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Xing J, Chen T, Wang Z, Song Z, Wei C, Deng Q, Zhao Q, Zhou A, Li J. Revisiting porous foam Cu host based Li metal anode: The roles of lithiophilicity and hierarchical structure of three-dimensional framework. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:638-646. [PMID: 38897065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.116] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Lithium (Li) metal anode (LMA) is one of the most promising anodes for high energy density batteries. However, its practical application is impeded by notorious dendrite growth and huge volume expansion. Although the three-dimensional (3D) host can enhance the cycling stability of LMA, further improvements are still necessary to address the key factors limiting Li plating/stripping behavior. Herein, porous copper (Cu) foam (CF) is thermally infiltrated with molten Li-rich Li-zinc (Li-Zn) binary alloy (CFLZ) with variable Li/Zn atomic ratio. In this process, the LiZn intermetallic compound phase self-assembles into a network of mixed electron/ion conductors that are distributed within the metallic Li phase matrix and this network acts as a sublevel skeleton architecture in the pores of CF, providing a more efficient and structured framework for the material. The as-prepared CFLZ composite anodes are systematically investigated to emphasize the roles of the tunable lithiophilicity and hierarchical structure of the frameworks. Meanwhile, a thin layer of Cu-Zn alloy with strong lithiophilicity covers the CF scaffold itself. The CFLZ with high Zn content facilitates uniform Li nucleation and deposition, thereby effectively suppressing Li dendrite growth and volume fluctuation. Consequently, the hierarchical and lithiophilic framework shows low Li nucleation overpotential and highly stable Coulombic efficiency (CE) for 200 cycles in conventional carbonate based electrolyte. The full cell coupled with LiFePO4 (LFP) cathode demonstrates high cycle stability and rate performance. This work provides valuable insights into the design of advanced dendrite-free 3D LMA toward practical application.
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- Jianxiong Xing
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Chengdu Technological University, Chengdu 611730, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China
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- International Research Center for Composite and Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, School of Materials and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China.
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Ju Z, Zheng T, Zhang B, Yu G. Interfacial chemistry in multivalent aqueous batteries: fundamentals, challenges, and advances. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:8980-9028. [PMID: 39158505 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00474d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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As one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage systems, aqueous batteries are attracting great interest due to their advantages of high safety, high sustainability, and low costs when compared with commercial lithium-ion batteries, showing great promise for grid-scale energy storage. This invited tutorial review aims to provide universal design principles to address the critical challenges at the electrode-electrolyte interfaces faced by various multivalent aqueous battery systems. Specifically, deposition regulation, ion flux homogenization, and solvation chemistry modulation are proposed as the key principles to tune the inter-component interactions in aqueous batteries, with corresponding interfacial design strategies and their underlying working mechanisms illustrated. In the end, we present a critical analysis on the remaining obstacles necessitated to overcome for the use of aqueous batteries under different practical conditions and provide future prospects towards further advancement of sustainable aqueous energy storage systems with high energy and long durability.
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- Zhengyu Ju
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Wang H, Wang J, Li W, Hu J, Dong J, Zhai D, Kang F. Stable Cycling of Na Metal Batteries at Ultrahigh Capacity. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2409062. [PMID: 39240064 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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The development of sodium metal batteries has long been impeded by dendrite formation issues. State-of-the-art strategies, exemplified by sodiophilic hosting/seeding layers, have demonstrated great success in suppressing dendrite formation. However, addressing high-capacity applications (>10 mAh cm-2) remains a significant challenge. Herein, the study revisits the interlayer strategy by simply covering a carbon nanotube (CNT) film onto the surface of a sodium metal anode, unlocking its overlooked potential for ultrahigh capacity applications. In situ Raman spectroscopy reveals the interlayer's fast-ion-storage feature, enabling deposition at the interface without capacity limitations. Consequently, in symmetric cells, one-year long-term reversible cycling and a record-high capacity of 50 mAh cm-2 under 90% depth of discharge is achieved, representing a significant breakthrough for stabilizing Na anode. Furthermore, the full cell with a 50-µm thin metal anode and a high-loading Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode (12 mg cm-2) delivers a stable capacity of 94 mAh g-1 for 270 cycles (94% capacity retention).
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- Huwei Wang
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Electrochemical Energy and Interfaces Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Hao Z, Liu D, Zuo X, Yu H, Zhang Y. Unveiling the In Situ Evolution of Li 2O-Rich Solid Electrolyte Interface on CoO x Embedded Carbon Fibers as Li Anode Host. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2404983. [PMID: 39011787 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Modification of three-dimensional (3D) carbon hosts with metal oxides has been considered as advantageous for the formation of Li2O-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI), which can show fast Li+ diffusion, and meanwhile alleviate dendrite problems caused by fragility and nonuniformity of native SEIs. However, the lack of convincing experimental evidence has made it difficult to unveil the true origin of oxygen in Li2O-rich SEIs until now. Herein, CoOx embedded carbon nanofibers (CNF-CoOx) are successfully prepared as high-performance Li anode hosts. By employing 18O isotope labeling, the role of CoOx during SEI evolution is elucidated, revealing that CoOx contributes significantly to Li2O formation by delivering oxygen. Benefiting from the rich Li2O content, the as-formed SEIs greatly improve the Li+ migration kinetics, and therefore, the CNF-CoOx@Li anode can exhibit excellent cycling stability in half, symmetrical, and full cells.
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- Zhimin Hao
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Ha S, Park JY, Huh SH, Yu SH, Kwak JH, Park J, Lim HD, Ahn DJ, Jin HJ, Lim HK, Yang SJ, Yun YS. High-Power and Large-Area Anodes for Safe Lithium-Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400638. [PMID: 38804126 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The lithium deposited via the complex electrochemical heterogeneous lithium deposition reaction (LDR) process on a lithium foil-based anode (LFA) forms a high-aspect-ratio shape whenever the reaction kinetics reach its limit, threatening battery safety. Thereby, a research strategy that boosts the LDR kinetics is needed to construct a high-power and safe lithium metal anode. In this study, the kinetic limitations of the LDR process on LFA are elucidated through operando and ex situ observations using in-depth electrochemical analyses. In addition, ultra-thin (≈0.5 µm) and high modulus (≥19 GPa) double-walled carbon nanotube (DWNT) membranes with different surface properties are designed to catalyze high-safety LDRs. The oxygen-functionalized DWNT membranes introduced on the LFA top surface simultaneously induce multitudinous lithium nuclei, leading to film-like lithium deposition even at a high current density of 20 mA cm-2. More importantly, the layer-by-layer assembly of the oxygen-functionalized and pristine DWNT membranes results in different surface energies between the top and bottom surfaces, enabling selective surface LDRs underneath the high-modulus bilayer membranes. The protective LDR on the bilayer-covered LFA guarantees an invulnerable cycling process in large-area pouch cells at high current densities for more than 1000 cycles, demonstrating the practicability of LFA in a conventional liquid electrolyte system.
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- Son Ha
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Energy Storage Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hwarangro 14-gil 5, Seoungbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Energy Storage Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hwarangro 14-gil 5, Seoungbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha university, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Energy Storage Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hwarangro 14-gil 5, Seoungbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrative Energy Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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Katsuyama Y, Hui J, Thiel M, Haba N, Yang Z, Kaner RB. 3D-Printed Carbon Scaffold for Structural Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400831. [PMID: 39118579 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Focus on advancement of energy storage has now turned to curbing carbon emissions in the transportation sector by adopting electric vehicles (EVs). Technological advancements in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), valued for their lightweight and high capacity, are critical to making this switch a reality. Integrating structurally enhanced LIBs directly into vehicular design tackles two EV limitations: vehicle range and weight. In this study, 3D-carbon (3D-C) lattices, prepared with an inexpensive stereolithography-type 3D printer followed by carbonization, are proposed as scaffolds for Li metal anodes for structural LIBs. Mechanical stability tests revealed that the 3D-C lattice can withstand a maximum stress of 5.15 ± 0.15 MPa, which makes 3D-C lattices an ideal candidate for structural battery electrodes. Symmetric cell tests show the superior cycling stability of 3D-C scaffolds compared to conventional bare Cu foil current collectors. When 3D-C scaffolds are used, a small overpotential (≈0.075 V) is retained over 100 cycles at 1 mA cm-2 for 3 mAh cm-2, while the overpotential of a bare Cu symmetric cell is unstable and increased to 0.74 V at the 96th cycle. The precisely oriented internal pores of the 3D-C lattice confine lithium metal deposits within the 3D scaffold, effectively preventing short circuits.
