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Shi M, Sun T, Zhang W, Nian Q, Sun Q, Cheng M, Liang J, Tao Z. Super Hydrous Solvated Structure of Chaotropic Ca 2+ Contributes Superior Anti-Freezing Aqueous Electrolytes and Stabilizes the Zn anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202407659. [PMID: 38842476 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407659] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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The further development of aqueous zinc (Zn)-ion batteries (AZIBs) is constrained by the high freezing points and the instability on Zn anodes. Current improvement strategies mainly focus on regulating hydrogen bond (HB) donors (H) of solvent water to disrupt HBs, while neglecting the environment of HB-acceptors (O). Herein, we propose a mechanism of chaotropic cation-regulated HB-acceptor via a "super hydrous solvated" structure. Chaotropic Ca2+ can form a solvated structure via competitively binding O atoms in H2O, effectively breaking the HBs among H2O molecules, thereby reducing the glass transition temperature of hybrid 1 mol L-1 (M) ZnCl2+4 M CaCl2 electrolyte (-113.2 °C). Meanwhile, the high hydratability of Ca2+ contributes to the water-poor solvated structure of Zn2+, suppressing side reactions and uneven Zn deposition. Benefiting from the anti-freezing electrolyte and high reversible Zn anode, the Zn||Pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone (PTO) batteries deliver an ultrahigh capacity of 183.9 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 over 1600-time stable cycling at -60 °C. This work presents a cheap and efficient aqueous electrolyte to simultaneously improve low-temperature performances and Zn stability, broadening the design concepts for antifreeze electrolytes.
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- Mengyao Shi
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Ma J, Zhang W, Zhang H, Geng X, Yang K, Zhang J, Mo H, Li W, Lu B, Liu X, Zhu N. Breathable Wearable Smartsensors Deriving from Interface Self-Assembled Film for Tracking l-Cysteine. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 39088735 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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The advent of wearable sensors heralds a transformation in the continuous, noninvasive analysis of biomarkers critical for disease diagnosis and fitness management. Yet, their advancement is hindered by the functional challenges affiliated with their active sensing analysis layer. Predominantly due to suboptimal intrinsic material properties and inconsistent dispersion leading to aggregation, thus compromising sensor repeatability and performance. Herein, an innovative approach to the functionalization of wearable electrochemical sensors was introduced, specifically addressing these limitations. The method involves a proton-induced self-assembly technique at the organic-water (O/W) interface, facilitating the generation of biomarker-responsive films. This research offers flexible, breathable sensor capable of real-time precision tracking l-cysteine (l-Cys) precision tracking. Utilizing an activation mechanism for Prussian blue nanoparticles by hydrogen peroxide, the catalytic core exhibits a specific response to l-Cys. The implications of this study refine the fabrication of film-based analysis electrodes for wearable sensing applications and the broader utilization of two-dimensional materials in functional-specific response films. Findings illuminate the feasibility of this novel strategy for precise biomarker tracking and extend to pave the way for constructing high-performance electrocatalytic analytical interfaces.
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- Jianxin Zhang
- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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Dilwale S, Puthiyaveetil PP, Babu A, Kurungot S. Phytic Acid Customized Hydrogel Polymer Electrolyte and Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode Material for Rechargeable Zinc Metal Hydrogel Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311923. [PMID: 38616777 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Zinc anode deterioration in aqueous electrolytes, and Zn dendrite growth is a major concern in the operation of aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (AZMBs). To tackle this, the replacement of aqueous electrolytes with a zinc hydrogel polymer electrolyte (ZHPE) is presented in this study. This method involves structural modifications of the ZHPE by phytic acid through an ultraviolet (UV) light-induced photopolymerization process. The high membrane flexibility, high ionic conductivity (0.085 S cm-1), improved zinc corrosion overpotential, and enhanced electrochemical stability value of ≈2.3 V versus Zn|Zn2+ show the great potential of ZHPE as an ideal gel electrolyte for rechargeable zinc metal hydrogel batteries (ZMHBs). This is the first time that the dominating effect of chelation of phytic acid with M2+ center over H-bonding with water is described to tune the gel electrolyte properties for battery applications. The ZHPE shows ultra-high stability over 360 h with a capacity of 0.50 mAh cm-2 with dendrite-free plating/stripping in Zn||Zn symmetric cell. The fabrication of the ZMHB with a high-voltage zinc hexacyanoferrate (ZHF) cathode shows a high-average voltage of ≈1.6 V and a comparable capacity output of 63 mAh g-1 at 0.10 A g-1 of the current rate validating the potential application of ZHPE.
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- Swati Dilwale
- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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Ma C, Zhou B. Electronic Properties and Mechanical Stability of Multi-Ion-Co-Intercalated Bilayered V 2O 5. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3364. [PMID: 38998444 PMCID: PMC11242952 DOI: 10.3390/ma17133364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Incorporating metal cations into V2O5 has been proven to be an effective method for solving the poor long-term cycling performance of vanadium-based oxides as electrodes for mono- or multivalent aqueous rechargeable batteries. This is due to the existence of a bilayer structure with a large interlayer space in the V2O5 electrode and to the fact that the intercalated ions act as pillars to support the layered structure and facilitate the diffusion of charged carriers. However, a fundamental understanding of the mechanical stability of multi-ion-co-intercalated bilayered V2O5 is still lacking. In this paper, a variety of pillared vanadium pentoxides with two types of co-intercalated ions were studied. The root-mean-square deviation of the V-O bonds and the elastic constants calculated by density functional theory were used as references to evaluate the stability of the intercalated compounds. The d-band center and electronic band structures are also discussed. Our theoretical results show that the structural characteristics and stability of the system are quite strongly influenced by the intercalating strategy.
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- Chunhui Ma
- Institute of Modern Physics, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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Chang G, Hao Y, Huang C, Yang Y, Qian Y, Zhu D, Liu Z, Liu Z, Tang Q, Chen X, Hu A. Synergistic effect between S and Te enhancing the electrochemical behavior of heteroatomic TeS-x cathodes in aqueous Zn-TeS batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 675:630-638. [PMID: 38991277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-S batteries (AZSBs) have garnered increasing attention in the energy storage field owing to their high capacity, energy density, and cost effectiveness. Nevertheless, sulfur (S) cathodes face challenges, primarily stemming from sluggish reaction kinetics and the formation of an irreversible byproduct (SO42-) during the charge, hindering the progress of AZSBs. Herein, Te-S bonds within S-based cathodes were introduced to enhance electron and ion transport and facilitate the conversion reaction from zinc sulfide (ZnS) to S. This was achieved by constructing heteroatomic TeS-x@Ketjen black composite cathodes (HM-TeS-x@KB, where x = 36, 9, and 4). The HM-TeS-9@KB electrode exhibits long-term cycling stability, maintaining a capacity decay rate of 0.1 % per cycle over 450 cycles at a current density of 10 A g-1. Crucially, through a combination of experimental data analysis and theoretical calculations, the impact mechanism of Te on the charge and discharge of S active materials within the HM-TeS-9@KB cathode in AZSBs was investigated. The presence of Te-S bonds boost the intrinsic conductivity and wettability of the HM-TeS-9@KB cathode. Furthermore, during the charge, the interaction of preferentially oxidized Te with S atoms within ZnS promotes the oxidation reaction from ZnS to S and suppresses the irreversible side reaction between ZnS and H2O. These findings indicate that the heteroatomization of chalcogen S molecules represents a promising approach for enhancing the electrochemical performance of S cathodes in AZSBs.
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- Ge Chang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, All-Solid-State Energy Storage Materials and Devices Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Hunan City University, Yiyang 413000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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He Z, Wang G, Yu R, Jiang Y, Huang M, Xiong F, Tan S, De Volder MFL, An Q, Mai L. Enhancing Proton Co-Intercalation in Iron Ion Batteries Cathodes for Increased Capacity. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17304-17313. [PMID: 38904507 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Recently, aqueous iron ion batteries (AIIBs) using iron metal anodes have gained traction in the battery community as low-cost and sustainable solutions for green energy storage. However, the development of AIIBs is significantly hindered by the limited capacity of existing cathode materials and the poor intercalation kinetic of Fe2+. Herein, we propose a H+ and Fe2+ co-intercalation electrochemistry in AIIBs to boost the capacity and rate capability of cathode materials such as iron hexacyanoferrate (FeHCF) and Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7) (NFPP). This is achieved through an electrochemical activation step during which a FeOOH nanowire layer is formed in situ on the cathode. This layer facilitates H+ co-intercalation in AIIBs, resulting in a high specific capacity of 151 mAh g-1 and 93% capacity retention over 500 cycles for activated FeHCF cathodes. We found that this activation process can also be applied to other cathode chemistries, such as NFPP, where we found that the cathode capacity is doubled as a result of this process. Overall, the proposed H+/Fe2+ co-insertion electrochemistry expands the range of applications for AIBBs, in particular as a sustainable solution for storing renewable energy.
