 30203 Murcia, Spain;
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Lu K, Jiang T, Hu H, Wu M. Hydrogel Electrolytes for Quasi-Solid Zinc-Based Batteries. Front Chem 2020; 8:546728. [PMID: 33330352 PMCID: PMC7672033 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.546728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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On account of high energy density depending on the utilized zinc metal anode of high theoretical capacity and its excellent security due to aqueous electrolytes that usually be locked in polymer hosts referred to as hydrogels, quasi-solid zinc-based batteries have been subjected to more and more interest from researchers. The good water retention and electrolyte load capacity of the hydrogel, contributing to the acquirement of high ionic conductivity and durability of the as-obtained quasi-solid electrolyte, play a significant role on the performance of the devices. Moreover, the chemistry of hydrogels can be tuned to endow quasi-solid electrolytes with additional functions in terms of application scenarios of solid-state batteries. Herein, the frontier disciplines of hydrogel electrolytes for Zn-based batteries were reviewed. The cross-linking process of the polymer networks for hydrogel materials with different functions, such as stretchability, compressibility, and self-healing, were also discussed to analyze the properties of the polymer electrolyte. Based on the merits of the functionalized hydrogel, the further application of hydrogel electrolytes in Zn-based batteries is the focus of this paper. The electrochemical performance and mechanical property of Zn-based batteries with functionalized hydrogel electrolytes under extreme conditions were presented to evaluate the crucial role of the polymer hydrogel electrolyte. Finally, the challenges of hydrogel electrolytes for currently developed Zn-based batteries are highlighted with the hope to boost their commercial application in energy conversion devices.
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- Kang Lu
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Photoelectric Conversion Energy Materials and Devices Key Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Photoelectric Conversion Energy Materials and Devices Key Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Photoelectric Conversion Energy Materials and Devices Key Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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Yang C, Liu X, Yang K, Lai Y, Zhang K, Tian Z. Effects of hydrogen bubbles on deformation of zinc anodes at high depth of discharge. J Solid State Electrochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-020-04838-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Tran TNT, Clark MP, Xiong M, Chung HJ, Ivey DG. A tri-electrode configuration for zinc-air batteries using gel polymer electrolytes. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wang Y, Cao Q, Guan C, Cheng C. Recent Advances on Self-Supported Arrayed Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Flexible Solid-State Zn-Air Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2002902. [PMID: 32639086 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202002902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Flexible solid-state Zn-air batteries have been rapidly developed benefiting from the uprising demand for wearable electronic devices, wherein the air electrode integrated with efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts plays an important role to achieve high performance. Binder-free self-supported bifunctional catalysts can provide large active surface area, fast electron transport path, easy ion diffusion, and excellent structural stability and flexibility, thus acting as promising flexible air cathodes. In this review, recent advances on the application of nanoarrayed electrocatalysts as air cathodes in flexible Zn-air batteries are reviewed. Especially, various types of bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts, including carbonaceous material arrays, transition metal compound arrays, transition metal/carbon arrays, transition metal compound/carbon arrays, and other hybrid arrays, are discussed. The applications of flexible Zn-air batteries with two configurations (i.e., planar stacks and cable fibers) are also introduced. Finally, perspectives on the optimization of arrayed air cathodes for future development to achieve high-performance flexible Zn-air batteries are shared.
