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Li Q, Zhu G, Liu Z, Xu J. Molecular dynamics simulation studies on the ionic liquid N-butylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate on the gold surface. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32710. [PMID: 38975103 PMCID: PMC11225740 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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The study of solid/liquid interface is of great significance for understanding various phenomena such as the nanostructure of the interface, liquid wetting, crystal growth and nucleation. In this work, the nanostructure of the pyridinium ionic liquid [BPy]BF4 on different gold surfaces was studied by molecular dynamics simulation. The results indicate that the density of the ionic liquids near the gold surface is significantly higher than that in the bulk phase. Cation's tail (the alkyl chain) orients parallel to the surface under all studied conditions. Cation's head (the pyridine ring) orientation varies from parallel to perpendicular, which depends on the temperature and corrugation of the Au(hkl) surface. Interestingly, analysis of simulated mass and number densities revealed that surface corrugation randomizes the cations packing. On smooth Au(111) and Au(100) surfaces, parallel and perpendicular orientations are well distinguished for densely packed cations. While on corrugated Au(110), cations' packing density and order are decreased. Overall, this study explores the adsorption effect of the gold surface on ionic liquids, providing some valuable insights into their behavior on the solid/liquid interface.
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- Qiang Li
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, School of Physics and Electronic Information, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
- Faculty of Engineering, Anhui Sanlian University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, School of Physics and Electronic Information, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, School of Physics and Electronic Information, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, School of Physics and Electronic Information, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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Wang Q, Sun Q, Pu Y, Sun W, Lin C, Duan X, Ren X, Lu L. Photo-Thermal Mediated Li-ion Transport for Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309501. [PMID: 38109067 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The development of lithium-based solid-state batteries (SSBs) has to date been hindered by the limited ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs), where nonsolvated Li-ions are difficult to migrate in a polymer framework at room temperature. Despite the improved cationic migration by traditional heating systems, they are far from practical applications of SSBs. Here, an innovative strategy of light-mediated energy conversion is reported to build photothermal-based SPEs (PT-SPEs). The results suggest that the nanostructured photothermal materials acting as a powerful light-to-heat converter enable heating within a submicron space, leading to a decreased Li+ migration barrier and a stronger solid electrolyte interface. Via in situ X-ray diffraction analysis and molecular dynamics simulation, it is shown that the generated heating effectively triggers the structural transition of SPEs from a highly crystalline to an amorphous state, that helps mediate lithium-ion transport. Using the assembled SSBs for exemplification, PT-SPEs function as efficient ion-transport media, providing outstanding capacity retention (96% after 150 cycles) and a stable charge/discharge capacity (140 mA g-1 at 1.0 C). Overall, the work provides a comprehensive picture of the Li-ion transport in solid polymer electrolytes and suggests that free volume may be critical to achieving high-performance solid-state batteries.
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- Qin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Röwekamp L, Moch K, Seren M, Münzner P, Böhmer R, Gainaru C. Relaxation and diffusion of an ionic plasticizer in amorphous poly(vinylpyrrolidone). Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:13219-13229. [PMID: 38634288 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp01001a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The present work focuses on the dynamics of the ionic constituents of 1-propyl-3-methyl-imidazolium-bis-(trifluormethylsulfonyl)-imide (PT), a paradigmatic ionic liquid, as an additive in poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP). Hence, the resulting product can be regarded as a polymer electrolyte as well as an amorphous dispersion. Leveraging dielectric spectroscopy and oscillatory shear rheology, complemented by differential scanning calorimetry, the spectral shapes and the relaxation maps of the supercooled PVP-PT mixtures are accessed in their full compositional range. The study also presents dielectric and shear responses of neat PVP with a molecular weight of 2500 g mol-1. We discuss the plasticizing role of the PT additive and the decoupling between ionic dynamics and segmental relaxation in these mixtures. The extracted relaxation times, steady-state viscosities, and conductivities are employed to estimate the translational diffusivities of the ionic penetrants by means of the Stokes-Einstein, Nernst-Einstein, and Almond-West relations. While some of the estimated diffusivities agree with each other, some do not, pointing to the importance of the chosen hydrodynamic approximations and the type of response considered for the analysis. The present extensive dielectric, rheological, and calorimetric study enables a deeper understanding of relaxation and transport of ionic ingredients in polymers, particularly in the slow-dynamics regime which is difficult to access experimentally by direct-diffusivity probes.
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- Lara Röwekamp
- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Fakultät Physik, Technische Universität Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany.
- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA
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Alsaedi MK, Tadesse MY, Ganesan V, Panzer MJ. Zwitterionic Polymer Ionogel Electrolytes Supported by Coulombic Cross-Links: Impacts of Alkali Metal Cation Identity. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:3273-3281. [PMID: 38532249 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c08144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Zwitterionic (ZI) polymers enable the formation of noncovalent cross-links within ionic liquid electrolytes (ILEs) to create nonflammable, mechanically robust, and highly conductive ionogel electrolytes. In this study, ZI homopolymer poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) [poly(MPC)] scaffolds are synthesized in situ within lithium and/or sodium salt-based ILEs to construct a series of ionogels that contain between 3 and 15 wt % poly(MPC). Room-temperature ionic conductivity values of these ionogels are found to vary between approximately 1.3 and 2.2 mS cm-1. For sodium only and 1:1 lithium/sodium equimolar mixed salt ionogels containing 6 wt % poly(MPC), the ionic conductivity is found to improve by 14% compared to the neat ILE due to the presence of the ZI scaffold. Moreover, comparing the elastic modulus values of lithium- versus sodium-containing ionogels revealed a difference of up to 1 order of magnitude [10.6 vs 111 kPa, respectively, for 3 wt % poly(MPC)]. Molecular dynamics simulations of ionogel precursor solutions corroborate the experimental results by demonstrating differences in the lithium/ZI monomer and sodium/ZI monomer cluster size distributions formed, which is hypothesized to influence the scaffold network cross-link density obtained upon photopolymerization. This work provides insights into why ZI polymer-supported ionogel properties that are relevant for the development of safer electrolytes for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries depend upon the chemical identity of the alkali metal cation.
