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Fan Y, Huang X, Ji J, Zhang W, Zhang J, Hou X. Building Functional Liquid-Based Interfaces: From Mechanism to Application. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403919. [PMID: 38794786 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403919] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
Functional liquid-based interfaces, with their inhomogeneous regions that emphasize the functionalized liquids, have attracted much interest as a versatile platform for a broad spectrum of applications, from chemical manufacturing to practical uses. These interfaces leverage the physicochemical characteristics of liquids, alongside dynamic behaviors induced by macroscopic wettability and microscopic molecular exchange balance, to allow for tailored properties within their functional structures. In this Minireview, we provide a foundational overview of these functional interfaces, based on the structural investigations and molecular mechanisms of interaction forces that directly modulate functionalities. Then, we discuss design strategies that have been employed in recent applications, and the crucial aspects that require focus. Finally, we highlight the current challenges in functional liquid-based interfaces and provide a perspective on future research directions.
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- Yi Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China
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Wang Z, Zhou J, Ji H, Liu J, Zhou Y, Qian T, Yan C. Principles and Design of Biphasic Self-Stratifying Batteries Toward Next-Generation Energy Storage. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202320258. [PMID: 38456300 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202320258] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
Abstract
Large-scale energy storage devices play pivotal roles in effectively harvesting and utilizing green renewable energies (such as solar and wind energy) with capricious nature. Biphasic self-stratifying batteries (BSBs) have emerged as a promising alternative for grid energy storage owing to their membraneless architecture and innovative battery design philosophy, which holds promise for enhancing the overall performance of the energy storage system and reducing operation and maintenance costs. This minireview aims to provide a timely review of such emerging energy storage technology, including its fundamental design principles, existing categories, and prototype architectures. The challenges and opportunities of this undergoing research topic will also be systematically highlighted and discussed to provide guidance for the subsequent R&D of superior BSBs while conducive to bridging the gap for their future practical application.
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- Zhenkang Wang
- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, P. R. China
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Yang S, Hu M, Liang X, Xie Z, Wang Z, Zhou K. In situ construction of robust artificial solid-electrolyte interphase layer on lithium-metal anode by a facile one-step solution route. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:886-894. [PMID: 38219307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Development of high energy density lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) is markedly hindered by the interfacial instability on lithium-metal anode side. Solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a fundamental factor to regulate dendrite growth and enhance the stability of lithium-metal anodes. Here, trithiocyanuric acid, a triazine derivative with sulfhydryl groups, is used as an efficient promoter to favor the construction of a robust artificial SEI layer on the lithium metal surface, which greatly benefits the stability and efficiency of LMBs. With the assistance of trithiocyanuric acid facilely introduced on the Li surface via a one-step solution route, a highly uniform artificial SEI layer rich in Li2S and Li3N is formed, which efficiently facilitates uniform lithium deposition and suppresses lithium dendrite growth. Remarkably, the Li|Li cell displays stable lithium plating/stripping cycling over 800 h at 0.5 mA cm-2, 1 mAh cm-2, and the Li|LFP cells exhibit prolonged lifespan over 700 cycles at 3 C and superior rate performance from 2 to 20 C. This work provides a facile design strategy for constructing a superb artificial SEI layer for high-performance LMBs.
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- Shitu Yang
- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China; Binzhou Institute of Technology, Weiqiao-UCAS Science and Technology Park, Binzhou, Shandong Province 256606, PR China.
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Zhu J, Yang M, Hu Y, Yao M, Chen J, Niu Z. The Construction of Binary Phase Electrolyte Interface for Highly Stable Zinc Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304426. [PMID: 37555530 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Metal zinc is a promising anode candidate of aqueous zinc-ion batteries due to high theoretical capacity, low cost, and high safety. However, it often suffers from hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), dendrite growth, and formation of by-products. Herein, a triethyl phosphate (TEP)/H2 O binary phase electrolyte (BPE) interface is developed by introducing TEP-based electrolyte-wetted hydrophobic polypropylene (PP) separator onto the Zn anode surface. The equilibrium of the BPE interface depends on the comparable surface tensions of H2 O-based and TEP-based electrolytes on hydrophobic PP separator surfaces. The BPE interface induces Zn2+ solvation structure conversion from [Zn(H2 O)x ]2+ to [Zn(TEP)n (H2 O)y ]2+ , where most solvated H2 O molecules are removed. In [Zn(TEP)n (H2 O)y ]2+ , the residual H2 O molecules can be further constrained by the formation of H bonds between TEP and H2 O molecules. Consequently, the ionization of solvated H2 O molecules is effectively suppressed, and HER and by-products are effectively restricted on Zn anode surfaces in BPE. As a result, Zn anodes exhibit a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.12% and superior cycling performance of 6000 h, which is much higher than the case in single-phase aqueous electrolytes. To illustrate the feasibility of BPE in full cells, the Zn/Alx V2 O5 batteries are assembled based on the BPE and exhibited enhanced cycling performance.
