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Singh N, Kashyap HK. Are NaTFSI and NaFSI Salt-Based Water-in-Salt Electrolytes Structurally Similar or Different? J Phys Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39045859 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c02863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Water-in-salt electrolytes (WiSEs) are a promising class of electrolytes due to their wide electrochemical stability window and nonflammability. In this study, we explore the structural organization of sodium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (NaTFSI) and sodium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (NaFSI) salt-based aqueous electrolytes, covering dilute to highly concentrated regions, by employing an all-atom molecular dynamics simulation. For the NaTFSI-based electrolyte, we observe that Na+ ions are mostly surrounded by water molecules at all the salt concentrations due to the very strong interaction between them. While TFSI anions weakly coordinate with Na+ ions and other TFSI anions, they also mostly prefer to be surrounded by water molecules. These interactions were found to have moderate dependence on the concentration of the NaTFSI salt. For the NaFSI-based electrolyte, while the Na+-water interaction is stronger at lower salt concentrations, the number of nearest neighbor FSI anions is found to be more than that of water at higher concentrations (≥20 m). This is because the increase in the salt concentration leads to expulsion of water molecules from the solvation shell of Na+ ions and enhances the interaction between Na+ ions and oxygen atoms of FSI. At the highest salt concentration (solubility limit), the bulk-like water structure is completely disrupted and dominated by an anionic network in the FSI-based electrolyte. In contrast, water-water hydrogen bonding network is still present even in the highly concentrated TFSI-based electrolyte. The simulated X-ray scattering pattern displays a low-q peak, revealing the presence of an intermediate range ordering due to alternating anion-rich and water/Na+-rich regions in both the electrolytes. However, the characteristic length scale corresponding to the low-q peak decreases with increasing the salt content in both the electrolytes.
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- Navneet Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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Xu C, Fu Q, Hua W, Chen Z, Zhang Q, Bai Y, Yang C, Zhao J, Hu YS. Overcoming Kinetic Limitations of Polyanionic Cathode toward High-Performance Na-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18758-18768. [PMID: 38965054 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Polyanionic cathodes have attracted extensive research interest for Na-ion batteries (NIBs) due to their moderate energy density and desirable cycling stability. However, these compounds suffer from visible capacity fading and significant voltage decay upon the rapid sodium storage process, even if modified through nanoengineering or carbon-coating routes, leading to limited applications in NIBs. Herein, the Na3(VOPO4)2F cathode material with dominantly exposed {001} active facets is demonstrated by a topochemical synthesis route. Owing to the rational geometrical structure design and thereby directly shortening Na diffusion distance, the electrode delivers a reversible capacity of ∼129 mA h g-1 even at a high rate of 10 C, which is very close to the theoretical capacity of 132 mA h g-1, achieving a high energy density of ∼452 W h kg-1 coupled with a high-power density of 4660 W kg-1. When further served as a cathode for nonaqueous, aqueous-based, and solid-state full NIBs, respectively, our designed Na3(VOPO4)2F always enables superior electrochemical performance due to favorable kinetics.
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- Chunliu Xu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Institute of Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Cheng L, Luo X, Ge B. Understanding and Mitigating Lattice Collapse Degradation in Layered Oxide Materials for Sodium-Ion Battery Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35006-35012. [PMID: 38935752 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Na2Ti3O7 has attracted significant attention due to its ecofriendliness and cost-effectiveness for sodium-ion batteries. However, their limited cycling stability hampers their practical applications. Herein, we elucidate a mechanism of structural degradation caused by the heterogeneous phase transition in the Na2Ti3O7 anode using aberration-corrected (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (S)TEM and in situ TEM. It is found that the unevenly distributed phase transition results in the accumulation of strain, which promotes the growth of microcracks and eventually leads to structural decomposition and electrochemical failure. Motivated by this degradation mechanism, nanowires were proposed, and the structural stability is thus improved with the lattice strain effectively released. These findings deepen our understanding of ion transport and degradation mechanisms in intercalated layered electrode materials while emphasizing the significance of the material structure engineered for improving electrode performance.
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- Lixun Cheng
- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, No.2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Ningde, Fujian 352000, China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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Rezaei M, Sakong S, Groß A. Sodium Triflate Water-in-Salt Electrolytes in Advanced Battery Applications: A First-Principles-Based Molecular Dynamics Study. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32169-32188. [PMID: 38862108 PMCID: PMC11212028 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Offering a compelling combination of safety and cost-effectiveness, water-in-salt (WiS) electrolytes have emerged as promising frontiers in energy storage technology. Still, there is a strong demand for research and development efforts to make these electrolytes ripe for commercialization. Here, we present a first-principles-based molecular dynamics (MD) study addressing in detail the properties of a sodium triflate WiS electrolyte for Na-ion batteries. We have developed a workflow based on a machine learning (ML) potential derived from ab initio MD simulations. As ML potentials are typically restricted to the interpolation of the data points of the training set and have hardly any predictive properties, we subsequently optimize a classical force field based on physics principles to ensure broad applicability and high performance. Performing and analyzing detailed MD simulations, we identify several very promising properties of the sodium triflate as a WiS electrolyte but also indicate some potential stability challenges associated with its use as a battery electrolyte.
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- Majid Rezaei
- Institute
of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute
of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute
of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Helmholtz
Institute Ulm (HIU) for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtzstraße 11, 89069 Ulm, Germany
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Pan W, Zhang Y, Leong KW, Zhang Y, Mao J, Wang Y, Zhao X, Luo S, Leung DYC. Unlocking the Potential of 2D MoS 2 Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries: Deciphering the Intercalation Mechanisms. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301206. [PMID: 38059756 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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In recent years, there have been significant advancements in Al-ion battery development, resulting in high voltage and capacity. Traditionally, only carbon-based materials with layered structures and strong bonding capabilities can deliver superior performance. However, most other materials exhibited low discharge voltages of 1.4 V, especially in aqueous Al-ion battery systems lacking anion intercalation. Thus, the development of high-voltage cathode materials has become crucial. This study introduces 2D MoS2 as a high-performance cathode for aqueous Al-ion batteries. The material's interlayer structure enables the intercalation of AlCl4 - anions, resulting in high-voltage intercalation. The resulting battery achieved a high voltage of 1.8 V with a capacity of 750 mAh g-1, contributing to a high energy density of 890 Wh kg-1 and an impressive retention rate of ≈100% after 200 cycles. This research not only sheds light on the high-voltage anion-intercalation mechanism of MoS2 but also paves the way for the further development of advanced cathode materials in the field of Al-ion batteries. By demonstrating the potential of using 2D MoS2 as a cathode material, this finding can lead to the development of more efficient and innovative energy storage technologies, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and green energy future.
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- Wending Pan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- College of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Sui Y, Scida AM, Li B, Chen C, Fu Y, Fang Y, Greaney PA, Osborn Popp TM, Jiang DE, Fang C, Ji X. The Influence of Ions on the Electrochemical Stability of Aqueous Electrolytes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401555. [PMID: 38494454 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401555] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The electrochemical stability window of water is known to vary with the type and concentration of dissolved salts. However, the underlying influence of ions on the thermodynamic stability of aqueous solutions has not been fully understood. Here, we investigated the electrolytic behaviors of aqueous electrolytes as a function of different ions. Our findings indicate that ions with high ionic potentials, i.e., charge density, promote the formation of their respective hydration structures, enhancing electrolytic reactions via an inductive effect, particularly for small cations. Conversely, ions with lower ionic potentials increase the proportion of free water molecules-those not engaged in hydration shells or hydrogen-bonding networks-leading to greater electrolytic stability. Furthermore, we observe that the chemical environment created by bulky ions with lower ionic potentials impedes electrolytic reactions by frustrating the solvation of protons and hydroxide ions, the products of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), respectively. We found that the solvation of protons plays a more substantial role than that of hydroxide, which explains a greater shift for OER than for HER, a puzzle that cannot be rationalized by the notion of varying O-H bond strengths of water. These insights will help the design of aqueous systems.