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- Ze He
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, U.K
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, U.K
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Wuhan University of Technology, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Wuhan University of Technology, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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Wi TU, Park C, Ko S, Kim T, Choi A, Muralidharan V, Choi M, Lee HW. Cathode Electrolyte Interphase Engineering for Prussian Blue Analogues in Lithium-Ion Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7783-7791. [PMID: 38869099 PMCID: PMC11216687 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The increasing use of low-cost lithium iron phosphate cathodes in low-end electric vehicles has sparked interest in Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) for lithium-ion batteries. A major challenge with iron hexacyanoferrate (FeHCFe), particularly in lithium-ion systems, is its slow kinetics in organic electrolytes and valence state inactivation in aqueous ones. We have addressed these issues by developing a polymeric cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) layer through a ring-opening reaction of ethylene carbonate triggered by OH- radicals from structural water. This facile approach considerably mitigates the sluggish electrochemical kinetics typically observed in organic electrolytes. As a result, FeHCFe has achieved a specific capacity of 125 mAh g-1 with a stable lifetime over 500 cycles, thanks to the effective activation of Fe low-spin states and the structural integrity of the CEI layers. These advancements shed light on the potential of PBAs to be viable, durable, and efficient cathode materials for commercial use.
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- Tae-Ung Wi
- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Ye L, Fu H, Cao R, Yang J. Optimizing Mn in Prussian blue analogs with double redox active sites to induce boosted Zn 2+ storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:423-432. [PMID: 38484511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.047] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Prussian Blue analogs (PBAs) are a suitable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) cathode material, but they face issues related to low specific capacity and cycling lifespan due to insufficient active sites and poor ion de-intercalation structural stability. In this study, Mn-Prussian Blue Analog (Mn-PBA) is fabricated using a simple co-precipitation method and the morphology of Mn-PBA is further optimized through artificially manipulating concentration gradients strategy, effectively enhancing the structural stability of Zn2+ de-intercalation. Furthermore, the introduction of Mn established dual Zn2+ active centers in Mn-PBA (Mn-O and Fe(CN)6]4-/[Fe(CN)6]3-), leading to an increased specific capacity. As a proof of concept for AZIBs, the optimized Mn-PBA-3 cathode exhibits a high reversible specific capacity of 143.5 mAh/g and maintains a capacity retention of 88.5 % after 250 cycles at 1 A/g, surpassing commercial MnO2 (30.5 mAh/g after 100 cycles). Mn-PBA-3 also delivers a high capacity of 79.0 mA h g-1 after 2000 cycles of 10 A/g. The mechanism of the Zn2+ double redox reaction of Mn-PBA-3 has been revealed in detail by in situ Raman and a series of ex situ techniques. Under a high operating voltage window of 0-1.9 V, Zn//Mn-PBA-3 demonstrates a capacity of 99.3 mAh/g after 800 cycles (5 A/g) by assembling zinc ion button battery. This work has reference significance for structurally modulated PBAs used in high performance AZIBs.
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- Lingqian Ye
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Li X, Wang Y, Lu J, Li P, Huang Z, Liang G, He H, Zhi C. Constructing static two-electron lithium-bromide battery. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadl0587. [PMID: 38875345 PMCID: PMC11177945 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adl0587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Despite their potential as conversion-type energy storage technologies, the performance of static lithium-bromide (SLB) batteries has remained stagnant for decades. Progress has been hindered by the intrinsic liquid-liquid redox mode and single-electron transfer of these batteries. Here, we developed a high-performance SLB battery based on the active bromine salt cathode and the two-electron transfer chemistry with a Br-/Br+ redox couple by electrolyte tailoring. The introduction of NO3- improved the reversible single-electron transition of Br-, and more impressively, the coordinated Cl- anions activated the Br+ conversion to provide an additional electron transfer. A voltage plateau was observed at 3.8 V, and the discharge capacity and energy density were increased by 142 and 159% compared to the one-electron reaction benchmark. This two-step conversion mechanism exhibited excellent stability, with the battery functioning for 1000 cycles. These performances already approach the state of the art of currently established Li-halogen batteries. We consider the established two-electron redox mechanism highly exemplary for diversified halogen batteries.
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- Xinliang Li
- School of Physics and Laboratory of Zhongyuan Light, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Cui M, Zhu Y, Lei H, Liu A, Mo F, Ouyang K, Chen S, Lin X, Chen Z, Li K, Jiao Y, Zhi C, Huang Y. Anion-Cation Competition Chemistry for Comprehensive High-Performance Prussian Blue Analogs Cathodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405428. [PMID: 38563631 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The extensively studied Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) in various batteries are limited by their low discharge capacity, or subpar rate etc., which are solely reliant on the cation (de)intercalation mechanism. In contrast to the currently predominant focus on cations, we report the overlooked anion-cation competition chemistry (Cl-, K+, Zn2+) stimulated by high-voltage scanning. With our designed anion-cation combinations, the KFeMnHCF cathode battery delivers comprehensively superior discharge performance, including voltage plateau >2.0 V (vs. Zn/Zn2+), capacity >150 mAh g-1, rate capability with capacity maintenance above 96 % from 0.6 to 5 A g-1, and cyclic stability exceeding 3000 cycles. We further verify that such comprehensive improvement of electrochemical performance utilizing anion-cation competition chemistry is universal for different types of PBAs. Our work would pave a new and efficient road towards the next-generation high-performance PBAs cathode batteries.
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- Mangwei Cui
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, 5005, Adelaide, Australia
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, 5005, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), 518055, Shenzhen, China
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Qu W, Zhu J, Cao G, Chen S, Tan Y, Chen B, Zhang M. Ni Single-Atom Bual Catalytic Electrodes for Long Life and High Energy Efficiency Zinc-Iodine Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310475. [PMID: 38229534 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Zinc-iodine batteries (Zn-I2) are extremely attractive as the safe and cost-effective scalable energy storage system in the stationary applications. However, the inefficient redox kinetics and "shuttling effect" of iodine species result in unsatisfactory energy efficiency and short cycle life, hindering their commercialization. In this work, Ni single atoms highly dispersed on carbon fibers is designed and synthesized as iodine anchoring sites and dual catalysts for Zn-I2 batteries, and successfully inhibit the iodine species shuttling and boost dual reaction kinetics. Theoretical calculations indicate that the reinforced d-p orbital hybridization and charge interaction between Ni single-atoms and iodine species effectively enhance the confinement of iodine species. Ni single-atoms also accelerate the iodine conversion reactions with tailored bonding structure of I─I bonds and reduced energy barrier for the dual conversion of iodine species. Consequently, the high-rate performance (180 mAh g-1 at 3 A g-1), cycling stability (capacity retention of 74% after 5900 cycles) and high energy efficiency (90% at 3 A g-1) are achieved. The work provides an effective strategy for the development of iodine hosts with high catalytic activity for Zn-I2 batteries.
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- Wentao Qu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics & Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195-2120, USA
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention & Reduction for Power Grid (Hunan Electric Power Corporation Disaster Prevention and Reduction Center), Changsha, 410007, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Li C, Yuan H, Liu T, Zhang R, Zhu J, Cui H, Wang Y, Cao D, Wang D, Zhi C. Distinguish MnO 2/Mn 2+ Conversion/ Zn 2+ Intercalation/ H + Conversion Chemistries at Different Potentials in Aqueous Zn||MnO 2 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403504. [PMID: 38563637 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403504] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The rechargeable aqueous Zn||MnO2 chemistry has been extensively explored, but its electrochemical reaction mechanisms, especially in the context of MnO2/Mn2+ conversion and Zn2+/H+ intercalation chemistry, remain not fully understood. Here, we designed an amphiphilic hydrogel electrolyte, which distinguished the MnO2/Mn2+ conversion, Zn2+ intercalation, and H+ intercalation and conversion processes at three distinct discharge plateaus of an aqueous Zn||MnO2 battery. The amphiphilic hydrogel electrolyte is featured with an extended electrochemical stability window up to 3.0 V, high ionic conductivity, Zn2+-selective ion tunnels, and hydrophobic associations with cathode materials. This specifically designed electrolyte allows the MnO2/Mn2+ conversion reaction at a discharge plateau of 1.75 V. More interesting, the discharge plateaus of ~1.33 V, previously assigned as the co-intercalation of Zn2+ and H+ ions in the MnO2 cathode, are specified as the exclusive intercalation of Zn2+ ions, leading to an ultra-flat voltage plateau. Furthermore, with a distinct three-step electrochemical energy storage process, a high areal capacity of 1.8 mAh cm-2 and high specific energy of 0.858 Wh cm-2, even at a low MnO2 loading mass of 0.5 mg cm-2 are achieved. To our knowledge, this is the first report to fully distinguish different mechanisms at different potentials in aqueous Zn||MnO2 batteries.