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- Mossab K Alsaedi
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Lorenz M, Schönhoff M. Evaluating Strategies to Enhance Li Transference in Salt-in-Ionic Liquid Electrolytes: Mixed Anions, Coordinating Cations, and High Salt Concentration. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:2782-2791. [PMID: 38459911 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c08354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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The increased safety of salt-in-ionic liquid electrolytes compared with established carbonate-based systems has promoted intense research in this field, but low conductivities, slow lithium transport, and unfavorable lithium anion correlations still prevent a mass market application. In particular, strong Li-anion correlations lead to dominant vehicular Li transport with the same drift direction for anions and lithium in the electric field. Here, three different strategies and their mutual interplay are evaluated, which could reduce Li-anion coordination, i.e., high salt concentration, a mixed-anion composition, as well as an ether functionalization of the organic cation. To this end, two series of highly concentrated IL-based electrolytes, based on either ethylmethylimidazolium (EMIM) or the ether-functionalized 1-methoxyethyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium (Pyr12O1) organic cation, and employing mixed bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide/bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (FSI/TFSI) anions are investigated. Measurements of conductivities, diffusion coefficients, and electrophoretic mobilities reveal no beneficial effect due to the increased heterogeneity of the FSI/TFSI-based electrolyte matrix, generally showing improved transport properties with increasing FSI share. However, a combination of both the ether-functionalized cation and high FSI content is proven successful, as lithium mobilities are positive, and vehicular transport is overcome by structural Li transport. Our study demonstrates the decisive role of synergy of the different approaches: While the single effect of a high salt concentration, weakly lithium-coordinating anions, or organic cations with lithium-affine functional groups is too weak to prevent vehicular transport, their joint effect can overcome vehicular Li transport, leading to improved Li conduction in ionic liquids.
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- Martin Lorenz
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstrasse 28/30, Münster 48149, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstrasse 28/30, Münster 48149, Germany
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Yue O, Wang X, Xie L, Bai Z, Zou X, Liu X. Biomimetic Exogenous "Tissue Batteries" as Artificial Power Sources for Implantable Bioelectronic Devices Manufacturing. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307369. [PMID: 38196276 PMCID: PMC10953594 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Implantable bioelectronic devices (IBDs) have gained attention for their capacity to conformably detect physiological and pathological signals and further provide internal therapy. However, traditional power sources integrated into these IBDs possess intricate limitations such as bulkiness, rigidity, and biotoxicity. Recently, artificial "tissue batteries" (ATBs) have diffusely developed as artificial power sources for IBDs manufacturing, enabling comprehensive biological-activity monitoring, diagnosis, and therapy. ATBs are on-demand and designed to accommodate the soft and confining curved placement space of organisms, minimizing interface discrepancies, and providing ample power for clinical applications. This review presents the near-term advancements in ATBs, with a focus on their miniaturization, flexibility, biodegradability, and power density. Furthermore, it delves into material-screening, structural-design, and energy density across three distinct categories of TBs, distinguished by power supply strategies. These types encompass innovative energy storage devices (chemical batteries and supercapacitors), power conversion devices that harness power from human-body (biofuel cells, thermoelectric nanogenerators, bio-potential devices, piezoelectric harvesters, and triboelectric devices), and energy transfer devices that receive and utilize external energy (radiofrequency-ultrasound energy harvesters, ultrasound-induced energy harvesters, and photovoltaic devices). Ultimately, future challenges and prospects emphasize ATBs with the indispensability of bio-safety, flexibility, and high-volume energy density as crucial components in long-term implantable bioelectronic devices.
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- Ouyang Yue
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering EducationShaanxi University of Science &TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering EducationShaanxi University of Science &TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering EducationShaanxi University of Science &TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering EducationShaanxi University of Science &TechnologyXi'anShaanxi710021China
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Xue JX, Liu FQ, Xiang TQ, Jia SX, Zhou JJ, Li L. In Situ Forming Gel Polymer Electrolyte for High Energy-Density Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307553. [PMID: 37715063 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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In situ forming gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) is one of the most feasible ways to improve the safety and cycle performances of lithium metal batteries with high energy density. However, most of the in situ formed GPEs are not compatible with high-voltage cathode materials. Here, this work provides a novel strategy to in situ form GPE based on the mechanism of Ritter reaction. The Ritter reaction in liquid electrolyte has the advantage of appropriate reaction temperature and no additional additives. The polymer chains are cross-linked by amide groups with the formation of GPE with superior electrochemical properties. The GPE has high ionic conductivity (1.84 mS cm-1 ), wide electrochemical stability window (>5.25 V) and high lithium ion transference number (≈0.78), compatible with high-voltage cathode materials. The Li|LiNi0.6 Co0.2 Mn0.2 O2 batteries with in situ formed GPE show excellent long-term cycle stability (93.4%, 300 cycles). The density functional theory calculation and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results verify that the amide and nitrile groups are beneficial for stabilizing cathode structure and promoting uniform Li deposition on Li anode. Furthermore, the in situ formed GPE exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in Graphite|LiMn2 O4 and Graphite|LiNi0.5 Co0.2 Mn0.3 O2 pouch batteries. This approach is adaptable to current battery technologies, which will be sure to promote the development of high energy-density lithium-ion batteries.
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- Jin-Xin Xue
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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Zhang BH, Wu Y, Hou YL, Chen JZ, Ma Z, Zhao DL. Contributing to the Revolution of Electrolyte Systems via In Situ Polymerization at Different Scales: A Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305322. [PMID: 37641186 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Solid-state batteries have become the most anticipated option for compatibility with high-energy density and safety. In situ polymerization, a novel strategy for the construction of solid-state systems, has extended its application from solid polymer electrolyte systems to other solid-state systems. This review summarizes the application of in situ polymerization strategies in solid-state batteries, which covers the construction of polymer, the formation of the electrolyte system, and the design of the full cell. For the polymer skeleton, multiple components and structures are being chosen. In the construction of solid polymer electrolyte systems, the choice of initiator for in situ polymerization is the focus of this review. New initiators, represented by lithium salts and additives, are the preferred choice because of their ability to play more diverse roles, while the coordination with other components can also improve the electrical properties of the system and introduce functionalities. In the construction of entire solid-state battery systems, the application of in situ polymerization to structure construction, interface construction, and the use of separators with multiplex functions has brought more possibilities for the development of various solid-state systems and even the perpetuation of liquid electrolytes.
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- Bo-Han Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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Li J, Gao L, Pan F, Gong C, Sun L, Gao H, Zhang J, Zhao Y, Wang G, Liu H. Engineering Strategies for Suppressing the Shuttle Effect in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:12. [PMID: 37947874 PMCID: PMC10638349 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01223-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are supposed to be one of the most potential next-generation batteries owing to their high theoretical capacity and low cost. Nevertheless, the shuttle effect of firm multi-step two-electron reaction between sulfur and lithium in liquid electrolyte makes the capacity much smaller than the theoretical value. Many methods were proposed for inhibiting the shuttle effect of polysulfide, improving corresponding redox kinetics and enhancing the integral performance of Li-S batteries. Here, we will comprehensively and systematically summarize the strategies for inhibiting the shuttle effect from all components of Li-S batteries. First, the electrochemical principles/mechanism and origin of the shuttle effect are described in detail. Moreover, the efficient strategies, including boosting the sulfur conversion rate of sulfur, confining sulfur or lithium polysulfides (LPS) within cathode host, confining LPS in the shield layer, and preventing LPS from contacting the anode, will be discussed to suppress the shuttle effect. Then, recent advances in inhibition of shuttle effect in cathode, electrolyte, separator, and anode with the aforementioned strategies have been summarized to direct the further design of efficient materials for Li-S batteries. Finally, we present prospects for inhibition of the LPS shuttle and potential development directions in Li-S batteries.
