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Jenkins M, Dewar D, Lagnoni M, Yang S, Rees GJ, Bertei A, Johnson LR, Gao X, Bruce PG. A High Capacity Gas Diffusion Electrode for Li-O 2 Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2405715. [PMID: 39101286 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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The very high theoretical specific energy of the lithium-air (Li-O2) battery (3500 Wh kg-1) compared with other batteries makes it potentially attractive, especially for the electrification of flight. While progress has been made in realizing the Li-air battery, several challenges remain. One such challenge is achieving a high capacity to store charge at the positive electrode at practical current densities, without which Li-air batteries will not outperform lithium-ion. The capacity is limited by the mass transport of O2 throughout the porous carbon positive electrode. Here it is shown that by replacing the binder in the electrode by a polymer with the intrinsic ability to transport O2, it is possible to reach capacities as high as 31 mAh cm-2 at 1 mA cm-2 in a 300 µm thick electrode. This corresponds to a positive electrode energy density of 2650 Wh L-1 and specific energy of 1716 Wh kg-1, exceeding significantly Li-ion batteries and previously reported Li-O2 cells. Due to the enhanced oxygen diffusion imparted by the gas diffusion polymer, Li2O2 (the product of O2 reduction on discharge) fills a greater volume fraction of the electrode and is more homogeneously distributed.
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- Max Jenkins
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces Group, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Future Battery Research Centre, Global institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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Zhou L, Huang Y, Wang Y, Wen B, Jiang Z, Li F. Mechanistic understanding of CO 2 reduction and evolution reactions in Li-CO 2 batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17324-17337. [PMID: 39248391 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02633k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Rechargeable Li-CO2 batteries have attracted extensive attention owing to their high theoretical energy density (1876 W h Kg-1). However, their practical application is hindered by large polarization, low coulombic efficiency, and cathode degradation. The electrochemical performance of Li-CO2 batteries is significantly affected by the thermodynamic stability and reaction kinetics of discharge products. Although advances have been achieved in cathode design and electrolyte optimization over the past decade, the reaction mechanism of the CO2 cathode has not yet been clear. In this review, various reaction mechanisms of CO2 reduction and evolution at the cathode interface are discussed, including different reaction routes under mixed O2/CO2 and pure CO2 environments. Furthermore, the regulating strategies of different discharge products, including Li2CO3, Li2C2O6, and Li2C2O4, are summarized to decrease the polarization and improve the cycling performance of Li-CO2 batteries. Finally, the challenges and perspectives are discussed from three aspects: reaction mechanisms, cathode catalysts, and electrolyte engineering, offering insights for the development of Li-CO2 batteries in the future.
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- Lang Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
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Nishioka K, Tanaka M, Goto T, Haas R, Henss A, Azuma S, Saito M, Matsuda S, Yu W, Nishihara H, Fujimoto H, Tobisu M, Mukouyama Y, Nakanishi S. Fluorinated Amide-Based Electrolytes Induce a Sustained Low-Charging Voltage Plateau under Conditions Verifying the Feasibility of Achieving 500 Wh kg -1 Class Li-O 2 Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:46259-46269. [PMID: 39172034 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Although lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs) hold the promise of high gravimetric energy density, this potential is hindered by high charging voltages. To ensure that the charging voltage remains low, it is crucial to generate discharge products that can be easily decomposed during the successive charging process. In this study, we discovered that the use of amide-based electrolyte solvents containing a fluorinated moiety can notably establish a sustained voltage plateau at low-charging voltages at around 3.5 V. This occurs under conditions that can verify the feasibility of achieving a benchmark energy density value of 500 Wh kg-1. Notably, the achievement of the low-voltage plateau was accomplished solely by relying on the intrinsic properties of the electrolyte solvent. Indeed, synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurements have shown that the use of fluorine-containing amide-based electrolyte solvents results in the formation of highly decomposable discharge products, such as amorphous and Li-deficient lithium peroxides.
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- Kiho Nishioka
- Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
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- Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
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- Institute for Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Institute for Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Department of Materials and Life Science, Seikei University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8633, Japan
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- Department of Materials and Life Science, Seikei University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8633, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (ICS-OTRI), Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
- Division of Science, College of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, Hatoyama, Saitama 350-0394, Japan
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- Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (ICS-OTRI), Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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Maldonado-Ochoa SA, Fuentes-Quezada E, Angarita I, Factorovich MH, Bruno MM, Acosta RH, Longinotti MP, Vaca Chávez F, de la Llave E, Corti HR. Study of restricted diffusion of lithium salts in diglyme confined in mesoporous carbons as a model for cathodes in lithium-air batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:22696-22705. [PMID: 39161256 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00605d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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The Li+ ion mobility through the porous cathode is a critical aspect in the development of commercial Li-air batteries. The bulk transport properties of lithium salts in organic solvents are not reliable parameters for the design of this type of battery since confinement could significantly modify the transport properties, especially when pore diameters are below 10 nm. In this work, we studied the effect of the carbon mesostructure and surface charge on the diffusion of LiTf and LiTFSI salts dissolved in diglyme, typical electrolytes for lithium-air batteries. Interdiffusion coefficients of the salts were determined using a conductimetric method. NMR spectroscopy and relaxometry were used to explore the effect of the carbon structure and the surface charge density on the interaction between the electrolytes and the pore wall. We showed that carbon micro/mesoporous structure plays a critical role in the transport properties of the electrolyte, producing a decrease of up to 2-3 orders of magnitude in the salt interdiffusion coefficients when going from bulk solutions to pores below 4 nm in diameter. It was observed that for pores 25 nm in diameter, the reduction in the diffusion coefficient can be mainly ascribed to the porosity of the sample, giving tortuosity factors around 1. However, for smaller pore sizes (1-10 nm diameter) bigger tortuosity coefficients were observed and were related to strong ion-pore wall interactions. Moreover, it was noticed that the ratio between the diffusion coefficients of the two studied salts dissolved in diglyme, is different in bulk and under confinement, demonstrating that the interactions of the ions with the charged pore wall probably compete with the cation-anion interactions, affecting salt association under confinement.
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- Santiago A Maldonado-Ochoa
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Matemática, Astronomía, Física y Computación, Córdoba, Argentina.
- CONICET. Instituto de Física Enrique Gaviola (IFEG), Córdoba, Argentina
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- División de Química y Energías Renovables, Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río (UTSJR), San Juan del Río, Querétaro, C. P. 76900, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pabellón II, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pabellón II, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta 8 y 36 Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Matemática, Astronomía, Física y Computación, Córdoba, Argentina.
- CONICET. Instituto de Física Enrique Gaviola (IFEG), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pabellón II, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Matemática, Astronomía, Física y Computación, Córdoba, Argentina.
