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Xing H, Zhang K, Chang R, Wen Z, Xu Y. Integrating CoP/Co heterojunction into nitrogen-doped carbon polyhedrons as electrocatalysts to promote polysulfides conversion in lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 677:181-193. [PMID: 39142159 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have garnered extensive research interest as one of the most promising energy storage devices due to their ultra-high theoretical energy density. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics, abominable shuttling effect and inferior cycling stability severely restrict its practical application. Herein, a multifunctional CoP/Co@NC/CNT heterostructure host material was elaborately designed and synthesized by integrating CoP/Co heterojunction, N-doped carbon hollow polyhedrons (NC) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Specifically, the CoP/Co heterojunction can reconfigure the local electronic structure, resulting in a synergistic effect that enhances adsorption capacity and catalytic activity compared to CoP and Co alone. Furthermore, the CNTs-grafted NC not only provides multi-dimensional pathways for rapid electron transport and ion diffusion, but also physically restricts the diffusion of polysulfides during charge-discharge processes. Owing to these advantages, the battery assembled with the CoP/Co@NC/CNT/S cathode yields an impressive discharge specific capacity of 1479.9 mAh g-1 at 0.1C, and excellent capacity retention of 793.7 mAh g-1 over 500 cycles at 2C (∼85.5 % of initial capacity). The rational integration of multifunctional heterostructures could provide an effective strategy for designing high-efficiency nanocomposite electrocatalysts to promote sulfur redox kinetics in Li-S batteries.
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- Haiyang Xing
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & Devices, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & Devices, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & Devices, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & Devices, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & Devices, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Feng J, Zhang C, Liu W, Yu S, Wang L, Wang T, Shi C, Zhao X, Chen S, Chou S, Song J. Enabling Efficient Anchoring-Conversion Interface by Fabricating Double-Layer Functionalized Separator for Suppressing Shuttle Effect. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202407042. [PMID: 39004938 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LiSBs) with high energy density still face challenges on sluggish conversion kinetics, severe shuttle effects of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), and low blocking feature of ordinary separators to LiPSs. To tackle these, a novel double-layer strategy to functionalize separators is proposed, which consists of Co with atomically dispersed CoN4 decorated on Ketjen black (Co/CoN4@KB) layer and an ultrathin 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene layer. The theoretical calculations and experimental results jointly demonstrate metallic Co sites provide efficient adsorption and catalytic capability for long-chain LiPSs, while CoN4 active sites facilitate the absorption of short-chain LiPSs and promote the conversion to Li2S. The stacking MXene layer serves as a microscopic barrier to further physically block and chemically anchor the leaked LiPSs from the pores and gaps of the Co/CoN4@KB layer, thus preserving LiPSs within efficient anchoring-conversion reaction interfaces to balance the accumulation of "dead S" and Li2S. Consequently, with an ultralight loading of Co/CoN4@KB-MXene, the LiSBs exhibit amazing electrochemical performance even under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte, and the outperforming performance for lithium-selenium batteries (LiSeBs) can also be achieved. This work exploits a universal and effective strategy of a double-layer functionalized separator to regulate the equilibrium adsorption-catalytic interface, enabling high-energy and long-cycle LiSBs/LiSeBs.
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- Junan Feng
- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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Zou Q, Liang Q, Zhou H, Guo Y, Xue J, Luo M, Jia S, Liu W, Wang S. Promoting Li 2S Nucleation/Dissolution Kinetics via Multiple Active Sites over TiVCrMoC 3T x Interface. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402344. [PMID: 38829023 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are still limited by some issues such as polysulfides shuttle and lithium dendrites. Recently, the concept "high-entropy" has been considered as the research hotspot and international frontier. Herein, a high entropy MXene (TiVCrMoC3Tx, HE-MXene) doped graphene is designed as the modified coating on commercial separators for LSBs. The HE-MXene affords multiple metal active sites, fast Li+ diffusion rate, and efficient adsorption toward polysulfide intermediates. Furthermore, strong lithophilic property is favorable for uniform Li+ deposition. The combination of in situ characterizations confirms TiVCrMoC3Tx effectively promotes the Li2S nucleation/dissolution kinetics, reduces the Li+ diffusion barrier, and exhibits favorable lithium uniform deposition behavior. This TiVCrMoC3Tx/G@PP provides a high-capacity retention rate after 1000 cycles at 1 C and 2 C, with a capacity decay rate of merely 0.021% and 0.022% per cycle. Surprisingly, the cell operates at a low potential of 48 mV while maintaining at 5 mA cm-2/5 mAh cm-2 for 4000 h. Furthermore, it still maintains a high-capacity retention rate under a high sulfur loading of 4.8/6.4 mg cm-2 and a low E/S ratio of 8.6/7.5 µg mL-1. This work reveals a technical roadmap for simultaneously addressing the cathode and anode challenge, thus achieving potential commercially viable LSBs.
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- Qiang Zou
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Port Security Inspection, Huangpu Customs District, Guangzhou, 510700, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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Cheng L, Huang Y, Ahmad M, Liu Y, Xu J, Liu Y, Seidi F, Wang D, Lin Z, Xiao H. N-Vacancy Enriched Porous BN Fibers for Enhanced Polysulfides Adsorption and Conversion in High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202402200. [PMID: 39004611 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Severe shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides and sluggish redox kinetics have been thought of as the critical issues hindering the extensive applications of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein, one-dimensional boron nitride (1D BN) fibers with abundant pores and sufficient N-vacancy defects were synthesized using a thermal crystallization following a pre-condensation step. The 1D structure of BN facilitates unblocked ions diffusion pathways during charge/discharge cycles. The embedded pores within the polar BN strengthen the immobilization of polysulfides via both physical confinement and chemical interaction. Moreover, the highly exposed active surface area and intentionally created N-vacancy sites substantially promote reaction kinetics by lowering the energy barriers of the rate-limiting steps. After incorporating with conductive carbon networks and elemental S, the as-prepared S/Nv-BN@CBC cathode of LSBs deliver an initial discharge capacity of up to 1347 mAh g-1 at 200 mA g-1, while maintaining a low decay rate of 0.03 % per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1600 mA g-1. This work offers an effective strategy to mitigate the shuttle effect and highlights the significant potential of defect-engineered BN in accelerating the reaction kinetics of LSBs.
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- Long Cheng
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- FAMSUN New Energy BU, Famsun Group Changzhou Huacai New Energy technology Co., Ltd., Changzhou, 100043, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals & Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing & Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Testing center, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5 A3, Canada
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Gu J, Zhang Y, Shi Y, Jin Y, Chen H, Sun X, Wang Y, Zhan L, Du Z, Yang S, Li M. Heteroatom Immobilization Engineering toward High-Performance Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39261016 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Heteroatom immobilization engineering (HAIE) is becoming a forefront approach in materials science and engineering, focusing on the precise control and manipulation of atomic-level interactions within heterogeneous systems. HAIE has emerged as an efficient strategy to fabricate single-atom sites for enhancing the performance of metal-based batteries. Despite the significant progress achieved through HAIE in metal anodes for metal-based batteries, several critical challenges such as metal dendrites, side reactions, and sluggish reaction kinetics are still present. In this review, we delve into the fundamental principles underlying heteroatom immobilization engineering in metal anodes, aiming to elucidate its role in enhancing the electrochemical performance in batteries. We systematically investigate how HAIE facilitates uniform nucleation of metal in anodes, how HAIE inhibits side reactions at the metal anode-electrolyte interface, and the role of HAIE in promoting the desolvation of metal ions and accelerating reaction kinetics within metal-based batteries. Finally, we discuss various strategies for implementing HAIE in electrode materials, such as high-temperature pyrolysis, vacancy reduction, and molten-salt etching and anchoring. These strategies include selecting appropriate heteroatoms, optimizing immobilization methods, and constructing material architectures. They can be utilized to further refine the performance to enhance the capabilities of HAIE and facilitate its widespread application in next-generation metal-based battery technologies.
