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Shen ZZ, Lang SY, Liu RZ, Zhou C, Zhang YZ, Liu B, Wen R. Revealing the CO 2 Conversion at Electrode/Electrolyte Interfaces in Li-CO 2 Batteries via Nanoscale Visualization Methods. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316781. [PMID: 37955211 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO2 ) battery technology presents a promising opportunity for carbon capture and energy storage. Despite tremendous efforts in Li-CO2 batteries, the complex electrode/electrolyte/CO2 triple-phase interfacial processes remain poorly understood, in particular at the nanoscale. Here, using in situ atomic force microscopy and laser confocal microscopy-differential interference contrast microscopy, we directly observed the CO2 conversion processes in Li-CO2 batteries at the nanoscale, and further revealed a laser-tuned reaction pathway based on the real-time observations. During discharge, a bi-component composite, Li2 CO3 /C, deposits as micron-sized clusters through a 3D progressive growth model, followed by a 3D decomposition pathway during the subsequent recharge. When the cell operates under laser (λ=405 nm) irradiation, densely packed Li2 CO3 /C flakes deposit rapidly during discharge. Upon the recharge, they predominantly decompose at the interfaces of the flake and electrode, detaching themselves from the electrode and causing irreversible capacity degradation. In situ Raman shows that the laser promotes the formation of poorly soluble intermediates, Li2 C2 O4 , which in turn affects growth/decomposition pathways of Li2 CO3 /C and the cell performance. Our findings provide mechanistic insights into interfacial evolution in Li-CO2 batteries and the laser-tuned CO2 conversion reactions, which can inspire strategies of monitoring and controlling the multistep and multiphase interfacial reactions in advanced electrochemical devices.
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- Zhen-Zhen Shen
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/ Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY-14853, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/ Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/ Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/ Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/ Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Fan Z, Tao J, Peng S, Yang Y, Stiernet P, Tang J, Wang Y, Pan C, Gu S, Yuan J, Han K, Yu G. Porous Ionic Network/CNT Composite Separator as a Polysulfide Snaring Shield for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Battery. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2300451. [PMID: 37795776 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300451] [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] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery features a high theoretical energy density, but the shuttle of soluble polysulfides between the two electrodes often results in a rapid capacity decay. Herein, a straightforward electrostatic adsorption strategy based on a cross-linked polyimidazolium separator as a snaring shield of polysulfides is reported, which suppresses the undesirable migration of polysulfides to the anode. The porous ionic network (PIN)-modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are successfully prepared and coated onto a commercial porous polypropylene membrane in a vacuum-filtration step. The favorable affinity of the imidazolium ring toward polysulfide via the polar interaction and the electrostatic effect of ions mitigates the undesirable shuttle of polysulfides in the electrolyte, improving the Li─S battery in terms of rate performance and cycling life. Compared to the reference PIN-free CNT-coated separator, the PIN/CNT-coated one has an increased initial capacity of 1.3 folds (up to 1394.8 mAh g-1 for PIN/CNT/PP-3) at 0.1 C.
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- Zhiwen Fan
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SE-10691, Sweden
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SE-10691, Sweden
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Xu W, Lang S, Wang K, Zeng R, Li H, Feng X, Krumov MR, Bak SM, Pollock CJ, Yeo J, Du Y, Abruña HD. Fundamental mechanistic insights into the catalytic reactions of Li─S redox by Co single-atom electrocatalysts via operando methods. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadi5108. [PMID: 37585528 PMCID: PMC10431713 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi5108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries represent an attractive option for energy storage applications. A deeper understanding of the multistep lithium-sulfur reactions and the electrocatalytic mechanisms are required to develop advanced, high-performance batteries. We have systematically investigated the lithium-sulfur redox processes catalyzed by a cobalt single-atom electrocatalyst (Co-SAs/NC) via operando confocal Raman microscopy and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The real-time observations, based on potentiostatic measurements, indicate that Co-SAs/NC efficiently accelerates the lithium-sulfur reduction/oxidation reactions, which display zero-order kinetics. Under galvanostatic discharge conditions, the typical stepwise mechanism of long-chain and intermediate-chain polysulfides is transformed to a concurrent pathway under electrocatalysis. In addition, operando cobalt K-edge XAS studies elucidate the potential-dependent evolution of cobalt's oxidation state and the formation of cobalt-sulfur bonds. Our work provides fundamental insights into the mechanisms of catalyzed lithium-sulfur reactions via operando methods, enabling a deeper understanding of electrocatalysis and interfacial dynamics in electrical energy storage systems.