- CONICET. Instituto de Física Enrique Gaviola (IFEG), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pabellón II, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pabellón II, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada and Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología (INN-CONICET), Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, Avda. General Paz 1499 (1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Gao Z, Yao J, Yan J, Sun J, Du C, Dai Q, Su Y, Zhao J, Chen J, Li X, Li H, Zhang P, Ma J, Qiu H, Zhang L, Tang Y, Huang J. Atomic-Scale Cryo-TEM Studies of the Electrochemistry of Redox Mediator in Li-O 2 Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311739. [PMID: 38420904 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Rechargeable aprotic lithium (Li)-oxygen battery (LOB) is a potential next-generation energy storage technology because of its high theoretical specific energy. However, the role of redox mediator on the oxide electrochemistry remains unclear. This is partly due to the intrinsic complexity of the battery chemistry and the lack of in-depth studies of oxygen electrodes at the atomic level by reliable techniques. Herein, cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) is used to study how the redox mediator LiI affects the oxygen electrochemistry in LOBs. It is revealed that with or without LiI in the electrolyte, the discharge products are plate-like LiOH or toroidal Li2O2, respectively. The I2 assists the decomposition of LiOH via the formation of LiIO3 in the charge process. In addition, a LiI protective layer is formed on the Li anode surface by the shuttle of I3 -, which inhibits the parasitic Li/electrolyte reaction and improves the cycle performance of the LOBs. The LOBs returned to 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to produce Li2O2 after the LiI in the electrolyte is consumed. This work provides new insight on the role of redox mediator on the complex electrochemistry in LOBs which may aid the design LOBs for practical applications.
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- Zhiying Gao
- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Clean Nano Energy Center, State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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Rigoni AS, Breedon M, Spencer MJS. Use of Perfluorochemicals in Li-Air Batteries: A Critical Review. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26967-26983. [PMID: 38747623 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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As lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries approach their theoretical limits, alternative energy storage systems that can power technology with greater energy demands must be realized. Li-metal batteries, particularly Li-air batteries (LABs), are considered a promising energy storage candidate due to their inherent lightweight and energy-dense properties. Unfortunately, LAB practicality remains hindered by inadequate oxygen solubility and diffusion rates within the electrolyte, both which are fundamental for LAB operation. Due to exceptionally high oxygen solubilities, perfluorochemicals (PFCs) have been investigated as a promising solution to this issue. Although PFCs have been reported to enhance LAB performance and longevity when implemented within the cathodic regions of LABs in several studies, the influence of this class of compounds on other components of the battery (including the anode and the electrolyte) is also highly important. This paper reviews the use of PFCs in LABs to date and discusses the performance enhancements resulting from their implementation. We identify and discuss future prospects and emerging research directions for the use of PFCs into LAB design, in the effort toward realization of high-performing LAB technologies.
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- Annelisa S Rigoni
- School of Science, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
- CSIRO, Manufacturing, Private Bag 10, Clayton South, Victoria 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO, Manufacturing, Private Bag 10, Clayton South, Victoria 3169, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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Gao Y, Asahina H, Matsuda S, Noguchi H, Uosaki K. Nature of Li 2O 2 and its relationship to the mechanisms of discharge/charge reactions of lithium-oxygen batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:13655-13666. [PMID: 38587036 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00428k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Lithium-air batteries (LABs) are considered one of the most promising energy storage devices because of their large theoretical energy density. However, low cyclability caused by battery degradation prevents its practical use. Thus, to realize practical LABs, it is essential to improve cyclability significantly by understanding how the degradation processes proceed. Here, we used online mass spectrometry for real-time monitoring of gaseous products generated during charging of lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs), which was operated with pure oxygen not air, with 1 M lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME) electrolyte solution. Linear voltage sweep (LVS) and voltage step modes were employed for charge instead of constant current charge so that the energetics of the product formation during the charge process can be understood more quantitatively. The presence of two distinctly different types of Li2O2, one being decomposed in a wide range of relatively low cell voltages (2.8-4.16 V) (l-Li2O2) and the other being decomposed at higher cell voltages than ca. 4.16 V (h-Li2O2), was confirmed by both LVS and step experiments. H2O generation started when the O2 generation rate reached a first maximum and CO2 generation took place accompanied by the decomposition of h-Li2O2. Based on the above results and the effects of discharge time and the use of isotope oxygen during discharge on product distribution during charge, the generation mechanism of O2, H2O, and CO2 during charging is discussed in relation to the reactions during discharge.
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- Yanan Gao
- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan.
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan.
- SoftBank-NIMS Advanced Technologies Development Center, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan.
- SoftBank-NIMS Advanced Technologies Development Center, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan.
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan.
- SoftBank-NIMS Advanced Technologies Development Center, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Wachsman ED, Alexander GV, Moores R, Scisco G, Tang CR, Danner M. Toward solid-state Li metal-air batteries; an SOFC perspective of solid 3D architectures, heterogeneous interfaces, and oxygen exchange kinetics. Faraday Discuss 2024; 248:266-276. [PMID: 37753630 DOI: 10.1039/d3fd00119a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The full electrification of transportation will require batteries with both 3-5× higher energy densities and a lower cost than what is available in the market today. Energy densities of >1000 W h kg-1 will enable electrification of air transport and are among the very few technologies capable of achieving this energy density. Limetal-O2 or Limetal-air are theoretically able to achieve this energy density and are also capable of reducing the cost of batteries by replacing expensive supply chain constrained cathode materials with "free" air. However, the utilization of liquid electrolytes in the Limetal-O2/Limetal-air battery has presented many obstacles to the optimum performance of this battery including oxidation of the liquid electrolyte and the Limetal anode. In this paper a path towards the development of a Limetal-air battery using a cubic garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZ) solid-state ceramic electrolyte in a 3D architecture is described including initial cycling results of a Limetal-O2 battery using a recently developed mixed ionic and electronic (MIEC) LLZ in that 3D architecture. This 3D architecture with porous MIEC structures for the O2/air cathode is essentially the same as a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) indicating the importance of leveraging SOFC technology in the development of solid-state Limetal-O2/air batteries.
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- Eric D Wachsman
- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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Jenkins M, Dewar D, Nimmo T, Chau C, Gao X, Bruce PG. The accumulation of Li 2CO 3 in a Li-O 2 battery with dual mediators. Faraday Discuss 2024; 248:318-326. [PMID: 37781864 DOI: 10.1039/d3fd00105a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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One of the most important challenges facing long cycle life Li-O2 batteries is solvent degradation. Even the most stable ethers, such as CH3O(CH2CH2O)CH3, degrade to form products including Li2CO3, which accumulates in the pores of the gas diffusion electrode on cycling leading to polarisation and capacity fading. In this work, we examine the build-up and distribution of Li2CO3 within the porous gas diffusion electrode during cycling and its link to the cell failure. We also demonstrate that the removal of Li2CO3 by a redox mediator can partially recover the cell performance and extend the cycle life of a Li-O2 battery.