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- Jianan Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, 100096 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, 100096 Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, 100096 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, 100096 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191 Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, 100096 Beijing, China
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Gu J, Ma C, Dong C, Shen C, Ji J, Zhou C, Xu X, Mai L. A Homogeneous Janus Membrane Based on Functionalized MOFs Crosslinked by Aramid Nanofibers for Quasi-Solid-State Lithium Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403882. [PMID: 39194489 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are considered as promising candidates in the next generation of high energy density devices. However, the serious shuttle effect, irreversible dendrite growth of Li metal anode, and the potential safety hazard impede the practical application of LSBs. Herein, a novel homogeneous Janus membrane based on functionalized MOFs crosslinked by aramid nanofibers is designed and synthesized to simultaneously solve the above challenges in quasi-solid-state LSBs. The aramid nanofibers with good mechanical properties and thermal stability act as a homogeneous scaffold to crosslink the MOF particles with different ligands on both sides and this Janus membrane upgrades the stability and safety on both the cathode and anode. Specifically, the amino ligand-decorated MOFs contribute to homogenize Li-ion flux and stabilize the lithium anode, and the sulfonic ligand-decorated MOFs effectively suppress the shuttle effect by the dual effects of chemical adsorption and electrostatic repulsion. The quasi-solid-state LSBs assembled with this homogeneous Janus membrane deliver excellent rate performance and cycling stability. Moreover, it exhibits a high initial capacity of 923.4 mAh g-1 at 1 C at 70 °C, and 697.3 mAh g-1 is retained after 100 cycles, indicating great potential for its application in high-safety LSBs.
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- Jiapei Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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Kong Y, Qiu X, Xue Y, Li G, Qi L, Yang W, Liu T, Li Y. Sulfonic Acid-Functionalized Graphdiyne for Effective Li-S Battery Separators. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:23764-23774. [PMID: 39149921 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries enable a promising high-energy-storage system while facing practical challenges regarding lithium dendrites and lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) shuttling. Herein, a fascinating SO3H-functionalized graphdiyne (SOGDY) was developed by grafting SO3H onto GDY to modify the separator in Li-S batteries. It realizes structure-retained material transformation, that is, SOGDY retains the crystalline all-carbon network and uniform subnanopores from the initial GDY. The abundant SO3H and uniform pores create a rapid Li+ transport relay station, benefit rapid Li+ transport and even lithium deposition, and prevent lithium dendrite growth. The spatial obstruction and strong polar adsorption sites from SO3H effectively inhibit LiPS shuttling. Additionally, SOGDY establishes a fast electron-transfer pathway to facilitate the LiPS conversion. The SOGDY/PP separator exhibited steady cycling at 1 mA cm-2 over 3500 h in the Li∥Li symmetric battery and achieved outstanding low-temperature and high-rate performance in the Li-S battery with a high initial specific capacity of 804.5 mA h g-1 and a final capacity of 504.9 mA h g-1 after 500 cycles at 3 C and -10 °C. This work demonstrates that introducing a stable all-carbon network and uniform functionalized nanopores is an effective strategy to modify the Li-S battery separator.
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- Yang Kong
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
- Institute of Chemistry, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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Lin P, Gao B, Lan X, Wang M, Li J, Fu H. Advanced Separator Materials for Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Progress and Prospects. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:15996-16029. [PMID: 39041346 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising energy storage devices owing to their high theoretical specific capacity and energy density. However, several challenges, including volume expansion, slow reaction kinetics, polysulfide shuttle effect and lithium dendrite formation, hinder their commercialization. Separators are a key component of Li-S batteries. Traditional separators, made of polypropylene and polyethylene, have certain limitations that should be addressed. Therefore, this review discusses the basic properties and mechanisms of Li-S battery separators, focuses on preparing different functionalized separators to mitigate the shuttle effect of polysulfides. This review also introduces future research trends, emphasizing the potential of separator functionalization in advancing the Li-S battery technology.
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- Pengshan Lin
- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, Liaoning Province, China
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Yan Y, Fu N, Shao W, Wang T, Liu Y, Niu Y, Zhang Y, Peng M, Yang Z. Pinpointing the Cl Coordination Effect on Mn-N 3-Cl Moiety Toward Boosting Reaction Kinetics and Suppressing Shuttle Effect in Li-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311799. [PMID: 38545998 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Single atom catalysts (SACs) are highly favored in Li-S batteries due to their excellent performance in promoting the conversion of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and inhibiting their shuttling. However, the intricate and interrelated microstructures pose a challenge in deciphering the correlation between the chemical environment surrounding the active site and its catalytic activity. Here, a novel SAC featuring a distinctive Mn-N3-Cl moiety anchored on B, N co-doped carbon nanotubes (MnN3Cl@BNC) is synthesized. Subsequently, the selective removal of the Cl ligands while inheriting other microstructures is performed to elucidate the effect of Cl coordination on catalytic activity. The Cl coordination effectively enhances the electron cloud density of the Mn-N3-Cl moiety, reducing the band gap and increasing the adsorption capacity and redox kinetics of LiPSs. As a modified separator for Li-S batteries, MnN3Cl@BNC exhibits high capacities of 1384.1 and 743 mAh g-1 at 0.1 and 3C, with a decay rate of only 0.06% per cycle over 700 cycles at 1 C, which is much better than that of MnN3OH@BNC. This study reveals that Cl coordination positively contributes to improving the catalytic activity of the Mn-N3-Cl moiety, providing a fresh perspective for the design of high-performance SACs.
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- Yurong Yan
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Hu J, Wang Z, Yuan H, Yang M, Chen J, Fu X, Wang Z, Luo W, Huang Y, Zhang F, Liu C, Lu Z. Multifunctional Lithium Phytate/Carbon Nanotube Double-Layer-Modified Separators for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:39215-39224. [PMID: 39038493 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Li dendrite and the shuttle effect are the two primary hindrances to the commercial application of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Here, a multifunctional separator has been fabricated via successively coating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and lithium phytate (LP) onto a commercial polypropylene (PP) separator to improve the performance of LSBs. The LP coating layer with abundant electronegative phosphate group as permselective ion sieve not only reduces the polysulfide shuttle but also facilitates uniform Li+ flux through the PP separator. And the highly conductive CNTs on the second layer act as a second collector to accelerate the reversible conversion of sulfide species. The synergistic effect of LP and CNTs further increases the electrolyte wettability and reaction kinetics of cells with a modified separator and suppresses the shuttle effect and growth of Li dendrite. Consequently, the LSBs present much enhanced rate performance and cyclic performance. It is expected that this study may generate an executable tactic for interface engineering of separator to accelerate the industrial application process of LSBs.