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- Yiming Sui
- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003, United States
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wang C, Li W, Liu X, Li C, Su L, Zhu X, Yang B, Lu H, Liu Y, Bin D. A Multifunctional Additive Based on the Cation-Anion Synergistic Effect for Highly Stable Zinc Metal Anodes. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:4669-4678. [PMID: 38651977 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The Zn dendrite and hydrogen evolution reaction have been a "stubborn illness" for the life span of zinc anodes, which significantly hinders the development of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). Herein, considering the ingenious molecular structure, a multifunctional additive based on the synergistic regulation of cations and anions at the interface is designed to promote a dendrite-free and stable Zn anode. Theoretical calculations and characterization results verified that the electrostatic shield effect of the cation, the solvation sheath structure, and the bilayer structural solid electrolyte film (SEI) jointly account for the uniform Zn deposition and side reaction suppression. Ultimately, a remarkably high average Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.4% is achieved in the Zn||Cu cell for 300 cycles, and a steady charge/discharge cycling over 3000 and 300 h at 1.0 mA cm-2/1.0 mAh cm-2 and 10 mA cm-2/10 mAh cm-2 is obtained in the Zn||Zn cell. Furthermore, the assembled full battery demonstrates a prolonged cycle life of 2000 cycles.
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- Yulin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Zhao J, Zhao C, Zou C, Wang Y, Wang W, Peng Q, Li Y, Han S, Zhang L. Reversible Insertion of [AlCl 4 ] - Superhalides in Graphite. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301109. [PMID: 37937330 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Graphite-based dual-ion batteries are with potential higher energy density, making them a unique candidate in energy storage systems. However, anion insertion into graphite in aqueous environment remains a significant challenge. Herein, we report that the reversible insertion of Al-Cl superhalide into expanded graphite (EG) delivers an ultrahigh specific capacity of ~171 mAh g-1 from an aqueous deep eutectic solvent (DES) gel electrolyte of 50 m ChCl+5 m AlCl3 . High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Raman spectra and X-ray diffraction (XRD) show that the EG generates turbostratic structure during Al-Cl superhalide (de)insertion instead of presenting typical graphite intercalation compounds (GIC), thus attributing to the high capacity during Al-Cl superhalide insertion.
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- Jiajin Zhao
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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Zhu Y, Zheng S, Qin J, Ma J, Das P, Zhou F, Wu ZS. 2.4 V ultrahigh-voltage aqueous MXene-based asymmetric micro-supercapacitors with high volumetric energy density toward a self-sufficient integrated microsystem. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 4:307-314. [PMID: 38933500 PMCID: PMC11197584 DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2022.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Two-dimensional MXenes are key high-capacitance electrode materials for micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) catering to integrated microsystems. However, the narrow electrochemical voltage windows of conventional aqueous electrolytes (≤ 1.23 V) and symmetric MXene MSCs (typically ≤ 0.6 V) substantially limit their output voltage and energy density. Highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes exhibit lower water molecule activity, which inhibits water splitting and consequently widens the operating voltage window. Herein, we report ultrahigh-voltage aqueous planar asymmetric MSCs (AMSCs) based on a highly concentrated LiCl-gel quasi-solid-state electrolyte with MXene (Ti3C2T x ) as the negative electrode and MnO2 nanosheets as the positive electrode (MXene//MnO2-AMSCs). The MXene//MnO2-AMSCs exhibit a high voltage of up to 2.4 V, attaining an ultrahigh volumetric energy density of 53 mWh cm-3. Furthermore, the in-plane geometry and the quasi-solid-state electrolyte enabled excellent mechanical flexibility and performance uniformity in the serially/parallel connected packs of our AMSCs. Notably, the MXene//MnO2-AMSC-based integrated microsystem, in conjunction with solar cells and consumer electronics, could efficiently realize simultaneous energy harvesting, storage, and conversion. The findings of this study provide insights for constructing high-voltage aqueous MXene-based AMSCs as safe and self-sufficient micropower sources in smart integrated microsystems.
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- Yuanyuan Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Shu W, Li J, Zhang G, Meng J, Wang X, Mai L. Progress on Transition Metal Ions Dissolution Suppression Strategies in Prussian Blue Analogs for Aqueous Sodium-/Potassium-Ion Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:128. [PMID: 38381213 PMCID: PMC10881954 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01355-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs) and aqueous potassium-ion batteries (APIBs) present significant potential for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental compatibility. Nonetheless, the intricate energy storage mechanisms in aqueous electrolytes place stringent requirements on the host materials. Prussian blue analogs (PBAs), with their open three-dimensional framework and facile synthesis, stand out as leading candidates for aqueous energy storage. However, PBAs possess a swift capacity fade and limited cycle longevity, for their structural integrity is compromised by the pronounced dissolution of transition metal (TM) ions in the aqueous milieu. This manuscript provides an exhaustive review of the recent advancements concerning PBAs in ASIBs and APIBs. The dissolution mechanisms of TM ions in PBAs, informed by their structural attributes and redox processes, are thoroughly examined. Moreover, this study delves into innovative design tactics to alleviate the dissolution issue of TM ions. In conclusion, the paper consolidates various strategies for suppressing the dissolution of TM ions in PBAs and posits avenues for prospective exploration of high-safety aqueous sodium-/potassium-ion batteries.
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- Wenli Shu
- Department of Physical Science and Technology, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physical Science and Technology, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, People's Republic of China.
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology, Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Xiangyang, 441000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, People's Republic of China.
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology, Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Xiangyang, 441000, People's Republic of China.
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Bao H, Guo H, Zhang X, Tian Z, Huang J, Liu T, Lai F. Anti-Freezing Electrolytes in Aqueous Multivalent Metal-Ion Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Optimization Strategies. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300212. [PMID: 37606892 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300212] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable multivalent metal-ion batteries (ARMMBs) have attracted considerable attention due to their high capacity, high energy density, and low cost. However, their performance is often limited by low temperature operation, which requires the development of anti-freezing electrolytes. In this review, we summarize the anti-freezing mechanisms and optimization strategies of anti-freezing electrolytes for aqueous batteries (especially for Zn-ion batteries). Besides, we investigate the possible interactions and side reactions between electrolytes and electrodes. We also analyze the problems between electrolytes and electrodes at low temperature, and propose possible solutions. The research progress in the field of low temperature energy storage for aqueous Mg-ion, Ca-ion, and Al-ion batteries, and the challenges faced in their anti-freezing electrolytes are investigated in detail. Last but not least, the outlook on the energy storage applications of ARMMBs is provided to guide the future research.
