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Nag R, Das S, Das D, Venimadhav A, Bera A. A MXene-BiFeO 3-ZnO nanocomposite photocatalyst served as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:23125-23132. [PMID: 37602790 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02444j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
MXenes have attracted considerable attention in the field of energy storage and conversion due to their high surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and ability to intercalate various ions. However, simultaneously achieving high capacitance, rate capability, cycling stability, and mechanical flexibility is a significant challenge for designing MXene-based supercapacitors. In this article, we explored MXene-BiFeO3-ZnO nanocomposites for both photocatalytic and electric double-layer supercapacitor applications. While the BiFeO3-ZnO nanohybrid heterostructure improves the charge separation properties in nanocomposite photocatalysts, it was applied as an interlayer spacer between the MXene layers to prevent the stacking effect of electrodes in the supercapacitor. Furthermore, the optimization of MXene content in the nanocomposite was established by photocatalytic studies on methylene blue dye, which revealed a maximum of 98.72% degradation under direct sunlight with superior stability. The electrochemical studies on the best composition material reveal a maximum areal capacitance (Ccv) of 142.8 mF cm-2, an energy density (E) of 1.65 μW h cm-2, and a capacitive retention of 99.98% after 8000 cycles at 7 μA cm-2. Additionally, the flexible solid-state supercapacitor fabricated with the same material demonstrates an areal capacitance of 47.6 mF cm-2 and a capacitive retention of 66% after 8000 cycles at 7 μA cm-2, with potential for high-performance flexible supercapacitors.
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- Riya Nag
- Department of Physics, Midnapore College (Autonomous), Raja Bazar Main Rd, Midnapore 721101, WB, India.
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- Cryogenic Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- School of Materials Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S.C Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, WB, India
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- Cryogenic Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Department of Physics, Midnapore College (Autonomous), Raja Bazar Main Rd, Midnapore 721101, WB, India.
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Li J, Zhang K, Wang B, Peng H. Light-Assisted Metal-Air Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213026. [PMID: 36196996 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Metal-air batteries are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage devices owing to their ultrahigh theoretical specific energy. However, sluggish cathode kinetics (O2 and CO2 reduction/evolution) result in large overpotentials and low round-trip efficiencies which seriously hinder their practical applications. Utilizing light to drive slow cathode processes has increasingly becoming a promising solution to this issue. Considering the rapid development and emerging issues of this field, this Review summarizes the current understanding of light-assisted metal-air batteries in terms of configurations and mechanisms, provides general design strategies and specific examples of photocathodes, systematically discusses the influence of light on batteries, and finally identifies existing gaps and future priorities for the development of practical light-assisted metal-air batteries.
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- Jiaxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China.,Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Yuan Z, Mao H, Yu D, Chen X. Photo-Assisted Metal-Air Batteries: Recent Progress, Challenges and Opportunities. Chemistry 2022; 29:e202202920. [PMID: 36437508 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
To meet the need of high energy density, long durability, safe and cost-efficient energy conversion and storage devices, metal-air batteries like Li-O2 and Zn-O2 batteries have received enormous attention and were subject to exciting development in the past decade. Photo-assisted strategies that enable the effective combination of photo/electric energy conversion/storage render a new dimension for the conventional metal-air batteries techniques with mere electric energy utilization. Therefore, tremendous research is ongoing in search of more efficient and durable devices with photo-assisted strategies. This review provides an overview of photo-assisted Li-O2 batteries, Zn-O2 batteries, and batteries with various metal/air components. The working mechanism, the basic device architecture and practical performances of various photo-assisted systems are summarized and discussed. Furthermore, certain technical challenges and future opportunities for the photo-assisted metal air batteries are emphasized and discussed in the hope of stimulating further research.
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- Zhongke Yuan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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Yu X, Liu G, Wang T, Gong H, Qu H, Meng X, He J, Ye J. Recent Advances in the Research of Photo‐Assisted Lithium‐Based Rechargeable Batteries. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202104. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Xingyu Yu
- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan Hebei 063210 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science College of Science Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing Jiangsu 210037 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan Hebei 063210 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory School of Material Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA) National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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Du D, Zhao S, Zhu Z, Li F, Chen J. Photo‐excited Oxygen Reduction and Oxygen Evolution Reactions Enable a High‐Performance Zn–Air Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202005929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Dongfeng Du
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Du D, Zhao S, Zhu Z, Li F, Chen J. Photo‐excited Oxygen Reduction and Oxygen Evolution Reactions Enable a High‐Performance Zn–Air Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:18140-18144. [PMID: 32602608 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202005929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Dongfeng Du
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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