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- Jing Hu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Tan J, Ma L, Yi P, Wang Y, Li Z, Fang Z, Li X, He S, Wang X, Ye M, Shen J. Scalable Customization of Crystallographic Plane Controllable Lithium Metal Anodes for Ultralong-Lasting Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403570. [PMID: 38710097 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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A formidable challenge to achieve the practical applications of rechargeable lithium (Li) metal batteries (RLMBs) is to suppress the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites. One of the most effective solutions is to fabricate Li metal anodes with specific crystal plane, but still lack of a simple and high-efficient approach. Herein, a facile and controllable way for the scalable customization of polished Li metal anodes with highly preferred (110) and (200) crystallographic orientation (donating as polished Li(110) and polished Li(200), respectively) by regulating the times of accumulative roll bonding, is reported. According to the inherent characteristics of polished Li(110)/Li(200), the influence of Li atomic structure on the electrochemical performance of RLMBs is deeply elucidated by combining theoretical calculations with relative experimental proofs. In particular, a polished Li(110) crystal plane is demonstrated to induce Li+ uniform deposition, promoting the formation of flat and dense Li deposits. Impressively, the polished Li(110)||LiFePO4 full cells exhibit unprecedented cycling stability with 10 000 cycles at 10 C almost without capacity degradation, indicating the great potential application prospect of such textured Li metal. More valuably, this work provides an important reference for low-cost, continued, and large-scale production of Li metal anodes with highly preferred crystal orientation through roll-to-roll manufacturability.
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- Jian Tan
- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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Zhang M, Zhang X, Liu S, Hou W, Lu Y, Hou L, Luo Y, Liu Y, Yuan C. Versatile Separators Toward Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Status, Recent Progress, Challenges and Perspective. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400538. [PMID: 38763902 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have recently gained extensive attention due to their high energy density, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, serious shuttle effect and uncontrolled growth of lithium dendrites restrict them from further commercial applications. As "the third electrode", functional separators are of equal significance as both anodes and cathodes in LSBs. The challenges mentioned above are effectively addressed with rational design and optimization in separators, thereby enhancing their reversible capacities and cycle stability. The review discusses the status/operation mechanism of functional separators, then primarily focuses on recent research progress in versatile separators with purposeful modifications for LSBs, and summarizes the methods and characteristics of separator modification, including heterojunction engineering, single atoms, quantum dots, and defect engineering. From the perspective of the anodes, distinct methods to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites by modifying the separator are discussed. Modifying the separators with flame retardant materials or choosing a solid electrolyte is expected to improve the safety of LSBs. Besides, in-situ techniques and theoretical simulation calculations are proposed to advance LSBs. Finally, future challenges and prospects of separator modifications for next-generation LSBs are highlighted. We believe that the review will be enormously essential to the practical development of advanced LSBs.
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- Mengjie Zhang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of New Energy Storage Technology, Key Laboratory of Microelectronics and Energy of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of New Energy Storage Technology, Key Laboratory of Microelectronics and Energy of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Yang Q, Cai J, Li G, Gao R, Han Z, Han J, Liu D, Song L, Shi Z, Wang D, Wang G, Zheng W, Zhou G, Song Y. Chlorine bridge bond-enabled binuclear copper complex for electrocatalyzing lithium-sulfur reactions. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3231. [PMID: 38622167 PMCID: PMC11018799 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47565-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Engineering atom-scale sites are crucial to the mitigation of polysulfide shuttle, promotion of sulfur redox, and regulation of lithium deposition in lithium-sulfur batteries. Herein, a homonuclear copper dual-atom catalyst with a proximal distance of 3.5 Å is developed for lithium-sulfur batteries, wherein two adjacent copper atoms are linked by a pair of symmetrical chlorine bridge bonds. Benefiting from the proximal copper atoms and their unique coordination, the copper dual-atom catalyst with the increased active interface concentration synchronously guide the evolutions of sulfur and lithium species. Such a delicate design breaks through the activity limitation of mononuclear metal center and represents a catalyst concept for lithium-sulfur battery realm. Therefore, a remarkable areal capacity of 7.8 mA h cm-2 is achieved under the scenario of sulfur content of 60 wt.%, mass loading of 7.7 mg cm-2 and electrolyte dosage of 4.8 μL mg-1.
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- Qin Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials MOE, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neutron Physics and Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621999, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neutron Physics and Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621999, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials MOE, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials MOE, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China.
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Gao R, Zhang M, Han Z, Xiao X, Wu X, Piao Z, Lao Z, Nie L, Wang S, Zhou G. Unraveling the Coupling Effect between Cathode and Anode toward Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2303610. [PMID: 37500064 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The localized reaction heterogeneity of the sulfur cathode and the uneven Li deposition on the Li anode are intractable issues for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries under practical operation. Despite impressive progress in separately optimizing the sulfur cathode or Li anode, a comprehensive understanding of the highly coupled relationship between the cathode and anode is still lacking. In this work, inspired by the Butler-Volmer equation, a binary descriptor (IBD ) assisting the rational structural design of sulfur cathode by simultaneously considering the mass-transport index (Imass ) and the charge-transfer index (Icharge ) is identified, and subsequently the relationship between IBD and the morphological evolution of Li anode is established. Guided by the IBD , a scalable electrode providing interpenetrated flow channels for efficient mass/charge transfer, full utilization of active sulfur, and mechanically elastic support for aggressive electrochemical reactions under practical conditions is reported. These characteristics induce a homogenous distribution of local current densities and reduced reaction heterogeneity on both sides of the cathode and anode. Impressive energy density of 318 Wh kg-1 and 473 Wh L-1 in an Ah-level pouch cell can be achieved by the design concept. This work offers a promising paradigm for unlocking the interaction between cathode and anode and designing high-energy practical Li-S batteries.
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- Runhua Gao
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Lao Z, Han Z, Ma J, Zhang M, Wu X, Jia Y, Gao R, Zhu Y, Xiao X, Yu K, Zhou G. Band Structure Engineering and Orbital Orientation Control Constructing Dual Active Sites for Efficient Sulfur Redox Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309024. [PMID: 37848387 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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The kinetics difference among multistep electrochemical processes leads to the accumulation of soluble polysulfides and thus shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. While the interaction between catalysts and representative species has been reported, the root of the kinetics difference, interaction change among redox reactions, remains unclear, which significantly impedes the catalysts design for Li-S batteries. Here, this work deciphers the interaction change among electrocatalytic sulfur reactions, using tungsten disulfide (WS2 ) a model system to demonstrate the efficiency of modifying electrocatalytic selectivity via dual-coordination design. Band structure engineering and orbital orientation control are combined to guide the design of WS2 with boron dopants and sulfur vacancies (B-WS2- x ), accurately modulating interaction with lithium and sulfur sites in polysulfide species for relatively higher interaction with short-chain polysulfides. The modified interaction trend is experimentally confirmed by distinguishing the kinetics of each electrochemical reaction step, indicating the effectiveness of the designed strategy. An Ah-level pouch cell with B-WS2- x delivers a gravimetric energy density of up to 417.6 Wh kg-1 with a low electrolyte/sulfur ratio of 3.6 µL mg-1 and negative/positive ratio of 1.2. This work presents a dual-coordination strategy for advancing evolutionarily catalytic activity, offering a rational strategy to develop effective catalysts for practical Li-S batteries.