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- Yuto Katsuyama
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1569, USA
- California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Ye C, Ni K, Wang J, Ye W, Li S, Wang MS, Fan X, Zhu Y. Ultrauniform Plating of Lithium on 10-nm-Scale Ordered Carbon Grids for Long Lifespan Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401965. [PMID: 38631703 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Tailorable lithium (Li) nucleation and uniform early-stage plating is essential for long-lifespan Li metal batteries. Among factors influencing the early plating of Li anode, the substrate is critical, but a fine control of the substrate structure on a scale of ≈10 nm has been rarely achieved. Herein, a carbon consisting of ordered grids is prepared, as a model to investigate the effect of substrate structure on the Li nucleation. In contrast to the individual spherical Li nuclei formed on the flat graphene, an ultrauniform and nuclei-free Li plating is obtained on the ordered carbon with a grid size smaller than the thermodynamical critical radius of Li nucleation (≈26 nm). Simultaneously, an inorganic-rich solid-electrolyte-interphase is promoted by the cross-sectional carbon layers of such ordered grids which are exposed to the electrolyte. Consequently, the carbon grids with a grid size of ≈10 nm show a favorable cycling stability for more than 1100 cycles measured at 2 mA cm-2 in a half cell. With LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 as cathode, the assembled full cell with a cathode capacity of 3 mAh cm-2 and a negative/positive ratio of 1.67 demonstrates a stable cycling for over 130 cycles with a capacity retention of 88%.
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- Chuanren Ye
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Chen Z, Xia B, Wang X, Ji X, Savilov SV, Chen M. Constructing Sn-Cu 2O Lithiophilicity Nanowires as Stable and High-Performance Lithium Metal Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:38134-38146. [PMID: 38989704 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) have garnered significant research attention due to their high energy density. However, uncontrolled Li dendrite growth and the continuous accumulation of "dead Li" directly lead to poor electrochemical performance in LMBs, along with serious safety hazards. These issues have severely hindered their commercialization. In this study, a lithiophilic layer of Sn-Cu2O is constructed on the surface of copper foam (CF) grown with Cu nanowire arrays (SCCF) through a combination of electrodeposition and plasma reduction. Sn-Cu2O, with excellent lithiophilicity, reduces the Li nucleation barrier and promotes uniform Li deposition. Simultaneously, the high surface area of the nanowires reduces the local current density, further suppressing the Li dendrite growth. Therefore, at 1 mA cm-2, the half cells and symmetric cells achieve high Coulombic efficiency (CE) and stable operation for over 410 cycles and run smoothly for more than 1350 h. The full cells using an LFP cathode demonstrate a capacity retention rate of 90.6% after 1000 cycles at 5 C, with a CE as high as 99.79%, suggesting excellent prospects for rapid charging and discharging and long-term cyclability. This study provides a strategy for modifying three-dimensional current collectors for Li metal anodes, offering insights into the construction of stable, safe, and fast-charging LMBs.
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- Zhen Chen
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119992, Russia
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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Hu Y, Chen Y, Wang X, Zhou P, He L, Chen L, Zhang M. Adjusting Ion Diffusion Kinetics of Li Deposition Enabled by an Elastic Porous Melamine Sponge Host for Stable Lithium Metal Anodes. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39017609 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Lithium (Li) dendritic growth and huge volume expansion seriously hamper Li-metal anode development. Herein, we design a lightweight 3D Li-ion-affinity host enabled by silver (Ag) nanoparticles fully decorating a porous melamine sponge (Ag@PMS) for dendrite-free and high-areal-capacity Li anodes. The compact Ag nanoparticles provide abundant preferred nucleation sites and give the host strong conductivity. Moreover, the high specific surface area and polar groups of the elastic, porous melamine sponge enhance the Li-ion diffusion kinetics, prompting homogeneity of Li deposition and stripping. As expected, the integrated 3D Ag@PMS-Li anode delivered a remarkable electrochemical performance, with a Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 97.14% after 450 cycles at 1 mA cm-2. The symmetric cell showed an ultralong lifespan of 3400 h at 1 mA cm-2 for 1 mAh cm-2. This study provides a facile and cost-effective strategy to design an advanced 3D framework for the preparation of a stable dendrite-free Li metal anode.
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- Yueli Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on High-strength Structural Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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Swain N, Balasubramaniam S, Ramadoss A. Effective Energy Storage Performance Derived from 3D Porous Dendrimer Architecture Metal Phosphides//Metal Nitride-Sulfides. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309800. [PMID: 38312078 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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The present work addresses the limitations by fabricating a wide range of negative electrodes, including metal nitrides/sulfides on a 3D bimetallic conductive porous network (3D-Ni and 3D-NiCo) via a dynamic hydrogen bubble template (DHBT) method followed by vapour phase growth (VPG) process. Among the prepared negative electrodes, the 3D-Fe3S4-Fe4N/NiCo nanostructure demonstrates an impressive specific capacitance (Cs) of 1125 F g-1 (2475 mF cm-2) at 1 A g-1 with 80% capacitance retention over 5000 cycles. Similarly, a 3D-Mn3P nanostructured positive electrode fabricated via electrodeposition followed by a phosphorization process exhibits a maximum specific capacity (Cg) of 923.04 C g-1 (1846.08 mF cm-2) at 1 A g-1 with 80% stability. A 3D-Mn3P/Ni//3D-Fe3S4-Fe4N/NiCo supercapattery is also assembled, and it shows a notable CS of 151 F g-1 at 1 A g-1, as well as a high energy density (ED) of 51 Wh kg-1,a power density (PD) of 782.57 W kg-1 and a capacitance efficiency of 76% over 10 000 cycles. This may be ascribed to the use of a bimetallic 3D porous conductive template and the attachment of transition metal sulfide and nitride. The development of negative electrodes and supercapattery devices is greatly aided by this exploration of novel synthesis techniques and material choice.
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- Nilimapriyadarsini Swain
- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM), School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751024, India
- Department of Physics, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751004, India
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- Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM), School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751024, India
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- Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation (ARSTPS), School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, 600032, India
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Wang S, Shi H, Liang S, Li H, Xia Y, Shao R, Li T, Shi J, Wu X, Xu Z. Oxygen Vacancy and Bandgap Simultaneous Modulation to Achieve High Lithiophilicity and Mechanical Strength of Lithium Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311740. [PMID: 38412430 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Metal oxides with conversion and alloying mechanisms are more competitive in suppressing lithium dendrites. However, it is difficult to simultaneously regulate the conversion and alloying reactions. Herein, conversion and alloying reactions are regulated by modulation of the zinc oxide bandgap and oxygen vacancies. State-of-the-art advanced characterization techniques from a microcosmic to a macrocosmic viewpoint, including neutron diffraction, synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy, synchrotron X-ray microtomography, nanoindentation, and ultrasonic C-scan demonstrated the electrochemical gain benefit from plentiful oxygen vacancies and low bandgaps due to doping strategies. In addition, high mechanical strength 3D morphology and abundant mesopores assist in the uniform distribution of lithium ions. Consequently, the best-performed ZnO-2 offers impressive electrochemical properties, including symmetric Li cells with 2000 h and full cells with 81% capacity retention after 600 cycles. In addition to providing a promising strategy for improving the lithiophilicity and mechanical strength of metal oxide anodes, this work also sheds light on lithium metal batteries for practical applications.
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- Shuo Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- International Joint Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Textiles of Henan Province, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621999, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621999, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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Du H, Wang Y, Kang Y, Zhao Y, Tian Y, Wang X, Tan Y, Liang Z, Wozny J, Li T, Ren D, Wang L, He X, Xiao P, Mao E, Tavajohi N, Kang F, Li B. Side Reactions/Changes in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Mechanisms and Strategies for Creating Safer and Better Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401482. [PMID: 38695389 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), in which lithium ions function as charge carriers, are considered the most competitive energy storage devices due to their high energy and power density. However, battery materials, especially with high capacity undergo side reactions and changes that result in capacity decay and safety issues. A deep understanding of the reactions that cause changes in the battery's internal components and the mechanisms of those reactions is needed to build safer and better batteries. This review focuses on the processes of battery failures, with voltage and temperature as the underlying factors. Voltage-induced failures result from anode interfacial reactions, current collector corrosion, cathode interfacial reactions, overcharge, and over-discharge, while temperature-induced failure mechanisms include SEI decomposition, separator damage, and interfacial reactions between electrodes and electrolytes. The review also presents protective strategies for controlling these reactions. As a result, the reader is offered a comprehensive overview of the safety features and failure mechanisms of various LIB components.