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- Yijie Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Zhuang L, Jia Y, Liu H, Li Z, Li M, Zhang L, Wang X, Yang D, Zhu Z, Yao X. Sulfur‐Modified Oxygen Vacancies in Iron–Cobalt Oxide Nanosheets: Enabling Extremely High Activity of the Oxygen Evolution Reaction to Achieve the Industrial Water Splitting Benchmark. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202006546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Linzhou Zhuang
- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province Institute of Marine Biobased Materials School of Environmental Science and Engineering Qingdao University Shandong 266071 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province Institute of Marine Biobased Materials School of Environmental Science and Engineering Qingdao University Shandong 266071 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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Zhuang L, Jia Y, Liu H, Li Z, Li M, Zhang L, Wang X, Yang D, Zhu Z, Yao X. Sulfur‐Modified Oxygen Vacancies in Iron–Cobalt Oxide Nanosheets: Enabling Extremely High Activity of the Oxygen Evolution Reaction to Achieve the Industrial Water Splitting Benchmark. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:14664-14670. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202006546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Linzhou Zhuang
- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province Institute of Marine Biobased Materials School of Environmental Science and Engineering Qingdao University Shandong 266071 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province Institute of Marine Biobased Materials School of Environmental Science and Engineering Qingdao University Shandong 266071 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Australia
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- School of Environment and Sciences, and Queensland Micro- and Griffith University Nathan Campus 4111 Australia
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Chen P, Zhang K, Tang D, Liu W, Meng F, Huang Q, Liu J. Recent Progress in Electrolytes for Zn-Air Batteries. Front Chem 2020; 8:372. [PMID: 32528925 PMCID: PMC7264378 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zn-air battery is considered as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation batteries for energy storage due to safety, high energy density, and low cost. There are many challenges in electrolytes for developing high-performance rechargeable Zn-air cells as well as electrocatalysts. An electrolyte is the crucial part of the rechargeable Zn-air batteries that determine their capacity, cycling stability, and lifetime. This paper reviews the most recent progress in designing and fabricating electrolytes in aqueous and flexible Zn-air batteries. The discussion on the surface reaction relationships was covered between air-catalyst-electrolyte and electrolyte-zinc reaction mechanism. We highlight the recent developments of three different electrolytes in zinc-air battery: aqueous electrolyte, room temperature ionic liquid, and quasi-solid flexible electrolyte. Furthermore, the general perspective is proposed for designing and fabricating electrolytes to improve the performance and prolong the lifetime of Zn-air batteries.
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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Zhang W, Li Z, Chen J, Wang X, Li X, Yang K, Li L. Three-dimensional CoNi alloy nanoparticle and carbon nanotube decorated N-doped carbon nanosheet arrays for use as bifunctional electrocatalysts in wearable and flexible Zn-air batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:185703. [PMID: 31945747 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab6cd9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A novel three-dimensional (3D) bifunctional electrocatalyst, CoNi alloy nanoparticle and carbon nanotube decorated N-doped carbon nanosheet arrays on carbon cloth (CoNi alloy/NCNSAs/CC) derived from polymetallic organic frameworks, is firstly prepared. The CoNi alloy/NCNSAs/CC-800 fabricated by pyrolyzing at 800 °C exhibits an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR, limiting current density) of 6.5 mA cm-2 and a superior oxygen evolution reaction (OER, at 10 mA cm-2) of 1.51 V, as well as a smaller potential difference of 0.676 V between OER and ORR half-wave potential, outperforming previous self-supporting cathodes. Flexible Zn-air batteries (FZABs) assembled with the CoNi alloy/NCNSAs/CC-800 exhibit higher energy density (98.8 mW cm-2) and higher capacity (879 mAh g-1), as well as excellent mechanical cycle ability (lower voltage gap of 0.66 V during the charge/discharge cycles at flat and folded state), significantly outstripping all other FZABs with self-supporting electrodes currently reported. Such a remarkable performance is ascribed to the 3D hierarchical nanostructure which promotes mass transport, the higher graphitization facilitating electronic mobility and the evenly dispersed active sites which accelerate kinetic reactions. So CoNi alloy/NCNSAs/CC-800 is a promising cathode candidate for ideal wearable energy devices and has great potential application in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion.