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- Jiayi Li
- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Joint International Laboratory On Environmental and Energy Frontier Materials, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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Jin L, Ju S, Zhao Y, Xing S, Tang J, He Y, Chen C, Liang G, Zhang J. Super tough and high adhesive eutectic ionogels enabled by high-density hydrogen bond network. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31925-31934. [PMID: 37915444 PMCID: PMC10617370 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05120j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Ionogels have attracted tremendous interest for flexible electronics due to their excellent deformability, conductivity, and environmental stability. However, most ionogels suffer from low strength and poor toughness, which limit their practical applications. This article presents a strategy for fabricating ionogels with high toughness by constructing high-density hydrogen bonds within their microstructure. The ionogels exhibit a maximum fracture strength of 11.44 MPa, and can sustain a fracture strain of 506%. They also demonstrate a fracture energy of 27.29 MJ m-3 and offer a wide range of mechanical property adjustments (fracture stress from 0.3 to 11.44 MPa, fracture strain from 506% to 1050%). Strain sensors assembled with ionogels demonstrate exceptional sensing performance and enable motion detection of human joints. This study provides a new approach for achieving strong and tough ionogel design used for high-performance flexible electronic applications.
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- Li Jin
- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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- High Speed Aerodynamics Institute, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center Mianyang 621000 China
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- College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 China
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Chen L, Xu J, Zhu M, Zeng Z, Song Y, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Deng Y, Xiong R, Huang C. Self-healing polymers through hydrogen-bond cross-linking: synthesis and electronic applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4000-4032. [PMID: 37489089 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00236e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Recently, polymers capable of repeatedly self-healing physical damage and restoring mechanical properties have attracted extensive attention. Among the various supramolecular chemistry, hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) featuring reversibility, directionality and high per-volume concentration has become one of the most attractive directions for the development of self-healing polymers (SHPs). Herein, we review the recent advances in the design of high-performance SHPs based on different H-bonding types, for example, H-bonding motifs and excessive H-bonding. In particular, the effects of the structural design of SHPs on their mechanical performance and healing efficiency are discussed in detail. Moreover, we also summarize how to employ H-bonding-based SHPs for the preparation of self-healable electronic devices, focusing on promising topics, including energy harvesting devices, energy storage devices, and flexible sensing devices. Finally, the current challenges and possible strategies for the development of H-bonding-based SHPs and their smart electronic applications are highlighted.
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- Long Chen
- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China.
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Bao W, Zhang Y, Cao L, Jiang Y, Zhang H, Zhang N, Liu Y, Yan P, Wang X, Liu Y, Li H, Zhao Y, Xie J. An H 2 O-Initiated Crosslinking Strategy for Ultrafine-Nanoclusters-Reinforced High-Toughness Polymer-In-Plasticizer Solid Electrolyte. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304712. [PMID: 37435622 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Incorporating plasticizers is an effective way to facilitate conduction of ions in solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). However, this conductivity enhancement often comes at the cost of reduced mechanical properties, which can make the electrolyte membrane more difficult to process and increase safety hazards. Here, a novel crosslinking strategy, wherein metal-alkoxy-terminated polymers can be crosslinked by precisely controlling the content of H2 O as an initiator, is proposed. As a proof-of-concept, trimethylaluminum (TMA)-functionalized poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is used to demonstrate that ultrafine Al-O nanoclusters can serve as nodes to crosslink PEO chains with a wide range of molecular weights from 10 000 to 8 000 000 g mol-1 . The crosslinked polymer network can incorporate a high concentration of plasticizers, with a total weight percentage over 75%, while still maintaining excellent stretchability (4640%) and toughness (3.87 × 104 kJ m-3 ). The resulting electrolyte demonstrates high ionic conductivity (1.41 mS cm-1 ), low interfacial resistance toward Li metal (48.1 Ω cm2 ), and a wide electrochemical window (>4.8 V vs Li+ /Li) at 30 °C. Furthermore, the LiFePO4 /Li battery shows stable cycle performance with a capacity retention of 98.6% (146.3 mAh g-1 ) over 1000 cycles at 1C (1C = 170 mAh g-1 ) at 30 °C.
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- Wenda Bao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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S Grewal M, Ishibashi K, Hara M, Ishizaki Y, Nagano S, Yabu H. Effect of the Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate (PEGDA) Molecular Weight on Ionic Conductivities in Solvent-Free Photo-Cross-Linked Solid Polymer Electrolytes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:10209-10215. [PMID: 37436760 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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To obtain safe, high-performance Li-ion batteries, the development of electrolytes with high impact resistance and high ionic conductivity is important. Ionic conductivity at room temperature has been improved by using poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) diacrylate (PEGDA) to form three-dimensional (3D) networks and solvated ionic liquids. However, the effects of the molecular weight of PEGDA on ionic conductivities and the relationship between ionic conductivities and network structures of cross-linked polymer electrolytes have not been discussed in detail. In this study, the dependence of the ionic conductivity of photo-cross-linked PEG solid electrolytes on the molecular weight of the PEGDA was evaluated. X-ray scattering (XRS) gave detailed information about the dimensions of 3D networks formed by the photo-cross-linking of PEGDA, and the effects of the network structures on the ionic conductivities were discussed.
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- Manjit S Grewal
- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furocho, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University, 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University, 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-Ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Wu Z, Yi Y, Hai F, Tian X, Zheng S, Guo J, Tang W, Hua W, Li M. A Metal-Organic Framework Based Quasi-Solid-State Electrolyte Enabling Continuous Ion Transport for High-Safety and High-Energy-Density Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:22065-22074. [PMID: 37122124 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Solid-state lithium metal batteries are promising next-generation rechargeable energy storage systems. However, the poor compatibility of the electrode/electrolyte interface and the low lithium ion conductivity of solid-state electrolytes are key issues hindering the practicality of solid-state electrolytes. Herein, rational designed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with the incorporation of two types of ionic liquids (ILs) are fabricated as quasi-solid electrolytes. The obtained MOF-IL electrolytes offer continuous ion transport channels with the functional sulfonic acid groups serving as lithium ion hopping sites, which accelerate the Li+ transport both in the bulk and at the interfaces. The quasi-solid MOF-IL electrolytes exhibit competitive ionic conductivities of over 3.0 × 10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature, wide electrochemical windows over 5.2 V, and good interfacial compatibility, together with greatly enhanced Li+ transference numbers compared to the bare IL electrolyte. Consequently, the assembled quasi-solid Li metal batteries show either superior stability at low C rates or improved rate performance, related to the species of ILs. Overall, the quasi-solid MOF-IL electrolytes possess great application potential in high-safety and high-energy-density lithium metal batteries.