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- Hao Du
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA
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- Institute of Nuclear & New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Nuclear & New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Nuclear & New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, Umeå, 90187, Sweden
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Katsuyama Y, Yang Z, Thiel M, Zhang X, Chang X, Lin CW, Huang A, Wang C, Li Y, Kaner RB. A Rapid, Scalable Laser-Scribing Process to Prepare Si/Graphene Composites for Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305921. [PMID: 38342674 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Silicon has gained significant attention as a lithium-ion battery anode material due to its high theoretical capacity compared to conventional graphite. Unfortunately, silicon anodes suffer from poor cycling performance caused by their extreme volume change during lithiation and de-lithiation. Compositing silicon particles with 2D carbon materials, such as graphene, can help mitigate this problem. However, an unaddressed challenge remains: a simple, inexpensive synthesis of Si/graphene composites. Here, a one-step laser-scribing method is proposed as a straightforward, rapid (≈3 min), scalable, and less-energy-consuming (≈5 W for a few minutes under air) process to prepare Si/laser-scribed graphene (LSG) composites. In this research, two types of Si particles, Si nanoparticles (SiNPs) and Si microparticles (SiMPs), are used. The rate performance is improved after laser scribing: SiNP/LSG retains 827.6 mAh g-1 at 2.0 A gSi+C -1, while SiNP/GO (before laser scribing) retains only 463.8 mAh g-1. This can be attributed to the fast ion transport within the well-exfoliated 3D graphene network formed by laser scribing. The cyclability is also improved: SiNP/LSG retains 88.3% capacity after 100 cycles at 2.0 A gSi+C -1, while SiNP/GO retains only 57.0%. The same trend is found for SiMPs: the SiMP/LSG shows better rate and cycling performance than SiMP/GO composites.
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- Yuto Katsuyama
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Zhang Y, Yao M, Wang T, Wu H, Zhang Y. A 3D Hierarchical Host with Gradient-Distributed Dielectric Properties toward Dendrite-free Lithium Metal Anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403399. [PMID: 38483103 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The conventional conductive three-dimensional (3D) host fails to effectively stabilize lithium metal anodes (LMAs) due to the internal incongruity arising from nonuniform lithium-ion gradient and uniform electric fields. This results in undesirable Li "top-growth" behavior and dendritic Li growth, significantly impeding the practical application of LMAs. Herein, we construct a 3D hierarchical host with gradient-distributed dielectric properties (GDD-CH) that effectively regulate Li-ion diffusion and deposition behavior. It comprises a 3D carbon fiber host modified by layer-by-layer bottom-up attenuating Sb particles, which could promote Li-ion homogeneously distribution and reduce ion concentration gradient via unique gradient dielectric polarization. Sb transforms into superionic conductive Li3Sb alloy during cycling, facilitating Li-ion dredging and pumps towards the bottom, dominating a bottom-up deposition regime confirmed by COMSOL Multiphysics simulations and physicochemical characterizations. Consequently, a stable cycling performance of symmetrical cells over 2000 h under a high current density of 10 mA cm-2 is achieved. The GDD-CH-based lithium metal battery shows remarkable cycling stability and ultra-high energy density of 378 Wh kg-1 with a low N/P ratio (1.51). This strategy of dielectric gradient design broadens the perspective for regulating the Li deposition mechanism and paves the way for developing high-energy-density lithium metal anodes with long durability.
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- Yueying Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Alternative Energy Materials & Devices, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Alternative Energy Materials & Devices, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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Yang H, Jia W, Zhang J, Liu Y, Wang Z, Yang Y, Feng L, Yan X, Li T, Zou W, Li J. Gradient three-dimensional current collector with lithiophilic nanolayer regulation for efficient lithium metal anode construction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:870-878. [PMID: 38330659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Metallic lithium (Li) is highly desirable for Li battery anodes due to its unique advantages. However, the growth of Li dendrites poses challenges for commercialization. To address this issue, researchers have proposed various three-dimensional (3D) current collectors. In this study, the selective modification of a 3D Cu foam scaffold with lithiophilic elements was explored to induce controlled Li deposition. The Cu foam was selectively modified with Ag and Sn to create uniform Cu foam (U-Cu) and gradient lithiophilic Cu foam (G-Cu) structures. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations revealed that Ag exhibited a stronger binding energy with Li compared to Sn, indicating superior Li induction capabilities. Electrochemical testing demonstrated that the half cell with the G-Cu@Ag electrode exhibited excellent cycling stability, maintaining 550 cycles with an average Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 97.35%. This performance surpassed that of both Cu foam and G-Cu@Sn. The gradient modification of the current collectors improved the utilization of the 3D scaffold and prevented Li accumulation at the top of the scaffold. Overall, the selective modification of the 3D Cu foam scaffold with lithiophilic elements, particularly Ag, offers promising prospects for mitigating Li dendrite growth and enhancing the performance of Li batteries.
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- Hao Yang
- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Lithium Resources and Lithium Materials Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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Yang GD, Liu Y, Ji X, Zhou SM, Wang Z, Sun HZ. Structural Design of 3D Current Collectors for Lithium Metal Anodes: A Review. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304152. [PMID: 38311589 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304152] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Due to the ultrahigh theoretical specific capacity (3860 mAh g-1) and low redox potential (-3.04 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode), Lithium (Li) metal anode (LMA) received increasing attentions. However, notorious dendrite and volume expansion during the cycling process seriously hinder the development of high energy density Li metal batteries. Constructing three-dimensional (3D) current collectors for Li can fundamentally solve the intrinsic drawback of hostless for Li. Therefore, this review systematically introduces the design and synthesis engineering and the current development status of different 3D collectors in recent years (the current collectors are divided into two major parts: metal-based current collectors and carbon-based current collectors). In the end, some perspectives of the future promotion for LMA application are also presented.
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- Guo-Duo Yang
- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun
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Bi J, Liu Y, Du Z, Wang K, Guan W, Wu H, Ai W, Huang W. Bottom-Up Magnesium Deposition Induced by Paper-Based Triple-Gradient Scaffolds toward Flexible Magnesium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309339. [PMID: 37918968 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309339] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The development of advanced magnesium metal batteries (MMBs) has been hindered by longstanding challenges, such as the inability to induce uniform magnesium (Mg) nucleation and the inefficient utilization of Mg foil. This study introduces a novel solution in the form of a flexible, lightweight, paper-based scaffold that incorporates gradient conductivity, magnesiophilicity, and pore size. This design is achieved through an industrially adaptable papermaking process in which the ratio of carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes to softwood cellulose fibers is meticulously adjusted. The triple-gradient structure of the scaffold enables the regulation of Mg ion flux, promoting bottom-up Mg deposition. Owing to its high flexibility, low thickness, and reduced density, the scaffold has potential applications in flexible and wearable electronics. Accordingly, the triple-gradient electrodes exhibit stable operation for over 1200 h at 3 mA cm-2 /3 mAh cm-2 in symmetrical cells, markedly outperforming the non-gradient and metallic Mg alternatives. Notably, this study marks the first successful fabrication of a flexible MMB pouch full cell, achieving an impressive volumetric energy density of 244 Wh L-1 . The simplicity and scalability of the triple-gradient design, which uses readily available materials through an industrially compatible papermaking process, open new doors for the production of flexible, high-energy-density metal batteries.
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- Jingxuan Bi
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Katsuyama Y, Li Y, Uemura S, Yang Z, Anderson M, Wang C, Lin CW, Li Y, Kaner RB. Reprecipitation: A Rapid Synthesis of Micro-Sized Silicon-Graphene Composites for Long-lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38427784 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Silicon microparticles (SiMPs) have gained significant attention as a lithium-ion battery anode material due to their 10 times higher theoretical capacity compared to conventional graphite anodes as well as their much lower production cost than silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs). However, SiMPs have suffered from poorer cycle life relative to SiNPs because their larger size makes them more susceptible to volume changes during charging and discharging. Creating a wrapping structure in which SiMPs are enveloped by carbon layers has proven to be an effective strategy to significantly improve the cycling performance of SiMPs. However, the synthesis processes are complex and time-/energy-consuming and therefore not scalable. In this study, a wrapping structure is created by using a simple, rapid, and scalable "modified reprecipitation method". Graphene oxide (GO) and SiMP dispersion in tetrahydrofuran is injected into n-hexane, in which GO and SiMP by themselves cannot disperse. GO and SiMP therefore aggregate and precipitate immediately after injection to form a wrapping structure. The resulting SiMP/GO film is laser scribed to reduce GO to a laser-scribed graphene (LSG). Simultaneously, SiOx and SiC protection layers form on the SiMPs through the laser process, which alleviates severe volume change. Owing to these desirable characteristics, the modified reprecipitation method successfully doubles the cycle life of SiMP/graphene composites compared to the simple physically mixing method (50.2% vs. 24.0% retention at the 100th cycle). The modified reprecipitation method opens a new synthetic strategy for SiMP/carbon composites.