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- Hongfei Bao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven, 3001, Belgium
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, International Joint Research Laboratory for Nano Energy Composites, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven, 3001, Belgium
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Yue J, Chen S, Yang J, Li S, Tan G, Zhao R, Wu C, Bai Y. Multi-Ion Engineering Strategies toward High Performance Aqueous Zinc-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304040. [PMID: 37461204 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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As alternatives to batteries with organic electrolytes, aqueous zinc-based batteries (AZBs) have been intensively studied. However, the sluggish kinetics, side reactions, structural collapse, and dissolution of the cathode severely compromise the commercialization of AZBs. Among various strategies to accelerate their practical applications, multi-ion engineering shows great feasibility to maintain the original structure of the cathode and provide sufficient energy density for high-performance AZBs. Though multi-ion engineering strategies could solve most of the problems encountered by AZBs and show great potential in achieving practical AZBs, the comprehensive summaries of the batteries undergo electrochemical reactions involving more than one charge carrier is still in deficiency. The ambiguous nomenclature and classification are becoming the fountainhead of confusion and chaos. In this circumstance, this review overviews all the battery configurations and the corresponding reaction mechanisms are investigated in the multi-ion engineering of aqueous zinc-based batteries. By combing through all the reported works, this is the first to nomenclate the different configurations according to the reaction mechanisms of the additional ions, laying the foundation for future unified discussions. The performance enhancement, fundamental challenges, and future developing direction of multi-ion strategies are accordingly proposed, aiming to further accelerate the pace to achieve the commercialization of AZBs with high performance.
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- Jiasheng Yue
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, China
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Zhang K, Wang L, Ma C, Yuan Z, Wu C, Ye J, Wu Y. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Battery Technologies for High-Energy Aqueous Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2309154. [PMID: 37967335 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309154] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Aqueous batteries have garnered significant attention in recent years as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, owing to their inherent safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study offers a comprehensive review of recent advancements, persistent challenges, and the prospects of aqueous batteries, with a primary focus on energy density compensation of various battery engineering technologies. Additionally, cutting-edge high-energy aqueous battery designs are emphasized as a reference for future endeavors in the pursuit of high-energy storage solutions. Finally, a dual-compatibility battery configuration perspective aimed at concurrently optimizing cycle stability, redox potential, capacity utilization for both anode and cathode materials, as well as the selection of potential electrode candidates, is proposed with the ultimate goal of achieving cell-level energy densities exceeding 400 Wh kg-1 .
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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Zhu C, He X, Shi Y, Wang Z, Hao B, Chen W, Yang H, Zhang L, Ji H, Liu J, Yan C, Zhou J, Qian T. Strong Replaces Weak: Design of H-Bond Interactions Enables Cryogenic Aqueous Zn Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21614-21625. [PMID: 37916674 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Despite the numerous advantages of aqueous Zn batteries, their practical application under cryogenic conditions is hindered by the freezing of the electrolyte because the abundance of hydrogen bonds (H-bonds) between H2O molecules drives the aqueous system to transform to an orderly frozen structure. Here, a design of H-bond interactions based on the guiding ideology of "strong replaces weak" is proposed. The strong H-bonds formed between introduced eutectic components and water molecules break down the weak H-bonds in the original water molecule network, which contributes to an ultralow freezing point and a high ionic conductivity of 1.7 mS cm-1 at -40 °C. Based on multiperspective theoretical simulations and tailor-made in situ cooling Raman characterizations, it has been demonstrated that substituting weak H-bonds with strong H-bonds facilitates the structural reshaping of Zn2+ solvation and remodeling of the H-bond network in the electrolyte. Endowed with this advantage, reversible and stable Zn plating/stripping behaviors could be realized at -40 °C, and the full cells display a high discharge capacity (200 mA h g-1) at -40 °C with ∼75% capacity retention after 1000 cycles. This study will expand the design philosophy of antifreezing aqueous electrolytes and provide a perspective to promote the adoption of Zn metal batteries for cryogenic environment large-scale energy storage.
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- Changhao Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
- Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, People's Republic of China
- Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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Chang S, Gomez JFF, Katiyar S, Morell G, Wu X. Trivalent Indium Metal as a High-Capacity, High-Efficiency, Low-Polarization, and Long-Cycling Anode for Aqueous Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37933870 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08677] [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 batteries using multivalent metals hold great promise for energy storage due to their low cost, high energy, and high safety. Presently, divalent metals (zinc, iron, nickel, and manganese) prevail as the leading choice, which, however, suffer from low Coulombic efficiency or dendrite growth. In stark contrast, trivalent metals have received rare attention despite their capability to unlock unique redox reactions. Herein, we investigate trivalent indium as an innovative and high-performance metal anode for aqueous batteries. The three-electron In3+/In redox endows a high capacity of ∼700 mAh g-1, on par with the Zn metal. Besides, indium exhibits a suitable redox potential (-0.34 V vs standard hydrogen electrode) and dendrite-free plating process, which renders an ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency of 99.3-99.8%. More surprisingly, it features an exceedingly low polarization of 1 mV in symmetrical cells, which is 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than any reported metals. The In-MnO2 full cell also delivers impressive performance, with a cell voltage of ∼1.2 V, a high capacity of ∼330 mAh g-1, and a long cycling time of 680 cycles. Our work exemplifies the efficacy of exploiting trivalent metals as an excellent metal anode, which provides an exciting direction for building high-performance aqueous batteries.
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- Songyang Chang
- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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Liu J, Yang C, Wen B, Li B, Liu Y. Ultra-Long Cycle of Prussian Blue Analogs Achieved by Equilibrium Electrolyte for Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303896. [PMID: 37460403 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303896] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Aqueous sodium-ion batteries have promising prospects in large-scale electrical energy storage, which lack of suitable cathode with high specific capacity and long cycle lifespan, unfortunately. Manganese-based Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) (KMnHCF/NaMnHCF) are ideal candidates for low-cost and high theoretical specific capacity merits. But the rapid decline hinders their application, due to side reactions caused by water imbalance. Here, an equilibrium strategy, which can balance the interstitial water supplement and water attack, is proposed. As proof of the concept, xCS (x: proportion, CS: co-solvent, such as polyethylene glycol and trimethyl phosphate) equilibrium electrolytes are introduced to solve the rapid decline. Assisting with the electrolyte, KMnHCF realizes excellent performance (10 000 cycles), which is beyond most cathode materials of sodium-ion batteries. The full batteries composed of KMnHCF cathode and NaTi2 (PO4 )3 anode also display outstanding performance (7000 cycles) and promising application prospects at low-temperature and engineering scenes. And then, the equilibrium electrolyte concept is verified by NaMn0.8 Fe0.2 HCF and NaMnHCF, proving its universality for low-cost and long-life manganese based PBAs.
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- Jiahe Liu
- 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
- 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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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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Liu T, Du X, Wu H, Ren Y, Wang J, Wang H, Chen Z, Zhao J, Cui G. A Bio-Inspired Methylation Approach to Salt-Concentrated Hydrogel Electrolytes for Long-Life Rechargeable Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311589. [PMID: 37669903 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Hydrogel electrolytes hold great promise in developing flexible and safe batteries, but the presence of free solvent water makes battery chemistries constrained by H2 evolution and electrode dissolution. Although maximizing salt concentration is recognized as an effective strategy to reduce water activity, the protic polymer matrices in classical hydrogels are occupied with hydrogen-bonding and barely involved in the salt dissolution, which sets limitations on realizing stable salt-concentrated environments before polymer-salt phase separation occurs. Inspired by the role of protein methylation in regulating intracellular phase separation, here we transform the "inert" protic polymer skeletons into aprotic ones through methylation modification to weaken the hydrogen-bonding, which releases free hydrogen bond acceptors as Lewis base sites to participate in cation solvation and thus assist salt dissolution. An unconventionally salt-concentrated hydrogel electrolyte reaching a salt fraction up to 44 mol % while retaining a high Na+ /H2 O molar ratio of 1.0 is achieved without phase separation. Almost all water molecules are confined in the solvation shell of Na+ with depressed activity and mobility, which addresses water-induced parasitic reactions that limit the practical rechargeability of aqueous sodium-ion batteries. The assembled Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 //NaTi2 (PO4 )3 cell maintains 82.8 % capacity after 580 cycles, which is the longest cycle life reported to date.