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- Zhoujie Lao
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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An Q, Wang L, Zhao G, Duan L, Sun Y, Liu Q, Mei Z, Yang Y, Zhang C, Guo H. Constructing Cooperative Interface via Bi-Functional COF for Facilitating the Sulfur Conversion and Li + Dynamics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305818. [PMID: 37657773 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries stand out for their high theoretical specific capacity and cost-effectiveness. However, the practical implementation of Li-S batteries is hindered by issues such as the shuttle effect, tardy redox kinetics, and dendrite growth. Herein, an appealingly designed covalent organic framework (COF) with bi-functional active sites of cyanide groups and polysulfide chains (COF-CN-S) is developed as cooperative functional promoters to simultaneously address dendrites and shuttle effect issues. Combining in situ techniques and theoretical calculations, it can be demonstrated that the unique chemical architecture of COF-CN-S is capable of performing the following functions: 1) The COF-CN-S delivers significantly enhanced Li+ transport capability due to abundant ion-hopping sites (cyano-groups); 2) it functions as a selective ion sieve by regulating the dynamic behavior of polysulfide anions and Li+ , thus inhibiting shuttle effect and dendrite growth; 3) by acting as a redox mediator, the COF-CN-S can effectively control the electrochemical behavior of polysulfides and enhance their conversion kinetics. Based on the above advantages, the COF-CN-S endows Li-S batteries with excellent performance. This study highlights the significance of interface modification and offers novel insights into the rational design of organic materials in the Li-S realm.
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- Qi An
- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
- Department of Advanced Materials, Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming, 650091, China
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Pu J, Zhu G, Chang S, Zhu X, Wang Z, Xue P. Interfacial Engineering of Ru Nanocluster-Modified TiO 2 Nanotube-Assisted Regulation of Lithium Polysulfide Reactions. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:18307-18314. [PMID: 37874271 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The inhibition of lithium polysulfide (LiPS) diffusion and the acceleration of reaction kinetics are two major challenges for the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Herein, through an interface engineering strategy, a multifunctional sulfur host based on Ru nanocluster-modified TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-Ru) was designed. The TiO2-Ru interface field effect, combined with the hollow nanotube structure and the strong chemical action of TiO2, enhanced the LiPS trapping ability and inhibited the "shuttle effect". Furthermore, the high catalytic activity of Ru nanoclusters reduced the energy barrier of multistep LiPS reactions, thus speeding up the electrode kinetics. As a result, the TiO2-Ru-based composite sulfur cathode delivered excellent electrochemical performance, including an extremely low capacity loss of ∼0.015% per cycle and an increased areal capacity of ∼6.1 mAh cm-2 at 4.8 mg cm-2. This work contributes to a better sulfur cathode design from insights into morphology and phase interface engineering.
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- Jun Pu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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Guo Y, Zhu S, Mao C, Chen Y, Liu L, Liu J, Wang X, Wu Q, Yang L, Hu Z. High-Rate Lithium-Selenium Batteries Boosted by a Multifunctional Janus Separator Over a Wide Temperature Range of -30 °C to 60 °C. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304551. [PMID: 37589229 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Lithium-selenium batteries are characterized by high volumetric capacity comparable to Li-S batteries, while ≈1025 times higher electrical conductivity of Se than S is favorable for high-rate capability. However, they also suffer from the "shuttling effect" of lithium polyselenides (LPSes) and Li dendrite growth. Herein, a multifunctional Janus separator is designed by coating hierarchical nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages (hNCNC) and AlN nanowires on two sides of commercial polypropylene (PP) separator to overcome these hindrances. At room temperature, the Li-Se batteries with the Janus separator exhibit an unprecedented high-rate capability (331 mAh g-1 at 25 C) and retain a high capacity of 408 mAh g-1 at 3 C after 500 cycles. Moreover, the high retained capacities are achieved over a wide temperature range from -30 °C to 60 °C, showing the potential application under extreme environments. The excellent performances result from the "1+1>2" synergism of suppressed LPSes shuttling by chemisorption and electrocatalysis of hNCNC on the cathode side and suppressed Li-dendrite growth by thermally conductive AlN-network on the anode side, which can be well understood by the "Bucket Effect". This Janus separator provides a general strategy to develop high-performance lithium-chalcogen (Se, S, SeS2 ) batteries.
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- Yue Guo
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Xiao W, Yoo K, Kim J, Xu H. Breaking Barriers to High-Practical Li-S Batteries with Isotropic Binary Sulfiphilic Electrocatalyst: Creating a Virtuous Cycle for Favorable Polysulfides Redox Environments. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2303916. [PMID: 37867214 PMCID: PMC10667854 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Investigations into lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) has focused primarily on the initial conversion of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) to Li2 S2 . However, the subsequent solid-solid reaction from Li2 S2 to Li2 S and the Li2 S decomposition process should be equally prioritized. Creating a virtuous cycle by balancing all three chemical reaction processes is crucial for realizing practical LSBs. Herein, amorphous Ni3 B in synergy with carbon nanotubes (aNi3 B@CNTs) is proposed to implement the consecutive catalysis of S8(solid) → LiPSs(liquid) → Li2 S(solid) →LiPSs(liquid) . Systematic theoretical simulations and experimental analyses reveal that aNi3 B@CNTs with an isotropic structure and abundant active sites can ensure rapid LiPSs adsorption-catalysis as well as uniform Li2 S precipitation. The uniform Li2 S deposition in synergy with catalysis of aNi3 B enables instant/complete oxidation of Li2 S to LiPSs. The produced LiPSs are again rapidly and uniformly adsorbed for the next sulfur evolution process, thus creating a virtuous cycle for sulfur species conversion. Accordingly, the aNi3 B@CNTs-based cell presents remarkable rate capability, long-term cycle life, and superior cyclic stability, even under high sulfur loading and extreme temperature environments. This study proposes the significance of creating a virtuous cycle for sulfur species conversion to realize practical LSBs.
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- Wei Xiao
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringYeungnam University280 Daehak‐roGyeongsan‐siGyeongsanbuk‐do38541South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringYeungnam University280 Daehak‐roGyeongsan‐siGyeongsanbuk‐do38541South Korea
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- Energy Storage and Conversion LaboratoryDepartment of Electrical EngineeringChungnam National UniversityDaejeon34134Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health EngineeringTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate SchoolTsinghua UniversityShenzhen518055China
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Wang K, Liu S, Shu Z, Zheng Q, Zheng M, Dong Q. Single-atom site catalysis in Li-S batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:25942-25960. [PMID: 37746671 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02857g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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With their high theoretical energy density, Li-S batteries are regarded as the ideal battery system for next generation electrochemical energy storage. In the last 15 years, Li-S batteries have made outstanding academic progress. Recently, research studies have placed more emphasis on their practical application aspects, which puts forward strict requirements for the loading of S cathodes and the amount of electrolytes. To meet the above requirements, electrode catalysis design is of crucial significance. Among all the catalysts, single-atom site catalysts (SASCs) are considered to be ideal catalyst materials for the commercialization of Li-S batteries due to their high activity and highest utilization of catalytic sites. This perspective introduces the kinetic mechanism of S cathodes, the basic concept and synthesis strategy of SASCs, and then systematically summarizes the research progress of SASCs for S cathodes and, the related functional interlayers/separators in recent years. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of SASCs in Li-S batteries are summarized and prospected.