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- Chuan Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Deng W, Li C, Zou W, Xu Y, Chen Y, Li R. Understanding the Super-Theoretical Capacity Behavior of VO 2 in Aqueous Zn Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309527. [PMID: 38072627 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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VO2 material, as a promising intercalation host, is widely investigated not only in aqueous lithium-ion batteries, but also in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) owing to its stable tunnel-like framework and multivalence of vanadium. Different from lithium-ion storage, VO2 can provide higher capacity when storing zinc ions, even exceeding its theoretical capacity (323 mAh g-1), but the specific reason for this unconventional performance in AZIBs is still unclear. The present study proposes a catalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) coupled with an interface oxidation mechanism of VO2 during the initial charging to a high voltage. This coupling induces a phase transformation of VO2 into a high oxidation state of V5O12∙6H2O, enabling a nearly two-electron reaction and providing additional zinc storage sites to achieve super-theoretical capacity. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that these vanadium oxide cathodes (V2O3, VO2, and V2O5) will all undergo phase change after the first charge or short cycle. Notably, water molecules participate in the final formation of layered vanadium-based hydrate, highlighting their crucial role as "pillars" for stabilizing the structure. This work significantly enhances the understanding of vanadium-based oxide cathodes.
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- Wenjun Deng
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Yuan GQ, Wei X, Su YC, Zhou TY, Hu JL, An Y, Zhou SL, Zhao WQ, Xia J, Liu YY. Enhancing Zn 2+ Storage Performance by Constructing the Interfaces Between VO 2 and Co-N-C Layers. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308851. [PMID: 38112252 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Vanadium oxides have aroused attention as cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their low cost and high safety. However, low ion diffusion and vanadium dissolution often lead to capacity decay and deteriorating stability during cycling. Herein, vanadium dioxides (VO2) nanobelts are coated with a single-atom cobalt dispersed N-doped carbon (Co-N-C) layer via a facile calcination strategy to form Co-N-C layer coated VO2 nanobelts (VO2@Co-N-C NBs) for cathodes in AZIBs. Various in-/ex situ characterizations demonstrate the interfaces between VO2 layers and Co-N-C layers can protect the VO2 NBs from collapsing, increase ion diffusion, and enhance the Zn2+ storage performance. Additional density functional theory (DFT) simulations demonstrate that Co─O─V bonds between VO2 and Co-N-C layers can enhance interfacial Zn2+ storage. Moreover, the VO2@Co-N-C NBs provided an ultrahigh capacity (418.7 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1), outstanding long-term stability (over 8000 cycles at 20 A g-1), and superior rate performance.
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- Guo-Qiang Yuan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (Anhui Energy Laboratory), Hefei, Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (Anhui Energy Laboratory), Hefei, Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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Zhang WD, Zou Y, Zhao H, Chen M, Zhou L, Xie XR, Yan X, Pang H, Gu ZG. Double-Shelled Open Hollow Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307809. [PMID: 37988684 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Multi-shelled hollow metal-organic frameworks (MH-MOFs) are highly promising as electrode materials due to their impressive surface area and efficient mass transfer capabilities. However, the fabrication of MH-MOFs has remained a formidable challenge. In this study, two types of double-shelled open hollow Prussian blue analogues, one with divalent iron (DHPBA-Fe(II)) and the other with trivalent iron (DHPBA-Fe(III)), through an innovative inner-outer growth strategy are successfully developed. The growth mechanism is found to involve lattice matching growth and ligand exchange processes. Subsequently, DHPBA-Fe(II) and DHPBA-Fe(III) are employed as cathodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Significantly, DHPBA-Fe(II) demonstrated exceptional performance, exhibiting a capacity of 92.5 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1, and maintaining remarkable stability over an astounding 10 000 cycles. This research is poised to catalyze further exploration into the fabrication techniques of MH-MOFs and offer fresh insights into the intricate interplay between electronic structure and battery performance.
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- Wen-Da Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, Zurich, CH-8057, Switzerland
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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Li C, Li Q, Wu Z, Wang Y, Zhang R, Cui H, Hou Y, Liu J, Huang Z, Zhi C. Completely Activated and Phase-Transformed KFeMnHCF for Zn/K Hybrid Batteries with 14 500 Cycles by an OH-Rich Hydrogel Electrolyte. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304878. [PMID: 37401112 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Metal hexacyanoferrates are recognized as superior cathode materials for zinc and zinc hybrid batteries, particularly the Prussian blue analog (PBA). However, PBA development is hindered by several limitations, including small capacities (<70 mAh g-1) and short lifespans (<1000 cycles). These limitations generally arise due to incomplete activation of redox sites and structure collapse during intercalation/deintercalation of metal ions in PBAs. According to this study, the adoption of a hydroxyl-rich (OH-rich) hydrogel electrolyte with extended electrochemical stability windows (ESWs) can effectively activate the redox site of low-spin Fe of the KxFeyMn1-y[Fe(CN)6]w·zH2O (KFeMnHCF) cathode while tuning its structure. Additionally, the strong adhesion of the hydrogel electrolyte inhibits KFeMnHCF particles from falling off the cathode and dissolving. The easy desolvation of metal ions in the developed OH-rich hydrogel electrolytes can lead to a fast and reversible intercalation/deintercalation of metal ions in the PBA cathode. As a result, the Zn||KFeMnHCF hybrid batteries achieve the unprecedented characteristics of 14 500 cycles, a 1.7 V discharge plateau, and a 100 mAh g-1 discharge capacity. The results of this study provide a new understanding of the development of zinc hybrid batteries with PBA cathode materials and present a promising new electrolyte material for this application.
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- Chuan Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, HKSAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, HKSAR, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Zhang Q, Yuan M, Liu L, Li S, Chen X, Liu J, Pang X, Wang X. Study of Zinc Diffusion Based on S, N-Codoped Honeycomb Carbon Cathodes for High-Performance Zinc-Ion Capacitors. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:5326-5337. [PMID: 38408337 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Capacitors with zinc ions, with excellent stabilities, low cost, and high energy density, are expected to be promising energy storage devices. However, the development of zinc-ion capacitors is quietly restricted by low specific capacity and cycling stability. Herein, to overcome these limitations, honeycomb-structured S, N-codoped carbon (SNPC) is constructed by one-pot calcination of waste corn bracts and thiourea. The honeycomb structure of SNPC is demonstrated to provide abundant active sites that can enhance the extron/ion transport, conductivity for high power export, and ion adsorption capacity in energy storage applications, leading to a higher electrochemical performance achieved. The electrolytes of zinc salt have also been studied. It reveals that the SNPC electrode presents the best electrochemical performance in a 2 M ZnSO4 and 0.5 M ZnCl2 electrolyte mixture because in the electrolyte mixture, Cl- can replace the existing bound water in the solvation structure to form an anion-type water-free solvation structure ZnCl42-. The SNPC-800 electrode with a highly improved surface area (∼909.0 m2 g-1) is proved to be more suitable as the electrode than other materials. Aqueous zinc-ion capacitors (ZICs) have been assembled by the honeycomb-structured SNPC-800 as the cathode, which can achieve a relatively wide working voltage range of 0.1-1.8 V. The SNPC-800 ZICs exhibit a superior specific capacity of 179.1 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1. The energy density of SNPC-800 ZICs reaches an impressive value of 89.6 Wh kg-1 at 53.8 W kg-1, and it sustains 28.3 Wh kg-1 at 1997.6 W kg-1. In addition, there is 99.8% capacity retention in the SNPC-800 ZICs over 5000 cycles. The absorption energy in SPNC is much higher than that in undoped CPC, as confirmed by density functional theory, which reveals that introducing of heteroatoms (S, N) has a comparatively active advantage at increasing the Zn-ion storage capacity. This work proposes a practical strategy for the effective recycling of waste biomass materials into honeycomb carbon electrode materials. Moreover, the honeycomb carbon-based ZICs with excellent electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability possess great potential to be a superior cathode in practical applications.
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- Qiaoyu Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastów Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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Zhou Q, Liu HK, Dou SX, Chong S. Defect-Free Prussian Blue Analogue as Zero-Strain Cathode Material for High-Energy-Density Potassium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:7287-7297. [PMID: 38373205 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have been widely studied as cathodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their three-dimensional framework structure and easily adjustable composition. However, the phase transition behavior and [Fe(CN)6]4- anionic defects severely deteriorate electrochemical performances. Herein, we propose a defect-free potassium iron manganese hexacyanoferrate (K1.47Fe0.5Mn0.5[Fe(CN)6]·1.26H2O, KFMHCF-1/2) as the cathode material for PIBs. The Fe-Mn binary synergistic and defect-free effects can inhibit the cell volume change and octahedral slip during the K-ion insertion/extraction process, so that the phase transformation behavior (monoclinic ↔ cubic) is effectively inhibited, achieving a zero-strain solid solution mechanism employing Fe and Mn as dual active-sites. Thus, KFMHCF-1/2 contributes the highest initial capacity of 155.3 mAh·g-1 with an energy density of 599.5 Wh·kg-1 at 10 mA·g-1 among the reported PBA cathodes, superior rate capability, and cyclic stability over 450 cycles. The assembled K-ion full battery using K deposited on graphite (K@G) as anode also delivers high reversible specific capacity of 131.1 mAh·g-1 at 20 mA·g-1 and ultralong lifespans over 1000 cycles at 50 mA·g-1 with the lowest capacity decay rate of 0.044% per cycle. This work will promote the rapid application of high-energy-density PIBs.