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- Tingting Liu
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Rezaei M, Sakong S, Groß A. Molecular Modeling of Water-in-Salt Electrolytes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Polarization Effects and Force Field Parameters in Molecular Dynamics Simulations. J Chem Theory Comput 2023; 19:5712-5730. [PMID: 37528639 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.3c00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Accurate modeling of highly concentrated aqueous solutions, such as water-in-salt (WiS) electrolytes in battery applications, requires proper consideration of polarization contributions to atomic interactions. Within the force field molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, the atomic polarization can be accounted for at various levels. Nonpolarizable force fields implicitly account for polarization effects by incorporating them into their van der Waals interaction parameters. They can additionally mimic electron polarization within a mean-field approximation through ionic charge scaling. Alternatively, explicit polarization description methods, such as the Drude oscillator model, can be selectively applied to either a subset of polarizable atoms or all polarizable atoms to enhance simulation accuracy. The trade-off between simulation accuracy and computational efficiency highlights the importance of determining an optimal level of accounting for atomic polarization. In this study, we analyze different approaches to include polarization effects in MD simulations of WiS electrolytes, with an example of a Na-OTF solution. These approaches range from a nonpolarizable to a fully polarizable force field. After careful examination of computational costs, simulation stability, and feasibility of controlling the electrolyte properties, we identify an efficient combination of force fields: the Drude polarizable force field for salt ions and non-polarizable models for water. This cost-effective combination is sufficiently flexible to reproduce a broad range of electrolyte properties, while ensuring simulation stability over a relatively wide range of force field parameters. Furthermore, we conduct a thorough evaluation of the influence of various force field parameters on both the simulation results and technical requirements, with the aim of establishing a general framework for force field optimization and facilitating parametrization of similar systems.
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- Majid Rezaei
- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Ulm University, Oberberghof 7, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtzstraße 11, 89069 Ulm, Germany
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Khan Z, Kumar D, Crispin X. Does Water-in-Salt Electrolyte Subdue Issues of Zn Batteries? ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300369. [PMID: 37220078 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Zn-metal batteries (ZnBs) are safe and sustainable because of their operability in aqueous electrolytes, abundance of Zn, and recyclability. However, the thermodynamic instability of Zn metal in aqueous electrolytes is a major bottleneck for its commercialization. As such, Zn deposition (Zn2+ → Zn(s)) is continuously accompanied by the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) (2H+ → H2 ) and dendritic growth that further accentuate the HER. Consequently, the local pH around the Zn electrode increases and promotes the formation of inactive and/or poorly conductive Zn passivation species (Zn + 2H2 O → Zn(OH)2 + H2 ) on the Zn. This aggravates the consumption of Zn and electrolyte and degrades the performance of ZnB. To propel HER beyond its thermodynamic potential (0 V vs standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) at pH 0), the concept of water-in-salt-electrolyte (WISE) has been employed in ZnBs. Since the publication of the first article on WISE for ZnB in 2016, this research area has progressed continuously. Here, an overview and discussion on this promising research direction for accelerating the maturity of ZnBs is provided. The review briefly describes the current issues with conventional aqueous electrolyte in ZnBs, including a historic overview and basic understanding of WISE. Furthermore, the application scenarios of WISE in ZnBs are detailed, with the description of various key mechanisms (e.g., side reactions, Zn electrodeposition, anions or cations intercalation in metal oxide or graphite, and ion transport at low temperature).
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- Ziyauddin Khan
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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Yang D, Watanabe M, Ishihara T. Hybridizing Tetraglyme to Aqueous Electrolyte with Concentrated Salts Promote Intercalation of Anions on Graphite Cathode in Dual-Ion Battery. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300249. [PMID: 37226699 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The amount of support salt in electrolytes determines the capacity of a dual-ion battery (DIB), and highly concentrated electrolytes are required for developing the high energy density DIB. In this study, hybrid aqueous tetraglyme (G4) electrolyte is investigated to develop high energy density aqueous DIB that is composed of carbon and Mo6 S8 for cathode and anode, respectively. Impedance measurement reveals that introduced G4 increases the activation energy of the anode; however, decreases the activation energy for anion intercalation into the carbon cathode. This decreases the activation energy resulted from the G4 molecule strongly solvated to Li+ resulting in weakening anion trapped in "contact ion pair" in concentrated aqueous electrolyte. So, hybrid G4-aqueous electrolyte is useful for better electrochemical intercalation of anion. In addition, this hybrid electrolyte is highly stable by formation of stable solid electrode-electrolyte interphase on Mo6 S8 anode and discharge capacity of 37 mAh g-1 , and 72% retained capacity after 500 cycles with a high average coulombic efficiency of 93% is achieved.
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- Dengyao Yang
- Graduates School of Integrated Frontier Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Graduates School of Integrated Frontier Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Graduates School of Integrated Frontier Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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Ding C, Chen Z, Cao C, Liu Y, Gao Y. Advances in Mn-Based Electrode Materials for Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:192. [PMID: 37555908 PMCID: PMC10412524 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01162-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Aqueous sodium-ion batteries have attracted extensive attention for large-scale energy storage applications, due to abundant sodium resources, low cost, intrinsic safety of aqueous electrolytes and eco-friendliness. The electrochemical performance of aqueous sodium-ion batteries is affected by the properties of electrode materials and electrolytes. Among various electrode materials, Mn-based electrode materials have attracted tremendous attention because of the abundance of Mn, low cost, nontoxicity, eco-friendliness and interesting electrochemical performance. Aqueous electrolytes having narrow electrochemical window also affect the electrochemical performance of Mn-based electrode materials. In this review, we introduce systematically Mn-based electrode materials for aqueous sodium-ion batteries from cathode and anode materials and offer a comprehensive overview about their recent development. These Mn-based materials include oxides, Prussian blue analogues and polyanion compounds. We summarize and discuss the composition, crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of Mn-based electrode materials. The improvement methods based on electrolyte optimization, element doping or substitution, optimization of morphology and carbon modification are highlighted. The perspectives of Mn-based electrode materials for future studies are also provided. We believe this review is important and helpful to explore and apply Mn-based electrode materials in aqueous sodium-ion batteries.
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- Changsheng Ding
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 81000, People's Republic of China.
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Liang Z, Tian F, Yang G, Wang C. Enabling long-cycling aqueous sodium-ion batteries via Mn dissolution inhibition using sodium ferrocyanide electrolyte additive. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3591. [PMID: 37328496 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39385-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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Aqueous sodium-ion batteries (AIBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their safe operational properties and low cost. However, AIBs have low specific energy (i.e., <80 Wh kg-1) and limited lifespans (e.g., hundreds of cycles). Mn-Fe Prussian blue analogues are considered ideal positive electrode materials for AIBs, but they show rapid capacity decay due to Jahn-Teller distortions. To circumvent these issues, here, we propose a cation-trapping method that involves the introduction of sodium ferrocyanide (Na4Fe(CN)6) as a supporting salt in a highly concentrated NaClO4-based aqueous electrolyte solution to fill the surface Mn vacancies formed in Fe-substituted Prussian blue Na1.58Fe0.07Mn0.97Fe(CN)6 · 2.65H2O (NaFeMnF) positive electrode materials during cycling. When the engineered aqueous electrolyte solution and the NaFeMnF-based positive electrode are tested in combination with a 3, 4, 9, 10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide-based negative electrode in a coin cell configuration, a specific energy of 94 Wh kg-1 at 0.5 A g-1 (specific energy based on the active material mass of both electrodes) and a specific discharge capacity retention of 73.4% after 15000 cycles at 2 A g-1 are achieved.