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- Yuto Katsuyama
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Na Z, Li L, Li W, Wang X, Sun X, Wang Q, Huang G. Semi-Embedded Structured Bi Nanospheres for Boosted Self-Heating-Induced Healing of Li-Dendrites. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301006. [PMID: 38009527 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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It is reported that self-heating-induced healing on lithium metal anodes (LMAs) provides a mitigation strategy for suppressing Li dendrites. However, how to boost the self-heating-induced healing of Li-dendrites and incorporate it into Li-host design remains an imminent problem that needs to be solved. Herein, a new bismuth nanosphere semi-buried carbon cloth (Bi-NS-CC) material with a 3D flexible host structure is proposed. The ultrasmall Bi nanospheres are uniformly and densely distributed on carbon fiber, providing active sites to form uniform Li3 Bi alloy with molten lithium, thereby guiding the injection of molten metallic lithium into the 3D structure to form a self-supporting composite LMAs. The ingenious semi-embedded structure with strong interfacial C─Bi ensures superior mechanical properties. Interestingly, when the current density reaches up to 10 mA cm-2 , the lithium dendrites undergo self-heating. Carbon cloth as a host can quickly and uniformly transfer heat, which induces the uniform migration of Li on anodes. The semi-embedded structure with strong C─Bi ensures Bi nanospheres guide the formation of smooth morphology even under these harsh conditions (high-temperature, high-rate, etc.). Consequently, at 10 mA cm-2 /10 mAh cm-2 , the Li/Li3 Bi-NS-CC realizes ultra-long cycles of 1500 h and ultra-low overpotential of 15 mV in a symmetric cell.
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- Zhaolin Na
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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Basumatary P, Hyeok Choi J, Emin Kilic M, Konwar D, Soo Yoon Y. High Entropy Pr-Doped Hollow NiFeP Nanoflowers Inlaid on N-rGO for Efficient and Durable Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300801. [PMID: 37644734 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The selection and design of new electrode materials for energy conversion and storage are critical for improved performance, cost reduction, and mass manufacturing. A bifunctional anode with high catalytic activity and extended cycle stability is crucial for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and direct borohydride fuel cells. Herein, a high entropy novel three-dimensional structured electrode with Pr-doped hollow NiFeP nanoflowers inlaid on N-rGO was prepared via a simple hydrothermal and self-assembly process. For optimization of Pr content, three (0.1, 0.5, and 0.8) different doping ratios were investigated. A lithium-ion battery assembled with NiPr0.5 FeP/N-rGO electrode achieved an outstanding specific capacity of 1.61 Ah g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 after 100 cycles with 99.3 % Coulombic efficiencies. A prolonged cycling stability of 1.02 Ah g-1 was maintained even after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 . In addition, a full cell battery with NiPr0.5 FeP/N-rGO∥LCO (Lithium cobalt oxide) delivered a promising cycling performance of 0.52 Ah g-1 after 200 cycles at 0.15 A g-1 . Subsequently, the NiPr0.5 FeP/N-rGO electrode in a direct borohydride fuel cell showed the highest peak power density of 93.70 mW cm-2 at 60 °C. Therefore, this work can be extended to develop advanced electrode for next-generation energy storage and conversion systems.
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- Padmini Basumatary
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Bokjung-dong, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-Do, 1342, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Bokjung-dong, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-Do, 1342, Republic of Korea
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- Computational Science Research Center, KIST, Wolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Bokjung-dong, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-Do, 1342, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Bokjung-dong, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-Do, 1342, Republic of Korea
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Gao X, Du P, Cheng B, Ren X, Zhan X, Zhu L. Lithiophilic and Eco-Friendly Nano-Se Seeds Unlock Dendrite-Free and Anode-Free Li-Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:7327-7337. [PMID: 38299338 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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A 3D host design for lithium (Li)-metal anodes can effectively accommodate volume changes and suppress Li dendrite growth; nonetheless, its practical applicability in energy-dense Li-metal batteries (LMBs) is plagued by excessive Li loading. Herein, we introduced eco- and human-friendly Se seeds into 3D carbon cloth (CC) to create a robust host for efficient Li deposition/stripping. The highly lithiophilic nano-Se endowed the Se-decorated CC (Se@CC) with perfect Li wettability for instantaneous Li infusion. At an optimal Li loading of 17 mg, the electrode delivered an unprecedentedly long life span of 5400 h with low overpotentials <36 mV at 1 mA cm-2/1 mAh cm-2 and 1500 h at 5 mA cm-2/5 mAh cm-2. Furthermore, the uniform Se distribution and strong Li-Se binding allowed for further reduction in Li loading to 2 mg via direct Li electrodeposition. The corresponding LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811)-based full cell afforded a high capacity retention rate of 74.67% over 300 cycles at a low N/P ratio of 8.64. Finally, the initial anode-free LMB using a NCM811 cathode and a Se@CC anode current collector demonstrated a high electrode-level specific energy of 531 Wh kg-1 and consistently high CEs >99.7% over 200 cycles. This work highlights a high-performance host design with excellent tunability for practical high-energy-density LMBs.
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- Xiaorui Gao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, 230601 Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, 230601 Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, 230601 Hefei, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui , P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, 230601 Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, 230601 Hefei, P.R. China
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Han Q, Zhang W, Zhu L, Liu M, Xia C, Xie L, Qiu X, Xiao Y, Yi L, Cao X. MOF-Derived Bimetallic Selenide CoNiSe 2 Nanododecahedrons Encapsulated in Porous Carbon Matrix as Advanced Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:6033-6047. [PMID: 38284523 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Transition metal selenides have received considerable attention as promising candidates for lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode materials due to their high theoretical capacity and safety characteristics. However, their commercial viability is hampered by insufficient conductivity and volumetric fluctuations during cycling. To address these issues, we have utilized bimetallic metal-organic frameworks to fabricate CoNiSe2/C nanodecahedral composites with a high specific surface area, abundant pore structures, and a surface-coated layer of the carbon-based matrix. The optimized material, CoNiSe2/C-700, exhibited impressive Li+ storage performance with an initial discharge specific capacity of 2125.5 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and a Coulombic efficiency of 98% over cycles. Even after 1000 cycles at 1.0 A g-1, a reversible discharge specific capacity of 549.9 mA h g-1 was achieved. The research highlights the synergistic effect of bimetallic selenides, well-defined nanodecahedral structures, stable carbon networks, and the formation of smaller particles during initial cycling, all of which contribute to improved electronic performance, reduced volume change, increased Li+ storage active sites, and shorter Li+ diffusion paths. In addition, the pseudocapacitance behavior contributes significantly to the high energy storage of Li+. These features facilitate rapid charge transfer and help maintain a stable solid-electrolyte interphase layer, which ultimately leads to an excellent electrochemical performance. This work provides a viable approach for fabricating bimetallic selenides as anode materials for high-performance LIBs through architectural engineering and compositional tailoring.
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- Qing Han
- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Specific Energy Materials for Electrochemical Power Sources of Zhengzhou City, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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He X, Zhang K, Zhu Z, Tong Z, Liang X. 3D-hosted lithium metal anodes. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:9-24. [PMID: 37982289 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00495c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Lithium metal anodes are an appealing choice for rechargeable batteries due to their exceptionally high theoretical capacity of about 3860 mA h g-1. However, the uneven plating/stripping of lithium metal anodes leads to serious dendrite growth and low coulombic efficiency, curtailing their practical applications. The 3D scaffold/host strategy emerges as a promising approach that concurrently mitigates volume changes and dendrite growth. This review provides an overview of the regulating mechanisms behind scaffold/host materials for dendrite-free applications, tracing their historical development and recent progress across five key stages: material texture selection, lithiophilic modification, structural design, multi-strategy integration, and practical implementation. Additionally, scaffold/host materials are categorized based on their material texture, with a thorough examination of their respective advantages and drawbacks. Furthermore, this tutorial outlines the obstacles and complexities associated with implementing scaffold/host strategies. Finally, the determining factors that affect the electrochemical performances of scaffold/host materials are discussed, along with possible design criteria and future development prospects. This tutorial aims to provide guidance for researchers on the design of advanced scaffold/host materials for advanced Li metal anodes for batteries.
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- Xin He
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, 511300, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Zhang J, Ding Z, Zhang L, Deng L, Yao L, Yang HY. Cationic Defect-Modulated Li-Ion Migration in High-Voltage Li-Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:25519-25531. [PMID: 38061890 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Li metal exhibits high potential as an anode material for next-generation high-energy density batteries. However, the nonuniform transport of Li+ ions causes Li-dendrite growth at the metal electrode, leading to severe capacity decay and a short cycling life. In this study, negatively charged lithiophilic sites (such as cationic metal vacancies) were used as hosts to regulate the atomic-scale Li+-ion deposition in Li-metal batteries (LMBs). As a proof of concept, three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanofibers (CNFs) decorated with negatively charged TiNbO4 grains (labeled CNF/nc-TNO) were confirmed to be promising Li hosts. Cationic vacancies caused by the carbothermal reduction of Nb5+ and Ti4+ ions generated a negatively charged fiber surface and strong electrostatic interactions that guided the Li+-ion flux to the shadowed areas underneath the fiber and throughout the fibrous mat. Consequently, circumferential Li-metal plating was observed in the CNF/nc-TNO host, even at a high current density of 10 mA cm-2. Moreover, CNF/nc-TNO asymmetric cells delivered a significantly more robust and stable Coulombic efficiency (CE) (99.2% over 380 cycles) than cells comprising electrically neutral CNFs without cationic defects (which exhibits rapid failure after 20 cycles) or Cu foil (which exhibits rapid CE decay, with a CE of 87.1% after 100 cycles). Additionally, CNF/nc-TNO exhibited high stability and low-voltage hysteresis during repeated Li plating/stripping (for over 4000 h at 2 mA cm-2) with an areal capacity of 2 mAh cm-2. It was further paired with high-voltage LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1 (NCM811) cathodes, and the full cells showed long-term cycling (220 cycles) with a CE of 99.2% and a steady rate capability.