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- Qianwen Zhou
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Insinuate of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518063, China
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She L, Cheng H, Yuan Z, Shen Z, Wu Q, Zhong W, Zhang S, Zhang B, Liu C, Zhang M, Pan H, Lu Y. Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Halogen Batteries: Fundamental Mechanisms, Research Issues, and Future Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305061. [PMID: 37939285 PMCID: PMC10953720 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-halogen batteries (AZHBs) have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage applications due to their high security features and low cost. However, several challenges including natural subliming, sluggish reaction kinetics, and shuttle effect of halogens, as well as dendrite growth of the zinc (Zn) anode, have hindered their large-scale commercialization. In this review, first the fundamental mechanisms and scientific issues associated with AZHBs are summarized. Then the research issues and progresses related to the cathode, separator, anode, and electrolyte are discussed. Additionally, emerging research opportunities in this field is explored. Finally, ideas and prospects for the future development of AZHBs are presented. The objective of this review is to stimulate further exploration, foster the advancement of AZHBs, and contribute to the diversified development of electrochemical energy storage.
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- Liaona She
- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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Yu B, Lu L, He Y, Dai X, Wang Y, Wang T, Chong S, Liu L, Liu Y, Tan Q. Hierarchical porous CS@Ce-MnO 2 as cathode for energy-dense and long-cycling flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:56-65. [PMID: 37832235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have been considered one of the most promising flexible chemical power sources, because of their affordable cost, absolute security, and lightweight. However, the development of flexible aqueous ZIBs has been hindered by cathode materials due to their unsatisfied capacity, unstable structure, and ambiguous electrochemical energy storage mechanism. To address the above issues, a high-performance manganese cerium-doped dioxide-based core-shell hybrid structure cathode (CS@Ce-MnO2) has been successfully prepared via a facile low-temperature liquid-phase reaction strategy. Benefit from the delicately designed hierarchical carbon spheres core and cerium-doped manganese dioxide nanosheets shell structure, the capacity and stability of CS@Ce-MnO2 based flexible ZIBs has been dramatically improved, and the origin of the improved electrochemical performance and storage mechanism was demonstrated by electrochemical methods and ex-site x-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The principal reason for the high reversible specific capacity is the plausible Zn2+ and H+co-insertion/extraction, while the porous structure of the carbon spheres contributes to the improved electron conduction and ion transport in the MnO2 matrix. This work provides a new opportunity for high-performance flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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- Baozhu Yu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710048, China; State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710048, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Park JB, Choi C, Jung SW, Min BC, Park JH, Kim DW. Designing Chemically Replaced Interfacial Layer via Unveiling the Influence of Zn Crystal Facets for Practical Zn-Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308684. [PMID: 37947147 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Zn metal anodes (ZMAs) undergo irregular deposition and unfavorable side reactions, which hinders the practical application of aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (ARZMBs). Chemical replacement reaction (CRR) strategies can achieve stable ZMAs, but the effect of the crystal facets of metallic Zn as reductants remains poorly understood. In this study, based on the observation that preferentially exposed Zn crystal facets affect the surface characteristics of chemically replaced layers in Sn-based CRR, a multifunctional Sn-based interfacial layer (ZnTCF@Sn) is designed on the Zn with textured crystal facets using a novel two-step CRR process. ZnTCF@Sn simultaneously provides abundant zincophilic sites and high surface energy and homogenizes the distribution of current/Zn2+ flux, resulting in fast electrochemical kinetics and dendrite-free deposition. Furthermore, the uniform Sn coverage on the ZnTCF@Sn surface inhibits side reactions and enhances reversibility during Zn deposition/dissolution. Thus, the ZnTCF@Sn achieves exceptional cyclability over 1200 h even under harsh operating conditions with a cumulative capacity of 24 Ah cm-2 . This study contributes to the development of practical ARZMBs by providing new insights into the effect of the Zn crystal facets on the surface modification of ZMAs through various CRRs.
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- Jung Been Park
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, 01133, Republic of Korea
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- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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Bian S, Yang Y, Liu S, Ye F, Tang H, Wu Y, Hu L. Recent Progress of the Cathode Material Design for Aqueous Zn-Organic Batteries. Chemistry 2023:e202303917. [PMID: 38093171 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as the most promising candidate for large-scale energy storage due to their inherent safety, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Simultaneously, the utilization of organic electrode materials with renewable resources, environmental compatibility, and diverse structures has sparked a surge in research and development of aqueous Zn-organic batteries (ZOBs). A comprehensive review is warranted to systematically present recent advancements in design principles, synthesis techniques, energy storage mechanisms, and zinc-ion storage performance of organic cathodes. In this review article, we comprehensively summarize the energy storage mechanisms employed by aqueous ZOBs. Subsequently, we categorize organic cathode materials into small-molecule compounds and high-molecular polymers respectively. Novel polymer materials such as conjugated polymers (CPs), conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs), and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are highlighted with an overview of molecular design strategies and structural optimization based on organic cathode materials aimed at enhancing the performance of aqueous ZOBs. Finally, we discuss the challenges faced by aqueous ZOBs along with future prospects to offer insights into their practical applications.
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- Shuyang Bian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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Huang X, Qiu X, Wang W, Li J, Li Z, Yu X, Ma J, Wang Y. Activating Organic Electrode via Trace Dissolved Organic Molecules. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:25604-25613. [PMID: 37968563 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Organic electrode materials have gained attention for their tunable structures and sustainability, but their low electronic conductivity requires the use of large amounts of carbon additives (30 wt %) and low mass loadings (<2 mg cm-2) in electrodes. Here, we synthesize dibenzo[b,i]phenazine-5,7,12,14-tetrone (DPT) as a cathode active material for an aqueous Zn battery and find that Zn2+ storage dominates the cathode reaction. This battery demonstrates high capacity (367 mAh g-1), high-rate performance, and superlong life (12000 cycles). Remarkably, despite DPT's insulative nature, even with a high mass loading (10 mg cm-2) and only 10 wt % carbon additives, the DPT-based cathode exhibits promising performance due to trace dissolved discharge product (DPTx-). During discharge, the DPT is reduced to trace amounts of dissolved DPTx- at the cathode surface, which in turn reduces the remaining solid DPT as a redox mediator. Furthermore, dissolution-redeposition results in the reduction of DPT size and the formation of pores, further activating the electrode.
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- Xin Huang
- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Shen Y, Zou J, Zeng M, Fu L. Atomic Manufacturing in Electrode Materials for High-Performance Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22167-22182. [PMID: 37938148 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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The advancement of electrode materials plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of energy storage devices, thereby meeting the escalating need for energy storage and aligning with the imperative of sustainable development. Atomic manufacturing enables the precise manipulation of the crystal structure at the atomic level, thereby facilitating the development of electrode materials with customized physicochemical properties and enhancing their performance. In this Perspective, we elaborate on how atomic manufacturing enhances the important properties of electrode materials. Finally, we anticipate the prospect of materials and fabrication methods for atomic manufacturing in the future. This Perspective provides a comprehensive understanding for atomic manufacturing in electrode materials.
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- Yuanhao Shen
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Zhang Y, Ying S, Ding Z, Wei C, Wang Q, Zhou C, Zhou G, Tang X, Liu X. Chaotropic Electrolyte Enabling Wide-Temperature Metal-Free Battery. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22656-22667. [PMID: 37930266 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Metal-free aqueous batteries are promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage owing to their inherent safety, low cost, and cost effectiveness. The battery chemistry based on fast NH4+ diffusion kinetics avoids unfavorable generation of inactive metallic byproducts. However, their practical applications have been impeded by electrolyte instability and the intrinsic drawbacks of current electrodes. Herein, we propose an aqueous ammonium-iodine battery by using a chaotropic electrolyte, 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) anode, and iodine composite (I2@CC) cathode. Experimental investigations and theoretical calculations reveal that the chaotropic electrolyte not only enhances electrolyte stability through modulating the H-bond structure but also facilitates the formation of a hydrophobic cationic sieve (HCS) on the anode, which ensures the electrolyte/electrode stability and high reversibility of the anode. Additionally, the Cl--containing electrolyte can support the consecutive I+/I0 reaction on the cathode by forming [IClx]1-x interhalogen. The as-assembled aqueous ammonium-iodine batteries (AIBs) based on NH4+ accommodation at the anode and I+/I0 redox reaction at the cathode can deliver superior electrochemical performance at room temperature and low temperature (-20 °C). This study provides a strategic insight into developing metal-free aqueous batteries with electrolyte modulation.