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- Max Jenkins
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Future Battery Research Centre, Global Institute of Future Technologies, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Zheng LJ, Song LN, Wang XX, Liang S, Wang HF, Du XY, Xu JJ. Intrinsic Stress-strain in Barium Titanate Piezocatalysts Enabling Lithium-Oxygen Batteries with Low Overpotential and Long Life. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311739. [PMID: 37723129 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries with high theoretical energy density are considered as promising candidates for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, whereas their commercial application is hindered due to poor cyclic stability caused by the sluggish kinetics and cathode passivation. Herein, the intrinsic stress originated from the growth and decomposition of the discharge product (lithium peroxide, Li2 O2 ) is employed as a microscopic pressure resource to induce the built-in electric field, further improving the reaction kinetics and interfacial Lithium ion (Li+ ) transport during cycling. Piezopotential caused by the intrinsic stress-strain of solid Li2 O2 is capable of providing the driving force for the separation and transport of carriers, enhancing the Li+ transfer, and thus improving the redox reaction kinetics of Li-O2 batteries. Combined with a variety of in situ characterizations, the catalytic mechanism of barium titanate (BTO), a typical piezoelectric material, was systematically investigated, and the effect of stress-strain transformation on the electrochemical reaction kinetics and Li+ interface transport for the Li-O2 batteries is clearly established. The findings provide deep insight into the surface coupling strategy between intrinsic stress and electric fields to regulate the electrochemical reaction kinetics behavior and enhance the interfacial Li+ transport for battery system.
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- Li-Jun Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Food, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Tian Y, Deng D, Xu L, Li M, Chen H, Wu Z, Zhang S. Strategies for Sustainable Production of Hydrogen Peroxide via Oxygen Reduction Reaction: From Catalyst Design to Device Setup. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:122. [PMID: 37160560 PMCID: PMC10169199 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01067-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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An environmentally benign, sustainable, and cost-effective supply of H2O2 as a rapidly expanding consumption raw material is highly desired for chemical industries, medical treatment, and household disinfection. The electrocatalytic production route via electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) offers a sustainable avenue for the on-site production of H2O2 from O2 and H2O. The most crucial and innovative part of such technology lies in the availability of suitable electrocatalysts that promote two-electron (2e-) ORR. In recent years, tremendous progress has been achieved in designing efficient, robust, and cost-effective catalyst materials, including noble metals and their alloys, metal-free carbon-based materials, single-atom catalysts, and molecular catalysts. Meanwhile, innovative cell designs have significantly advanced electrochemical applications at the industrial level. This review summarizes fundamental basics and recent advances in H2O2 production via 2e--ORR, including catalyst design, mechanistic explorations, theoretical computations, experimental evaluations, and electrochemical cell designs. Perspectives on addressing remaining challenges are also presented with an emphasis on the large-scale synthesis of H2O2 via the electrochemical route.
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- Yuhui Tian
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4222, Australia.
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Qiu Q, Long J, Yao P, Wang J, Li X, Pan ZZ, Zhao Y, Li Y. Cathode electrocatalyst in aprotic lithium oxygen (Li-O2) battery: A literature survey. Catal Today 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2023.114138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Gao Y, Noguchi H, Uosaki K. Real time monitoring of generation and decomposition of degradation products in lithium oxygen batteries during discharge/charge cycles by an online cold trap pre-concentrator-gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy system. RSC Adv 2023; 13:5467-5472. [PMID: 36798613 PMCID: PMC9926056 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07670e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Degradation products of lithium oxygen batteries with a tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME) electrolyte solution during discharge/charge cycles were monitored by an online cold trap pre-concentrator-gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy system in real time. A total of 37 peaks were detected and 27 of them were assigned to specific molecules. Degradation compounds were generated and decomposed in very complex manners during discharge/charge cycles. Most molecules were generated during charge as a result of the degradation of TEGDME by active oxygen species and/or electrochemical oxidation. These molecules generated during charge were decomposed during discharge by active oxygen species.
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- Yanan Gao
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido UniversitySapporo 060-8628Japan,Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Tsukuba 305-0044Japan
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido UniversitySapporo 060-8628Japan,Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Tsukuba 305-0044Japan
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- SoftBank-NIMS Advanced Technologies Development Center, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Tsukuba 305-0044 Japan
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Progress and perspective on rechargeable magnesium-ion batteries. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1454-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Wu Z, Tian Y, Chen H, Wang L, Qian S, Wu T, Zhang S, Lu J. Evolving aprotic Li-air batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:8045-8101. [PMID: 36047454 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00003b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lithium-air batteries (LABs) have attracted tremendous attention since the proposal of the LAB concept in 1996 because LABs have a super high theoretical/practical specific energy and an infinite supply of redox-active materials, and are environment-friendly. However, due to the lack of critical electrode materials and a thorough understanding of the chemistry of LABs, the development of LABs entered a germination period before 2010, when LABs research mainly focused on the development of air cathodes and carbonate-based electrolytes. In the growing period, i.e., from 2010 to the present, the investigation focused more on systematic electrode design, fabrication, and modification, as well as the comprehensive selection of electrolyte components. Nevertheless, over the past 25 years, the development of LABs has been full of retrospective steps and breakthroughs. In this review, the evolution of LABs is illustrated along with the constantly emerging design, fabrication, modification, and optimization strategies. At the end, perspectives and strategies are put forward for the development of future LABs and even other metal-air batteries.
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- Zhenzhen Wu
- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. .,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Liu Y, Tang D, Huang Y, Dong Y, Li W, Li J. Ultrathin Edge-rich Structure of Co3O4 Enabling the Low Charging Overpotential of Li-O2 Battery. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cheng H, Zhang S, Li S, Gao C, Zhao S, Lu Y, Wang M. Engineering Fe and V Coordinated Bimetallic Oxide Nanocatalyst Enables Enhanced Polysulfides Mediation for High Energy Density Li-S Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202557. [PMID: 35718880 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries are expected to become the next-generation rechargeable energy storage devices owing to their high theoretical energy density, environmental benignity, and economic benefits. However, the undesirable lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) shuttling and sluggish redox kinetics of sulfur electrochemistry severely degenerate the wide-ranging electrochemical performances, hindering the commercialization process of Li-S batteries. Herein, a Fe and V coordinated bimetallic oxide FeVO4 (denote FVO) nanocatalyst with three-dimensional (3D) ordered structure is thoughtfully tailored and cooperated with the commercialized carbon nanotubes (CNT) to modify polypropylene (PP) separator for achieving high efficiencies of restraining the LiPSs shuttling and boosting the redox conversion of sulfur species. The Fe and V coordinated bimetallic oxide demonstrates enhanced anchoring and catalyzing activities toward sulfur species than single metal oxides of Fe and V with homometallic valence states due to the reconfiguration of the 3d-band. Impressively, the Li-S pouch cell with the FVO/CNT@PP separator achieves an energy density up to 341 Wh kg-1 . The bimetallic oxide nanocatalyst used in this work enlightens a new designing route toward the separator modification for the development of high energy density Li-S batteries.