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- Jiacai Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Zhu X, Bian T, Song X, Zheng M, Shen Z, Liu Z, Guo Z, He J, Zeng Z, Bai F, Wen L, Zhang S, Lu J, Zhao Y. Accelerating S↔Li 2 S Reactions in Li-S Batteries through Activation of S/Li 2 S with a Bifunctional Semiquinone Catalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202315087. [PMID: 38087471 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315087] [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: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The reaction rate bottleneck during interconversion between insulating S8 (S) and Li2 S fundamentally leads to incomplete conversion and restricted lifespan of Li-S battery, especially under high S loading and lean electrolyte conditions. Herein, we demonstrate a new catalytic chemistry: soluble semiquinone, 2-tertbutyl-semianthraquinone lithium (Li+ TBAQ⋅- ), as both e- /Li+ donor and acceptor for simultaneous S reduction and Li2 S oxidation. The efficient activation of S and Li2 S by Li+ TBAQ⋅- in the initial discharging/charging state maximizes the amount of soluble lithium polysulfide, thereby substantially improve the rate of solid-liquid-solid reaction by promoting long-range electron transfer. With in situ Raman spectra and theoretical calculations, we reveal that the activation of S/Li2 S is the rate-limiting step for effective S utilization under high S loading and low E/S ratio. Beyond that, the S activation ratio is firstly proposed as an accurate indicator to quantitatively evaluate the reaction rate. As a result, the Li-S batteries with Li+ TBAQ⋅- deliver superior cycling performance and over 5 times higher S utilization ratio at high S loading of 7.0 mg cm-2 and a current rate of 1 C compared to those without Li+ TBAQ⋅- . We hope this study contributes to the fundamental understanding of S redox chemical and inspires the design of efficient catalysis for advanced Li-S batteries.
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- Xuebing Zhu
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environmental Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environmental Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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Dutta A, Kubo Y, Nagataki A, Matsushita K. Deciphering the Dynamic Processes at the Electrode-Electrolyte Interface for Stable Deposition of Lithium. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15467-15477. [PMID: 36916877 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Realization of lithium-metal (Li) batteries is plagued by the dendritic deposition of Li leading to internal short-circuit and low Coulombic efficiency. The Li-deposition process largely depends on the liquid electrolyte that reacts with the Li metal and forms a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer with diverse chemical and physical properties. Moreover, the electrolyte possesses characteristic ion transport behaviors and directly affects the deposition kinetics at the electrode surface. As a result, the convolution of interfacial, ion transport, and kinetic effects of an electrolyte obscures the understanding of Li deposition in Li-metal batteries. Herein, the dynamic processes and the interfacial properties of Li-metal electrodes are precisely delineated in representative ether electrolytes. It is found that a combination of homogeneous SEI and slow deposition kinetics produces layer-by-layer epitaxial growth of Li. In contrast, the dendritic growth of Li is observed when the SEI is inhomogeneous and the reaction rate is fast. Nevertheless, it is shown that a homogeneous SEI is not a prerequisite in suppressing Li dendrites when the adverse effect of an unfavorable SEI can be subdued by proper kinetic tuning at the interface. Furthermore, an otherwise kinetically unstable electrolyte can also be made compatible with the Li-metal electrode when covered with a properly designed SEI. This delineation of the roles of SEI and deposition kinetics gives deep insight into designing efficient electrolytes in Li-metal batteries.
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- Arghya Dutta
- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
- NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- External Collaboration Division, Industrial Collaboration Office, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Battery Research Platform, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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Zou C, Zhang X, Huang Y, Zhao L, Ren W, Zhao Z, Liu J, Li X, Wang M, Guo B, Lin Y. Constructing artificial solid electrolyte interphase by facile chemical reaction for stable lithium metal anodes. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Regulating lithium-ion flow by piezoelectric effect of the poled-BaTiO3 film for dendrite-free lithium metal anode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wu Y, Ling H, Qian Y, Hu Y, Niu B, Lin X, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. Wetting-Induced Water Promoted Flow on Tunable Liquid-Liquid Interface-Based Nanopore Membrane System. ACS NANO 2022; 16:11092-11101. [PMID: 35714284 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c03785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Membrane separation provides effective methods for solving the global water crisis. Contemporary membrane systems depend on interfacial interactions between liquid and solid membrane matrixes. However, it may lead to a limiting permeate flux due to the large flow resistance at hydrophobic liquid-solid interfaces. Herein, the liquid-liquid interface with improved interface energy is reversibly introduced in membrane systems to boost wetting and reduce transport resistance. A series of interfaces were systematically explored to reveal mechanisms of wetting and boosted flow performances, which are further supported by simulations. Findings of this study highlight that interfacial liquids with lower surface energies, lower viscosities, and higher solubilities can effectively improve water flow without sacrificing rejection performance, achieving by transforming a solid-liquid interface into liquid-liquid interface interaction. It provides a concept to design advanced membrane systems for water purification (e.g., desalination and oil-water separation) and energy conversion processes.