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- You Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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Cao J, Ou T, Geng S, Zhang X, Zhang D, Zhang L, Luo D, Zhang X, Qin J, Yang X. Constructing stable V 2O 5/V 6O 13 heterostructure interface with fast Zn 2+ diffusion kinetics for ultralong lifespan zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:495-503. [PMID: 38007941 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.127] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Given their plentiful reserves, impressive safety features, and economical pricing, aqueous zinc - ion batteries (ZIBs) have positioned themselves as strong competitors to lithium - ion batteries. Yet, the scarcity of available cathode materials poses a challenge to their continued development. In this study, a V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure has been synthesized using a one - pot hydrothermal approach and employed as the cathode material for ZIBs. As evidenced by both experimental and theoretical findings, V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure delivers a rapid electrons and ions diffusion kinetics promoted by the stable interface and strong electronic coupling with significant charge transfer between V2O5 and V6O13, as well as a stable interface achieved by adjusting V - O bond length. Consequently, the optimized V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure cathode of ZIBs demonstrates exceptional capacity (338 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), remarkable cycling stability (92.96 % retained after 1400 cycles at 1 A g-1). Through comprehensive theoretical calculations and ex situ characterization, the kinetic analysis and storage mechanism of Zn2+ are thoroughly investigated, providing a solid theoretical foundation for the advancement of novel V - based cathode materials aimed at enhancing the performance of ZIBs.
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- Jin Cao
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China; Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China; Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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Jiang M, Hou Z, Ma H, Wang J, Hua W, Ren L, Zhang Y, Wei C, Kang F, Wang JG. Resolving Deactivation of Low-Spin Fe Sites by Redistributing Electron Density toward High-Energy Sodium Storage. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:10423-10431. [PMID: 37955521 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Prussian blue (PB) has been an emerging class of cathode material for sodium-ion batteries due to its low cost and high theoretical capacity. However, their working voltage and capacity are substantially restricted due to the deactivation of low-spin Fe sites. Herein, we demonstrate a universal strategy to activate the low-spin Fe sites of PB by hybridizing them with the π-π conjugated electronic conductors. The redistribution of electron density between π-π conjugated conductors and PB effectively promotes the participation of low-spin Fe sites in sodium storage. Consequently, the low-spin Fe-induced plateau is greatly aroused, resulting in a high specific capacity of 148.4 mAh g-1 and remarkable energy density of 444.2 Wh kg-1. In addition, the excellent structural stability enables superior cycling stability over 2500 cycles and outstanding rate performance. The work will provide fundamental insight into activating the low-spin Fe sites of PB for advanced battery technologies.
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- Mingwei Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shenzhen Cubic-Science Co., Ltd, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518052, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Functionalized Carbon Materials and Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Graphene-based Materials, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, China
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Yang C, Ding S, Zhao Y, Zhou J, Li L, Fan J. High specific capacity FeFe(CN) 6 as the cathode material in aqueous rechargeable zinc-sodium hybrid batteries. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:16984-16992. [PMID: 37933480 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02286b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-sodium hybrid batteries with a Prussian blue cathode have been extensively studied in recent years. However, less research has been conducted on low-cost ferric ferricyanide (FeFe(CN)6) cathode materials. Considering that both Zn2+ and Na+ can be reversibly embedded in FeFe(CN)6 crystals, here we focus on mixed electrolytes with different concentrations of ZnSO4 and Na2SO4 in deionized water to explore the preference of FeFe(CN)6 towards Zn2+ and Na+. As a result, by using 0.1 M ZnSO4 + 1 M Na2SO4 electrolyte, a superior battery performance is obtained, which reveals that the co-function of Zn2+ and Na+ in this electrolyte promotes Zn//FeFe(CN)6 cells to exert a superior specific capacity. In this work, FeFe(CN)6 is synthesized by a co-precipitation method and is analyzed by XRD, SEM, etc., and then used as the cathode material in Zn-Na hybrid batteries. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests show that FeFe(CN)6 in 0.1 M ZnSO4 + 1 M Na2SO4 electrolyte delivers the highest discharge/charge capacities of 165.2/165.9 mA h g-1 (theoretical specific capacity: 212.2 mA h g-1) at a 0.1 C current density, with good capacity retention of 84% after 200 cycles at 15 C, outperforming many of the reported Zn-Na hybrid cells.
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- Chaoqiao Yang
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, Guizhou, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, Guizhou, China.
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Wang Y, Liu L, Wang Y, Qu J, Chen Y, Song J. Atomically Coupled 2D MnO 2/MXene Superlattices for Ultrastable and Fast Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21761-21770. [PMID: 37891704 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The delta manganese dioxide (δ-MnO2) has sparked a great deal of scientific research for application as the cathode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) owing to its characteristic layered structure. However, further development and commercial application of the δ-MnO2 cathode are hindered by the low rate performance and poor cycling stability, which are derived from its inherently poor electrical conductivity and structural instability during the charge/discharge process. Herein, we report the fabrication of the 2D MnO2/MXene superlattice by the solution-phase assembly of unilamellar MnO2 and Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets, where the unilamellar MnO2 nanosheet is separated and stabilized between unilamellar MXene nanosheets. The MXene nanosheets can not only serve as structural stabilizers to isolate the MnO2 nanosheets and prevent them from aggregating but also act as conductive contributors to strengthen the electrical conductivity, thus maintaining the overall structural stability and realizing the rapid electron transport. Additionally, the regular stacking with a repeating periodicity of the 2D MnO2/MXene can lead to highly exposed active sites, promoting ion diffusion. As a consequence, the large specific capacity of 315.1 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1, prominent rate performance of 149.8 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1, and excellent long-term cycling stability after 5000 cycles with 88.1% capacity retention are obtained for the MnO2/MXene cathode in AZIBs. Meanwhile, the superior H+/Zn2+ diffusion kinetics and desirable pseudocapacitive behaviors are elucidated by electrochemical measurements and density functional theory computations. This study provides an advanced perspective for the innovation of manganese oxide-based cathode materials in AZIBs.
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- Yalei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Shenzhen University); College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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Zhang F, Wang G, Wu J, Chi X, Liu Y. An Organic Coordination Manganese Complex as Cathode for High-Voltage Aqueous Zinc-metal Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309430. [PMID: 37715662 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-Mn battery has been considered as the most promising scalable energy-storage system due to its intrinsic safety and especially ultralow cost. However, the traditional Zn-Mn battery mainly using manganese oxides as cathode shows low voltage and suffers from dissolution/disproportionation of the cathode during cycling. Herein, for the first time, a high-voltage and long-cycle Zn-Mn battery based on a highly reversible organic coordination manganese complex cathode (Manganese polyacrylate, PAL-Mn) was constructed. Benefiting from the insoluble carboxylate ligand of PAL-Mn that can suppress shuttle effect and disproportionationation reaction of Mn3+ in a mild electrolyte, Mn3+ /Mn2+ reaction in coordination state is realized, which not only offers a high discharge voltage of 1.67 V but also exhibits excellent cyclability (100 % capacity retention, after 4000 cycles). High voltage reaction endows the Zn-Mn battery high specific energy (600 Wh kg-1 at 0.2 A g-1 ), indicating a bright application prospect. The strategy of introducing carboxylate ligands in Zn-Mn battery to harness high-voltage reaction of Mn3+ /Mn2+ well broadens the research of high-voltage Zn-Mn batteries under mild electrolyte conditions.
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- Feifan Zhang
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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Rego RM, Ajeya KV, Jung HY, Kabiri S, Jafarian M, Kurkuri MD, Kigga M. Nanoarchitectonics of Bimetallic MOF@Lab-Grade Flexible Filter Papers: An Approach Towards Real-Time Water Decontamination and Circular Economy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302692. [PMID: 37469019 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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This study presents a novel approach to decontaminate ferrocyanide-contaminated wastewater. The work effectively demonstrates the use of bimetallic Mo/Zr-UiO-66 as a super-adsorbent for rapid sequestration of Prussian blue, a frequently found iron complex in cyanide-contaminated soils/groundwater. The exceptional performance of Mo/Zr-UiO-66 is attributed to the insertion of secondary metallic sites, which deliver synergistic effects, benefiting the inherent qualities of the framework. Moreover, to extend the industrial applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in real-world scenarios, an approach is delivered to structure the nanocrystalline powders into MOF-based macrostructures. The work demonstrates an interfacial process to develop continuous MOF nanostructures on ordinary laboratory-grade filter papers. The novelty of the work lies in the development of robust free-standing filtration materials to purify PB dye-contaminated water. Additionally, the work embraces a circular economy concept to address problems related to resource scarcity, excessive waste production, and maintenance of economic benefits. Consequently, the PB dye-loaded adsorbent waste is re-employed for the adsorption of heavy metals (Pb2+ and Cd2+ ). Simultaneously, the study aims to address the problems related to the real-time handling of powdered adsorbents, and the generation of ecologically harmful secondary waste, thereby, progressing toward a more sustainable system.