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- Hao Cheng
- Zhejiang Province key Laboratory of Quantum Technology and Device, Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- Zhejiang Province key Laboratory of Quantum Technology and Device, Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Province key Laboratory of Quantum Technology and Device, Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Interdisciplinary Center for Quantum Information, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- Zhejiang Province key Laboratory of Quantum Technology and Device, Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Ma S, Lu Y, Zhu X, Li Z, Liu Q. Efficient Modulation of Electron Pathways by Constructing a MnO 2-x@CeO 2 Interface toward Advanced Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:22104-22113. [PMID: 35533014 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A major challenge for Li-O2 batteries is to facilely achieve the formation and decomposition of the discharge product Li2O2, and the development of an active and synergistic cathode is of great significance to efficiently accelerate its formation/decomposition kinetics. Herein, a novel strategy is presented by constructing a MnO2-x@CeO2 heterostructure on the porous carbon matrix. When it was used as a cathode for Li-O2 batteries, excellent electrochemical performances, including low overpotential, large discharge capacity, and superior cycling stability were obtained. Series theoretical calculations were conducted to reveal the mechanism for the reversible battery reactions and explain how Li2O2 interacts with the MnO2-x@CeO2 interface. Apart from the electronic ladders formed between MnO2-x 3d and CeO2 4f orbitals, which can act as a highly efficient "electron transfer expressway", the specific adsorption of MnO2-x and CeO2 with Li2O2 molecules contributes to the enhanced anchoring force of Li2O2 and delocalization of the electron cloud on the Li-O bond. Thanks to the constructed heterostructure and synergistic effect, filmlike Li2O2 can be formed through a surface pathway, and when charging, it accelerates the separation of electrons and Li+ in Li2O2, thus achieving fast redox kinetics and low overpotential.
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- Shiyu Ma
- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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Zhang K, Li J, Zhai W, Li C, Zhu Z, Kang X, Liao M, Ye L, Kong T, Wang C, Zhao Y, Chen P, Gao Y, Wang B, Peng H. Boosting Cycling Stability and Rate Capability of Li-CO 2 Batteries via Synergistic Photoelectric Effect and Plasmonic Interaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202201718. [PMID: 35192236 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202201718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Sluggish CO2 reduction/evolution kinetics at cathodes seriously impede the realistic applications of Li-CO2 batteries. Herein, synergistic photoelectric effect and plasmonic interaction are introduced to accelerate CO2 reduction/evolution reactions by designing a silver nanoparticle-decorated titanium dioxide nanotube array cathode. The incident light excites energetic photoelectrons/holes in titanium dioxide to overcome reaction barriers, and induces the intensified electric field around silver nanoparticles to enable effective separation/transfer of photogenerated carriers and a thermodynamically favorable reaction pathway. The resulting Li-CO2 battery demonstrates ultra-low charge voltage of 2.86 V at 0.10 mA cm-2 , good cycling stability with 86.9 % round-trip efficiency after 100 cycles, and high rate capability at 2.0 mA cm-2 . This work offers guidance on rational cathode design for advanced Li-CO2 batteries and beyond.
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- Kun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China.,Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Li CL, Huang G, Yu Y, Xiong Q, Yan JM, Zhang XB. A Low-Volatile and Durable Deep Eutectic Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium-Oxygen Battery. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:5827-5833. [PMID: 35324178 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c11711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The lithium-oxygen battery (LOB) with a high theoretical energy density (∼3500 Wh kg-1) has been regarded as a strong competitor for next-generation energy storage systems. However, its performance is still far from satisfactory due to the lack of stable electrolyte that can simultaneously withstand the strong oxidizing environment during battery operation, evaporation by the semiopen feature, and high reactivity of lithium metal anode. Here, we have developed a deep eutectic electrolyte (DEE) that can fulfill all the requirements to enable the long-term operation of LOBs by just simply mixing solid N-methylacetamide (NMA) and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) at a certain ratio. The unique interaction of the polar groups in the NMA with the cations and anions in the LiTFSI enables DEE formation, and this NMA-based DEE possesses high ionic conductivity, good thermal, chemical, and electrochemical stability, and good compatibility with the lithium metal anode. As a result, the LOBs with the NMA-based DEE present a high discharge capacity (8647 mAh g-1), excellent rate performance, and superb cycling lifetime (280 cycles). The introduction of DEE into LOBs will inject new vitality into the design of electrolytes and promote the development of high-performance LOBs.
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- Chao-Le Li
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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Zhang K, Li J, Zhai W, Li C, Zhu Z, Kang X, Liao M, Ye L, Kong T, Wang C, Zhao Y, Chen P, Gao Y, Wang B, Peng H. Boosting Cycling Stability and Rate Capability of Li–CO
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Batteries via Synergistic Photoelectric Effect and Plasmonic Interaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202201718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Kun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
- Department of Colloid Chemistry Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics Institute of Flexible Electronics Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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Li T, Dong Q, Huang Z, Wu L, Yao Y, Gao J, Wang X, Zhang H, Wang D, Li T, Shahbazian-Yassar R, Hu L. Interface Engineering Between Multi-Elemental Alloy Nanoparticles and a Carbon Support Toward Stable Catalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106436. [PMID: 34875115 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Multi-elemental alloy (MEA) nanoparticles have recently received notable attention owing to their high activity and superior phase stability. Previous syntheses of MEA nanoparticles mainly used carbon as the support, owing to its high surface area, good electrical conductivity, and tunable defective sites. However, the interfacial stability issue, such as nanoparticle agglomeration, remains outstanding due to poor interfacial binding between MEA and carbon. Such a problem often causes performance decay when MEA nanoparticles are used as catalysts, hindering their practical applications. Herein, an interface engineering strategy is developed to synthesize MEA-oxide-carbon hierarchical catalysts, where the oxide on carbon helps disperse and stabilize the MEA nanoparticles toward superior thermal and electrochemical stability. Using several MEA compositions (PdRuRh, PtPdIrRuRh, and PdRuRhFeCoNi) and oxides (TiO2 and Cr2 O3 ) as model systems, it is shown that adding the oxide renders superior interfacial stability and therefore excellent catalytic performance. Excellent thermal stability is demonstrated under transmission electron microscopy with in situ heating up to 1023 K, as well as via long-term cycling (>370 hours) of a Li-O2 battery as a harsh electrochemical condition to challenge the catalyst stability. This work offers a new route toward constructing efficient and stable catalysts for various applications.
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- Tangyuan Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Zhang J, Zhao Y, Sun B, Xie Y, Tkacheva A, Qiu F, He P, Zhou H, Yan K, Guo X, Wang S, McDonagh AM, Peng Z, Lu J, Wang G. A long-life lithium-oxygen battery via a molecular quenching/mediating mechanism. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabm1899. [PMID: 35061529 PMCID: PMC10954034 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abm1899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The advancement of lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries has been hindered by challenges including low discharge capacity, poor energy efficiency, severe parasitic reactions, etc. We report an Li-O2 battery operated via a new quenching/mediating mechanism that relies on the direct chemical reactions between a versatile molecule and superoxide radical/Li2O2. The battery exhibits a 46-fold increase in discharge capacity, a low charge overpotential of 0.7 V, and an ultralong cycle life >1400 cycles. Featuring redox-active 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy moieties bridged by a quenching-active perylene diimide backbone, the tailor-designed molecule acts as a redox mediator to catalyze discharge/charge reactions and serves as a reusable superoxide quencher to chemically react with superoxide species generated during battery operation. The all-in-one molecule can simultaneously tackle issues of parasitic reactions associated with superoxide radicals, singlet oxygen, high overpotentials, and lithium corrosion. The molecular design of multifunctional additives combining various capabilities opens a new avenue for developing high-performance Li-O2 batteries.