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- Yingmeng Zhang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Technology of Ceramics, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Technology of Ceramics, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Technology of Ceramics, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Technology of Ceramics, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Technology of Ceramics, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372
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Jiang Z, Li A, Jiang Z, Zhang J, Tabish M, Chen X, Song H. Modulation of Si-O Structure in Uniformly Ultrasmall Silicon Oxycarbide for Superior Lifespan of Lithium Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37975807 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Utilizing nanoseeds guiding homogeneous deposition of lithium is an effective strategy to inhibit disorderly growth of lithium, where silicon oxide has been attracting attention as a transform seed. However, the research on silicon-oxide-based seeds has concentrated more on utilizing their lithiophilicity but less on their Si-O structures, which could result in different failure mechanisms. In this study, various Si-O structures of silicon oxycarbide carbon nanofibers are prepared by adjusting the content of octa(aminopropylsilsesquioxane). According to XANES and experimental observations, the C-rich SiOC has an active Si-O-C structure but generates a larger volume variation during lithiation, while in the O-rich phase, the silica-oxygen tetrahedral structure can contribute to alleviate the volume expansion but has poor electrochemical activity. SiOC, which is dominated by SiO3C, has a suitable Si-O and silica-oxygen tetrahedral-structure distribution, which balances the electrochemical activity and volume expansion. This allows the host to demonstrate an excellent lifespan over 3740 h with a tiny voltage hysteresis (22 mV) at 2 mA cm-2, and it retains a favorable capacity of 97 mA h g-1 after 630 cycles with a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.7% in full cells. This study experiences the influence of various Si-O structures on lithium metal anodes.
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- Zhijie Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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Yoon G, Kim S, Kim J. Design Strategies for Anodes and Interfaces Toward Practical Solid-State Li-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302263. [PMID: 37544910 PMCID: PMC10520671 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Solid-state Li-metal batteries (based on solid-state electrolytes) offer excellent safety and exhibit high potential to overcome the energy-density limitations of current Li-ion batteries, making them suitable candidates for the rapidly developing fields of electric vehicles and energy-storage systems. However, establishing close solid-solid contact is challenging, and Li-dendrite formation in solid-state electrolytes at high current densities causes fatal technical problems (due to high interfacial resistance and short-circuit failure). The Li metal/solid electrolyte interfacial properties significantly influence the kinetics of Li-metal batteries and short-circuit formation. This review discusses various strategies for introducing anode interlayers, from the perspective of reducing the interfacial resistance and preventing short-circuit formation. In addition, 3D anode structural-design strategies are discussed to alleviate the stress caused by volume changes during charging and discharging. This review highlights the importance of comprehensive anode/electrolyte interface control and anode design strategies that reduce the interfacial resistance, hinder short-circuit formation, and facilitate stress relief for developing Li-metal batteries with commercial-level performance.
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- Gabin Yoon
- Battery Material TUSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology130, Samsung‐ro, Yeongtong‐guSuwon‐siGyeonggi‐do443‐803Republic of Korea
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- Battery Material TUSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology130, Samsung‐ro, Yeongtong‐guSuwon‐siGyeonggi‐do443‐803Republic of Korea
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- Battery Material TUSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology130, Samsung‐ro, Yeongtong‐guSuwon‐siGyeonggi‐do443‐803Republic of Korea
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Hong YJ, Lee S, Choi S, Kim DY, Moon S, Kim SH, Suk J, Bin Im W, Wu M. Encapsulating lithium at the microscale: selective deposition in carbon-doped graphitic carbon nitride spheres. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:455403. [PMID: 37336197 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acdf64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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For stable lithium deposition without dendrites, three-dimensional (3D) porous structure has been intensively investigated. Here, we report the use of carbon-doped graphitic carbon nitride (C-doped g-C3N4) microspheres as a 3D host for lithium to suppress dendrite formation, which is crucial for stable lithium deposition. The C-doped g-C3N4microspheres have a high surface area and porosity, allowing for efficient lithium accommodation with high accessibility. The carbon-doping of the g-C3N4microspheres confers lithiophilic properties, which facilitate the regulation of Li+flux and dense filling of cavities with nucleated lithium, thereby preventing volume expansion and promoting dendrite-free Li deposition. The electrochemical performance was improved with cyclic stability and high Coulombic efficiency over 260 cycles at 1.0 mA cm-2for 1.0 mAh cm-2, and even over 70 cycles at 5.0 mA cm-2for 3.0 mAh cm-2. The use of C-doped g-C3N4microspheres as a 3D Li host shows promising results for stable lithium deposition without dendrite formation.
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- Yu Jin Hong
- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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Fan Z, Zhu M, Fang Y, Qi K, Xu K, Wang W, Wu Q, Zhu Y. Stable Plating and Stripping of Lithium Metal Anodes through Space Confinement and Stress Regulation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:22184-22194. [PMID: 37117160 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Lithium metal anodes suffer from enormous mechanical stress derived from volume changes during electrochemical plating and stripping. The utilization of derived stress has the potential for the dendrite-free deposition and electrochemical reversibility of lithium metal. Here, we investigated the plating and stripping process of lithium metal held within a cellular three-dimensional graphene skeleton decorated with homogeneous Ag nanoparticles. Owing to appropriate reduction-splitting and electrostatic interaction of nitrogen dopants, the cellular skeletons show micron-level pores and superior elastic property. As lithium hosts, the cellular skeletons can physically confine the metal deposition and provide continuous volume-derived stress between Li and collectors, thus meliorating the stress-regulated Li morphology and improving the reversibility of Li metal anodes. Consequently, the symmetrical batteries exhibit a stable cycling performance with a span life of more than 1900 h. Full batteries (NCM811 as cathodes) achieve a reversible capacity of 181 mA h g-1 at 0.5 C and a stable cycling performance of 300 cycles with a capacity retention of 83.5%. The meliorative behavior of lithium metal within the cellular skeletons suggests the advantage of a stress-regulating strategy, which could also be meaningful for other conversion electrodes with volume fluctuation.
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- Zhechen Fan
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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Jiang S, Li XL, Fang D, Lieu WY, Chen C, Khan MS, Li DS, Tian B, Shi Y, Yang HY. Metal-Organic-Framework-Derived 3D Hierarchical Matrixes for High-Performance Flexible Li-S Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20064-20074. [PMID: 37043701 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have shown exceptional theoretical energy densities, making them a promising candidate for next-generation energy storage systems. However, their practical application is limited by several challenging issues, such as uncontrollable Li dendrite growth, sluggish electrochemical kinetics, and the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). To overcome these issues, we designed and synthesized hierarchical matrixes on carbon cloth (CC) by using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). ZnO nanosheet arrays were used as anode hosts (CC-ZnO) to enable stable Li plating and stripping. The symmetric cell with CC-ZnO@Li was demonstrated to have enhanced cycling stability, with a voltage hysteresis of ∼25 mV for over 800 h at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2. To address the cathode challenges, we developed a multifunctional CC-NC-Co cathode host with physical confinement, chemical anchoring, and excellent electrocatalysis. The full cells with CC-ZnO@Li anodes and CC-NC-Co@S cathodes exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, with long cycling life (0.02% and 0.03% capacity decay per cycle when cycling 900 times at 0.5 C and 600 times at 1 C, respectively) and outstanding rate performance (793 mAh g-1 at 4 C). Additionally, the pouch cell based on the flexible CC-ZnO@Li anode and CC-NC-Co@S cathode showed good stability in different bending states. Overall, our study presents an effective strategy for preparing flexible Li and S hosts with hierarchical structures derived from MOF, which can pave the way for high-performance Li-S batteries.