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- Kun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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Pu J, Wang T, Tan Y, Fan S, Xue P. Effect of Heterostructure-Modified Separator in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303266. [PMID: 37292047 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with high energy density and low cost are the most promising competitor in the next generation of new energy reserve devices. However, there are still many problems that hinder its commercialization, mainly including shuttle of soluble polysulfides, slow reaction kinetics, and growth of Li dendrites. In order to solve above issues, various explorations have been carried out for various configurations, such as electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. Among them, the separator in contact with both anode and cathode is in a particularly special position. Reasonable design-modified material of separator can solve above key problems. Heterostructure engineering as a promising modification method can combine characteristics of different materials to generate synergistic effect at heterogeneous interface that is conducive to Li-S electrochemical behavior. This review not only elaborates the role of heterostructure-modified separators in dealing with above problems, but also analyzes the improvement of wettability and thermal stability of separators by modification of heterostructure materials, systematically clarifies its advantages, and summarizes some related progress in recent years. Finally, future development direction of heterostructure-based separator in Li-S batteries is given.
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- Jun Pu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225000, P. R. China
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Yang L, Yang X, Xia F, Gong Y, Li F, Yu J, Gao T, Li Y. Recent Progress on Natural Clay Minerals for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300473. [PMID: 37424057 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300473] [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: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Li-S batteries with high energy density have the potential to become a viable alternative to Li-ion batteries. However, Li-S batteries still face several challenges, including the shuttle effect, low conversion kinetics, and Li dendrite growth. Natural clay minerals with porous structures, abundant Lewis-acid sites, high mechanical modulus, and versatile structural regulation show great potential for improving the performance of Li-S batteries. However, so far, relevant reviews focusing on the applications of natural clay minerals in Li-S batteries are still missing. To fill the gap, this review first presents an overview of the crystal structures of several natural clay minerals, including 1D (halloysites, attapulgites, and sepiolite), 2D (montmorillonite and vermiculite), and 3D (diatomite) structures, providing a theoretical basis for the application of natural clay minerals in Li-S batteries. Subsequently, research advancements in the natural clay-based energy materials in Li-S batteries have been comprehensively reviewed. Finally, the perspectives concerning the development of natural clay minerals and their applications in Li-S batteries are provided. We hope this review can provide timely and comprehensive information on the correlation between the structure and function of natural clay minerals in Li-S batteries and offer guidance for material selection and structure optimization of natural clay-based energy materials.
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- Liu Yang
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science & Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Yao W, Xu J, Ma L, Lu X, Luo D, Qian J, Zhan L, Manke I, Yang C, Adelhelm P, Chen R. Recent Progress for Concurrent Realization of Shuttle-Inhibition and Dendrite-Free Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2212116. [PMID: 36961362 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have become one of the most promising new-generation energy storage systems owing to their ultrahigh energy density (2600 Wh kg-1 ), cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Nevertheless, their practical applications are seriously impeded by the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), and the uncontrolled dendrite growth of metallic Li, which result in rapid capacity fading and battery safety problems. A systematic and comprehensive review of the cooperative combination effect and tackling the fundamental problems in terms of cathode and anode synchronously is still lacking. Herein, for the first time, the strategies for inhibiting shuttle behavior and dendrite-free Li-S batteries simultaneously are summarized and classified into three parts, including "two-in-one" S-cathode and Li-anode host materials toward Li-S full cell, "two birds with one stone" modified functional separators, and tailoring electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur and lithium electrodes. This review also emphasizes the fundamental Li-S chemistry mechanism and catalyst principles for improving electrochemical performance; advanced characterization technologies to monitor real-time LiPS evolution are also discussed in detail. The problems, perspectives, and challenges with respect to inhibiting the shuttle effect and dendrite growth issues as well as the practical application of Li-S batteries are also proposed.
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- Weiqi Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243002, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering and International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Hou R, Li Y, Wang Z, Shi Z, Li N, Miao F, Shao G, Zhang P. In Situ 1D Carbon Chain-Mail Catalyst Assembly for Stable Lithium-Sulfur Full Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300868. [PMID: 37098649 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The main obstacles for the commercial application of Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) full batteries are the large volume change during charging/discharging process, the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfide (LiPS), sluggish redox kinetics, and the indisciplinable dendritic Li growth. Especially the overused of metal Li leads to the low utilization of active Li, which seriously drags down the actual energy density of Li-S batteries. Herein, an efficient design of dual-functional CoSe electrocatalyst encapsulated in carbon chain-mail (CoSe@CCM) is employed as the host both for the cathode and anode regulation simultaneously. The carbon chain-mail constituted by carbon encapsulated layer cross-linking with carbon nanofibers protects CoSe from the corrosion of chemical reaction environment, ensuring the high activity of CoSe during the long-term cycles. The Li-S full battery using this carbon chain-mail catalyst with a lower negative/positive electrode capacity ratio (N/P < 2) displays a high areal capacity of 9.68 mAh cm-2 over 150 cycles at a higher sulfur loading of 10.67 mg cm-2 . Additionally, a pouch cell is stable for 80 cycles at a sulfur loading of 77.6 mg, showing the practicality feasibility of this design.
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- Ruohan Hou
- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI), Xingyang, Zhengzhou, 450100, P. R. China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI), Xingyang, Zhengzhou, 450100, P. R. China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI), Xingyang, Zhengzhou, 450100, P. R. China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI), Xingyang, Zhengzhou, 450100, P. R. China
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Su Z, Qiu W, He Y, Zeng Y, Xie D, Xiao X, Nan J, Zuo X. A strontium ferrite modified separator for adsorption and catalytic conversion of polysulfides for excellent lithium-sulfur batteries. Dalton Trans 2023. [PMID: 37335253 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01126g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have emerged as one of the ideal contenders for the upcoming generation of high energy storage devices due to their superb energy density. Nonetheless, the shuttle effect generated by intermediate lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) during cell cycling brings about capacity degradation and poor cycling stability of LSBs. Here, a versatile SrFe12O19 (FSO) and acetylene black (AB) modified PP separator is first presented to inhibit the shuttle effect. Thanks to the strong chemical interaction of Fe and Sr with polysulphides in FSO, it can trap LiPSs and provide catalytic sites for their conversion. Therefore, the cell using the FSO/AB@PP separator has a high initial discharge specific capacity (930 mA h g-1) at 2 C and lasts for 1000 cycles with a remarkably low fading rate (0.036% per cycle), while those using PE and AB@PP separators have inferior initial specific capacities (255 mA h g-1 and 652 mA h g-1, respectively) and fail within 600 cycles. This work proposes a novel approach for addressing the shuttle of LiPSs from a bimetallic oxide modified separator.