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- Richelle M Rego
- Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 562112, India
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- Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, PMB 1 Waite Campus, Glen Osmond, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 562112, India
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- Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 562112, India
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Cui F, Pan R, Su L, Zhu C, Lin H, Lian R, Fu R, Zhang G, Jiang Z, Hu X, Pan Y, Hou S, Zhang F, Zhu K, Dong Y, Xu F. Activating Selenium Cathode Chemistry for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2306580. [PMID: 37643472 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ARZIBs) are a promising next-generation energy-storage device by virtue of the superior safety and low cost of both the aqueous electrolyte and zinc-metal anode. However, their development is hindered by the lack of suitable cathodes with high volumetric capacity that can provide both lightweight and compact size. Herein, a novel cathode chemistry based on amorphous Se doped with transition metal Ru that mitigates the resistive surface layer produced by the side reactions between the Se cathode and aqueous electrolyte is reported. This improvement can permit high volumetric capacity in this system. Distinct from the conventional conversion mechanisms between Se and ZnSe in Se||Zn cells, this strategy realizes synchronous proton and Zn2+ intercalation/deintercalation in the Ru-doped amorphous Se||Zn half cells. Moreover, an unanticipated Zn2+ deposition/stripping process in this system further contributes to the superior electrochemical performance of this new cathode chemistry. Consequently, the Ru-doped amorphous Se||Zn half cells are found to deliver a record-high capacity of 721 mAh g-1 /3472 mAh cm-3 , and superior cycling stability of over 800 cycles with only 0.015% capacity decay per cycle. This reported work opens the door for new chemistries that can further improve the gravimetric and volumetric capacity of ARZIBs.
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- Fuhan Cui
- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology of the Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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Chen T, Shen X, Dai B, Xu Q. Layered porous Mn 0.18V 2O 5@C with manganese and carbon provided by a metal-organic framework precursor as a cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:13797-13807. [PMID: 37721207 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02152a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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At present, vanadium-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are limited by their slow reaction kinetics, poor electrical conductivity, and low capacity retention. To overcome these problems, here, we design a layered porous Mn0.18V2O5@C as the cathode material for AZIBs using a manganese-containing metal-organic framework as a template through a simple solvothermal method. Such an electrode delivers an excellent specific capacity (380 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1) accompanied by superior cycling stability (about 85% capacity retention for 2000 cycles at 6 A g-1). The excellent electrochemical performance of Mn0.18V2O5@C is ascribed to the improved interface activity including smooth zinc ion transport, abundant ion reaction active sites and accelerated charge transfer resulting from the coordination of the porous structure, doped conductive carbon, and the stable channel structure derived from the pillar effect of doping manganese ions, preventing a premature collapse of the electrode structure. It is also revealed by structural evolution analysis that the residual zinc ions also combine with the original Mn0.18V2O5 to form a ZnxMnyV2O5 phase, which serves as an additional structural pillar and in the meantime, also participates in the following cycles. These favorable electrochemical results suggest that Mn0.18V2O5@C is a suitable cathode material for AZIBs.
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- Tiantian Chen
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Heat-exchange System and Energy Saving, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Heat-exchange System and Energy Saving, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Heat-exchange System and Energy Saving, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Heat-exchange System and Energy Saving, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Liu F, Xu S, Gong W, Zhao K, Wang Z, Luo J, Li C, Sun Y, Xue P, Wang C, Wei L, Li Q, Zhang Q. Fluorescent Fiber-Shaped Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries for Bifunctional Multicolor-Emission/Energy-Storage Textiles. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18494-18506. [PMID: 37698337 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Wearable smart textiles are natural carriers to enable imperceptible and highly permeable sensing and response to environmental conditions via the system integration of multiple functional fibers. However, the existing massive interfaces between different functional fibers significantly increase the complexity and reduce the wearability of the textile system. Thus, it is significant yet challenging to achieve all-in-one multifunctional fibers for realizing miniaturized and lightweight smart textiles with high reliability. Herein, as bifunctional electrolyte additives, fluorescent carbon dots with abundant zincophilic functional groups are introduced into electrolytes to develop fluorescent fiber-shaped aqueous zinc-ion batteries (FFAZIBs). Originating from effective dendrite suppression of Zn anodes and multiple active sites of freestanding Prussian blue cathodes, high energy density (0.17 Wh·cm-3) and long-term cyclability (78.9% capacity retention after 1500 cycles) are achieved for FFAZIBs. More importantly, the one-dimensional structure ensures the same luminance in all directions of FFAZIBs, enabling the form of multicolor display-in-battery textiles.
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- Fan Liu
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Physics and Energy, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002 Jiangsu, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Li W, Xu H, Zhang H, Wei F, Huang L, Ke S, Fu J, Jing C, Cheng J, Liu S. Tuning electron delocalization of hydrogen-bonded organic framework cathode for high-performance zinc-organic batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5235. [PMID: 37640714 PMCID: PMC10462634 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40969-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Stable cathodes with multiple redox-active centres affording a high energy density, fast redox kinetics and a long life are continuous pursuits for aqueous zinc-organic batteries. Here, we achieve a high-performance zinc-organic battery by tuning the electron delocalization within a designed fully conjugated two-dimensional hydrogen-bonded organic framework as a cathode material. Notably, the intermolecular hydrogen bonds endow this framework with a transverse two-dimensional extended stacking network and structural stability, whereas the multiple C = O and C = N electroactive centres cooperatively trigger multielectron redox chemistry with super delocalization, thereby sharply boosting the redox potential, intrinsic electronic conductivity and redox kinetics. Further mechanistic investigations reveal that the fully conjugated molecular configuration enables reversible Zn2+/H+ synergistic storage accompanied by 10-electron transfer. Benefitting from the above synergistic effects, the elaborately tailored organic cathode delivers a reversible capacity of 498.6 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1, good cyclability and a high energy density (355 Wh kg-1).
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- Wenda Li
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 75 Daxue Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China
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- State Key Lab of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy; Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P.R. China.
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Guo J, He B, Gong W, Xu S, Xue P, Li C, Sun Y, Wang C, Wei L, Zhang Q, Li Q. Emerging Amorphous to Crystalline Conversion Chemistry in Ca-Doped VO 2 Cathodes for High-Capacity and Long-Term Wearable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2303906. [PMID: 37560808 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Amorphous transition metal oxides have attracted significant attention in energy storage devices owing to their potentially desirable electrochemical properties caused by abundant unsaturated dangling bonds. However, the amorphization further amplifies the shortcoming of the poor intrinsic electronic conductivity of the metal oxides, resulting in unsatisfying rate capability and power density. Herein, freestanding amorphous Ca-doped V2 O5 (a-Ca-V2 O5 ) cathodes are successfully prepared via in situ electrochemical oxidation of Ca-doped VO2 nanoarrays for wearable aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The doping of Ca and construction of freestanding structure effectively uncover the potential of amorphous V2 O5 , which can make full use of the abundant active sites for high volumetric capacity and simultaneously achieve fast reaction kinetics for excellent rate performance. More importantly, the introduction of Ca can notably reduce the formation energy of VO2 according to theoretical calculation results and realizes amorphous to crystalline reversible conversion chemistry in the charge/discharge procedure, thereby facilitating the reversible capacity of the newly developed a-Ca-V2 O5 . This work provides an innovative design strategy to construct high-rate capacity amorphous metal oxides as freestanding electrodes for low-cost and high-safe wearable energy-storage technology.
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- Jiabin Guo
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Physics and Energy, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215009, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Electrode Materials for Novel Solar Cells for Petroleum and Chemical Industry of China, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215009, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Electrode Materials for Novel Solar Cells for Petroleum and Chemical Industry of China, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215009, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Di Nisio A, Avanzini G, Lotano D, Stigliano D, Lanzolla AML. Battery Testing and Discharge Model Validation for Electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6937. [PMID: 37571720 PMCID: PMC10422487 DOI: 10.3390/s23156937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Electrical engines are becoming more common than thermal ones. Therefore, there is an increasing interest in the characterization of batteries and in measuring their state of charge, as an overestimation would cause the vehicle to run out of energy and an underestimation means that the vehicle is running in suboptimal conditions. This is of paramount importance for flying vehicles, as their endurance decreases with the increase in weight. This work aims at finding a novel empirical model for the discharge curve of an arbitrary number of battery pack cells, that uses as few tunable parameters as possible and hence is easy to adapt for every single battery pack needed by the operator. A suitable measurement setup for battery tests, which includes voltage and current sensors, has been developed and described. Tests are performed on both constant and variable power loads to investigate different real-world scenarios that are easy to reproduce. The main achievement of this novel model is indeed the ability to predict discharges at variable power based on a preliminary characterization performed at constant power. This leads to the possibility of rapidly tuning the model for each battery with promising accuracy. The results will show that the predicted discharged capacities of the model have a normalized error below 0.7%.