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- Shunqiong Jiang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, P. R. China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
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Qing P, Wu Z, Wang A, Huang S, Long K, Naren T, Chen D, He P, Huang H, Chen Y, Mei L, Chen L. Highly Reversible Lithium Metal Anode Enabled by 3D Lithiophilic-Lithiophobic Dual-Skeletons. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211203. [PMID: 36704837 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lithium metal is a promising anode for high-energy-density lithium batteries, but its practical application is still hindered by intrinsic defects such as infinite volume expansion and uncontrollable dendrite growth. Herein, a dendrite-free 3D composite Li anode (Li-B@SSM) is prepared by mechanical rolling of lithiophilic LiB nanofibers supported by Li-B composite and lithiophobic stainless-steel mesh (SSM). Featuring hierarchical lithiophilic-lithiophobic dual-skeletons, the Li-B@SSM anode shows an ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency of 99.95% and a long lifespan of 900 h under 2 mA cm-2 /1 mAh cm-2 . It is demonstrated that the abnormally reversible Li stripping/plating processes should be closely related to the site-selective plating behavior and spatial confinement effect induced by the robust lithiophilic-lithiophobic dual-skeletons, which alleviates the volume changes, suppresses the growth of Li dendrites, and reduces the accumulation of "dead" Li. More importantly, the application feasibility of the Li-B@SSM anode is also confirmed in full batteries, of which the Li-B@SSM|LiFePO4 full cell shows a high capacity retention of 97.5% after 400 cycles while the Li-B@SSM|S pouch battery exhibits good cycle stability even under practically harsh conditions. This work paves the way for the facile and efficient fabrication of high-efficiency Li metal anodes toward practical applications.
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- Piao Qing
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Res Inst Chem Def, Beijing Key Lab Adv Chem Energy Storage Technol &, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Deng Q, Song Z, Liu Y, Xing J, Wei C, Wang Y, Li J. Ultrathin Li-rich Li-Cu alloy anode capped with lithiophilic LiC6 headspace enabling stable cyclic performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 643:205-213. [PMID: 37058895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Li-rich dual-phase Li-Cu alloy is a promising candidate toward practical application of Li metal anode due to its in situ formed unique three-dimensional (3D) skeleton of electrochemical inert LiCux solid-solution phase. Since a thin layer of metallic Li phase appears on the surface of as-prepared Li-Cu alloy, the LiCux framework cannot regulate Li deposition efficiently in the first Li plating process. Herein, a lithiophilic LiC6 headspace is capped on the upper surface of the Li-Cu alloy, which can not only offer free space to accommodate Li deposition and maintain dimensional stability of the anode, but also provide abundant lithiophilic sites and guide Li deposition effectively. This unique bilayer architecture is fabricated via a facile thermal infiltration method, where the Li-Cu alloy layer with an ultrathin thickness around 40 μm occupies the bottom of a carbon paper (CP) sheet, and the upper part of this 3D porous framework is reserved as the headspace for Li storage. Notably, the molten Li can quickly convert these carbon fibers of the CP into lithiophilic LiC6 fibers while the CP is touched with the liquid Li. The synergetic effect between the LiC6 fibers framework and LiCux nanowires scaffold can ensure a uniform local electric field and stable Li metal deposition during cycling. As a consequence, the CP capped ultrathin Li-Cu alloy anode demonstrates excellent cycling stability and rate capability.
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Huang Y, Lin L, Zhang Y, Liu L, Sa B, Lin J, Wang L, Peng DL, Xie Q. Dual-Functional Lithiophilic/Sulfiphilic Binary-Metal Selenide Quantum Dots Toward High-Performance Li-S Full Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:67. [PMID: 36918481 PMCID: PMC10014643 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01037-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The commercial viability of lithium-sulfur batteries is still challenged by the notorious lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) shuttle effect on the sulfur cathode and uncontrollable Li dendrites growth on the Li anode. Herein, a bi-service host with Co-Fe binary-metal selenide quantum dots embedded in three-dimensional inverse opal structured nitrogen-doped carbon skeleton (3DIO FCSe-QDs@NC) is elaborately designed for both sulfur cathode and Li metal anode. The highly dispersed FCSe-QDs with superb adsorptive-catalytic properties can effectively immobilize the soluble LiPSs and improve diffusion-conversion kinetics to mitigate the polysulfide-shutting behaviors. Simultaneously, the 3D-ordered porous networks integrated with abundant lithophilic sites can accomplish uniform Li deposition and homogeneous Li-ion flux for suppressing the growth of dendrites. Taking advantage of these merits, the assembled Li-S full batteries with 3DIO FCSe-QDs@NC host exhibit excellent rate performance and stable cycling ability (a low decay rate of 0.014% over 2,000 cycles at 2C). Remarkably, a promising areal capacity of 8.41 mAh cm-2 can be achieved at the sulfur loading up to 8.50 mg cm-2 with an ultra-low electrolyte/sulfur ratio of 4.1 μL mg-1. This work paves the bi-serve host design from systematic experimental and theoretical analysis, which provides a viable avenue to solve the challenges of both sulfur and Li electrodes for practical Li-S full batteries.
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- Youzhang Huang
- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Multiscale Computational Materials Facility, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
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Xu R, Zhou Y, Tang X, Wang F, Dong Q, Wang T, Tong C, Li C, Wei Z. Nanoarray Architecture of Ultra-Lithiophilic Metal Nitrides for Stable Lithium Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205709. [PMID: 36585392 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lithium metal anode (LMA) is puzzled by the serious issues corresponding to infinite volume change and notorious lithium dendrite during long-term stripping/plating process. Herein, the transition metal nitrides array with outstanding lithiophilicity, including CoN, VN, and Ni3 N, are decorated onto carbon framework as "nests" to uniform Li nucleation and guide Li metal deposition. These transition metal nitrides with excellent conductivity can guarantee the fast electron transport, therefore maintain a stable interface for Li reduction. In addition, the designed multi-dimensional structure of metal nitride array decorated carbon framework can effectively regulate the growth of Li metal during the stripping/plating process. Of note, attributing to the lattice-matching between CoN and Li metal, the composite Li/CoN@CF anode exhibits ultra-stable cycling performance in symmetrical cells (over 4000 h@1 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2 and 1000h@20 mA cm-2 with 20 mAh cm-2 ). The assembled full cells based on Li/CoN@CF composite anode, LiFePO4 or S as cathodes, deliver excellent cycling stability and rate capability. This strategy provides an effective approach to develop a stable lithium metal anode for lithium metal batteries.
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- Rui Xu
- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Suining Lithium Battery Research Institute of Chongqing University (SLiBaC), Suining, 629000, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Suining Lithium Battery Research Institute of Chongqing University (SLiBaC), Suining, 629000, P. R. China
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Shen N, Sun H, Li B, Xi B, An X, Li J, Xiong S. Dual-Functional Hosts for Polysulfides Conversion and Lithium Plating/Stripping towards Lithium-Sulfur Full Cells. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203031. [PMID: 36345668 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is greatly hindered by the shuttle effect of dissolved polysulfides in the sulfur cathode and the severe dendritic growth in the lithium anode. Adopting one type of effective host with dual-functions including both inhibiting polysulfide dissolution and regulating Li plating/stripping, is recently an emerging research highlight in Li-S battery. This review focuses on such dual-functional hosts and systematically summarizes the recent research progress and application scenarios. Firstly, this review briefly describes the stubborn issues in Li-S battery operations and the sophisticated counter measurements over the challenges by dual-functional behaviors. Then, the latest advances on dual-functional hosts for both cathode and anode in Li-S full cells are catalogued as species, including metal chalcogenides, metal carbides, metal nitrides, heterostuctures, and the possible mechanisms during the process. Besides, we also outlined the theoretical calculation tools for the dual-functional host based on the first principles. Finally, several sound perspectives are also rationally proposed for fundamental research and practical development as guidelines.
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- Nan Shen
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Yang J, Chen C, Kashif K, Zhao Q, Xu C, Li T, Fang Z, Wu M. Melting lithium alloying to improve the affinity of Cu foil for ultra-thin lithium metal anode. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 630:901-908. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Wang Z, Song Z, Liu Y, Xing J, Wei C, Zou W, Li J. Stabilization of the Li metal anode through constructing a LiZn alloy/polymer hybrid protective layer towards uniform Li deposition. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 25:124-130. [PMID: 36475566 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04787j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Constructing an artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer is an effective strategy for solving uncontrolled Li dendrite growth resulting from an unstable and heterogeneous Li/electrolyte interface. Herein, we develop a hybrid layer of a LiZn alloy and a polyethylene oxide (PEO) polymer to protect the Li metal anode for achieving a Li dendrite-free Li metal anode surface. The LiZn alloy is advantageous for fast Li+ transport, and is uniformly dispersed in the PEO matrix to regulate electronic and Li+ ion flux distributions homogeneously. Furthermore, the flexible PEO network can alleviate the volume change during cycling. The synergistic effect enables Li deposition underneath the hybrid film. Hence, the hybrid protection film results in significantly improved cycling stability with respect to the pristine Li metal anode. A symmetric Li/Li cell with a composite protective layer can be cycled for over 1000 h at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 with a fixed capacity of 1 mA h cm-2, and a full cell with a high areal capacity of the LiFePO4 (2.45 mA h cm-2) cathode exhibits an outstanding cycling performance.
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- Zihao Wang
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China. .,School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China. .,School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China. .,School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China. .,School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China.