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- Zhuoying Su
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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Wang C, Li W, Jin Y, Liu J, Wang H, Zhang Q. Functional Separator Enabled by Covalent Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Li Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300023. [PMID: 37191227 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Uncontrolled ion transport and susceptible SEI films are the key factors that induce lithium dendrite growth, which hinders the development of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, a TpPa-2SO3 H covalent organic framework (COF) nanosheet adhered cellulose nanofibers (CNF) on the polypropylene separator (COF@PP) is successfully designed as a battery separator to respond to the aforementioned issues. The COF@PP displays dual-functional characteristics with the aligned nanochannels and abundant functional groups of COFs, which can simultaneously modulate ion transport and SEI film components to build robust lithium metal anodes. The Li//COF@PP//Li symmetric cell exhibits stable cycling over 800 h with low ion diffusion activation energy and fast lithium ion transport kinetics, which effectively suppresses the dendrite growth and improves the stability of Li+ plating/stripping. Moreover, The LiFePO4//Li cells with COF@PP separator deliver a high discharge capacity of 109.6 mAh g-1 even at a high current density of 3 C. And it exhibits excellent cycle stability and high capacity retention due to the robust LiF-rich SEI film induced by COFs. This COFs-based dual-functional separator promotes the practical application of lithium metal batteries.
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- Ce Wang
- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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Wu J, Huang J, Cui Y, Miao D, Ke X, Lu Y, Wu D. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Inspired Polystyrene-Brush-Based Superhigh Sulfur Content Cathodes Enable Lithium-Sulfur Cells with High Mass and Capacity Loading. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211471. [PMID: 36807410 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The development of highly sophisticated biomimetic models is significant yet remains challenging in the electrochemical energy storage field. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) cells with high sulfur content and high-sulfur-loading cathodes are urgently required to meet the fast-growing demand for electronic devices. Nevertheless, such cathode materials generally suffer from large sulfur agglomeration, nonporous structure, and insufficient conductivity, leading to rapid capacity decay and low sulfur utilization. Herein, inspired by rough endoplasmic reticulum, a 2D polystyrene (PS)-brush-based (G-g-PS) superhigh-sulfur-content (96 wt%) composite(G-g-sPS@S) is fabricated via the vulcanization reaction. The vulcanized PS side-chains and their S8 composites on the nanosheet surface can efficiently provide sulfur species, and the intersheet interstitial pores can provide rapid mass-transfer channels for redox reactions of sulfur species. Furthermore, the highly sulfophilic vulcanized PS side-chains are able to effectively inhibit the shuttle effect of polysulfides and regulate their redox process. With these merits, the cells with G-g-sPS@S cathodes exhibit an ultralow decay rate of 0.02% per cycle over 400 cycles at 2 C and deliver a superior areal capacity of 12.6 mAh cm-2 even with a high sulfur loading of 10.5 mg cm-2 .
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- Jinlun Wu
- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Yan M, Yin S, Meng F, Qi J, Li X, Cui P, Wang Y, Wang L. Metal nanoparticles capped with plant polyphenol for oxygen reduction electrocatalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 641:359-365. [PMID: 36940592 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.023] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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The development of a convenient and universal strategy for the synthesis of inorganic-organic hybrid nanomaterials with phenolic coating on the surface is of special significance for the preparation of electrocatalysts. In this work, we report an environmentally friendly, practical, and convenient method for one-step reduction and generation of organically capped nanocatalysts using natural polyphenol tannic acid (TA) as reducing agents and coating agents. TA coated metal (Pd, Ag and Au) nanoparticles are prepared by this strategy, among which TA coated Pd nanoparticles (PdTA NPs) show excellent oxygen reduction reaction activity and stability under alkaline conditions. Interestingly, the TA in the outer layer makes PdTA NPs methanol resistant, and TA acts as molecular armor against CO poisoning. We propose an efficient interfacial coordination coating strategy, which opens up new way to regulate the interface engineering of electrocatalysts reasonably and has broad application prospects.
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- Min Yan
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China.
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Lim WG, Park CY, Jung H, Kim S, Kang SH, Lee YG, Jeong YC, Yang SB, Sohn K, Han JW, Lee J. Cooperative Electronic Structure Modulator of Fe Single-Atom Electrocatalyst for High Energy and Long Cycle Li-S Pouch Cell. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208999. [PMID: 36527728 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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High-energy and long cycle lithium-sulfur (Li-S) pouch cells are limited by the insufficient capacities and stabilities of their cathodes under practical electrolyte/sulfur (E/S), electrolyte/capacity (E/C), and negative/positive (N/P) ratios. Herein, an advanced cathode comprising highly active Fe single-atom catalysts (SACs) is reported to form 320.2 W h kg-1 multistacked Li-S pouch cells with total capacity of ≈1 A h level, satisfying low E/S (3.0), E/C (2.8), and N/P (2.3) ratios and high sulfur loadings (8.4 mg cm-2 ). The high-activity Fe SAC is designed by manipulating its local environments using electron-exchangeable binding (EEB) sites. Introducing EEB sites comprising two different types of S species, namely, thiophene-like-S (-S) and oxidized-S (-SO2 ), adjacent to Fe SACs promotes the kinetics of the Li2 S redox reaction by providing additional binding sites and modulating the Fe d-orbital levels via electron exchange with Fe. The -S donates the electrons to the Fe SACs, whereas -SO2 withdraws electrons from the Fe SACs. Thus, the Fe d-orbital energy level can be modulated by the different -SO2 /-S ratios of the EEB site, controlling the electron donating/withdrawing characteristics. This desirable electrocatalysis is maximized by the intimate contact of the Fe SACs with the S species, which are confined together in porous carbon.
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- Won-Gwang Lim
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Reality Devices Research Division, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), 218 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34129, Republic of Korea
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- Reality Devices Research Division, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), 218 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34129, Republic of Korea
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- LG Energy Solution, Ltd., Battery R&D Advanced Cell Research Center, LG Science Park, Magokjungang 10-Ro, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, 07796, Republic of Korea
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- LG Energy Solution, Ltd., Battery R&D Advanced Cell Research Center, LG Science Park, Magokjungang 10-Ro, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, 07796, Republic of Korea
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- LG Energy Solution, Ltd., Battery R&D Advanced Cell Research Center, LG Science Park, Magokjungang 10-Ro, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, 07796, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Zhang K, Li X, Ma L, Chen F, Chen Z, Yuan Y, Zhao Y, Yang J, Liu J, Xie K, Loh KP. Fluorinated Covalent Organic Framework-Based Nanofluidic Interface for Robust Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:2901-2911. [PMID: 36638084 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c11300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To realize the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, there is a need to inhibit uncontrolled Li deposition by facilitating Li-ion migration, and suppress the irreversible consumption of cathodes by preventing polysulfide shuttling. However, a permselective artifical membrane or interlayer which features fast ion transport but low polysulfide crossover is elusive. Here, we report the design and synthesis of a fluorinated covalent organic framework (4F-COF)-based membrane with a high permselectivity and increased battery lifespan. Combining density functional theory calculation, molecular dynamic simulation, and in situ Raman analysis, we demonstrate that fluorinated COF eliminates polysulfides shutting and dendritic lithium formation. Consequently, Li symmetrical cells demonstrate Li plating/stripping behaviors for 2000 h under 1 mA cm-2. More importantly, Li-S batteries based on the 4F-COF/PP separator achieve cycling retention of 82.3% over 1000 cycles at 2 C, rate performance of 568.0 mA h g-1 at 10 C, and an areal capacity of 7.60 mA h cm-2 with a high sulfur loading (∼9 mg cm-2). This work demonstrates that functionalizing nanochannels in COFs can impart permselectivity for energy storage applications.