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- Weixuan Xu
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, Wilson Laboratory, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Understanding the lithium-sulfur battery redox reactions via operando confocal Raman microscopy. Nat Commun 2022; 13:4811. [PMID: 35973986 PMCID: PMC9381601 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32139-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The complex interplay and only partial understanding of the multi-step phase transitions and reaction kinetics of redox processes in lithium–sulfur batteries are the main stumbling blocks that hinder the advancement and broad deployment of this electrochemical energy storage system. To better understand these aspects, here we report operando confocal Raman microscopy measurements to investigate the reaction kinetics of Li–S redox processes and provide mechanistic insights into polysulfide generation/evolution and sulfur deposition. Operando visualization and quantification of the reactants and intermediates enabled the characterization of potential-dependent rates during Li–S redox and the linking of the electronic conductivity of the sulfur-based electrode and concentrations of polysulfides to the cell performance. We also report the visualization of the interfacial evolution and diffusion processes of different polysulfides that demonstrate stepwise discharge and parallel recharge mechanisms during cell operation. These results provide fundamental insights into the mechanisms and kinetics of Li–S redox reactions. The complex redox processes in lithium–sulfur batteries are not yet fully understood at the fundamental level. Here, the authors report operando confocal Raman microscopy measurements to provide mechanistic insights into polysulfide evolution and sulfur deposition during battery cycling.
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Wang S, Huang F, Li X, Li W, Chen Y, Tang X, Jiao S, Cao R. Regulating Li 2S Deposition by Ostwald Ripening in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:4204-4210. [PMID: 35029365 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted tremendous attention from both academia and industry for their high energy density and environmental benignity. However, the cell performance suffers from the passivation of the conductive matrix caused by uncontrolled lithium sulfide (Li2S) deposition. Therefore, regulation of Li2S deposition is essential to advanced Li-S batteries. In this work, the role of temperature in regulating Li2S deposition is comprehensively investigated. At room temperature (25 °C), Li2S exhibits a two-dimensional (2D) growth mode. The dense and insulating Li2S film covers the conductive surface rapidly, inhibiting the charge transfer for subsequent polysulfide reduction. Consequently, the severe passivation of the conductive surface degrades the cell performance. In contrast, three-dimensional (3D) Li2S is formed at a high temperature (60 °C) because of a faster Ostwald ripening rate at an elevated temperature. The passivation of the conductive matrix is mitigated effectively, and the cell performance is enhanced significantly, thanks to the formation of 3D Li2S. Ostwald ripening is also valid for Li-S cells under rigorous conditions. The cell working at 60 °C achieves a high specific capacity of 1228 mA h g-1 under the conditions of high S loading and a lean electrolyte (S loading = 3.6 mg cm-2, electrolyte/sulfur ratio = 3 μL mg-1), which is substantially higher than that at 25 °C. This work enriches the intrinsic understanding of Li2S deposition in Li-S batteries and provides facile strategies for improving the cell performance under practical conditions.
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- Shuai Wang
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, U.K
- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026 Anhui, PR China
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Zhao S, Yang Y, Tang Z. Insight into Structural Evolution, Active Sites, and Stability of Heterogeneous Electrocatalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202110186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Shenlong Zhao
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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Tang Z, Zhao S, Yang Y. Insight into Structural Evolution, Active Site and Stability of Heterogeneous Electrocatalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202110186. [PMID: 34490688 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202110186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The structure-activity correlation study of electrocatalysts is essential for improving conversion from electrical to chemical energy. Recently, increasing evidences obtained by operando characterization techniques reveal that the structural evolution of catalysts caused by the interplay with electric fields, electrolytes or reactants/intermediates brings about the formation of real active sites. Hence, it is time to summarize the structural evolution-related research advances and envisage their future developments. In this minireview, we first introduce the fundamental concepts associated with structural evolution ( e.g., catalyst, active site/center and stability/lifetime) and their relevance. Then, the multiple inducements of structural evolution and advanced operando characterizations are discussed. Lastly, a brief overview of structural evolution and its reversibility in heterogeneous electrocatalysis, especially for representative electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR), along with key challenges and opportunities, is highlighted.