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- Zhendi Wu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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Wei L, Wang L, Cui Z, Liu Y, Du A. Multifunctional Applications of Ionic Liquids in Polymer Materials: A Brief Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093836. [PMID: 37175245 PMCID: PMC10180292 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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As a new generation of green media and functional materials, ionic liquids (ILs) have been extensively investigated in scientific and industrial communities, which have found numerous ap-plications in polymeric materials. On the one hand, much of the research has determined that ILs can be applied to modify polymers which use nanofillers such as carbon black, silica, graphene oxide, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, etc., toward the fabrication of high-performance polymer composites. On the other hand, ILs were extensively reported to be utilized to fabricate polymeric materials with improved thermal stability, thermal and electrical conductivity, etc. Despite substantial progress in these areas, summary and discussion of state-of-the-art functionalities and underlying mechanisms of ILs are still inadequate. In this review, a comprehensive introduction of various fillers modified by ILs precedes a systematic summary of the multifunctional applications of ILs in polymeric materials, emphasizing the effect on vulcanization, thermal stability, electrical and thermal conductivity, selective permeability, electromagnetic shielding, piezoresistive sensitivity and electrochemical activity. Overall, this review in this area is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of ILs within a polymer context based on advantages and disadvantages, to help researchers expand ideas on the promising applications of ILs in polymer fabrication with enormous potential.
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- Liping Wei
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics (Ministry of Education), School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics (Ministry of Education), School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics (Ministry of Education), School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics (Ministry of Education), School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics (Ministry of Education), School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Shamshina JL, Berton P. Renewable Biopolymers Combined with Ionic Liquids for the Next Generation of Supercapacitor Materials. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097866. [PMID: 37175574 PMCID: PMC10177905 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The search for biocompatible and renewable materials for the next generation of energy devices has led to increasing interest in using biopolymers as a matrix component for the development of electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). However, using biopolymers as host matrices presents limitations in performance and scalability. At the same time, ionic liquids (ILs) have shown exceptional properties as non-aqueous electrolytes. This review intends to highlight the progress in integrating ILs and biopolymers for EDLC. While ILs have been used as solvents to process biopolymers and electrolyte materials, biopolymers have been utilized to provide novel chemistries of electrolyte materials via one of the following scenarios: (1) acting as host polymeric matrices for IL-support, (2) performing as polymeric fillers, and (3) serving as backbone polymer substrates for synthetic polymer grafting. Each of these scenarios is discussed in detail and supported with several examples. The use of biopolymers as electrode materials is another topic covered in this review, where biopolymers are used as a source of carbon or as a flexible support for conductive materials. This review also highlights current challenges in materials development, including improvements in robustness and conductivity, and proper dispersion and compatibility of biopolymeric and synthetic polymeric matrices for proper interface bonding.
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- Julia L Shamshina
- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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Huang Y, Cheng F, Cai C, Fu Y. Simultaneously Suppressing Shuttle Effect and Dendrite Growth in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries via Building Dual-Functional Asymmetric-Cellulose Gel Electrolyte. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300076. [PMID: 37029708 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Polysulfides huttling and interfacial instability of Lithium-anode are the main technical issues hindering commercialization of high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries. Simply addressing the problem of polysulfide shuttling or lithium dendrite growth can result in safety hazards or short lifespan. To synchronously tackle the aforementioned issues, the authors have designed an asymmetric cellulose gel electrolyte, a defective and ionized UiO66/black phosphorus heterostructure coating layer (Di-UiO66/BP) and a cationic cellulose gelelectrolyte (QACA). Defective and ionized engineered UiO66 particles significantly enhances performance of UiO66/BP layer in anchoring free polysulfides, promoting smooth and effective polysulfide conversion and expediting the redox kinetics of sulfur cathode, therefore suppressing polysulfide shuttling. QACA electrolyte with numerous cationic groups can interact with anions via electrostatic adsorption, thus enhancing lithium-ion transference number and contributing to formation of stable solid electrolyte interface to suppress lithium dendrite growth. Owing to the superior performance of QACA/Di-UiO66/BP, the final cells exhibit outstanding electrochemical performance, presenting high sulfur utilization (1420.1 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C), high-rate capacity (665.4 mAh g-1 at 4 C) and long cycle lifespan. This work proposes a strategy of designing asymmetric electrolytes to simultaneously address the challenges in both S-cathode and Li-anode, which contributes to advanced Li-S batteries and their practical application.
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- Yangze Huang
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resource, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resource, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resource, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resource, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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Fan X, Liu S, Jia Z, Koh JJ, Yeo JCC, Wang CG, Surat'man NE, Loh XJ, Le Bideau J, He C, Li Z, Loh TP. Ionogels: recent advances in design, material properties and emerging biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:2497-2527. [PMID: 36928878 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00652a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Ionic liquid (IL)-based gels (ionogels) have received considerable attention due to their unique advantages in ionic conductivity and their biphasic liquid-solid phase property. In ionogels, the negligibly volatile ionic liquid is retained in the interconnected 3D pore structure. On the basis of these physical features as well as the chemical properties of well-chosen ILs, there is emerging interest in the anti-bacterial and biocompatibility aspects. In this review, the recent achievements of ionogels for biomedical applications are summarized and discussed. Following a brief introduction of the various types of ILs and their key physicochemical and biological properties, the design strategies and fabrication methods of ionogels are presented by means of different confining networks. These sophisticated ionogels with diverse functions, aimed at biomedical applications, are further classified into several active domains, including wearable strain sensors, therapeutic delivery systems, wound healing and biochemical detections. Finally, the challenges and possible strategies for the design of future ionogels by integrating materials science with a biological interface are proposed.
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- Xiaotong Fan
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, Singapore.
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- College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China. .,Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore. .,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44000 Nantes, France.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, Singapore. .,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore. .,Department of Materials Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, Singapore. .,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China. .,Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Goujon N, Mendes T, Barlow KJ, Kerr R, O'Dell LA, Chiefari J, Howlett PC, Forsyth M. Single‐ion conducting polymer as lithium salt additive in polymerized ionic liquid block copolymer electrolyte. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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- Nicolas Goujon
- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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Shang Y, Wei J, He X, Zhao J, Shen H, Wu D, Wu T, Wang Q. In Situ Fabrication of Benzoquinone Crystal Layer on the Surface of Nest-Structural Ionohydrogel for Flexible "All-in-One" Supercapattery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208443. [PMID: 36546579 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible energy-storage devices lay the foundation for a convenient, advanced, fossil fuel-free society. However, the fabrication of flexible energy-storage devices remains a tremendous challenge due to the intrinsic dissimilarities between electrode and electrolyte. In this study, a strategy is proposed for fabricating a flexible electrode and electrolyte entirely inside a matrix. First, a nest-structural and redox-active ionohydrogel with excellent stretchability (up to 3000%) and conductivity (167.9 mS cm-1 ) is designed using a hydrated ionic liquid (HIL) solvent and chemical foaming strategy. The nest-structure ionohydrogel provides sufficient "highways" and "service area", and the cation in HIL facilitates the reaction, transportation, and deposition of benzoquinone. Subsequently, in situ, a novel benzoquinone crystal-gel interface (CGI) is in situ fabricated on the surface of the ionohydrogel through electrochemical deposition of benzoquinone. Thus, an integrated CGI-gel platform is successfully achieved with a middle body as an electrolyte and the surficial redox-active CGI membrane for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Based on the CGI-gel platform, an extreme simple and effective "stick-to-use" strategy is proposed for constructing flexible energy-storage devices and then a series of flexible supercapatteries are fabricated with high stretchability and capacitance (5222.1 mF cm-2 at 600% strain), low self-discharge and interfacial resistance and a wearable, self-power and intelligent display.