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- Jinqiang Zhang
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
- Particles and Catalysis Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre of Energy Storage Materials and Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Centre of Energy Storage Materials and Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Centre of Energy Storage Materials and Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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Li J, Zhang K, Zhao Y, Wang C, Wang L, Wang L, Liao M, Ye L, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Wang B, Peng H. High‐Efficiency and Stable Li−CO
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Battery Enabled by Carbon Nanotube/Carbon Nitride Heterostructured Photocathode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202114612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Jiaxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics Institute of Flexible Electronics Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC) Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC) Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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Zhang R, Liu Q, Wang Z, Yang X, Guo Y. Conductive polymer doped two-dimensional MXene materials: opening the channel of magnesium ion transport. RSC Adv 2022; 12:4329-4335. [PMID: 35425413 PMCID: PMC8981023 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08690a] [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: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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MXene has a series of advantages, such as high specific surface and conductivity, abundant surface functional groups, and effectively accelerating the electron conduction of electrochemically active sites. It is worth noting that due to the van der Waals force between MXene layers, the layers attract each other and the layer spacing becomes smaller, which cannot give full scope to the performance of MXene. Therefore, we introduce a conductive polymer PANI. The purpose of introducing acidified PANI to construct PANI/Ti3C2 composites is to make full use of the conductive framework of Ti3C2, the abundant functional groups on the surface, and the synergistic effect between the composites, to alleviate the stacking of Ti3C2 layers by occupying the active sites on the surface of Ti3C2 with PANI. At the same time, the proportion of PANI is changed to 40% of Ti3C2, and the composite when used as the cathode of magnesium ion batteries shows a mass-specific capacity of 132.2 mA h g−1 and a series of excellent electrochemical properties at 50 mA g−1 current. This provides a new design idea for the subsequent development of high-performance magnesium storage cathode materials. A simple preparation method is used to obtain two-dimensional MXene material doped with a conductive polymer, which is used as cathode material of magnesium ion batteries to open the transmission channel of magnesium ions.![]()
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- Ruinan Zhang
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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Dou Y, Xie Z, Wei Y, Peng Z, Zhou Z. OUP accepted manuscript. Natl Sci Rev 2022; 9:nwac040. [PMID: 35548381 PMCID: PMC9084180 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aprotic lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries are receiving intense research interest by virtue of their ultra-high theoretical specific energy. However, current Li–O2 batteries are suffering from severe barriers, such as sluggish reaction kinetics and undesired parasitic reactions. Recently, molecular catalysts, i.e. redox mediators (RMs), have been explored to catalyse the oxygen electrochemistry in Li–O2 batteries and are regarded as an advanced solution. To fully unlock the capability of Li–O2 batteries, an in-depth understanding of the catalytic mechanisms of RMs is necessary. In this review, we summarize the working principles of RMs and their selection criteria, highlight the recent significant progress of RMs and discuss the critical scientific and technical challenges on the design of efficient RMs for next-generation Li–O2 batteries.
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- Yaying Dou
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Functional Material Manufacturing of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Wang XX, Guan DH, Li F, Li ML, Zheng LJ, Xu JJ. Magnetic and Optical Field Multi-Assisted Li-O 2 Batteries with Ultrahigh Energy Efficiency and Cycle Stability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104792. [PMID: 35023599 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The photoassisted lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) system has emerged as an important direction for future development by effectively reducing the large overpotential in Li-O2 batteries. However, the advancement is greatly hindered by the rapidly recombined photoexcited electrons and holes upon the discharging and charging processes. Herein, a breakthrough is made in overcoming these challenges by developing a new magnetic and optical field multi-assisted Li-O2 battery with 3D porous NiO nanosheets on the Ni foam (NiO/FNi) as a photoelectrode. Under illumination, the photogenerated electrons and holes of the NiO/FNi photoelectrode play a key role in reducing the overpotential during discharging and charging, respectively. By introducing the external magnetic field, the Lorentz force acts oppositely on the photogenerated electrons and holes, thereby suppressing the recombination of charge carriers. The magnetic and optical field multi-assisted Li-O2 battery achieves an ultralow charge potential of 2.73 V, a high energy efficiency of 96.7%, and good cycling stability. This external magnetic and optical field multi-assisted technology paves a new way of developing high-performance Li-O2 batteries and other energy storage systems.
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- Xiao-Xue Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Nava M, Zhang S, Pastore KS, Feng X, Lancaster KM, Nocera DG, Cummins CC. Lithium superoxide encapsulated in a benzoquinone anion matrix. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2021; 118:e2019392118. [PMID: 34903644 PMCID: PMC8713792 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2019392118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Lithium peroxide is the crucial storage material in lithium-air batteries. Understanding the redox properties of this salt is paramount toward improving the performance of this class of batteries. Lithium peroxide, upon exposure to p-benzoquinone (p-C6H4O2) vapor, develops a deep blue color. This blue powder can be formally described as [Li2O2][Formula: see text] [LiO2][Formula: see text] {Li[p-C6H4O2]}0.7, though spectroscopic characterization indicates a more nuanced structural speciation. Infrared, Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance, diffuse-reflectance ultraviolet-visible and X-ray absorption spectroscopy reveal that the lithium salt of the benzoquinone radical anion forms on the surface of the lithium peroxide, indicating the occurrence of electron and lithium ion transfer in the solid state. As a result, obligate lithium superoxide is formed and encapsulated in a shell of Li[p-C6H4O2] with a core of Li2O2 Lithium superoxide has been proposed as a critical intermediate in the charge/discharge cycle of Li-air batteries, but has yet to be isolated, owing to instability. The results reported herein provide a snapshot of lithium peroxide/superoxide chemistry in the solid state with redox mediation.
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- Matthew Nava
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
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- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138;
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- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307;
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Li J, Zhang K, Zhao Y, Wang C, Wang L, Wang L, Liao M, Ye L, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Wang B, Peng H. High-Efficiency and Stable Li-CO 2 Battery Enabled by Carbon Nanotube/Carbon Nitride Heterostructured Photocathode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202114612. [PMID: 34797581 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202114612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Li-CO2 batteries are explored as promising power systems to alleviate environmental issues and to implement space applications. However, sluggish cathode kinetics of CO2 reduction/evolution result in low round-trip efficiency and poor cycling stability of the fabricated energy-storage devices. Herein, we design a heterostructued photocathode comprising carbon nanotube and carbon nitride to accelerate cathode reactions of a Li-CO2 battery under illumination. Benefiting from the unique defective structure of carbon nitride and favorable interfacial charge transfer, the photocathode effectively harvests ultraviolet-visible light to generate abundant photoexcited carriers and coordinates energetic photoelectrons/holes to participate in the discharge/charge reactions, leading to efficient photo-energy utilization in decreasing reaction barriers and enhancing thermodynamic reversibility of Li-CO2 battery. The resulting battery delivers a high round-trip efficiency of 98.8 % (ultralow voltage hysteresis of 0.04 V) and superior cycling stability (86.1 % efficiency retention after 100 cycles).