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- Research and Development Center, Tianqi Lithium Co., Ltd., Chengdu 610093, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China. .,School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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Zhao B, Wu J, Liang Z, Liang W, Yang H, Li D, Qin W, Peng M, Sun Y, Jiang L. A Bioinspired Hierarchical Fast Transport Network Boosting Electrochemical Performance of 3D Printed Electrodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204751. [PMID: 36285676 PMCID: PMC9762319 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Current 3D printed electrodes suffer from insufficient multiscale transport speed, which limits the improvement of electrochemical performance of 3D printed electrodes. Herein, a bioinspired hierarchical fast transport network (HFTN) in a 3D printed reduced graphene oxide/carbon nanotube (3DP GC) electrode demonstrating superior electrochemical performance is constructed. Theoretical calculations reveal that the HFTN of the 3DP GC electrode increases the ion transport rate by more than 50 times and 36 times compared with those of the bulk GC electrode and traditional 3DP GC (T-3DP GC) electrode, respectively. Compared with carbon paper, carbon cloth, bulk GC electrode, and T-3DP GC electrode, the HFTN in 3DP GC electrode endows obvious advantages: i) efficient utilization of surface area for uniform catalysts dispersion during electrochemical deposition; ii) efficient utilization of catalysts enables the high mass activity of catalysts and low overpotential of electrode in electrocatalytic reaction. The cell of 3DP GC/Ni-NiO||3DP GC/NiS2 demonstrates a low voltage of only 1.42 V to reach 10 mA cm-2 and good stability up to 20 h for water splitting in alkaline conditions, which is superior to commercialized Pt/C||RuO2 . This work demonstrates great potential in developing high-performance 3D printed electrodes for electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
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- Bo Zhao
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- College of EnergySoochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationsKey Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu ProvinceSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215006P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Yan J, Yu J, Ding B. Advances in Nanofibrous Materials for Stable Lithium-Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17891-17910. [PMID: 36356218 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium metal is regarded as the most potential anode material for improving the energy density of batteries due to its high specific capacity and low electrode potential. However, the practical application of lithium-metal anodes (LMAs) still faces severe challenges such as uncontrollable dendrites growth and large volume expansion. The development of functional nanomaterials has brought opportunities for the revival of LMAs. Among them, nanofibrous materials show great application potential for LMAs protection due to their distinct functional and structural features. Here, the latest research progress in nanofibrous materials for LMAs is systematically outlined. First, the problems existing in the practical application of LMAs are analyzed. Then, prospective strategies and recent research progress toward stable LMAs based on nanofibrous materials are summarized from the aspects of artificial protective layers, three-dimensional frameworks, separators, and solid-state electrolytes. Finally, the future development of nanofibrous materials for the protection of lithium-metal batteries is summarized and prospected. This review establishes a close connection between nanofibrous materials and LMA modification and provides insight for the development of high-safety lithium-metal batteries.
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- Yun Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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Post lithium-sulfur battery era: challenges and opportunities towards practical application. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1421-7] [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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Li Y, Li S, Cui J, Yan J, Tan HH, Liu J, Wu Y. TiO 2 nanotubular arrays decorated with ultrafine Ag nanoseeds enabling a stable and dendrite-free lithium metal anode. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:4639-4647. [PMID: 36341294 PMCID: PMC9595180 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00526c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To exploit next-generation high-energy Li metal batteries, it is vitally important to settle the issue of dendrite growth accompanied by interfacial instability of the Li anode. Applying 3D current collectors as hosts for Li deposition emerges as a prospective strategy to achieve uniform Li nucleation and suppress Li dendrites. Herein, well-aligned and spaced TiO2 nanotube arrays grown on Ti foil and surface decorated with dispersed Ag nanocrystals (Ag@TNTAs/Ti) were constructed and employed as a 3D host for regulating Li stripping/plating behaviors and suppressing Li dendrites, and also relieving volume fluctuation during repetitive Li plating/stripping. Uniform TiO2 nanotubular structures with a large surface allow fast electron/ion transport and uniform local current density distribution, leading to homogeneous Li growth on the nanotube surface. Moreover, Ag nanocrystals and TiO2 nanotubes have good Li affinity, which facilitates Li+ capture and reduces the Li nucleation barrier, achieving uniform nucleation and growth of Li metal over the 3D Ag@TNTAs/Ti host. As a result, the as-fabricated Ag@TNTAs/Ti electrode exhibits dendrite-free plating morphology and long-term cycle stability with coulombic efficiency maintained over 98.5% even after 1000 cycles at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 and cycling capacity of 1 mA h cm-2. In symmetric cells, the Ag@TNTAs/Ti-Li electrode shows a much lower hysteresis of 40 mV over an ultralong cycle period of 2600 h at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 and cycling capacity of 1 mA h cm-2. Moreover, the full cell with the Ag@TNTAs/Ti-Li anode and LiFePO4 cathode achieves a high capacity of 155.2 mA h g-1 at 0.5C and retains 77.9% capacity with an average CE of ≈99.7% over 200 cycles.
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- Yulei Li
- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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Wu Q, Qin M, Yan H, Zhong W, Zhang W, Liu M, Cheng S, Xie J. Facile Replacement Reaction Enables Nano-Ag-Decorated Three-Dimensional Cu Foam as High-Rate Lithium Metal Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:42030-42037. [PMID: 36095042 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In developing advanced lithium (Li) metal batteries with high-energy density, excellent cycle stability, and high-rate capability, it is imperative to resolve dendrite growth and volume expansion during repeated Li plating/stripping. 3D hosts featuring lithiophilic sites are expected to realize both spatial control and dendrite inhibition over Li nucleation. Herein, this work prepares silver (Ag) nanoparticle-decorated 3D copper (Cu) foam via a facile replacement reaction. The 3D host provides rigid skeleton to accommodate volume expansion during cycling. Ag nanoparticles show micro-structural affinity to guide efficient nucleation of Li, leading to reduced overpotential and enhanced electrochemical kinetics. As the result, under an ultrahigh current density of 10 mA cm-2, Cu@Ag foam/Li half cells demonstrate outstanding Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 97.2% more than 100 cycles. Also, Cu@Ag foam-Li symmetric cells sustain preeminent cycling over 900 h with a small voltage hysteresis of 32.8 mV at 3 mA cm-2. Moreover, the Cu@Ag foam-Li||LiFePO4 full cell demonstrates a high discharge capacity of 2.33 mAh cm-2 over 200 cycles with an excellent CE up to 99.9% at 0.6C under practical conditions (N/P = 1.3, 17.4 mg cm-2 LiFePO4). Notably, the full cell with LiFePO4 exhibits a higher areal capacity of 1 mAh cm-2 over 700 cycles under a high rate of 5C, corresponding to capacity retention up to 100% (N/P = 3, 17.4 mg cm-2 LiFePO4). This study provides a novel and simple strategy for constructing high-rate and long-life Li metal batteries.
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- Qiang Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Chen S, Chen S, Han D, Bielawski CW, Geng J. Carbon‐Based Materials as Lithium Hosts for Lithium Batteries. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201580. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shang Chen
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology 15 North Third Ring East Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage School of Material Science and Engineering Tiangong University No. 399 BinShuiXi Road, XiQing District Tianjin 300387 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage School of Material Science and Engineering Tiangong University No. 399 BinShuiXi Road, XiQing District Tianjin 300387 P. R. China
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- Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM) Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Fibers and Energy Storage School of Material Science and Engineering Tiangong University No. 399 BinShuiXi Road, XiQing District Tianjin 300387 P. R. China
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A Dual Functional Artificial SEI Layer Based on a Facile Surface Chemistry for Stable Lithium Metal Anode. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165199. [PMID: 36014438 PMCID: PMC9412686 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on a Li anode is critical to the interface stability and cycle life of Li metal batteries. On the one hand, components of SEI with the passivation effect can effectively hinder the interfacial side reactions to promote long-term cycling stability. On the other hand, SEI species that exhibit the active site effect can reduce the Li nucleation barrier and guide Li deposition homogeneously. However, strategies that only focus on a separated effect make it difficult to realize an ideal overall performance of a Li anode. Herein, a dual functional artificial SEI layer simultaneously combining the passivation effect and the active site effect is proposed and constructed via a facial surface chemistry method. Simultaneously, the formed LiF component effectively passivates the anode/electrolyte interface and contributes to the long-term stable cycling performance, while the Li-Mg solid solution alloy with the active site effect promotes the transmission of Li+ and guides homogeneous Li deposition with a low energy barrier. Benefiting from these advantages, the Li||Li cell with the modified anode performs with a lower nucleation overpotential of 2.3 mV, and an ultralong cycling lifetime of over 2000 h at the current density of 1 mA cm−2, while the Li||LiFePO4 full battery maintains a capacity retention of 84.6% at rate of 1 C after 300 cycles.