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- Yinghui Shang
- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, P. R. China
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Marinow A, Katcharava Z, Binder WH. Self-Healing Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051145. [PMID: 36904385 PMCID: PMC10007462 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051145] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The integration of polymer materials with self-healing features into advanced lithium batteries is a promising and attractive approach to mitigate degradation and, thus, improve the performance and reliability of batteries. Polymeric materials with an ability to autonomously repair themselves after damage may compensate for the mechanical rupture of an electrolyte, prevent the cracking and pulverization of electrodes or stabilize a solid electrolyte interface (SEI), thus prolonging the cycling lifetime of a battery while simultaneously tackling financial and safety issues. This paper comprehensively reviews various categories of self-healing polymer materials for application as electrolytes and adaptive coatings for electrodes in lithium-ion (LIBs) and lithium metal batteries (LMBs). We discuss the opportunities and current challenges in the development of self-healable polymeric materials for lithium batteries in terms of their synthesis, characterization and underlying self-healing mechanism, as well as performance, validation and optimization.
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Chen S, Voth GA. How Does Electronic Polarizability or Scaled-Charge Affect the Interfacial Properties of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids? J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:1264-1275. [PMID: 36701801 PMCID: PMC9924258 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c07981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) air-liquid interface plays an important role in many applications. Herein, we present molecular dynamics simulation results for the air-liquid interface of a common RTIL, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide, [C4mim][NTf2]. To elucidate the effects of electronic polarizability and scaled-charge ions on the properties of the RTIL air-liquid interface, we employ three different kinds of force fields: a nonpolarizable force field (FF) with united ion charges (FixQ), a nonpolarizable FF with scaled-charge by 0.8 (ScaleQ), and a polarizable FF (Drude). To identify whether the ions reside at the interface or not, the method of identification of the truly interfacial molecules is used. The structural and dynamical properties in the interfacial, subinterfacial, and central layers are evaluated. In general for bulk liquids, the FixQ model predicts too-ordered structures and too-sluggish dynamics, while the ScaleQ model can serve as a simple cure. However, the ScaleQ model cannot reproduce the results of the Drude model at the interface, due to an inappropriate scaled-down charge near the interface.
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- Sijia Chen
- Department of Chemistry,
Chicago Center for Theoretical Chemistry, The James Franck Institute,
and Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry,
Chicago Center for Theoretical Chemistry, The James Franck Institute,
and Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois60637, United States
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Zhang L, Gao H, Guan L, Li Y, Wang Q. Polyzwitterion-SiO 2 Double-Network Polymer Electrolyte with High Strength and High Ionic Conductivity. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15020466. [PMID: 36679345 PMCID: PMC9861860 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The key to developing high-performance polymer electrolytes (PEs) is to achieve their high strength and high ionic conductivity, but this is still challenging. Herein, we designed a new double-network PE based on the nonhydrolytic sol-gel reaction of tetraethyl orthosilicate and in situ polymerization of zwitterions. The as-prepared PE possesses high strength (0.75 Mpa) and high stretchability (560%) due to the efficient dissipation energy of the inorganic network and elastic characteristics of the polymer network. In addition, the highest ionic conductivity of the PE reaches 0.44 mS cm-1 at 30 °C owning to the construction of dynamic ion channels between the polyzwitterion segments and between the polyzwitterion segments and ionic liquids. Furthermore, the inorganic network can act as Lewis acid to adsorb trace impurities, resulting in a prepared electrolyte with a high electrochemical window over 5 V. The excellent interface compatibility of the as-prepared PE with a Li metal electrode is also confirmed. Our work provides new insights into the design and preparation of high-performance polymer-based electrolytes for solid-state energy storage devices.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Chuzhou University, 1528 Fengle Avenue, Chuzhou 239099, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
- Correspondence: (H.G.); (Y.L.); (Q.W.)
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
- Correspondence: (H.G.); (Y.L.); (Q.W.)
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
- Correspondence: (H.G.); (Y.L.); (Q.W.)
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Tertiary sulfonium/quaternary ammonium-containing silsesquioxane nanoparticles with lithium salts as potential hybrid electrolytes. POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Niu H, Ding M, Zhang N, Guo X, Guan P, Hu X. Ionic Liquid‐Modified Silicon Nanoparticles Composite Gel Polymer Electrolyte for High‐Performance Lithium Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202201015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Huizhe Niu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P.R. China
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Wang M, Hu J, Dickey MD. Tough Ionogels: Synthesis, Toughening Mechanisms, and Mechanical Properties-A Perspective. JACS AU 2022; 2:2645-2657. [PMID: 36590265 PMCID: PMC9795568 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.2c00489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Polymeric ionogels are polymer networks swollen with ionic liquids (i.e., salts with low melting points). Ionogels are interesting due to their unique features such as nonvolatility, high thermal and electrochemical stability, excellent ionic conductivity, and nonflammability. These properties enable applications such as unconventional electronics, energy storage devices (i.e., batteries and supercapacitors), sensors and actuators. However, the poor mechanical performance of ionogels (e.g., fracture strength < 1 MPa, modulus < 0.1 MPa, and toughness < 1000 J m-2) have limited their use, thus motivating the need for tough ionogels. This Perspective summarizes recent advances toward tough ionogels by highlighting synthetic methods and toughening mechanisms. Opportunities and promising applications of tough ionogels are also discussed.
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- Meixiang Wang
- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, 911 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
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- State
Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Department
of Engineering Mechanics, Xi’an Jiaotong
University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, 911 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Wang S, Jiang Y, Hu X. Ionogel-Based Membranes for Safe Lithium/Sodium Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200945. [PMID: 35362162 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Alkali (lithium, sodium)-based second batteries are considered one of the brightest candidates for energy-storage applications in order to utilize the random and intermittent renewable energy to achieve carbon neutrality. Conventional lithium/sodium batteries containing liquid organic electrolytes are vulnerable to electrolytes leakage and even combustion, which hinders their large-scale and reliable application. All-solid-state electrolytes which are considered to have better safety have been developed in recent years. However, most of them suffer from low ionic conductivity and large interfacial resistance with the electrode. Ionogel-electrolyte membranes composed of ionic liquids and solid matrices, have attracted much attention because of their nonvolatility, nonflammability, and superior chemical and electrochemical properties. This review focuses on the most recent advances of ionogel electrolytes that sprang up with the emerging demand and progress of safe lithium/sodium batteries. The ionogel-electrolyte membranes are discussed based on the framework components and preparation methods. Their structure and properties, including ionic conductivity, mechanical strength, electrochemical stabilities, and so on, are demonstrated in combination with their applications. The current challenges and insights on the future development of ionogel electrolytes for advanced safe lithium/sodium batteries are also proposed.