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- Jiaxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Collaborative Innovation, Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Collaborative Innovation, Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Zhang H, Luo J, Qi M, Lin S, Dong Q, Li H, Dulock N, Povinelli C, Wong N, Fan W, Bao JL, Wang D. Enabling Lithium Metal Anode in Nonflammable Phosphate Electrolyte with Electrochemically Induced Chemical Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202103909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Haochuan Zhang
- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Massachusetts 686 North Pleasant Street Amherst MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Boston College 2609 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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Zhang H, Luo J, Qi M, Lin S, Dong Q, Li H, Dulock N, Povinelli C, Wong N, Fan W, Bao JL, Wang D. Enabling Lithium Metal Anode in Nonflammable Phosphate Electrolyte with Electrochemically Induced Chemical Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:19183-19190. [PMID: 33928733 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202103909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Lithium metal anode holds great promises for next-generation battery technologies but is notoriously difficult to work with. The key to solving this challenge is believed to lie in the ability of forming stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers. To further address potential safety issues, it is critical to achieve this goal in nonflammable electrolytes. Building upon previous successes in forming stable SEI in conventional carbonate-based electrolytes, here we report that reversible Li stripping/plating could be realized in triethyl phosphate (TEP), a known flame retardant. The critical enabling factor of our approach was the introduction of oxygen, which upon electrochemical reduction induces the initial decomposition of TEP and produces Li3 PO4 and poly-phosphates. Importantly, the reaction was self-limiting, and the resulting material regulated Li plating by limiting dendrite formation. In effect, we obtained a functional SEI on Li metal in a nonflammable electrolyte. When tested in a symmetric Li∥Li cell, more than 300 cycles of stripping/plating were measured at a current density of 0.5 mA cm-2 . Prototypical Li-O2 and Li-ion batteries were also fabricated and tested to further support the effectiveness of this strategy. The mechanism by which the SEI forms was studied by density functional theory (DFT), and the predictions were corroborated by the successful detection of the intermediates and products.
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- Haochuan Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 686 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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Li YN, Jiang FL, Sun Z, Yamamoto O, Imanishi N, Zhang T. Bifunctional 1-Boc-3-Iodoazetidine Enhancing Lithium Anode Stability and Rechargeability of Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:16437-16444. [PMID: 33788529 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium anode protection is an effective strategy to prohibit the continuous loss of redox mediators (RMs) resulting from the unfavorable "shuttle effect" in lithium-oxygen batteries. In this work, an in situ Li anode protection method is designed by utilizing an organic compound, 1-Boc-3-iodoazetidine (BIA), as both a RM and an additive, to form a lithium anode protective layer. The reaction between Li metal and BIA can form lithium iodide (LiI) and lithium-based organometallic. LiI can effectively reduce the charging overpotential. Meanwhile, the in situ-formed anode protection layer (lithium-based organometallic) can not only effectively prevent RMs from being reduced by the lithium metal, but also inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites. As a result, the lithium-oxygen battery with BIA shows a long cycle life of 260 cycles with a notably reduced charging potential. In particular, the battery with BIA achieves an excellent lifespan of 160 cycles at a large current density of 2000 mA g-1.
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- Yan-Ni Li
- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Mie University, 1577 Kurimamachiya-cho, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Mie University, 1577 Kurimamachiya-cho, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Cui X, Luo Y, Zhou Y, Dong W, Chen W. Application of functionalized graphene in Li-O 2 batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:132003. [PMID: 33291089 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abd1a7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Li-O2 batteries (LOB) are considered as one of the most promising energy storage devices using renewable electricity to power electric vehicles because of its exceptionally high energy density. Carbon materials have been widely employed in LOB for its light weight and facile availability. In particular, graphene is a suitable candidate due to its unique two-dimensional structure, high conductivities, large specific surface areas, and good stability at high charge potential. However, the intrinsic catalytic activity of graphene is insufficient for the sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in LOB. Therefore, various surface functionalization schemes for graphene have been developed to tailor the surface chemistry of graphene. In this review, the properties and performances of functionalized graphene cathodes are discussed from theoretical and experimental aspects, including heteroatomic doping, oxygen functional group modifications, and catalyst decoration. Heteroatomic doping breaks electric neutrality of sp2 carbon of graphene, which forms electron-deficient or electron-rich sites. Oxygen functional groups mainly create defective edges on graphene oxides with C-O, C=O, and -COO-. Catalyst decoration is widely attempted by various transition and precious metal and metal oxides. These induced reactive sites usually improve the ORR and/or OER in LOB by manipulating the adsorption energies of O2, LiO2, Li2O2, and promoting electron transportation of cathode. In addition, functionalized graphene is used in anode and separators to prevent shuttle effect of redox mediators and suppress growth of Li dendrite.
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- Xinhang Cui
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, People's Republic of China
- School of Physics and Electronic-Electrical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, People's Republic of China
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- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
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- School of Physics and Electronic-Electrical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, People's Republic of China
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Valimukhametova A, Ryan C, Paz T, Grote F, Naumov AV. Experimental and theoretical inquiry into optical properties of graphene derivatives. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:015709. [PMID: 32942267 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abb971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO), a functional derivative of graphene, is a promising nanomaterial for a variety of optoelectronic applications as it exhibits fluorescence and maintains many of graphene's beneficial physical properties. although other graphene derivatives are chemically plausible and may serve to the benefit of the aforementioned applications, GO remains the one heavily used. the nature of optical behavior of other graphene derivatives has yet to be fully understood and studied. in this work we develop a variety of graphene derivatives and characterize their optical properties concomitantly suggesting a unified model for optical emission in graphene derivatives. in this process we examine the influence of different functional groups on the surface of graphene on its optoelectronic properties. mildly oxidized graphene (oxo-g1), nitrated graphene, arylated graphene, brominated graphene, and fluorinated graphene are obtained and characterized via TEM and EDX, FTIR and fluorescence spectroscopies with the latter indicating a potential band gap-derived fluorescence from each of the materials. this suggests that optical properties of graphene derivatives have minimal functional group dependence and are manifested by the localized environments within the flakes. this is confirmed by the hyperchem theoretical modeling of all aforementioned graphene derivatives indicating a similar electronic configuration for all, assessed by the pm3 semi-empirical approach. this work can further serve to describe and predict optical properties of similar graphene-based structures and promote graphene derivatives other than GO for utilization in research and industry.
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- Alina Valimukhametova
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
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Lee GH, Sung MC, Kim YS, Ju B, Kim DW. Organogermanium Nanowire Cathodes for Efficient Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. ACS NANO 2020; 14:15894-15903. [PMID: 33174719 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We report a technique for effectively neutralizing the generation of harmful superoxide species, the source of parasitic reactions, in lithium-oxygen batteries to generate stable substances. In organic electrolytes, organogermanium (Propa-germanium, Ge-132) nanowires can suppress solvated superoxide and induce strong surface-adsorption reaction due to their high anti-superoxide disproportionation activity. Resultantly, the effect of organogermanium nanowires mitigate toxic oxidative stress to stabilize organic electrolytes and promote good Li2O2 growth. These factors led to long duration of the electrolytes and impressive rechargeability of lithium-oxygen batteries.