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- Zhaoheng Liang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
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Azmi S, Klimek A, Frackowiak E. Why electrochemical capacitor electrolytes should not be ignored? Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Xu H, Ma J, He X, Sun J, Yang L, Jiang R, Lei Z, Liu ZH, Li Q. Single-crystalline Mg-substituted Na 4Mn 3(PO 4) 2P 2O 7 nanoparticles as a high capacity and superior cycling cathode for sodium-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:4830-4838. [PMID: 36800192 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05442f] [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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Mn-based mixed phosphate Na4Mn3(PO4)2(P2O7) (NMPP) is a promising cathode for high-potential, low-cost and eco-friendly sodium-ion batteries. However, this material still faces some bottleneck issues in terms of low conductivity, disturbance of impure crystalline phase, micron-sized agglomerated particles and the Mn3+ Jahn-Teller effect. Herein, a Mg-substituted NMPP (NM2.7Mg0.3PP)@C composite was constructed via modified solution combustion and subsequent calcination treatment. The obtained NM2.7Mg0.3PP presents a highly pure phase and single-crystalline characteristics. It is noteworthy that the sample shows a smaller particle size of 100-300 nm due to the Mg2+ incorporation, and the prepared NM2.7Mg0.3PP@C cathode exhibits considerable discharge capacity (119 mA h g-1), an improved rate capability and excellent long cycling stability of 1000 cycles. A series of measurements indicated that the Mg-substitution enhanced the electronic conductivity and ion diffusion rate, and effectively relieved the lattice distortion influenced by the multiphase transition from the Mn Jahn-Teller effect of the NM2.7Mg0.3PP@C cathode. In addition, NM2.7Mg0.3PP adopts an optimal 3Mg0.1-Mn1-Mn2-Mn3 crystal structure based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations and refined X-ray diffractometry results. These findings provide new insight into the design of highly stabilized and high-conductivity polyanionic cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Hanxue Xu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical and Control Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P. R. China
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Organic batteries using redox-active polymers and small organic compounds have become promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices due to the abundance, environmental benignity, and diverse nature of organic resources. To date, tremendous research efforts have been devoted to developing advanced organic electrode materials and understanding the material structure-performance correlation in organic batteries. In contrast, less attention was paid to the correlation between electrolyte structure and battery performance, despite the critical roles of electrolytes for the dissolution of organic electrode materials, the formation of the electrode-electrolyte interphase, and the solvation/desolvation of charge carriers. In this review, we discuss the prospects and challenges of organic batteries with an emphasis on electrolytes. The differences between organic and inorganic batteries in terms of electrolyte property requirements and charge storage mechanisms are elucidated. To provide a comprehensive and thorough overview of the electrolyte development in organic batteries, the electrolytes are divided into four categories including organic liquid electrolytes, aqueous electrolytes, inorganic solid electrolytes, and polymer-based electrolytes, to introduce different components, concentrations, additives, and applications in various organic batteries with different charge carriers, interphases, and separators. The perspectives and outlook for the future development of advanced electrolytes are also discussed to provide a guidance for the electrolyte design and optimization in organic batteries. We believe that this review will stimulate an in-depth study of electrolytes and accelerate the commercialization of organic batteries.
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- Mengjie Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California 92521, United States
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Gao F, Gao H, Zhao K, Cao X, Ding J, Wang S. Tungsten-oxygen bond pre-introduced VO 2(B) nanoribbons enable fast and stable zinc ion storage ability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:928-936. [PMID: 36208605 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.010] [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: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The tunnel structure of the bronze phase vanadium dioxide (VO2(B)) can be used as the zinc ion storage active sites. However, the intense charge repulsion of divalent Zn2+ causes a sluggish reaction kinetics in the tunnel VO2(B). Here, a tungsten-oxygen bond pre-introduced (TOBI) approach is proposed to modulate the tunnel structure of VO2(B). The VO2(B) cathodes with TOBI of 0.5 at% to 3.0 at% have been controllably synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. The results from structural analysis uncover that the pre-introduced W6+ replaces the V4+ in VO2(B) to form WO6 octahedra. Benefiting from the rapid diffusion kinetics, enhanced structural stability and improved conductivity enabled by the TOBI, the optimal VO2(B) nanoribbons with 1.5 at% shows a high reversible capacity of 265 mAh g-1, a high rate-performance of up-to 10 A g-1 and a long cycling stability of 2000 cycles. Moreover, a pseudo-capacitive dominated Zn2+ intercalation/de-intercalation behavior is solidly determined by the electrochemical kinetics testing and structural characterizations. This TOBI method is referential for developing other multivalent ion battery cathodes with outstanding performances.
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- Fengxian Gao
- School of Chemical and Printing-Dyeing Engineering, Henan University of Engineering, Zhengzhou 450007, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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Tian Z, Yin J, Guo T, Zhao Z, Zhu Y, Wang Y, Yin J, Zou Y, Lei Y, Ming J, Bakr O, Mohammed OF, Alshareef HN. A Sustainable NH 4 + Ion Battery by Electrolyte Engineering. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213757. [PMID: 36287573 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aqueous ammonium ion battery is a promising sustainable energy storage system. However, the side reactions originating from electrolytes (the water decomposition and host material dissolution) preclude its practical applications. Unlike the metal-based aqueous batteries, the idea of "ultrahigh concentrated electrolyte" is not feasible due to the strong hydrolysis of ammonium ions. Therefore, we propose an effective and sustainable strategy for the water hydrogen bond network modulation by adding sucrose into the electrolytes. The sucrose can form sucrose-water hydrogen bond networks to break the continuous water hydrogen bond network, thereby inhibiting water decomposition significantly. Moreover, the weak hydrogen bond interaction between ammonium and sucrose facilitates rapid ion migration, leading to an improved ionic conductivity. This work presents a new electrolyte modulating strategy for the practical application of aqueous ammonium ion batteries.
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- Zhengnan Tian
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Sun Y, Zhang Y, Xu Z, Gou W, Han X, Liu M, Li CM. Dilute Hybrid Electrolyte for Low-Temperature Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202201362. [PMID: 36156433 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A hybrid electrolyte based on low-concentration sodium nitrate with glycerol as an additive was proposed for aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs) towards low-temperature performance. Based on this dilute hybrid electrolyte and configured by bimetallic Prussian blue analogue (Ni2 ZnHCF) cathode and 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) anode, the full cell demonstrated surprising cycle performance with a specific capacity of 60 mAh g-1 (>800 cycles) and achieved prominent performance at low temperature. Glycerol effectively expanded the electrochemical stability window of the hybrid electrolyte to 2.7 V from formation of strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules and realized the operation of the cell at low temperature, delivering a stable reversible capacity of 40 mAh g-1 at -10 °C. The hybrid electrolyte of glycerol-water provides a new alternative in development of low-cost, long-lifespan, and low-temperature ASIBs and other aqueous battery systems.