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Sun J, Cheng Y, Zhang H, Yan X, Sun Z, Ye W, Li W, Zhang M, Gao H, Han J, Peng DL, Yang Y, Wang MS. Enhanced Cyclability of Lithium Metal Anodes Enabled by Anti-aggregation of Lithiophilic Seeds. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:5874-5882. [PMID: 35763376 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c01736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Constructing 3D skeletons modified with lithiophilic seeds has proven effective in achieving dendrite-free lithium metal anodes. However, these lithiophilic seeds are mostly alloy- or conversion-type materials, and they tend to aggregate and redistribute during cycling, resulting in the failure of regulating Li deposition. Herein, we address this crucial but long-neglected issue by using intercalation-type lithiophilic seeds, which enable antiaggregation owing to their negligible volume expansion and high electrochemical stability against Li. To exemplify this, a 3D carbon-based host is built, in which ultrafine TiO2 seeds are uniformly embedded in nitrogen-doped hollow porous carbon spheres (N-HPCSs). The TiO2@N-HPCSs electrode exhibits superior Coulombic efficiency, high-rate capability, and long-term stability when evaluated as compertitive anodes for Li metal batteries. Furthermore, the superiority of intercalation-type seeds is comprehensively revealed through controlled experiments by various in situ/ex situ electron and optical microscopies, which highlights the excellent structural stability and lithiophilicity of TiO2 nanoseeds upon repeated cycling.
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- Jingjie Sun
- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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Wang F, Wu D, Zhuang Y, Li J, Nie X, Zeng J, Zhao J. Modification of a Cu Mesh with Nanowires and Magnesiophilic Ag Sites to Induce Uniform Magnesium Deposition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31148-31159. [PMID: 35762923 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The nature of dendrite-free magnesium (Mg) metal anodes is an important advantage in rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). However, this traditional cognition needs to be reconsidered due to inhomogeneous Mg deposits under extreme electrochemical conditions. Herein, we report a three-dimensional (3D) Cu-based host with magnesiophilic Ag sites (denoted as "Ag@3D Cu mesh") to regulate Mg deposition behaviors and achieve uniform Mg electrodeposition. Mg deposition/stripping behaviors are obviously improved under the cooperative effect of nanowire structures and Ag sites. The test results indicate that nucleation overpotentials are reduced distinctly and cycling performances are prolonged, suggesting that the general rules of 3D structures and affinity sites improve the durability and reversibility of Mg deposition/stripping. Besides, a unique concave surface structure can induce Mg to deposit into the interior of the interspace, which utilizes Mg more efficiently and leads to improved electrochemical performances with limited Mg content. Furthermore, in situ optical microscopic images show that the Ag@3D Cu mesh can attain a smooth surface, nearly without Mg protrusions, under 8.0 mA cm-2, which prevents premature short circuits. This report is a pioneering work to demonstrate the feasibility of modification of Cu-based current collectors and the necessity of functional current collectors to improve the possibility of practical applications for RMBs.
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- Fei Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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Wu J, Ju Z, Zhang X, Marschilok AC, Takeuchi KJ, Wang H, Takeuchi ES, Yu G. Gradient Design for High-Energy and High-Power Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202780. [PMID: 35644837 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Charge transport is a key process that dominates battery performance, and the microstructures of the cathode, anode, and electrolyte play a central role in guiding ion and/or electron transport inside the battery. Rational design of key battery components with varying microstructure along the charge-transport direction to realize optimal local charge-transport dynamics can compensate for reaction polarization, which accelerates electrochemical reaction kinetics. Here, the principles of charge-transport mechanisms and their decisive role in battery performance are presented, followed by a discussion of the correlation between charge-transport regulation and battery microstructure design. The design strategies of the gradient cathodes, lithium-metal anodes, and solid-state electrolytes are summarized. Future directions and perspectives of gradient design are provided at the end to enable practically accessible high-energy and high-power-density batteries.
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- Jingyi Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
- Interdisciplinary Science Department, Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
- Institute for Electrochemically Stored Energy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
- Interdisciplinary Science Department, Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
- Institute for Electrochemically Stored Energy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
- Interdisciplinary Science Department, Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
- Institute for Electrochemically Stored Energy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Zhang J, Chen T, Chen M, Zhang P, Wu Z, Zhong Y, Guo X, Zhong B, Wang X. N-Doped C/ZnO-Modified Cu Foil Current Collector for a Stable Anode of Lithium-Metal Batteries. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jingsi Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Liu XF, Xie D, Tao FY, Diao WY, Yang JL, Luo XX, Li WL, Wu XL. Regulating the Li Nucleation/Growth Behavior via Cu 2O Nanowire Array and Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase toward Highly Stable Li Metal Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:23588-23596. [PMID: 35576454 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c06522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lithium (Li) metal has been considered to be the most promising anode material for next-generation rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, the hazards induced by dendrite growth and volume fluctuation hinder its commercialized application. Here, a three-dimensional (3D) current collector composed of a vertically aligned Cu2O nanowire that is tightly coated with a polydopamine protective layer is developed to solve the encountered issues of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The Cu2O nanowire arrays (Cu2O NWAs) provide abundant lithiophilic sites for inducing Li nucleation selectively to form a thin Li layer around the nanowires and direct subsequent Li deposition. The well-defined nanochannel works well in confining the Li growth spatially and buffering the volume change during the repeated cycling. The PDA coatings adhered onto the outline of the Cu2O NWAs serve as the artificial solid electrolyte interface to isolate the electrode and electrolyte and retain the interfacial stability. Moreover, the increased specific area of copper foam (CF) can dissipate the local current density and further suppress the growth of Li dendrites. As a result, CF@Cu2O NWAs@PDA realizes a dendrite-free morphology and the assembled symmetrical batteries can work stably for over 1000 h at 3 mA cm-2. When CF@Cu2O NWAs@PDA is coupled with a LiFePO4 cathode, the full cells exhibit improved cycle stability and rate performance.
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- Xin-Fang Liu
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Ministry of Education, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Ministry of Education, Changchun, Jilin 130024, People's Republic of China
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Ma Y, Wei L, He Y, Yuan X, Su Y, Gu Y, Li X, Zhao X, Qin Y, Mu Q, Peng Y, Sun Y, Deng Z. A "Blockchain" Synergy in Conductive Polymer-Filled Metal-Organic Frameworks for Dendrite-Free Li Plating/Stripping with High Coulombic Efficiency. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202116291. [PMID: 34985828 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202116291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The performance of lithium-metal batteries is severely hampered by uncontrollable dendrite growth and volume expansion on the metal anodes. Inspired by the "blockchain" concept in data mining, here we utilize a conductive polymer-filled metal-organic framework (MOF) as the lithium host, in which polypyrrole (PPy) serves as the "chain" to interlink Li "blocks" stored in the MOF pores. While the N-rich PPy guides fast Li+ infiltration/extrusion and serves as the nucleation sites for isotropic Li growth, the MOF pores compartmentalize bulk Li deposition for 3D matrix Li storage, leading to low-barrier and dendrite-free Li plating/stripping with superb Coulombic efficiency. The as-fabricated lithium-metal anodes operate over 700 cycles at 5 mA cm-2 in symmetric cells, and 800 cycles at 1 C in full cells with a per-cycle capacity loss of only 0.017 %. This work might open a new chapter for Li-metal anode construction by introducing the concept of "blockchain" management of Li plating/stripping.
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- Yong Ma
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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Park J, Ha S, Jung JY, Hyun J, Yu S, Lim H, Kim ND, Yun YS. Understanding the Effects of Interfacial Lithium Ion Concentration on Lithium Metal Anode. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104145. [PMID: 34939362 PMCID: PMC8867159 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Despite the development of multidimensional state-of-the-art electrode materials for constructing better lithium metal anodes (LMAs), the key factors influencing the electrochemical performance of LMAs are still poorly understood. Herein, it is demonstrated that the local lithium ion concentration at the interface between the electrode and electrolyte exerts significant influence on the electrochemical performance of LMAs. The local ion concentration is multiplied by introducing pseudocapacitive nanocarbons (PNCs) containing numerous heteroatoms, because PNCs can store large numbers of lithium ions in a pseudocapacitive manner, and promote the formation of an electrochemical double layer. The high interfacial lithium ion concentration induces the formation of lithium-rich inorganic solid-electrolyte-interface layers with high ionic conductivities, and facilitates sustainable and stable supplies of lithium ion charge carriers on the overall active surfaces of the PNCs. Accordingly, the PNC-induced LMA exhibits high Coulombic efficiencies, high rate capabilities, and stable cycling performance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jimin Park
- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
| | - Jae Young Jung
- Functional Composites Materials Research CenterKorea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)92, Chudong‐roWanju‐gunJeollabuk‐do55324Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
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- Division of Chemical Engineering and BioengineeringKangwon National UniversityChuncheonGangwon‐do24341South Korea
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- Functional Composites Materials Research CenterKorea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)92, Chudong‐roWanju‐gunJeollabuk‐do55324Republic of Korea
| | - Young Soo Yun
- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
- Department of Integrative Energy EngineeringKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841South Korea
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