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- Attilio Di Nisio
- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, Università del Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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Bao Y, Hao J, Zhang S, Zhu D, Li F. Structural/Compositional-Tailoring of Nickel Hexacyanoferrate Electrodes for Highly Efficient Capacitive Deionization. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300384. [PMID: 37116117 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) represent a crucial class of intercalation electrode materials for electrochemical water desalination. It is shown here that structural/compositional tailoring of PBAs, the nickel hexacyanoferrate (NiHCF) electrodes in particular, can efficiently modulate their capacitive deionization (CDI) performance (e.g., desalination capacity, cyclability, selectivity, etc.). Both the desalination capacity and the cyclability of NiHCF electrodes are highly dependent on their structural/compositional features such as crystallinity, morphology, hierarchy, and coatings. It is demonstrated that the CDI cell with hierarchically structured NiHCF nanoframe (NiHCF-NF) electrode exhibits a superior desalination capacity of 121.38 mg g-1 , a high charge efficiency of up to 82%, and a large capacity retention of 88% after 40 cycles intercalation/deintercalation. In addition, it is discovered that coating of carbon (C) film over NiHCF can lower its desalination capacity owing to the partial blockage of diffusion openings by the coated C film. Moreover, the hierarchical NiHCF-NF electrode also demonstrates a superior selectivity toward monovalent sodium ions (Na+ ) over divalent calcium (Ca2+ ) and magnesim (Mg2+ ) ions, allowing it to be a promising platform for preferential capturing Na+ ions from brines. Overall, the structural/compositional tailoring strategies would offer a viable option for the rational design of other intercalation electrode materials applied in CDI techniques.
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- Yang Bao
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
- NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, China
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Wang Y, Li Q, Hong H, Yang S, Zhang R, Wang X, Jin X, Xiong B, Bai S, Zhi C. Lean-water hydrogel electrolyte for zinc ion batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3890. [PMID: 37393327 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39634-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023] Open
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) and hydrogel electrolytes were developed as electrolytes for zinc ion batteries (ZIBs). Hydrogels can retain water molecules and provide high ionic conductivities; however, they contain many free water molecules, inevitably causing side reactions on the zinc anode. SPEs can enhance the stability of anodes, but they typically possess low ionic conductivities and result in high impedance. Here, we develop a lean water hydrogel electrolyte, aiming to balance ion transfer, anode stability, electrochemical stability window and resistance. This hydrogel is equipped with a molecular lubrication mechanism to ensure fast ion transportation. Additionally, this design leads to a widened electrochemical stability window and highly reversible zinc plating/ stripping. The full cell shows excellent cycling stability and capacity retentions at high and low current rates, respectively. Moreover, superior adhesion ability can be achieved, meeting the needs of flexible devices.
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- Yanbo Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development (RIPED), PetroChina Research Center of New Energy, No. 20 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development (RIPED), PetroChina Research Center of New Energy, No. 20 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development (RIPED), PetroChina Research Center of New Energy, No. 20 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development (RIPED), PetroChina Research Center of New Energy, No. 20 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China.
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China.
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China.
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Shao Y, Cui Y, Wang C, Yang Q, Hong S, Tang Y, Zhang Y, Guo X, Zhang L, Song L, Qiu J. Initiating Fluorine Chemistry in Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Derived Carbon for New Cluster-Mode Na Storage with Superhigh Capacity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300107. [PMID: 36840667 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Carbon materials are widely accepted as promising candidates for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) anodes due to their chemical stability and conductivity, while the capacity is still unsatisfactory. Here, this work reports the superhigh capacity Na storage through initiating fluorine chemistry (CF bonds) in carbon synthesized by the dehydrogenation and fluorination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon such as pitch. Experimental and theoretical investigations uncover that CF bonds exist at the form of dangling bonds (CFx ), which generates the coexistence of graphitic and defective nanodomains. It delivers a superhigh capacity of 450 mAh g-1 , far surpassing most of current SIBs carbon anodes. Theoretical calculation attributes this performance to a new Na storage mechanism that Na can be accommodated in the form of cluster rather than a single ion at each host site with F-doping. This work highlights the significance of carbon material chemistry in establishing the novel ion storage manner in SIBs and other batteries.
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- Yuan Shao
- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, P. R. China
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Wang ZQ, Chen HM, Liu XD, Song LY, Zhang BS, Yang YG, Zhang ZC, Li Q, Gao TQ, Bai J, Lau WM, Zhou D. Amorphous K-Buserite Microspheres for High-Performance Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries and Hybrid Supercapacitors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207329. [PMID: 36825686 PMCID: PMC10161118 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) and Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (AZHSCs) are considered promising energy-storage alternatives to Li-ion batteries due to the attractive merits of low-price and high-safety. However, the lack of suitable cathode materials always hinders their large-scale application. Herein, amorphous K-buserite microspheres (denoted as K-MnOx ) are reported as cathode materials for both AZIBs and AZHSCs, and the energy-storage mechanism is systematically revealed. It is found that K-MnOx is composed of rich amorphous K-buserite units, which can irreversibly be transformed into amorphous Zn-buserite units in the first discharge cycle. Innovatively, the transformed Zn-buserite acts as active materials in the following cycles and is highly active/stable for fast Zn-diffusion and superhigh pseudocapacitance, enabling the achievement of high-efficiency energy storage. In the AZIBs, K-MnOx delivers 306 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1 with 102% capacity retention, while in the AZHSCs, it shows 515.0/116.0 F g-1 at 0.15/20.0 A g-1 with 92.9% capacitance retention at 5.0 A g-1 after 20 000 cycles. Besides, the power/energy density of AZHSCs device can reach up to 16.94 kW kg-1 (at 20 A g-1 )/206.7 Wh kg-1 (at 0.15 A g-1 ). This work may provide some references for designing next-generation aqueous energy-storage devices with high energy/power density.
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- Zhi-Qiang Wang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- The Center of New Energy Materials and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, P. R. China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, P. R. China
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Tian H, Zhang H, Zuo Y, Ling L, Meng T, Zhang H, Sun X, Cai S. An Artificial MnWO 4 Cathode Electrolyte Interphase Enabling Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of δ-MnO 2 Cathode for Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3228. [PMID: 37110064 PMCID: PMC10141966 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The dissolution of active material in aqueous batteries can lead to a rapid deterioration in capacity, and the presence of free water can also accelerate the dissolution and trigger some side reactions that affect the service life of aqueous batteries. In this study, a MnWO4 cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) layer is constructed on a δ-MnO2 cathode by cyclic voltammetry, which is effective in inhibiting the dissolution of Mn and improving the reaction kinetics. As a result, the CEI layer enables the δ-MnO2 cathode to produce a better cycling performance, with the capacity maintained at 98.2% (vs. activated capacity at 500 cycles) after 2000 cycles at 10 A g-1. In comparison, the capacity retention rate is merely 33.4% for pristine samples in the same state, indicating that this MnWO4 CEI layer constructed by using a simple and general electrochemical method can promote the development of MnO2 cathodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
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Abdullah M, John P, Fawy KF, Manzoor S, Butt KY, Abid AG, Messali M, Najam-Ul-Haq M, Ashiq MN. Facile synthesis of the SnTe/SnSe binary nanocomposite via a hydrothermal route for flexible solid-state supercapacitors. RSC Adv 2023; 13:12009-12022. [PMID: 37077269 PMCID: PMC10108834 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01028g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Environmental degradation and energy shortage are the two biggest problems facing the world right now. Because of the limited supply of non-renewable sources, the production of environment-friendly energy and its storage has gained significant importance. Pseudocapacitors have lately caught the interest of energy specialists due to their greater energy/power density and prolonged cycle life. In this work, binding-free SnTe/SnSe (STSS) electrodes deposited onto Ni foam (NF) as the conductive substrate have been developed by a facile hydrothermal route for supercapacitor applications. Several analytical tools were utilized to study the morphological, structural and textural characteristics. The electrochemical results obtained from a three-electrode system suggest that the STSS electrode material exhibits great specific capacitance (C s) of 1276 F g-1, specific energy (E d) of 46.45 W h kg-1 and specific power (P d) of 256 W kg-1 @ 1 A g-1. The results of C dl indicate that the STSS (31.28 mF) has a larger C dl value than those of SnTe (23.22 mF) and SnSe (26.35 mF). The analysis of electrochemical stability indicates that the STSS displays structural stability over 5000 cycles with a maximum capacitance retention of 96%. The Nyquist plot profile displayed a smaller R ct value for STSS (0.89 Ω) than SnSe (1.13 Ω) and SnTe (1.97 Ω). The symmetric behavior of STSS was determined in 2.0 M potassium hydroxide. The results reveal that this material has a specific capacitance of 537.72 F g-1 and specific energy of 78.32 W h kg-1. These findings suggest that the STSS electrode might serve as a potential candidate for supercapacitors and other energy-saving equipment.