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- Yifei Sun
- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Cross-field Science, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266800, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215011, People's Republic of China
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Li Q, Yang C, Zhang J, Ji X, Xu J, He X, Chen L, Hou S, Uddin J, Addison D, Sun D, Wang C, Wang F. Controlling Intermolecular Interaction and Interphase Chemistry Enabled Sustainable Water‐tolerance LiMn
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- Qin Li
- Department of Materials Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Materials Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park, MD USA
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- Department of Materials Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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Zhou M, Bo Z, Ostrikov KK. Challenges and prospects of high-voltage aqueous electrolytes for energy storage applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:20674-20688. [PMID: 36052687 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp02795j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Aqueous electrolytes have attracted widespread attention as they are safe, environmentally benign and cost effective, holding great promise for future low-cost and sustainable energy storage devices. Nonetheless, the narrow electrochemical stability window caused by water electrolysis, as well as the trade-off between the stability window and other properties remain the bottleneck problem for the practical applications of aqueous electrolytes. Deep insights into the correlations between the microscopic physicochemical and electrochemical mechanisms and the macroscopic properties of aqueous electrolyte are essential for the envisaged applications, yet a systematic analysis of the recent progress in this area is still lacking. In this Perspective article, the basic mechanisms and influencing factors of water electrolysis including the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions is critically examined. We systematically review the current state-of-the-art on high-voltage aqueous electrolytes focusing on the fundamental mechanisms of ion kinetics leading to dynamic electrolyte restructuring. Recent advances on the optimization of high-voltage aqueous electrolytes are also summarized. The existing challenges are identified and perspectives for exploring and developing future high-voltage aqueous electrolytes are provided.
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- Meiqi Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices, Centre for Waste-free World, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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Li H, Xu M, Long H, Zheng J, Zhang L, Li S, Guan C, Lai Y, Zhang Z. Stabilization of Multicationic Redox Chemistry in Polyanionic Cathode by Increasing Entropy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202082. [PMID: 35778829 PMCID: PMC9443449 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Polyanionic compounds have large compositional flexibility, which creates a growing interest in exploring the property limits of electrode materials of rechargeable batteries. The realization of multisodium storage in the polyanionic electrodes can significantly improve capacity of the materials, but it often causes irreversible capacity loss and crystal phase evolution, especially under high-voltage operation, which remain important challenges for their application. Herein, it is shown that the multisodium storage in the polyanionic cathode can be enhanced and stabilized by increasing the entropy of the polyanionic host structure. The obtained polyanionic Na3.4 Fe0.4 Mn0.4 V0.4 Cr0.4 Ti0.4 (PO4 )3 cathode exhibits multicationic redox property to achieve high capacity with good reversibility under the high voltage of 4.5 V (vs Na/Na+ ). Exploring the underlying mechanism through operando characterizations, a stable trigonal phase with reduced volume change during the multisodium storage process is disclosed. Besides, the enhanced performance of the HE material also derives from the synergistic effect of the diverse TM species with suitable molarity. These results reveal the effectiveness of high-entropy concept in expediting high-performance polyanionic cathodes discovery.
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- Huangxu Li
- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
- Department of ChemistryCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong Kong999077P. R. China
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- School of ChemistryXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710049P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong Kong999077P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
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- University of Michigan−Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint InstituteShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and EnvironmentEngineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery MaterialsHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value‐Added Metallurgy Central South UniversityChangsha410083P. R. China
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Song Z, Miao L, Duan H, Ruhlmann L, Lv Y, Zhu D, Li L, Gan L, Liu M. Anionic Co-insertion Charge Storage in Dinitrobenzene Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Organic Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202208821. [PMID: 35781762 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202208821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Highly active and stable cathodes are critical for aqueous Zn-organic batteries with high capacity, fast redox kinetics, and long life. We herein report para-, meta-, and ortho-dinitrobenzene (p-, m-, and o-DB) containing two successive two-electron processes, as cathode materials to boost the battery performance. Theoretical and experimental studies reveal that nitro constitutional isomerism is key to zincophilic activity and redox kinetics. p-DB hosted in carbon nanoflower harvests a high capacity of 402 mAh g-1 and a superior stability up to 25 000 cycles at 5 A g-1 , giving a Zn-organic battery with a high energy density of 230 Wh kg-1 . An anionic co-insertion charge storage mechanism is proposed, entailing a two-step (de)coordination of Zn(CF3 SO3 )+ with nitro oxygen. Besides, dinitrobenzene can be electrochemically optimized by side group regulation via implanting electron-withdrawing motifs. This work opens a new window to design multielectron nitroaromatics for Zn-organic batteries.
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- Ziyang Song
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Institut de Chimie (UMR au CNRS n°7177), Université de Strasbourg, 4 rue Blaise Pascal CS 90032, 67081, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Institut de Chimie (UMR au CNRS n°7177), Université de Strasbourg, 4 rue Blaise Pascal CS 90032, 67081, Strasbourg Cedex, France.,College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Peng M, Shin K, Jiang L, Jin Y, Zeng K, Zhou X, Tang Y. Alloy-Type Anodes for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202206770. [PMID: 35689344 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202206770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Alloy-type anodes are one of the most promising classes of next-generation anode materials due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity (2-10 times that of graphite). However, current alloy-type anodes have several limitations: huge volume expansion, high tendency to fracture and disintegrate, an unstable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, and low Coulombic efficiency. Efforts to overcome these challenges are ongoing. This Review details recent progress in the research of batteries based on alloy-type anodes and discusses the direction of their future development. We conclude that improvements in structural design, the introduction of a protective interface, and the selection of suitable electrolytes are the most effective ways to improve the performance of alloy-type anodes. Furthermore, future studies should direct more attention toward analyzing their synergistic promoting effect.
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- Manqi Peng
- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Bureau of Major R&D Programs, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100864, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.,Key Laboratory of Adv. Mater. Processing & Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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Tian Z, Zou Y, Liu G, Wang Y, Yin J, Ming J, Alshareef HN. Electrolyte Solvation Structure Design for Sodium Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2201207. [PMID: 35661442 PMCID: PMC9353483 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202201207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are considered the most promising battery technology in the post-lithium era due to the abundant sodium reserves. In the past two decades, exploring new electrolytes for SIBs has generally relied on the "solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)" theory to optimize the electrolyte components. However, many observed phenomena cannot be fully explained by the SEI theory. Therefore, electrolyte solvation structure and electrode-electrolyte interface behavior have recently received tremendous research interest to explain the improved performance. Considering there is currently no review paper focusing on the solvation structure of electrolytes in SIBs, a systematic survey on SIBs is provided, in which the specific solvation structure design guidelines and their consequent impact on the electrochemical performance are elucidated. The key driving force of solvation structure formation, and the recent advances in adjusting SIB solvation structures are discussed in detail. It is believed that this review can provide new insights into the electrolyte optimization strategies of high-performance SIBs and even other emerging battery systems.
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- Zhengnan Tian
- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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Liu T, Wu H, Du X, Wang J, Chen Z, Wang H, Sun J, Zhang J, Niu J, Yao L, Zhao J, Cui G. Water-Locked Eutectic Electrolyte Enables Long-Cycling Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:33041-33051. [PMID: 35849540 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous sodium batteries are one of the awaited technologies for large-scale energy storage, but remain poorly rechargeable because of the reactivity issues of water. Here, we present a hydrated eutectic electrolyte featuring a water-locked effect, which is exceptional in that the O-H bond of water is essentially strengthened via weak hydrogen bonding (relative to the original H2O-H2O hydrogen bonds) to low-donor-number anions and ligands. Even without interphase protection, both the anodic and cathodic water electrodecomposition reactions are delayed, extending the aqueous potential window to 3.4 V. Combined with the alleviated electrode dissolution, Na2MnFe(CN)6||NaTi2(PO4)3 batteries deliver a high energy density of ∼80 W h kg-1 at 0.5 C and undergo over 1000 cycles with a 74.5% capacity retention and a 99.4% Coulombic efficiency at 4.2 C. This work may offer a general guide to ultimately exploit the water's innate stability for realizing the promise of aqueous battery technologies.