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- Kun Zhang
- Institute of Clean Energy, Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Taicang215400, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an710072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Institute of Clean Energy, Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Taicang215400, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Institute of Clean Energy, Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Taicang215400, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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- Institute of Clean Energy, Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Taicang215400, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an710072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore117543
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Zhou S, Zheng Q, Tang S, Sun SG, Liao HG. Liquid cell electrochemical TEM: Unveiling the real-time interfacial reactions of advanced Li-metal batteries. J Chem Phys 2022; 157:230901. [PMID: 36550040 DOI: 10.1063/5.0129238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Li metal batteries (LMBs) reveal great application prospect in next-generation energy storage, because of their high energy density and low electrochemical potential, especially when paired with elemental sulfur and oxygen cathodes. Complex interfacial reactions have long been a big concern because of the elusive formation/dissolution of Li metal at the solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) layer, which leads to battery degradation under practical operating conditions. To precisely track the reactions at the electrode/electrolyte interfaces, in the past ten years, high spatio-temporal resolution, in situ electrochemical transmission electron microscopy (EC-TEM) has been developed. A preliminary understanding of the structural and chemical variation of Li metal during nucleation/growth and SEI layer formation has been obtained. In this perspective, we give a brief introduction of liquid cell development. Then, we comparably discuss the different configurations of EC-TEM based on open-cell and liquid-cell, and focus on the recent advances of liquid-cell EC-TEM and its investigation in the electrodes, electrolytes, and SEI. Finally, we present a perspective of liquid-cell EC-TEM for future LMB research.
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- Shiyuan Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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Gu S, Xu S, Song X, Li H, Wang Y, Zhou G, Wang N, Chang H. Electrostatic Potential-Induced Co-N 4 Active Centers in a 2D Conductive Metal-Organic Framework for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:50815-50826. [PMID: 36310356 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The use of single-atom catalysts is a promising approach to solve the issues of polysulfide shuttle and sluggish conversion chemistry in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, a single-atom catalyst usually contains a low content of active centers because more metal ions lead to generation of aggregation or the formation of nonatomic catalysts. Herein, a 2D conductive metal-organic framework [Co3(HITP)2] with abundant and periodic Co-N4 centers was decorated on carbon fiber paper as a functional interlayer for advanced Li-S batteries. The Co3(HITP)2-decorated interlayer exhibits a chemical anchoring effect and facilitates conversion kinetics, thus effectively restraining the polysulfide shuttle effect. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the Co-N4 centers in Co3(HITP)2 feature more intense electron density and more negative electrostatic potential distribution than those in the carbon matrix as the single-atom catalyst, thereby promoting the electrochemical performance due to the lower reaction Gibbs free energies and decomposition energy barriers. As a result, the optimized batteries deliver a high rate capacity of over 400 mA h g-1 at 4 C current and a satisfying capacity decay rate of 0.028% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C. The designed Co3(HITP)2-decorated interlayer was used to prepare one of the most advanced Li-S batteries with excellent performance (reversible capacity of 762 mA h g-1 and 79.6% capacity retention over 500 cycles) under high-temperature conditions, implying its great potential for practical applications.
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- Shaonan Gu
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory for New Energy Vehicle Power Lithium Battery, School of Microelectronics and Materials Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou545006, P. R. China
- Quantum-Nano Matter and Device Lab, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, Shenzhen518063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-Scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan250353, P. R. China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory for New Energy Vehicle Power Lithium Battery, School of Microelectronics and Materials Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou545006, P. R. China
- Quantum-Nano Matter and Device Lab, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, Shenzhen518063, P. R. China
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Yang J, Qiao W, Qiao J, Gao H, Li Z, Wang P, Cao C, Tang C, Xue Y. Enhanced Performance of Li-S Batteries due to Synergistic Adsorption and Catalysis Activity within a Separation Coating Made of Hybridized BNNSs/N-Doping Porous Carbon Fibers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:48558-48569. [PMID: 36263683 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with high theoretical energy density are considered as the most promising devices for rechargeable energy-storage systems. However, their actual applications are rather limited by the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and the sluggish redox kinetics. Here, the boron nitride nanosheets are homodispersedly embedded into N-doping porous carbon fibers (BNNSs/CHFs) by an electrospinning technique and a subsequent in situ pyrolysis process. The hybridized BNNSs/CHFs can be smartly designed as a multifunctional separation coating onto the commercial PP membrane to enhance the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries. As a result, the Li-S batteries with extra BNNSs/CHF modification deliver a highly reversible discharge capacity of 830.4 mA h g-1 at a current density of 1 C. Even under 4 C, the discharge specific capacity can reach up to 609.9 mA h g-1 and maintain at 553.9 mA h g-1 after 500 cycles, showing a low capacity decay of 0.01836% per cycle. It is considered that the excellent performance is attributed to the synergistic effect of adsorption and catalysis of the BNNSs/CHF coating used. First, this coating can efficiently reduce the charge transfer resistance and enhance Li-ion diffusion, due to increased catalytic activity from strong electronic interactions between BNNSs and N-doping CHFs. Second, the combination of polar BNNSs and abundant pore structures within the hybridized BNNSs/CHF networks can highly facilitate an adsorption for LiPSs. Here, we believed that this work would provide a promising strategy to increase the Li-S batteries' performance by introducing hybridized BNNSs/N-doping carbon networks, which could efficiently suppress the LiPSs' shuttle effect and improve the electrochemical kinetics of Li-S batteries.
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- Jingwen Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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Cui Y, Li J, Cai Y, Zhang H, Zhang S. Robust Electrocatalytic Li 2 S Redox of Li-S Batteries Facilitated by Rationally Fabricated Dual-Defects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204183. [PMID: 36148874 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries with ultra-high theoretical energy density is restricted mainly by the notorious polysulfides "shuttle effect" and slow Li2 S redox reaction kinetics. A sulfur host material with high catalytic activity and high conductivity is greatly desired to improve its electrochemical performance. Herein, a sulfur host material, etched cotton@petroleum asphalt carbon (eCPAC), with high specific surface area and excellent catalytic activity, is demonstrated based on a synergistic strategy of introducing intrinsic lattice defects and composite carbon structure. Benefiting from in situ coupling of amorphous and crystalline materials, eCPAC exhibits high conductivity and high sulfur adsorbability. Furthermore, eCPAC containing dual intrinsic defect sites can catalyze the bidirectional sulfur chemistry of Li2 S and capture polysulfides, which is also demonstrated by systematic density functional theory calculations and the potential intermittent titration technique. S@eCPAC/Li cells exhibit excellent cycling stability and rate performance, with an average capacity decay rate of only 0.05% over 1000 cycles at 0.5 C and even 0.03% over 600 cycles at 5 C. Meanwhile, the practicality of eCPAC is proven in high-load batteries and pouch batteries. eCPAC provides a reliable strategy for achieving a win-win situation of capturing polysulfides and accelerating Li2 S redox kinetics.