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- Zhiyong Tang
- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No 11, Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, 100190, Beijing, CHINA
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- The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, AUSTRALIA
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- University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, AUSTRALIA
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He M, Li X, Holmes NG, Li R, Wang J, Yin G, Zuo P, Sun X. Flame-Retardant and Polysulfide-Suppressed Ether-Based Electrolytes for High-Temperature Li-S Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38296-38304. [PMID: 34370436 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are drawing huge attention as attractive chemical power sources. However, traditional ether-based solvents (DME/DOL) suffer from safety issues at high temperatures and serious parasitic reactions occur between the Li metal anodes and soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). Herein, we propose a polysulfide-suppressed and flame-retardant electrolyte operated at high temperatures by introducing an inert diluent 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl (TTE) into the high-concentration electrolyte (HCE). Li dendrites are also efficiently suppressed by the formed LiF-rich protective layer. Furthermore, the shuttle effect is mitigated by the decreased solubility of LiPSs. At 60 °C, Li-S batteries using this nonflammable ether-based electrolyte exhibit a high capacity of 666 mAh g-1 over 100 cycles at a current rate of 0.2C, showing the greatly improved high-temperature performance compared to batteries with traditional ether-based electrolytes. The improved electrochemical performance across a range of temperatures and the enhanced safety suggest that the electrolyte has a great practical prospect for safe Li-S batteries.
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- Mengxue He
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1R6, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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Wijten JHJ, Mandemaker LDB, van Eeden TC, Dubbeld JE, Weckhuysen BM. In Situ Study on Ni-Mo Stability in a Water-Splitting Device: Effect of Catalyst Substrate and Electric Potential. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:3172-3179. [PMID: 32253816 PMCID: PMC7317784 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Nickel-molybdenum (Ni-Mo) alloys are well studied as highly effective electrocatalyst cathodes for water splitting. Understanding deactivation pathways is a key to improving the performance of these catalysts. In this study, in situ characterization by UV/Vis spectroscopy and AFM of the morphology and Mo leaching of an Ni-Mo electrocatalyst was performed with the goal of understanding the stability and related Mo leaching mechanism. Switching the potential towards higher overpotentials results in a nonlinear change in Mo leaching. Multiple processes are proposed to take place, such as a decrease in the extent of Mo oxidation at the cathode induced by more strongly reducing potentials, while simultaneously the increase in the local pH at the cathode due to the hydrogen evolution reaction causes more Mo leaching. The change in capacitance of these materials depends strongly on the change in surface composition and not only on the surface area. In situ UV/Vis spectroscopy showed that Mo leaching is a continuous process over the course of 4 h of operation. Finally, the material was deposited on different substrates and the effect on Ni-Mo stability was studied. The substrate has a significant, albeit complex, influence on the stability and activity of Ni-Mo cathodes. In terms of stability in 1 m KOH, Ni-Mo was found to be best deposited on stainless steel substrates operated at low overpotentials, on which it showed nearly no change in capacitance and exhibited low Mo leaching.