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- Gwang-Hee Lee
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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Kang JH, Lee J, Jung JW, Park J, Jang T, Kim HS, Nam JS, Lim H, Yoon KR, Ryu WH, Kim ID, Byon HR. Lithium-Air Batteries: Air-Breathing Challenges and Perspective. ACS NANO 2020; 14:14549-14578. [PMID: 33146514 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries have been intensively investigated in recent decades for their utilization in electric vehicles. The intrinsic challenges arising from O2 (electro)chemistry have been mitigated by developing various types of catalysts, porous electrode materials, and stable electrolyte solutions. At the next stage, we face the need to reform batteries by substituting pure O2 gas with air from Earth's atmosphere. Thus, the key emerging challenges of Li-air batteries, which are related to the selective filtration of O2 gas from air and the suppression of undesired reactions with other constituents in air, such as N2, water vapor (H2O), and carbon dioxide (CO2), should be properly addressed. In this review, we discuss all key aspects for developing Li-air batteries that are optimized for operating in ambient air and highlight the crucial considerations and perspectives for future air-breathing batteries.
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- Jin-Hyuk Kang
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Sookmyung Women's University, 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Textile R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), 143 Hanggaul-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Sookmyung Women's University, 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Wang X, Dong Q, Qiao H, Huang Z, Saray MT, Zhong G, Lin Z, Cui M, Brozena A, Hong M, Xia Q, Gao J, Chen G, Shahbazian-Yassar R, Wang D, Hu L. Continuous Synthesis of Hollow High-Entropy Nanoparticles for Energy and Catalysis Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2002853. [PMID: 33020998 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202002853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Mixing multimetallic elements in hollow-structured nanoparticles is a promising strategy for the synthesis of highly efficient and cost-effective catalysts. However, the synthesis of multimetallic hollow nanoparticles is limited to two or three elements due to the difficulties in morphology control under the harsh alloying conditions. Herein, the rapid and continuous synthesis of hollow high-entropy-alloy (HEA) nanoparticles using a continuous "droplet-to-particle" method is reported. The formation of these hollow HEA nanoparticles is enabled through the decomposition of a gas-blowing agent in which a large amount of gas is produced in situ to "puff" the droplet during heating, followed by decomposition of the metal salt precursors and nucleation/growth of multimetallic particles. The high active sites per mass ratio of such hollow HEA nanoparticles makes them promising candidates for energy and electrocatalysis applications. As a proof-of-concept, it is demonstrated that these materials can be applied as the cathode catalyst for Li-O2 battery operations with a record-high current density per catalyst mass loading of 2000 mA gcat. -1 , as well as good stability and durable catalytic activity. This work offers a viable strategy for the continuous manufacturing of hollow HEA nanomaterials that can find broad applications in energy and catalysis.
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- Xizheng Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Wang Z, Gao W, Ding C, Qi H, Kang S, Cui L. Boosting potassium-ion storage in large-diameter carbon nanotubes/MoP hybrid. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 584:875-884. [PMID: 33268067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) as a substitute for lithium ion batteries have attracted tremendous attention in recent years thanks to the cost-effectiveness and abundance of potassium resources. However, the current lack of suitable electrode materials is a major obstacle against the practical application of KIBs. Hence, design and preparation of capable anode materials are critical for the development of KIBs. In this study, a promising electrode based on N, P-codoped large diameter hollow carbon nanotubes decorated with ultrasmall MoP nanoparticles (MoP@NP-HCNTs) were prepared. The hollow carbon nanotubes facilitate the rapid electron and ion transfer, and release the huge volume expansion during discharge/charge. The MoP@NP-HCNT electrode delivers high initial capacity of 485, 482 and 463 mAh g-1 corresponding to 100, 200 and 1000 mA g-1, respectively. The discharge specific capacity still maintains 300 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 after over 80 cycles. It still shows ultralong cycling stability with a discharge capacity of 255 mAh g-1 at a high current density of 1000 mA g-1 after 120 cycles. This study opens up a new routine to develop high reversible capacity and promising electrode materials for KIBs.
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- Zhide Wang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China.
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Park J, Hwang JY, Kwak WJ. Potassium-Oxygen Batteries: Significance, Challenges, and Prospects. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:7849-7856. [PMID: 32845634 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c01596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To mitigate a global crisis of Li depletion, potassium-based rechargeable batteries have received significant attention because of their low cost and high specific energy density. In particular, the rechargeable potassium oxygen (K-O2) battery has been recognized as a promising energy storage technology because of its low overpotential and high round-trip efficiency based on the single-electron redox chemistry of potassium superoxide. Despite these merits, research on the development of K-O2 batteries is still in its early stages owing to a lack of understanding of the fundamental reaction chemistry and the difficulties encountered in handling, in terms of practical acceptability. Hence, it is necessary to summarize the representative works and provide overall insights on K-O2 batteries and recommendations for future studies. In this Perspective, we critically review the important scientific aspects of K-O2 batteries, discuss the current challenges encountered, and provide recommendations from the scientific and practical points of view. We hope that this Perspecitve will be helpful in designing innovative and advanced K-O2 batteries.
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- Jimin Park
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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Zhang J, Su Y, Zhang Y. Recent advances in research on anodes for safe and efficient lithium-metal batteries. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:15528-15559. [PMID: 32678392 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr03833d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The revival of lithium metal anodes (LMAs) makes it a potent influence on the battery research community in the recent years after the popularity of Li-ion batteries with graphite anodes. The main reason is due to the over ten-fold increase in the capacity of LMAs when compared with that obtained when using graphite, as well as the low redox potential of Li/Li+. However, the full potential of LMAs is heavily inhibited by several factors, such as dendrite growth, pulverization, side reactions, and volume changes. These adversities lower the cell's Coulombic efficiency dramatically if operated without massively excessive Li usage. In this review, we first introduce some of the most significant progresses made in the understandings of the charging/discharging processes at the anode. The importance of combining advanced characterization techniques with classical methods is highlighted. In particular, we aim to explore the hidden links between those studies for obtaining deeper insights. Two main categories of solutions to address common problems, namely, lithium-electrolyte interfacial engineering and three-dimensional hosting of Li, are subsequently illustrated, where each subsection takes a different methodological perspective to demonstrate the relevant state-of-the-art studies. Some interesting approaches to stop dendrites and a brief note on the practical aspects of lithium-metal batteries are provided, too. This review concludes with our essential discoveries from the current literature and valuable suggestions for future LMA research.
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- Jifang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China.
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Wang E, Dey S, Liu T, Menkin S, Grey CP. Effects of Atmospheric Gases on Li Metal Cyclability and Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Formation. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2020; 5:1088-1094. [PMID: 32300662 PMCID: PMC7155172 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.0c00257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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For Li-air batteries, dissolved gas can cross over from the air electrode to the Li metal anode and affect the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation, a phenomenon that has not been fully characterized. In this work, the impact of atmospheric gases on the SEI properties is studied using electrochemical methods and ex situ characterization techniques, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The presence of O2 significantly improved the lithium cyclability; less lithium is consumed to form the SEI or is lost because of electrical disconnects. However, the SEI resistivity and plating overpotentials increased. Lithium cycled in an "air-like" mixed O2/N2 environment also demonstrated improved cycling efficiency, suggesting that dissolved O2 participates in electrolyte reduction, forming a homogeneous SEI, even at low concentrations. The impact of gas environments on Li metal plating and SEI formation represents an additional parameter in designing future Li-metal batteries.