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- Tingting Liu
- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R.China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P.R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Peng M, Shin K, Jiang L, Jin Y, Zeng K, Zhou X, Tang Y. Alloy‐Type Anodes for High‐Performance Rechargeable Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Manqi Peng
- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Chongqing University of Technology Chongqing 400054 China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Bureau of Major R&D Programs Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100864 China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute University of Science and Technology of China Suzhou 215123 China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute University of Science and Technology of China Suzhou 215123 China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- Key Laboratory of Adv. Mater. Processing & Mold, Ministry of Education Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450002 China
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Song Z, Miao L, Duan H, Ruhlmann L, Lv Y, Zhu D, Li L, Gan L, Liu M. Anionic Co‐insertion Charge Storage in Dinitrobenzene Cathodes for High‐Performance Aqueous Zinc−Organic Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202208821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ziyang Song
- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Zhejiang University of Technology College of Chemical Engineering Hangzhou 310014 Hangzhou CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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- Tongji University School of Chemical Science and Engineering 1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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Pan TY, Ruqia, Wu CY, Ni CS, Gull S, Haider A, Chen HY. Improvement in Cycling Stability of Prussian Blue Analog-based Aqueous Sodium-ion Batteries by Ligand Substitution and Electrolyte Optimization. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dang R, Lu Y, Rong X, Ding F, Guo Q, Xu W, Chen L, Hu Y. 钠离子电池关键材料研究及工程化探索进展. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2022. [DOI: 10.1360/tb-2022-0245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zhang F, Zhang W, Wexler D, Guo Z. Recent Progress and Future Advances on Aqueous Monovalent-Ion Batteries towards Safe and High-Power Energy Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107965. [PMID: 35338665 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Aqueous monovalent-ion batteries have been rapidly developed recently as promising energy storage devices in large-scale energy storage systems owing to their fast charging capability and high power densities. In recent years, Prussian blue analogues, polyanion-type compounds, and layered oxides have been widely developed as cathodes for aqueous monovalent-ion batteries because of their low cost and high theoretical capacity. Furthermore, many design strategies have been proposed to expand their electrochemical stability window by reducing the amount of free water molecules and introducing an electrolyte addictive. This review highlights the advantages and drawbacks of cathode and anode materials, and summarizes the correlations between the various strategies and the electrochemical performance in terms of structural engineering, morphology control, elemental compositions, and interfacial design. Finally, this review can offer rational principles and potential future directions in the design of aqueous monovalent-ion batteries.
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- Fangli Zhang
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, innovation Campus, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Faculty of Engineering and Information Science, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Liu Y, Li W, Cheng L, Liu Q, Wei J, Huang Y. Anti-Freezing Strategies of Electrolyte and their Application in Electrochemical Energy Devices. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200068. [PMID: 35621364 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wider scenes of human's activities under low temperature demand promising performance of anti-freezing electrochemical energy devices, and the promotion of performance is mainly limited by electrolyte. However, despite many relevant research works reported, there are still few reviews that systematically and comprehensively summarize these modified approaches and applications. In this focus review, we classify the prominent anti-freezing strategies as high concentration aqueous electrolyte, organic additives, organic electrolyte and others. Relevant research works have been put to clarify their anti-freezing mechanisms and exhibit the modification effects. Besides, various energy devices including metal-air batteries, non-gas batteries and supercapacitors which employed aforementioned strategies are discussed and their key low-temperature performance indexes are summarized to exhibit the advanced research progress. Finally, we put forward some remaining challenges of these modification strategies toward practical application and propose prospects on future development of low-temperature electrochemical energy devices.
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- Yao Liu
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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Ming F, Zhu Y, Huang G, Emwas AH, Liang H, Cui Y, Alshareef HN. Co-Solvent Electrolyte Engineering for Stable Anode-Free Zinc Metal Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:7160-7170. [PMID: 35436108 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Anode-free metal batteries can in principle offer higher energy density, but this requires them to have extraordinary Coulombic efficiency (>99.7%). Although Zn-based metal batteries are promising for stationary storage, the parasitic side reactions make anode-free batteries difficult to achieve in practice. In this work, a salting-in-effect-induced hybrid electrolyte is proposed as an effective strategy that enables both a highly reversible Zn anode and good stability and compatibility toward various cathodes. The as-prepared electrolyte can also work well under a wide temperature range (i.e., from -20 to 50 °C). It is demonstrated that in the presence of propylene carbonate, triflate anions are involved in the Zn2+ solvation sheath structure, even at a low salt concentration (2.14 M). The unique solvation structure results in the reduction of anions, thus forming a hydrophobic solid electrolyte interphase. The waterproof interphase along with the decreased water activity in the hybrid electrolyte effectively prevents side reactions, thus ensuring a stable Zn anode with an unprecedented Coulombic efficiency (99.93% over 500 cycles at 1 mA cm-2). More importantly, we design an anode-free Zn metal battery that exhibits excellent cycling stability (80% capacity retention after 275 cycles at 0.5 mA cm-2). This work provides a universal strategy to design co-solvent electrolytes for anode-free Zn metal batteries.
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- Fangwang Ming
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Nanofabrication Imaging and Characterization Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States.,SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Peng J, Zhang W, Liu Q, Wang J, Chou S, Liu H, Dou S. Prussian Blue Analogues for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Past, Present, and Future. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108384. [PMID: 34918850 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have attracted wide attention for their application in the energy storage and conversion field due to their low cost, facile synthesis, and appreciable electrochemical performance. At the present stage, most research on PBAs is focused on their material-level optimization, whereas their properties in practical battery systems are seldom considered. This review aims to first provide an overview of the history and parameters of PBA materials and analyze the fundamental principles toward rational design of PBAs, and then evaluate the prospects and challenges for PBAs for practical sodium-ion batteries, hoping to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial reality.
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- Jian Peng
- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Zhang Y, Kuai C, Hu A, Ma L, Tan S, Hwang I, Mu L, Rahman MM, Sun CJ, Li L, Hu E, Lin F. Mechanistic Insights into the Interplay between Ion Intercalation and Water Electrolysis in Aqueous Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:12130-12139. [PMID: 35230797 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Improving electrolyte stability to suppress water electrolysis represents a basic principle for designing aqueous batteries. Herein, we investigate counterintuitive roles that water electrolysis plays in regulating intercalation chemistry. Using the NaxFe[Fe(CN)6]∥NaTi2(PO4)3 (x < 1) aqueous battery as a platform, we report that high-voltage overcharging can serve as an electrochemical activation approach to achieving concurrent Na-ion intercalation and an electrolytic oxygen evolution reaction. When the cell capacity is intrinsically limited by deficient cyclable Na ions, the electrolytic water oxidation on the cathode allows for extra Na-ion intercalation from the electrolyte to the NaTi2(PO4)3 anode, leading to a major increase in cyclable Na ions and specific capacity. The parasitic oxygen generation and potential transition-metal dissolution, as proved by our synchrotron and imaging tools, can be significantly mitigated with a simple reassembling approach, which enables stable electrochemical performance and sheds light on manipulating ion intercalation and water electrolysis for battery fast charging and recycling.