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- Muhammad Abdullah
- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University P.O. Box 9004 Abha 61413 Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 60800 Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 60800 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University P.O. Box, 90950 Riyadh 11623 Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 60800 Pakistan
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Tang D, Wang J, Liu XA, Tong Z, Ji H, Qu HY. Low-Spin Fe Redox-Based Prussian Blue with excellent selective dual-band electrochromic modulation and energy-saving applications. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:351-362. [PMID: 36638574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Dual-band electrochromic materials (DBEMs) are of utmost importance for smart windows to realize independent control of the visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) light. However, very few single-component DBEMs are capable of independently and effectively controlling both VIS and NIR light. Here, we present Prussian blue (PB) with remarkable performance to replace the composite DBEMs that require deliberate design and complicated preparation. Excellent durability and capacity were achieved simultaneously due to the activated low-spin Fe in PB. A dual-band electrochromic device (DBED) by using PB thin films as electrochromic layers was constructed, exhibiting superior dual-band electrochromic performance, energy storage performance and memory effect. We show that the energy-saving DBED can be bleached without applying any external bias potential, and can be colored by using a commercial photovoltaic solar panel under ambient solar irradiation. The stored energy during coloration can be further used to light up the lights. Finally, the coloration mechanism of the DBED was studied by the density functional theory calculations, to shed light on the large optical transmittance modulation in both VIS and NIR regions. The new insights will advance the design of efficient and durable DBEMs and the development of bi-functional smart windows.
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- Dajiang Tang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge CB3 0FS, United Kingdom
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Yin J, Yang H, Gan Z, Gao Y, Feng X, Wang M, Yang G, Cheng Y, Xu X. Electron transmission matrix and anion regulation strategy-derived oxygen-deficient δ-MnO 2 for a high-rate and long-life aqueous zinc-ion battery. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:6353-6362. [PMID: 36916658 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr07282c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Ion migration and electron transmission are vital for manganese dioxides in zinc ion batteries. δ-MnO2 is believed to be more suitable for zinc ion storage due to its layered structure. However, the performance of δ-MnO2 is still hampered by the frustrating conductivity and sluggish reaction kinetics. Herein, atomic engineering is adopted to modify δ-MnO2 at the atomic level to obtain oxygen-deficient δ-MnO2 (N-MnO2). Meanwhile, hollow carbon microtubes (HCMTs) obtained from green and renewable energy grass are proposed as cross-connected electron transmission matrices (CETMs) for MnO2. The biomass-derived CETMs not only optimize reaction kinetics but also facilitate the ion storage performance of MnO2. The as-prepared N-MnO2@HCMTs exhibit high rate capability and enhanced pseudocapacitve behavior contributed by the oxygen-deficient N-MnO2 and CETMs. Ex situ analysis reveals the reversible insertion/extraction of H+ and Zn2+ in N-MnO2@HCMTs during charge/discharge processes. Moreover, the quasi-solid-state N-MnO2@HCMTs//Zn cells are assembled and they deliver extraordinary discharge capacity and a long cyclic lifespan. This study may provide insights for further exploration of cathode materials in AZIBs and promote the large-scale production of aqueous Zn-MnO2 batteries.
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- Junyi Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
- School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
- School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Huang G, Lao Z, He Z, Xiong F, Tan S, Huang M, Thompson G, An Q, Mai L. Mg-substituted Prussian blue as a low-strain cathode material for aqueous Fe-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:4067-4070. [PMID: 36938643 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06885k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Aqueous Fe-ion batteries (FIBs) have gradually emerged in recent years due to their inherent merits. Herein, we constructed a Mg-substituted Prussian blue analogue (MgFeHCF) as cathode for FIBs, achieving higher capacity (96 mA h g-1) and better stability (70.9% capacity retention over 500 cycles). The Fe-ion storage mechanism was revealed using the in situ XRD technique and DFT calculations were employed to analyse the battery performance.
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- Ge Huang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China. .,Department of Engineering, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China. .,Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Engineering, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China. .,Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China. .,Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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Hong H, Guo X, Zhu J, Wu Z, Li Q, Zhi C. Metal/covalent organic frameworks for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. Sci China Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-023-1558-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Lu H, Hu J, Zhang Y, Zhang K, Yan X, Li H, Li J, Li Y, Zhao J, Xu B. 3D Cold-Trap Environment Printing for Long-Cycle Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209886. [PMID: 36515180 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Zn powder (Zn-P)-based anodes are always regarded as ideal anode candidates for zinc ion batteries owing to their low cost and ease of processing. However, the intrinsic negative properties of Zn-P-based anodes such as easy corrosion and uncontrolled dendrite growth have limited their further applications. Herein, a novel 3D cold-trap environment printing (3DCEP) technology is proposed to achieve the MXene and Zn-P (3DCEP-MXene/Zn-P) anode with highly ordered arrangement. Benefitting from the unique inhibition mechanism of high lattice matching and physical confinement effects within the 3DCEP-MXene/Zn-P anode, it can effectively homogenize the Zn2+ flux and alleviate the Zn deposition rate of the 3DCEP-MXene/Zn-P anode during Zn plating-stripping. Consequently, the 3DCEP-MXene/Zn-P anode exhibits a superior cycling lifespan of 1400 h with high coulombic efficiency of ≈9.2% in symmetric batteries. More encouragingly, paired with MXene and Co doped MnHCF cathode via 3D cold-trap environment printing (3 DCEP-MXene/Co-MnHCF), the 3DCEP-MXene/Zn-P//3DCEP-MXene/Co-MnHCF full battery delivers high cyclic durability with the capacity retention of 95.7% after 1600 cycles. This study brings an inspired universal pathway to rapidly fabricate a reversible Zn anode with highly ordered arrangement in a cold environment for micro-zinc storage systems.
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- Hongyu Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials and State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Center, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Center, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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Xu X, Chen Y, Li W, Yin R, Zheng D, Niu X, Dai X, Shi W, Liu W, Wu F, Wu M, Lu S, Cao X. Achieving Ultralong-Cycle Zinc-Ion Battery via Synergistically Electronic and Structural Regulation of a MnO 2 Nanocrystal-Carbon Hybrid Framework. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207517. [PMID: 36650989 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted burgeoning interests owing to the prospect in large-scale and safe energy storage application. Although manganese oxides are one of the typical cathodes of ZIBs, their practical usage is still hindered by poor service life and rate performance. Here, a MnO2 -carbon hybrid framework is reported, which is obtained in a reaction between the dimethylimidazole ligand from a rational designed MOF array and potassium permanganate, achieving ultralong-cycle-life ZIBs. The unique structural feature of uniform MnO2 nanocrystals which are well-distributed in the carbon matrix leads to a 90.4% capacity retention after 50 000 cycles. In situ characterization and theoretical calculations verify the co-ions intercalation with boosted reaction kinetics. The hybridization between MnO2 and carbon endows the hybrid with enhanced electrons/ions transport kinetics and robust structural stability. This work provides a facile strategy to enhance the battery performance of manganese oxide-based ZIBs.
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- Xilian Xu
- Institute of Functional Materials and Green Chemical Process, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318 Liuhe Road, Hangzhou, 310023, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Green Chemical Process, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318 Liuhe Road, Hangzhou, 310023, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Green Chemical Process, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318 Liuhe Road, Hangzhou, 310023, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, and College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Kao CC, Ye C, Hao J, Shan J, Li H, Qiao SZ. Suppressing Hydrogen Evolution via Anticatalytic Interfaces toward Highly Efficient Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:3948-3957. [PMID: 36744842 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries hold practical promise for large-scale energy storage because of the safety and affordability of aqueous-based electrolytes; in addition, the manufacturing process is significantly simplified by direct employment of Zn metal as an anode. However, hydrogen evolution due to near-surface water dissociation has hindered large-scale applications of them. Here, we report the suppression of the hydrogen evolution reaction via a CuN3-coordinated graphitic carbonitride (CuN3-C3N4) anticatalytic interface to achieve highly efficient aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Based on in situ gas chromatography and in situ synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, we demonstrated that the hydrogen evolution reaction triggers the Zn4SO4(OH)6·xH2O formation. A combination of in situ infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory simulations has proved to stabilize near-surface H3O+ species and regulate adsorption of H* intermediates by an anticatalytic interface for hydrogen evolution reaction suppression. Consequently, the anticatalytic interface greatly improves the Coulombic efficiency of Zn plating/stripping to ∼99.7% for 5500 cycles and the cycling reversibility to over 1300 h at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2. With an anticatalytic interface, the full cell shows an excellent Coulombic efficiency of 98.3% over 400 cycles at 1C. These findings provide strategic insight for targeted designing of highly efficient aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Chun-Chuan Kao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA5005, Australia
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