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- Sen Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Xing J, Bliznakov S, Bonville L, Oljaca M, Maric R. A Review of Nonaqueous Electrolytes, Binders, and Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-022-00131-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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AbstractLithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most important electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and low cost. During the past decades, many review papers outlining the advantages of state-of-the-art LIBs have been published, and extensive efforts have been devoted to improving their specific energy density and cycle life performance. These papers are primarily focused on the design and development of various advanced cathode and anode electrode materials, with less attention given to the other important components of the battery. The “nonelectroconductive” components are of equal importance to electrode active materials and can significantly affect the performance of LIBs. They could directly impact the capacity, safety, charging time, and cycle life of batteries and thus affect their commercial application. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of nonaqueous electrolytes, binders, and separators for LIBs and discusses their impact on the battery performance. In addition, the challenges and perspectives for future development of LIBs are discussed, and new avenues for state-of-the-art LIBs to reach their full potential for a wide range of practical applications are outlined.
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Chen Y, Lu Z, Chen T, Liu Y, Han G, Xu G. Template-free hydrothermal synthesis of δ-MnO2 hierarchical nanoflowers with potassium ions intercalation as cathodes for high-performing aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Xue B, Zhao X, Yin J. Electrorheological and dielectric analysis of self-crosslinked poly(ionic liquid)s with different flexible chain spacer. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Advanced Formulations Based on Poly(ionic liquid) Materials for Additive Manufacturing. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235121. [PMID: 36501514 PMCID: PMC9735564 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Innovation in materials specially formulated for additive manufacturing is of great interest and can generate new opportunities for designing cost-effective smart materials for next-generation devices and engineering applications. Nevertheless, advanced molecular and nanostructured systems are frequently not possible to integrate into 3D printable materials, thus limiting their technological transferability. In some cases, this challenge can be overcome using polymeric macromolecules of ionic nature, such as polymeric ionic liquids (PILs). Due to their tuneability, wide variety in molecular composition, and macromolecular architecture, they show a remarkable ability to stabilize molecular and nanostructured materials. The technology resulting from 3D-printable PIL-based formulations represents an untapped array of potential applications, including optoelectronic, antimicrobial, catalysis, photoactive, conductive, and redox applications.
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Cho KG, Seol KH, Kim MS, Hong K, Lee KH. Tuning Threshold Voltage of Electrolyte-Gated Transistors by Binary Ion Doping. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:50004-50012. [PMID: 36301020 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Electrolyte-gated transistors (EGTs) operating at low voltages have attracted significant attention in widespread applications, including neuromorphic devices, nonvolatile memories, chemical/biosensors, and printed electronics. To increase the practicality of the EGTs in electronic circuits, systematic control of threshold voltage (Vth), which determines the power consumption and noise margin of the circuits, is essential. In this study, we present a simple strategy for systematically tuning Vth to almost half of the operating potential range of the EGT by controlling the electrochemical doping of electrolyte ions into organic p-type semiconductors. The type of anion in the ionogel determines Vth as well as other transistor characteristics, such as the subthreshold swing and mobility, because the positive hole carriers are the majority carriers. More importantly, Vth can be finely controlled by binary anion doping using ionogels with two anions with varying molar fractions at a fixed cation. In addition, the binary anion doping successfully controls the inversion characteristics of ion-gated inverters. As unlimited combinations of ion pairs are possible for ionogels, this study opens a route for controlling the device characteristics to expand the practicality and applicability of ionogel-based EGTs for next-generation ionic/electronic devices.
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- Kyung Gook Cho
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University (CNU), Daejeon34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon22212, Republic of Korea
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Li LX, Li R, Huang ZH, Liu MQ, Xiang J, Shen XQ, Jing MX. High-performance gel electrolyte for enhanced interface compatibility and lithium metal stability in high-voltage lithium battery. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rojas LMG, Huerta-Aguilar CA, Orta-Ledesma MT, Sosa-Echeverria R, Thangarasu P. Zinc oxide nanoparticles coated with benzimidazole based ionic liquid performing as an efficient CO2 capture: Experimental and Theoretical studies. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Xu J, Ma G, Wang N, Zhao S, Zhou J. Borderline Metal Centers on Nonporous Metal-Organic Framework Nanowire Boost Fast Li-Ion Interfacial Transport of Composite Polymer Electrolyte. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204163. [PMID: 36047653 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) fillers are emerging for composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs). Enhancing Lewis acid-base interaction (LABI) among MOFs, polymer and Li-salt is expected to promote Li+ -transport. However, it is unclear how to customize a strong LABI interface. The large surface-area of classical MOFs also interferes with clarifying the LABI influence on Li+ -transport. Herein, Bi3+ as metal centers to design colloidal-dispersed nonporous MOFs (Bi/HMT-MOFs) nanowire with a surface-area of only 17.13 m2 g-1 to prepare polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based CPEs (BMCPE) is chosen. The nonporous feature can exclude the surface-area effect on Li+ -transport. More interestingly, Bi3+ is a typical borderline acid, which can interact with both hard-basic PEO and soft-basic Li-salt anion. Accordingly, Bi/HMT-MOFs are uniformly dispersed in the BMCPE to form a strong LABI interface with PEO and Li-salt, promoting Li-salt dissociation and providing rapid Li+ -transport channels. Despite the ultralow surface-area of Bi/HMT-MOFs, BMCPE exhibits significantly enhanced ion-conductivity and Li+ transference number, which completely rival traditional MOFs-filled CPEs. BMCPE also enables symmetric and full cells with excellent high-rate performance and long-term cycling stability. In contrast, when Bi3+ sites are obscured, electrochemical performances are obviously decreased. Therefore, employing borderline metal centers will be an effective strategy to construct a LABI interface for high-performance MOFs-filled CPEs.
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- Jianqi Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Li J, Liang J, Ren Z, Shi C, Li Y, Zhang L, Zhang Q, He C, Ren X. Insights of potassium hexafluorophosphate additive in solid polymer electrolyte for realizing high performance all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chen F, Guo C, Zhou H, Shahzad MW, Liu TX, Oleksandr S, Sun J, Dai S, Xu BB. Supramolecular Network Structured Gel Polymer Electrolyte with High Ionic Conductivity for Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106352. [PMID: 35060295 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polymer-based solid electrolytes (PSEs) offer great promise in developing lithium metal batteries due to their attractive features such as safety, light weight, low cost, and high processability. However, a PSE-based lithium battery usually requires a relatively high temperature (60 °C or above) to complete charge and discharge due to the poor ionic conductivity of PSEs. Herein, a gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) film with a supramolecular network structure through a facile one-step photopolymerization is designed and developed. The crosslinked structure and quadruple hydrogen bonding fulfil the GPEs with high thermal stability and good mechanical property with a maximum tensile strain of 48%. The obtained GPEs possess a high ionic conductivity of 3.8 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 25 °C and a decomposition voltage ≥ 4.6 V (vs Li/Li+ ). The cells assembled with LiFePO4 cathode and Li anode, present an initial discharge specific capacity of 155.6 mAh g-1 and a good cycling efficiency with a capacity retention rate of 81.1% after 100 charges/discharge cycles at 0.1 C at ambient temperature. This work encompasses a route to develop high performance PSEs that can be operated at room temperature for future lithium metal batteries.