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- Yuxin Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24073, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24073, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24073, United States
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24073, United States
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24073, United States
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Sakti AW, Wahyudi ST, Ahmad F, Darmawan N, Hardhienata H, Alatas H. Effects of Salt Concentration on the Water and Ion Self-Diffusion Coefficients of a Model Aqueous Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolyte. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:2256-2264. [PMID: 35271293 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c09619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aqueous sodium-ion battery is a promising alternative to the well-known lithium-ion battery owing to the large abundance of sodium ion resources. Although it is safer than the lithium-ion battery, the voltage window of the sodium-ion battery is narrower than that of the lithium-ion battery, thus limiting its practical implementation. Therefore, a highly concentrated electrolyte is required to address this issue. In the present work, the effect of the salt concentration on the transport properties of water molecules is investigated via theoretical analyses at the quantum mechanical level. A molecular dynamics simulation at the quantum mechanical level revealed that as the salt concentration increases, the ion-water interactions became stronger, leading to a lower diffusivity and a lower electronic band gap. These imply that the superconcentrated aqueous-based electrolytes have high potentials for the sodium-ion battery applications.
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- Aditya Wibawa Sakti
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Computer, Universitas Pertamina, Jakarta 12220, Indonesia.,Theoretical Physics Division, Department of Physics, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (WISE), Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan.,Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Biophysics Division, Department of Physics, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Theoretical Physics Division, Department of Physics, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Inorganic Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Theoretical Physics Division, Department of Physics, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Theoretical Physics Division, Department of Physics, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Indonesia Computational-Research Consortium on Renewable Energy (ICRC-RE), IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Shen X, Han M, Li X, Zhang P, Yang C, Liu H, Hu YS, Zhao J. Regulated Synthesis of α-NaVOPO 4 with an Enhanced Conductive Network as a High-Performance Cathode for Aqueous Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:6841-6851. [PMID: 35100501 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The low-cost and profusion of sodium reserves make Na-ion batteries (NIBs) a potential candidate to lithium-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage applications. NaVOPO4 has been recognized as one of the most promising cathodes for high-energy NIBs, owing to their high theoretical capacity and energy density. However, their further application is hindered by the multiphase transition and conductivity confinement. Herein, we proposed a feasible, one-step hydrothermal synthesis to regulate the synthesis of α-NaVOPO4 with controlled morphologies. The electrochemical properties of the NaVOPO4 electrode can be significantly enhanced taking Ketjen black (KB) as the optimized conductive carbon. Besides, combining with the nanocrystallization and construction of the conductive framework via high-energy ball milling, taking KB as the conductive carbon, the as-prepared NaVOPO4/5%KB exhibits superior Na-storage performance (140.2 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C and a capacity retention of 84.8% over 1000 cycles at 10 C) to the original NaVOPO4 (128.5 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C and a capacity retention of 83.1% over 1000 cycles at 10 C). Moreover, the aqueous full cell with NaTi2(PO4)3 as the anode delivers a capacity of 114.7 mA h g-1 at 0.2 C (141 W h kg-1 energy density) and 80.6% capacity retention over 300 cycles at 5 C. The excellent electrochemical performance can be attributed to the nanosized structural and enhanced interfacial effect, which could be rewarding to construct electron transportation tunnels, thus speeding up the Na+-diffusion kinetics. The modified strategy provides an efficient approach to intensify the electrochemical performance, which exhibits potential application of the NaVOPO4 cathode for NIBs.
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- Xing Shen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing 401120, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Zafar ZA, Abbas G, Silhavik M, Knizek K, Kaman O, Sonia FJ, Kumar P, Jiricek P, Houdková J, Frank O, Cervenka J. Reversible anion intercalation into graphite from aluminum perchlorate “water‐in‐salt” electrolyte. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Vicentini R, Venâncio R, Nunes W, Da Silva LM, Zanin H. New Insights on the Sodium Water-in-Salt Electrolyte and Carbon Electrode Interface from Electrochemistry and Operando Raman Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:61139-61153. [PMID: 34915700 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Comprehensive electrochemical and operando Raman studies are performed to investigate the electrochemical stability window (ESW) of supercapacitors filled with normal (salt-in-water) and highly concentrated (water-in-salt, WiSE) electrolytes. Impedance and chronoamperometric experiments are employed and combined with cyclic voltammetry to correctly define the ESW for a WiSE-based device. The total absence of water-splitting resulted in phase angles close to -90° in the impedance data. It is verified that a 17 m NaClO4 electrolyte avoids the water-splitting up to 1.8 V. Furthermore, Raman studies under dynamic and static polarization conditions corroborate the existence of a solvent blocking interface (SBI), which inhibits the occurrence of water-splitting. Also, the reversible nature of the charge-storage process is assessed as a function of the applied voltage. At extreme polarization, the SBI structure is disrupted, thus allowing the occurrence of water-splitting and anionic (ClO4-) intercalation between the graphene sheets.
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- Rafael Vicentini
- Advanced Energy Storage Division, Center for Innovation on New Energies, Carbon Sci-Tech Labs and Manufacturing Group, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein 400, Campinas, SP 13083-852, Brazil
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- Advanced Energy Storage Division, Center for Innovation on New Energies, Carbon Sci-Tech Labs and Manufacturing Group, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein 400, Campinas, SP 13083-852, Brazil
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- Advanced Energy Storage Division, Center for Innovation on New Energies, Carbon Sci-Tech Labs and Manufacturing Group, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein 400, Campinas, SP 13083-852, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Electrochemistry, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri's Valley, Rodovia MGT 367, km 583, 5000, Alto da Jacuba, Diamantina, MG 39100-000, Brazil
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- Advanced Energy Storage Division, Center for Innovation on New Energies, Carbon Sci-Tech Labs and Manufacturing Group, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein 400, Campinas, SP 13083-852, Brazil
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Liang G, Gan Z, Wang X, Jin X, Xiong B, Zhang X, Chen S, Wang Y, He H, Zhi C. Reconstructing Vanadium Oxide with Anisotropic Pathways for a Durable and Fast Aqueous K-Ion Battery. ACS NANO 2021; 15:17717-17728. [PMID: 34726393 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Aqueous potassium-ion batteries are long-term pursued, due to their excellent performance and intrinsic superiority in safe, low-cost storage for portable and grid-scale applications. However, the notorious issues of K-ion battery chemistry are the inferior cycling stability and poor rate performance, due to the inevitably destabilization of the crystal structure caused by K-ions with pronouncedly large ionic radius. Here, we resolve such issues by reconstructing commercial vanadium oxide (α-V2O5) into the bronze form, i.e., δ-K0.5V2O5 (KVO) nanobelts, as cathode materials with layered structure of enlarged space and anisotropic pathways for K-ion storage. Specifically, it can deliver a high capacity as 116 mAh g-1 at the 1 C-rate, an outstanding rate capacity of 65 mAh g-1 at 50 C, and a robust cyclic stability with 88.2% capacity retention after 1,000 cycles at 1 C. When coupled with organic anode in a full-cell configuration, the KVO electrodes can output 95 mAh g-1 at 1 C and cyclic stability with 77.3% capacity retention after 20,000 cycles at 10 C. According to experimental and calculational results, the ultradurable cyclic performance is assigned to the robust structural reversibility of the KVO electrode, and the ultrahigh-rate capability is attributed to the anisotropic pathways with improved electrical conductivity in KVO nanobelts. In addition, applying a 22 M KCF3SO3 water-in-salt electrolyte can impede the dissolving issues of the KVO electrode and further stabilize the battery cyclic performance. Lastly, the as-designed AKIBs can operate with superior low-temperature adaptivity even at -30 °C. Overall, the KVO electrode can serve as a paradigm toward developing more suitable electrode materials for high-performance AKIBs.
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- Guojin Liang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072 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, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, 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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- 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
- Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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