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- Yingyue Cui
- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, 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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Yin C, Li Z, Zhao D, Yang J, Zhang Y, Du Y, Wang Y. Azo-Branched Covalent Organic Framework Thin Films as Active Separators for Superior Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2022; 16:14178-14187. [PMID: 35994525 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sodium-Sulfur (Na-S) batteries are outstanding for their ultrahigh capacity, energy density, and low cost, but they suffer from rapid cell capacity decay and short lifespan because of serious polysulfide shuttle and sluggish redox kinetics. Herein, we synthesize thin films of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with azobenzene side groups branched to the pore walls. The azobenzene branches deliver dual functions: (1) narrow the pore size to the sub-nanometer scale thus inhibiting the polysulfide shuttle effect and (2) act as ion-hopping sites thus promoting the Na+ migration. Consequently, the Na-S battery using the COF thin film as the separator exhibits a high capacity of 1295 mA h g-1 at 0.2 C and an extremely low attenuation rate of 0.036% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C. This work highlights the importance of separator design in upgrading Na-S batteries and demonstrates the possibility of functionalizable framework materials in developing high-performance energy storage systems.
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- Congcong Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Wang L, Wang X, Wang Z, Song B, Wan F, Ma X. Electrical‐Conductive/Insulating Bi‐Functional Layers for Stable Zn Metal Anode. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202285. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Lang Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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Wang H, Song Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Wang Z. CuCo 2S 4 Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Nanotube Networks as Sulfur Hosts for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3104. [PMID: 36144890 PMCID: PMC9501008 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Rational design of sulfur hosts for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is essential to address the shuttle effect and accelerate reaction kinetics. Herein, the composites of bimetallic sulfide CuCo2S4 loaded on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are prepared by hydrothermal method. By regulating the loading of CuCo2S4 nanoparticles, it is found that when Cu2+ and CNT are prepared in a 10:1 ratio, the CuCo2S4 nanoparticles loaded on the CNT are relatively uniformly distributed, avoiding the occurrence of agglomeration, which improves the electrical conductivity and number of active sites. Through a series of electrochemical performance tests, the S/CuCo2S4-1/CNT presents a discharge specific capacity of 1021 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C after 100 cycles, showing good cycling stability. Even at 1 C, the S/CuCo2S4-1/CNT cathode delivers a discharge capacity of 627 mAh g-1 after 500 cycles. This study offers a promising strategy for the design of bimetallic sulfide-based sulfur hosts in Li-S batteries.
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- Hongying Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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Tan J, Ye M, Shen J. Deciphering the role of LiNO 3 additives in Li-S batteries. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:2325-2334. [PMID: 35766933 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh00469k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The ultrahigh theoretical energy density of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries has attracted intensive research interest. However, most of the long-term cycling performance parameters are strongly dependent on the utilization of the electrolyte, which is considered as an indispensable component in Li-S batteries. Over the past few decades, numerous research studies around LiNO3 as an electrolyte additive have been carried out and have been confirmed to significantly upgrade the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries, but the mechanism of performance improvement is still not well-understood. In this minireview, we revisit the controversial issues surrounding LiNO3 based on recent representative studies, provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of LiNO3 in the Li-S battery system, and specifically discuss what the panoramic view of the solid electrolyte interface film formed by LiNO3 on the surface of Li metal anodes looks like. Finally, we present general conclusions and unique insights into the future development of Li-S batteries. This minireview aims to provide a tutorial reference for researchers who are ready to enter or are active in the field of Li-S batteries.
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- Jian Tan
- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Cui Y, Li J, Yuan X, Liu J, Zhang H, Wu H, Cai Y. Emerging Strategies for Gel Polymer Electrolytes with Improved Dual-electrode Side Regulation Mechanisms for Lithium-sulfur Batteries. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200746. [PMID: 36031710 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, known for its high energy density, are limited in practical application by lithium dendrite growth, polysulfide "shuttle effect", and safety issues. Gel polymer electrolytes that combine high ionic conductivity and safety are the key to solving these problems. Based on the special reaction mechanism of Li-S batteries, this paper summarizes in detail the GPE types for different key problems existing in cathodes and anodes, and discusses their corresponding action mechanisms and improvement methods. Finally, the current challenges and future development direction of GPEs for Li-S batteries are summarized and prospected.
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- Yingyue Cui
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CHINA
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- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, CHINA
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- Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, CHINA
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- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CHINA
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- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CHINA
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- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1, North Er Tiao, Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, CHINA
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Zhao C, Daali A, Hwang I, Li T, Huang X, Robertson D, Yang Z, Trask S, Xu W, Sun C, Xu G, Amine K. Pushing Lithium–Sulfur Batteries towards Practical Working Conditions through a Cathode–Electrolyte Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202203466. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202203466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Chen Zhao
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Stanford University Stanford CA 94305 USA
- Institute for Research& Medical Consultations Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) Dammam Saudi Arabia
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Wu S, Yao Y, Nie X, Yu Z, Yu Y, Huang F. Interfacial Engineering of Binder-Free Janus Separator with Ultra-Thin Multifunctional Layer for Simultaneous Enhancement of Both Metallic Li Anode and Sulfur Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202651. [PMID: 35723170 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Exploring a scalable strategy to fabricate a multifunctional separator is of great significance to overcome the challenges of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and dendritic growth in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein, a binder-free Janus separator is constructed by interfacial engineering. At the cathode interface, an ultra-thin covalent triazine piperazine film containing tailorable micropores and adsorption sites is decorated on polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane by in situ interfacial polymerization, building a triple barrier for LiPSs. The combination of steric hindrance and chemical adsorption reduces LiPS's migration by 81.85%. Meanwhile, at the anode interface, a fast-ionic conductor Li6.4 La3 Zr1.4 Ta0.6 O12 (LLZTO) is created on the surface of PAN nanofiber by magnetron sputtering to suppress dendrite growth. Even though there is no binder between the ceramic layer and the fibrous separator, sputtering creates an inter-embedded structure that ensures no depowering after cycling. Furthermore, the PAN-based separator displays a high temperature tolerance of 180 °C. Consequently, the cell delivers a high capacity of 1287.9 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C and stable cycling performance with an ultra-low capacity decay rate of 0.059% per cycle over 500 cycles. This work provides a scalable strategy for functionalizing separators to tackle the challenges in LSBs, which is binder-free, stripping-free, and essentially thickening-free.
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- Shuanglin Wu
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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Zhao C, Daali A, Hwang I, Li T, Huang X, Robertson D, Yang Z, Trask S, Xu W, Sun C, Xu G, Amine K. Pushing Lithium–Sulfur Batteries towards Practical Working Conditions through a Cathode–Electrolyte Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202203466] [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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- Chen Zhao
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- X-ray Sciences Division, Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Argonne National Laboratory 9700 S Cass Ave Lemont IL 60439 USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Stanford University Stanford CA 94305 USA
- Institute for Research& Medical Consultations Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) Dammam Saudi Arabia
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