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- Fei Chen
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Department of Chemical, Polymer and Silicate Engineering, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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Cao S, Aimi J, Yoshio M. Electroactive Soft Actuators Based on Columnar Ionic Liquid Crystal/Polymer Composite Membrane Electrolytes Forming 3D Continuous Ionic Channels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43701-43710. [PMID: 36044399 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Here, we report low-voltage-driven fast-response nanostructured columnar ionic liquid crystal/polymer composite actuators that form three-dimensional continuous ion channels. A three-component self-assembly of a zwitterionic rod-like molecule (49.5 wt %), an ionic liquid (27.5 wt %), and poly(vinyl alcohol) (23.0 wt %) provided a free-standing stretchable membrane electrolyte. The dissociated ions can move through a continuous 3D ionophilic matrix surrounding the hydrophobic columns formed by the hexagonally organized rod-mesogens. Three-layer actuators composed of the electrolyte film sandwiched between two conductive polymer film electrodes of doped polythiophene exhibited a bending motion with 0.32% strain and moved 2 mm within 220 ms under 1 V at 0.1 Hz in 70% relative humidity due to the formation of electric double layers at the soft solid electrolyte/electrode interfaces. The bending strain of the columnar nanostructured actuator is comparable to those of polymer iongel actuators and block polymer actuators containing 25-80 wt % of ionic liquids. It is noteworthy that a small number of ions organized into the 3D nanochannels can generate the large bending deformation, which can contribute to reduce the risk of leakage of ions and the production cost. In addition, we have demonstrated a low-voltage-driven deformable mirror actuator that is expected to be applied to optical devices.
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- Siyu Cao
- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
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Yang Y, Li X, Yan Y, Pan R, Liu J, Lian M, Luo X, Liu G. RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly of poly(ionic liquids) in ethanol. E-POLYMERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2022-0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Poly(ionic liquids) (PILs) exhibit better durability, processability, and mechanical stability than ionic liquids. PIL self-assembly in green solvents is a well-established strategy for preparing polyelectrolytes. Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) has proven to be the most controllable method for synthesizing polyelectrolytes. However, there have been few reports on preparing high-order morphology PILs by RAFT-PISA. A new type of ionic monomer, 1-butyl-3-(4-vinylbenzyl)imidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([BVBIm][PF6]), was prepared from substitution reaction and ion exchange reaction of 1-butylimidazole and 4-vinylbenzyl chloride. Herein, various morphologies, including spheres, worms, and vesicles, were easily obtained via RAFT ethanolic dispersion polymerization using poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) (PDMA43) as the macromolecular chain transfer agent and [BVBIm][PF6] as the monomer. Dispersion polymerization kinetic experiments, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry were used to investigate the PDMA43-b-P([BVBIm][PF6])
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- Yongqi Yang
- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology , Weifang 262700 , China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University , Shanghai 200444 , China
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- Inner Mongolia Institute of Quality and Standardization, Inner Mongolia Administration for Market Regulation , Hohhot 010000 , China
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- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology , Weifang 262700 , China
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- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology , Weifang 262700 , China
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- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology , Weifang 262700 , China
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- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology , Weifang 262700 , China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University , Dezhou 253023 , China
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- Institute of Optical Functional Materials for Biomedical Imaging, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , Tai An 271016 , China
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Wu M, Chen S, Mei Y, Liu L, Wei Y. Interfacial Electrochemistry-Induced Detachable Adhesives with Ultra-High Bonding Strength and Detaching Efficiency. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:41456-41467. [PMID: 36043244 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Detachable adhesives with simultaneously high bonding strength and detaching efficiency have remained a great challenge in adhesion science. The existing detachable adhesives (e.g., solid-liquid phase transitions-based adhesives) usually show low initial cohesion and require long detaching time (several minutes or hours for transitions). Herein, by introducing ionic liquids (ILs) and soft polyethylene glycol (PEG) into a rigid epoxy precursor and curing, we demonstrated the adhesives with both high initial bonding strength (>13 MPa) and detaching efficiency (100% detachment within 10 s under a 90 V DC voltage). The high initial bonding strength is due to the imidazolium cations of ILs and their ion-dipole interactions with PEG can promote the curing of epoxy, decrease the glass-transition temperature, increase the interfacial wettability, and transmit external stress. Also, the outstanding detaching efficiency is because the tetrafluoroborate anions of ILs can electrochemically react rapidly under a voltage and generate fluorinated nanoparticles at the bonding interface within 1 minute. The high bonding and electrochemistry-induced detaching mechanism were further characterized. This work opens up a new avenue for the rational design of fast-detachable adhesives with high bonding strength, showing wide potential in many modern fields.
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- Min Wu
- School of Materials and Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Biomass Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Macromolecular Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Biomass Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Macromolecular Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Biomass Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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Liu M, Zhang S, van Eck ERH, Wang C, Ganapathy S, Wagemaker M. Improving Li-ion interfacial transport in hybrid solid electrolytes. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 17:959-967. [PMID: 35864168 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-022-01162-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The development of commercial solid-state batteries has to date been hindered by the individual limitations of inorganic and organic solid electrolytes, motivating hybrid concepts. However, the room-temperature conductivity of hybrid solid electrolytes is still insufficient to support the required battery performance. A key challenge is to assess the Li-ion transport over the inorganic and organic interfaces and relate this to surface chemistry. Here we study the interphase structure and the Li-ion transport across the interface of hybrid solid electrolytes using solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. In a hybrid solid polyethylene oxide polymer-inorganic electrolyte, we introduce two representative types of ionic liquid that have different miscibilities with the polymer. The poorly miscible ionic liquid wets the polymer-inorganic interface and increases the local polarizability. This lowers the diffusional barrier, resulting in an overall room-temperature conductivity of 2.47 × 10-4 S cm-1. A critical current density of 0.25 mA cm-2 versus a Li-metal anode shows improved stability, allowing cycling of a LiFePO4-Li-metal solid-state cell at room temperature with a Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%. Tailoring the local interface environment between the inorganic and organic solid electrolyte components in hybrid solid electrolytes seems to be a viable route towards designing highly conducting hybrid solid electrolytes.