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- Wenming Zhang
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, People's Republic of China. National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Metrology Instrument and System, College of Quality and Technical Supervision, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, People's Republic of China
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Shi H, Wen G, Nie Y, Zhang G, Duan H. Flexible 3D carbon cloth as a high-performing electrode for energy storage and conversion. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:5261-5285. [PMID: 32091524 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09785f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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High-performance energy storage and conversion devices with high energy density, power density and long-term cycling life are of great importance in current consumer electronics, portable electronics and electric vehicles. Carbon materials have been widely investigated and utilized in various energy storage and conversion devices due to their excellent conductivity, mechanical and chemical stability, and low cost. Abundant excellent reviews have summarized the most recent progress and future outlooks for most of the current prime carbon materials used in energy storage and conversion devices, such as carbon nanotubes, fullerene, graphene, porous carbon and carbon fibers. However, the significance of three-dimensional (3D) commercial carbon cloth (CC), one of the key carbon materials with outstanding mechanical stability, high conductivity and flexibility, in the energy storage and conversion field, especially in wearable electronics and flexible devices, has not been systematically summarized yet. In this review article, we present a careful investigation of flexible CC in the energy storage and conversion field. We first give a general introduction to the common properties of CC and the roles it has played in energy storage and conversion systems. Then, we meticulously investigate the crucial role of CC in typical electrochemical energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries and supercapacitors. Following a description of the wide application potential of CC in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution/reduction, full-water splitting, etc., we will give a brief introduction to the application of CC in the areas of photocatalytically and photoelectrochemically induced solar energy conversion and storage. The review will end with a brief summary of the typical superiorities that CC has in current energy conversion and storage systems, as well as providing some perspectives and outlooks on its future applications in the field. Our main interest will be focused on CC-based flexible devices due to the inherent superiority of CC and the increasing demand for flexible and wearable electronics.
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- Huimin Shi
- Center for Research on Leading Technology of Special Equipment, School of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao J, Hu H, Wu M. N-Doped-carbon/cobalt-nanoparticle/N-doped-carbon multi-layer sandwich nanohybrids derived from cobalt MOFs having 3D molecular structures as bifunctional electrocatalysts for on-chip solid-state Zn-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:3750-3762. [PMID: 31993617 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09779a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The unsatisfactory energy efficiency and leakable liquid electrolytes in conventional Zn-air batteries with intrinsic semi-open structures greatly limit their opportunity to be a safe micropower source for flexible/wearable electronics. Herein, N-doped-carbon/cobalt-nanoparticle/N-doped-carbon (NdC-CoNP-NdC) multi-layer sandwich nanohybrids were first synthesized via the pyrolysis of a well-designed Co-MOF precursor with a 3D molecular framework. Profiting from the synergistic effect enabled by the interlayer-confined growth of monodispersed cobalt nanoparticles having high activity/stability and a thousand-layer-cake porous N-self-doped carbon skeleton of high conductivity and additional active sites as well as the reasonable design of a multi-layer sandwich interface structure between them that acts as an interconnected nanoreactor, the as-obtained NdC-CoNP-NdC multi-layer sandwich nanohybrids exhibit excellent bifunctional catalytic activity of a small ORR/OER gap (0.83 V). We followed a planar electrode configuration design with an interdigital carbon cloth coated with NdC-CoNP-NdC as the air cathode and an interdigital Zn foil as the metal anode as well as the introduction of a polyacrylamide-co-polyacrylic/6 M KOH alkaline gel as an incombustible solid-state electrolyte. Thus, on-chip all-solid-state rechargeable Zn-air batteries (OAR-ZABs) are further developed, achieving a cycle life up to 150 cycles per 50 h, high power density/specific capacity as much as 57.0 mW cm-2/771 mA h g-1, respectively, and excellent coplanar integration capability and mechanical flexibility for working steadily under bending deformation. Eventually, as an additional advancement, an autonomous smartwatch powered by the coplanar integrated OAR-ZABs is demonstrated, which possesses excellent integrity and flexibility and is comfortably wearable for timing and step counting dynamically; this demonstrates the successful application of assembling OAR-ZABs into highly integrated wearable electronics as a compatible micropower source.
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Affiliation(s)
- Juanjuan Zhao
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.
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