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Liu T, Vivek JP, Zhao EW, Lei J, Garcia-Araez N, Grey CP. Current Challenges and Routes Forward for Nonaqueous Lithium-Air Batteries. Chem Rev 2020; 120:6558-6625. [PMID: 32090540 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nonaqueous lithium-air batteries have garnered considerable research interest over the past decade due to their extremely high theoretical energy densities and potentially low cost. Significant advances have been achieved both in the mechanistic understanding of the cell reactions and in the development of effective strategies to help realize a practical energy storage device. By drawing attention to reports published mainly within the past 8 years, this review provides an updated mechanistic picture of the lithium peroxide based cell reactions and highlights key remaining challenges, including those due to the parasitic processes occurring at the reaction product-electrolyte, product-cathode, electrolyte-cathode, and electrolyte-anode interfaces. We introduce the fundamental principles and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the different strategies that have been proposed to mitigate the various issues of this chemistry, which include the use of solid catalysts, redox mediators, solvating additives for oxygen reaction intermediates, gas separation membranes, etc. Recently established cell chemistries based on the superoxide, hydroxide, and oxide phases are also summarized and discussed.
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- Tao Liu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Department of Chemistry, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China.,Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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- Chemistry Department, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton SO17 1BJ, U.K
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Department of Chemistry, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- Chemistry Department, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton SO17 1BJ, U.K
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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Guo H, Hou G, Dai L, Yao Y, Wei C, Liang Z, Si P, Ci L. Stable Lithium Anode of Li-O 2 Batteries in a Wet Electrolyte Enabled by a High-Current Treatment. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:172-178. [PMID: 31825623 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b02749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Rechargeable Li-air (O2) batteries have attracted a great deal of attention because of their high theoretical energy density and been regarded as a promising next-generation energy storage technology. Among numerous obstacles to Li-air (O2) batteries preventing their use in practical applications, water is a representative impurity for Li-air (O2), which could hasten the deterioration of the anode and accelarate the premature death of cells. Here, we report an effective in situ high-current pretreatment process to enhance the cycling performance of Li-O2 batteries in a wet tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether-based electrolyte. With the help of certain levels of H2O (from 100 to 2000 ppm) in the electrolyte, adequate Li2O formed on the lithium anode surface after high-current pretreatment, which is necessary for a robust and uniform solid electrolyte interphase layer to protect Li metal during the long-term discharge-charge cycling process. This in situ high-current pretreatment method in a wet electrolyte is shown to be an effective approach for enhancing the cycling performance of Li-O2 batteries with a stable Li metal anode and promoting the realization of practical Li-air batteries.
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- Huanhuan Guo
- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
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- SDU & Rice Joint Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shandong University , Jinan 250061 , China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Shenzhen 518055 , P. R. China
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Mukanova A, Serikkazyyeva A, Nurpeissova A, Kim SS, Myronov M, Bakenov Z. Understanding the effect of p-, n-type dopants and vinyl carbonate electrolyte additive on electrochemical performance of Si thin film anodes for lithium-ion battery. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Wu F, Maier J, Yu Y. Guidelines and trends for next-generation rechargeable lithium and lithium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:1569-1614. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00863e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 788] [Impact Index Per Article: 197.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This review article summarizes the current trends and provides guidelines towards next-generation rechargeable lithium and lithium-ion battery chemistries.
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- Feixiang Wu
- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
- Stuttgart 70569
- Germany
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
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Multistaged discharge constructing heterostructure with enhanced solid-solution behavior for long-life lithium-oxygen batteries. Nat Commun 2019; 10:5810. [PMID: 31862935 PMCID: PMC6925149 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-13712-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Inferior charge transport in insulating and bulk discharge products is one of the main factors resulting in poor cycling stability of lithium-oxygen batteries with high overpotential and large capacity decay. Here we report a two-step oxygen reduction approach by pre-depositing a potassium carbonate layer on the cathode surface in a potassium-oxygen battery to direct the growth of defective film-like discharge products in the successive cycling of lithium-oxygen batteries. The formation of defective film with improved charge transport and large contact area with a catalyst plays a critical role in the facile decomposition of discharge products and the sustained stability of the battery. Multistaged discharge constructing lithium peroxide-based heterostructure with band discontinuities and a relatively low lithium diffusion barrier may be responsible for the growth of defective film-like discharge products. This strategy offers a promising route for future development of cathode catalysts that can be used to extend the cycling life of lithium-oxygen batteries.
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Zhu Z, Shi X, Fan G, Li F, Chen J. Photo‐energy Conversion and Storage in an Aprotic Li‐O
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Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:19021-19026. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201911228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhuo Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Chen J, Chen C, Huang T, Yu A. LiTFSI Concentration Optimization in TEGDME Solvent for Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:20708-20714. [PMID: 31858056 PMCID: PMC6906938 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Focus on lithium-oxygen batteries is growing due to their various advantages, such as their high theoretical energy densities and renewable and environmentally friendly characteristics. Nonaqueous organic electrolytes play a key role in lithium-oxygen batteries, allowing the conduction of lithium ions and oxygen transfer in the three phase boundaries (cathode-gas-electrolyte). Herein, we report the effect of lithium salt concentrations in single-solvent lithium-oxygen battery systems systematically (using bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) in tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME)) on their electrochemical performances. The first discharge capacities and cyclabilities exhibit favorable correlations with the lithium salt concentration, of which using 0.4 and 1.5 M LiTFSI show the best discharge capacities and cyclabilities. The specific capacity of the 0.4 M LiTFSI system reaches 7000 mAh g-1, about 1.3 times that of the commonly used 1 M LiTFSI in TEGDME. Cyclic voltammetry with slow scan speeds further investigates the system stability and reaction mechanism. The surface morphology after the discharge and interface impedance after charging, which are examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), have significant effects on the comprehensive performances. Conductivity and viscosity play mutual roles in the lithium-oxygen battery performance, while the oxygen solvation has little effect.
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- Jingwen Chen
- Laboratory
of Advanced Materials and Department of Chemistry, Shanghai
Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative
Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Laboratory
of Advanced Materials and Department of Chemistry, Shanghai
Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative
Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Laboratory
of Advanced Materials and Department of Chemistry, Shanghai
Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative
Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Laboratory
of Advanced Materials and Department of Chemistry, Shanghai
Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative
Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Lai J, Xing Y, Chen N, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Elektrolyte für wiederaufladbare Lithium‐Luft‐Batterien. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201903459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Jingning Lai
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing Peking 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing Peking 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Peking 100081 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing Peking 100081 China
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Lai J, Xing Y, Chen N, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium-Air Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 59:2974-2997. [PMID: 31124264 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201903459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Lithium-air batteries are promising devices for electrochemical energy storage because of their ultrahigh energy density. However, it is still challenging to achieve practical Li-air batteries because of their severe capacity fading and poor rate capability. Electrolytes are the prime suspects for cell failure. In this Review, we focus on the opportunities and challenges of electrolytes for rechargeable Li-air batteries. A detailed summary of the reaction mechanisms, internal compositions, instability factors, selection criteria, and design ideas of the considered electrolytes is provided to obtain appropriate strategies to meet the battery requirements. In particular, ionic liquid (IL) electrolytes and solid-state electrolytes show exciting opportunities to control both the high energy density and safety.
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- Jingning Lai
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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