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- Ming Liu
- Section Storage of Electrochemical Energy, Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Section Storage of Electrochemical Energy, Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Section Storage of Electrochemical Energy, Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Section Storage of Electrochemical Energy, Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Section Storage of Electrochemical Energy, Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.
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Increasing the ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transport of photo-cross-linked polymer with hexagonal arranged porous film hybrids. iScience 2022; 25:104910. [PMID: 36072550 PMCID: PMC9442354 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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High ionic conductivity, suitable mechanical strength, and electrochemical stability are the main requirements for high-performance poly(ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes. However, the low ionic conductivity owing to the crystallinity of the ethylene oxide chain that limits the discharge rate and low-temperature performance has restricted the development and commercialization of these electrolytes. Lithium electrolytes that combine high ionic conductivity with a high lithium transference number are rare and are essential for high-power batteries. Here, we report hexagonal arranged porous scaffolds for holding prototype polyethylene glycol-based composite electrolytes containing solvate ionic liquid. The appealing electrochemical and thermal properties indicate their potential as electrolytes for safer rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The porous scaffolds in the composite electrolytes ensure better electrochemical performance towing to their shortened pores (sizes of 3-14 μm), interconnected pathways, and improved lithium mobility. We demonstrate that both molecular design and porous microstructures are essential for improving performance in polymer electrolytes. Robust HCPE films were fabricated using the breath-figure method HCPE shows high ionic conductivity of 6.66 × 10−4 S cm−1 HCPE exhibits ESW of 4.7 V vs Li+/Li at 60°C and excellent compatibility with Li Molecular design and porous-microstructures are essential for electrolyte performance
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Iontronics focuses on the interactions between electrons and ions, playing essential roles in most processes across physics, chemistry and life science. Osmotic power source as an example of iontronics, could transform ion gradient into electrical energy, however, it generates low power, sensitive to humidity and can’t operate under freezing point. Herein, based on 2D nanofluidic graphene oxide material, we demonstrate an ultrathin (∼10 µm) osmotic power source with voltage of 1.5 V, volumetric specific energy density of 6 mWh cm−3 and power density of 28 mW cm−3, achieving the highest values so far. Coupled with triboelectric nanogenerator, it could form a self-charged conformable triboiontronic device. Furthermore, the 3D aerogel scales up areal power density up to 1.3 mW cm−2 purely from ion gradient based on nanoconfined enhancement from graphene oxide that can operate under −40 °C and overcome humidity limitations, enabling to power the future implantable electronics in human-machine interface. Osmotic power source based on 2D nanofluidic graphene oxide could overcome humidity and temperature limitations due to high areal power density purely from ion gradient. Here, authors couple it with triboelectric nanogenerator, and demonstrate a self-chargeable conformable tribo-iontronic device.
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Double-Network Polymer Electrolytes with Ionic Liquids for Lithium Metal Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173435. [PMID: 36080510 PMCID: PMC9460741 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Solid-state polymer electrolytes have become promising candidates for high-energy-density lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, they suffer from low ionic conductivities at room temperature. In this work, two types of composite polymer electrolytes based on a double-network polymer, an ionic liquid (IL) of 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide (Pyr14TFSI) or 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl) imide (EmimTFSI), and bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonamide lithium salt (LiTFSI) were prepared by a facile one-pot method. The two types of CPEs possess good mechanical properties, excellent thermal stability, and high ionic conductivities greater than 10−4 S cm−1 at 20 °C with 26 wt% IL. The performance diversity of the CPEs was also carefully investigated through a series of electrochemical measurements. Although the CPEs containing EmimTFSI show higher ionic conductivities than those of CPEs with Pyr14TFSI, the latter ones have wider electrochemical stability windows and better resistance to the growth of lithium dendrites. Moreover, CPE with 34 wt% Pyr14TFSI leads to Li/LiFePO4 batteries with favorable rate capability and cycling stability and a columbic efficiency of 98.8% at 20 °C, which suggests that CPEs are promising for practical application in solid-state LMBs.
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Cashen RK, Donoghue MM, Schmeiser AJ, Gebbie MA. Bridging Database and Experimental Analysis to Reveal Super-hydrodynamic Conductivity Scaling Regimes in Ionic Liquids. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:6039-6051. [PMID: 35939324 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c01635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ion transport through electrolytes critically impacts the performance of batteries and other devices. Many frameworks used to model ion transport assume hydrodynamic mechanisms and focus on maximizing conductivity by minimizing viscosity. However, solid-state electrolytes illustrate that non-hydrodynamic ion transport can define device performance. Increasingly, selective transport mechanisms, such as hopping, are proposed for concentrated electrolytes. However, viscosity-conductivity scaling relationships in ionic liquids are often analyzed with hydrodynamic models. We report data-centric analyses of hydrodynamic transport models of viscosity-conductivity scaling in ionic liquids by merging three databases to bridge physical properties and computational descriptors. With this expansive database, we constrained scaling analyses using ion sizes defined from simulated volumes, as opposed to estimating sizes from activity coefficients. Remarkably, we find that many ionic liquids exhibit positive deviations from the Nernst-Einstein model, implying ions move faster than hydrodynamics should allow. We verify these findings using microrheology and conductivity experiments. We further show that machine learning tools can improve predictions of conductivity from molecular properties, including predictions from solely computational features. Our findings reveal that many ionic liquids exhibit super-hydrodynamic viscosity-conductivity scaling, suggesting mechanisms of correlated ion motion, which could be harnessed to enhance electrochemical device performance.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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Zhang X, Wang C, Zhao W, Han M, Sun J, Wang Q. Passerini polymerization as a novel route for high ionic conductivity solid polymer electrolyte. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Abdalmageed Saadaldeen Mohammed S, Yahya WZN, Bustam MA, Kibria MG, Masri AN, Mohd Kamonwel ND. Study of the ionic liquids’ electrochemical reduction using experimental and computational methods. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Development of quasi-solid-state anode-free high-energy lithium sulfide-based batteries. Nat Commun 2022; 13:4415. [PMID: 35906196 PMCID: PMC9338099 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32031-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Anode-free lithium batteries without lithium metal excess are a practical option to maximize the energy content beyond the conventional design of Li-ion and Li metal batteries. However, their performance and reliability are still limited by using low-capacity oxygen-releasing intercalation cathodes and flammable liquid electrolytes. Herein, we propose quasi-solid-state anode-free batteries containing lithium sulfide-based cathodes and non-flammable polymeric gel electrolytes. Such batteries exhibit an energy density of 1323 Wh L-1 at the pouch cell level. Moreover, the lithium sulfide-based anode-free cell chemistry endows intrinsic safety thanks to a lack of uncontrolled exothermic reactions of reactive oxygen and excess Li inventory. Furthermore, the non-flammable gel electrolyte, developed from MXene-doped fluorinated polymer, inhibits polysulfide shuttling, hinders Li dendrite formation and further secures cell safety. Finally, we demonstrate the improved cell safety against mechanical, electrical and thermal abuses.
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