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- Jochem H. J. Wijten
- Inorganic Chemistry and CatalysisDebye Institute for Nanomaterials ScienceUtrecht UniversityUniversiteitsweg 993584 CGUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and CatalysisDebye Institute for Nanomaterials ScienceUtrecht UniversityUniversiteitsweg 993584 CGUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and CatalysisDebye Institute for Nanomaterials ScienceUtrecht UniversityUniversiteitsweg 993584 CGUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and CatalysisDebye Institute for Nanomaterials ScienceUtrecht UniversityUniversiteitsweg 993584 CGUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Inorganic Chemistry and CatalysisDebye Institute for Nanomaterials ScienceUtrecht UniversityUniversiteitsweg 993584 CGUtrechtThe Netherlands
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Longo RC, Camacho-Forero LE, Balbuena PB. Li 2S growth on graphene: Impact on the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries. J Chem Phys 2020; 152:014701. [PMID: 31914763 DOI: 10.1063/1.5135304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lithium-sulfur batteries show remarkable potential for energy storage applications due to their high-specific capacity and the low cost of active materials, especially sulfur. However, whereas there is a consensus about the use of lithium metal as the negative electrode, there is not a clear and widely accepted architectural design for the positive electrode of sulfur batteries. The difficulties arise when trying to find a balance between high-surface-area architectures and practical utilization of the sulfur content. Intensive understanding of the interfacial mechanisms becomes then crucial to design optimized carbon-hosted sulfur architectures with enhanced electrochemical performance. In this work, we use density functional theory (DFT)-based first principles calculations to describe and characterize the growing mechanisms of Li2S active material on graphene, taken as an example of a nonencapsulated carbon host for the positive electrode of Li-S batteries. We first unravel the two growing mechanisms of Li2S supported nanostructures, which explain recent experimental findings on real-time monitoring of interfacial deposition of lithium sulfides during discharge, obtained by means of in situ atomic force microscopy. Then, using a combination of mathematical tools and DFT calculations, we obtain the first cycle voltage plot, explaining the three different regions observed that ultimately lead to the formation of high-order polysulfides upon charge. Finally, we show how the different Li2S supported nanostructures can be characterized in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements. Altogether, this work provides useful insights for the rational design of new carbon-hosted sulfur architectures with optimized characteristics for the positive electrode of lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Roberto C Longo
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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Lai Y, Nie H, Xu X, Fang G, Ding X, Chan D, Zhou S, Zhang Y, Chen X, Yang Z. Interfacial Molecule Mediators in Cathodes for Advanced Li-S Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:29978-29984. [PMID: 31361455 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b10049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The complicated reactions at the cathode-electrolyte interface in Li-S batteries are a large barrier for their successful commercialization. Herein, we developed a molecular design strategy and employed three small molecules acting as interfacial mediators to the cathodes of Li-S batteries. The theoretical calculation results show that the incorporation of tris(4-fluorophenyl)phosphine (TFPP) has a strong binding performance. The experimental results demonstrate that the strong chemical interactions between polysulfides and the F, P atoms in TFPP not only modify the kinetics of the electrochemical processes in the electrolyte but also promote the formation of short-chain clusters (Li2Sx, x = 1, 2, 3, and 4) at the interface during the charge-discharge process. As a result, an optimized electrode exhibits a low capacity decay rate of 0.042% per cycle when the current rate is increased to 5 C over 1000 cycles.
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- Yuchong Lai
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering , Wenzhou University , Wenzhou 325035 , PR China
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Yang W, Li X, Li Y, Zhu R, Pang H. Applications of Metal-Organic-Framework-Derived Carbon Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804740. [PMID: 30548705 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Carbon materials derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted much attention in the field of scientific research in recent years because of their advantages of excellent electron conductivity, high porosity, and diverse applications. Tremendous efforts are devoted to improving their chemical and physical properties, including optimizing the morphology and structure of the carbon materials, compositing them with other materials, and so on. Here, many kinds of carbon materials derived from metal-organic frameworks are introduced with a particular focus on their promising applications in batteries (lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and sodium-ion batteries), supercapacitors (metal oxide/carbon and metal sulfide/carbon), electrocatalytic reactions (oxygen reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and hydrogen evolution reaction), water treatment (MOF-derived carbon and other techniques), and other possible fields. To close, some existing problem and corresponding possible solutions are proposed based on academic knowledge from the reported literature, along with a great deal of experimental experience.
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- Wenping Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Xiao N, Gourdin G, Wu Y. Simultaneous Stabilization of Potassium Metal and Superoxide in K–O
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Batteries on the Basis of Electrolyte Reactivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201804115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Neng Xiao
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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Xiao N, Gourdin G, Wu Y. Simultaneous Stabilization of Potassium Metal and Superoxide in K–O
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Batteries on the Basis of Electrolyte Reactivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018; 57:10864-10867. [PMID: 29787628 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201804115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Neng Xiao
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Ohio State University 100 West 18th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 USA
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Lang SY, Xiao RJ, Gu L, Guo YG, Wen R, Wan LJ. Interfacial Mechanism in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: How Salts Mediate the Structure Evolution and Dynamics. J Am Chem Soc 2018; 140:8147-8155. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.8b02057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Shuang-Yan Lang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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