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- Yadong Wu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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He X, Cui Y, Qian Y, Wu Y, Ling H, Zhang H, Kong XY, Zhao Y, Xue M, Jiang L, Wen L. Anion Concentration Gradient-Assisted Construction of a Solid-Electrolyte Interphase for a Stable Zinc Metal Anode at High Rates. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:11168-11177. [PMID: 35658470 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c01815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Coulombic efficiency (CE) and cycle life of metal anodes (lithium, sodium, zinc) are limited by dendritic growth and side reactions in rechargeable metal batteries. Here, we proposed a concept for constructing an anion concentration gradient (ACG)-assisted solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) for ultrahigh ionic conductivity on metal anodes, in which the SEI layer is fabricated through an in situ chemical reaction of the sulfonic acid polymer and zinc (Zn) metal. Owing to the driving force of the sulfonate concentration gradient and high bulky sulfonate concentration, a promoted Zn2+ ionic conductivity and inhibited anion diffusion in the SEI layer are realized, resulting in a significant suppression of dendrite growth and side reaction. The presence of ACG-SEI on the Zn metal enables stable Zn plating/stripping over 2000 h at a high current density of 20 mA cm-2 and a capacity of 5 mAh cm-2 in Zn/Zn symmetric cells, and moreover an improved cycling stability is also observed in Zn/MnO2 full cells and Zn/AC supercapacitors. The SEI layer containing anion concentration gradients for stable cycling of a metal anode sheds a new light on the fundamental understanding of cation plating/stripping on metal electrodes and technical advances of rechargeable metal batteries with remarkable performance under practical conditions.
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- Xiaofeng He
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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 Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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 Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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 for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, P. R. China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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 Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and 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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Xiong Q, Li C, Li Z, Liang Y, Li J, Yan J, Huang G, Zhang X. Hydrogen-Bond-Assisted Solution Discharge in Aprotic Li-O 2 Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2110416. [PMID: 35363905 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Surface discharge mechanism induced cathode passivation is a critical challenge that blocks the full liberation of the ultrahigh theoretical energy density in aprotic Li-O2 batteries. Herein, a facile and universal concept of hydrogen-bond-assisted solvation is proposed to trigger the solution discharge process for averting the shortcomings associated with surface discharge. 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone (DBHQ), an antioxidant with hydroxyl groups, is introduced as an exemplary soluble catalyst to promote solution discharge by hydrogen-bond-assisted solvation of O2 - and Li2 O2 (OH···O). Thus, a Li-O2 battery with 50 × 10-3 m DBHQ delivers an extraordinary discharge capacity of 18 945 mAh g-1 (i.e., 9.47 mAh cm-2 ), even surpassing the capacity endowed by the state-of-the-art reduction mediator of 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone. Besides, an ultrahigh Li2 O2 yield of 97.1% is also achieved due to the depressed reactivity of the reduced oxygen-containing species (O2 - , LiO2 , and Li2 O2 ) by the solvating and antioxidative abilities of DBHQ. Consequently, the Li-O2 battery with DBHQ exhibits excellent cycling lifetime and rate capability. Furthermore, the generalizability of this approach of hydrogen-bond-assisted solution discharge is verified by other soluble catalysts that contain OH or NH groups, with implications that could bring Li-O2 batteries one step closer to being a viable technology.
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- Qi Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Zhao Q, Wang R, Hu X, Wang Y, Lu G, Yang Z, Liu Q, Yang X, Pan F, Xu C. Functionalized 12 µm Polyethylene Separator to Realize Dendrite-Free Lithium Deposition toward Highly Stable Lithium-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102215. [PMID: 35253403 PMCID: PMC9069191 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Direct application of metallic lithium (Li) as the anode in rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs) is still hindered by some annoying issues such as lithium dendrites formation, low Coulombic efficiency, and safety concerns arising therefrom. Herein, an advanced composite separator is prepared by facilely blade coating lightweight and thin functional layers on commercial 12 µm polyethylene separator to stabilize the Li anode. The composite separator simultaneously improves the Li ion transport and lithium deposition behaviors with uniform lithium ion distribution properties, enabling the dendrite-free Li deposition. As a result, the lithium anode can stably cycle up to 3000 cycles with the high capacity of 3.5 mAh cm-2 . Moreover, the composite separator exhibits wide compatibility in LMBs (Li-S and Li-ion battery) and delivers stable cycling performance and high Coulombic efficiency both in coin and lab-level soft-pack cells. Thus, this cost-effective modification strategy exhibits great application potential in high-energy LMBs.
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- Qiannan Zhao
- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research InstituteChongqing401123P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and ConversionSchool of ChemistryXiangtan UniversityXiangtan411105P. R. China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and ConversionSchool of ChemistryXiangtan UniversityXiangtan411105P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium AlloysChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium AlloysChongqing UniversityChongqing400044P. R. China
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Zeng T, Yan Y, He M, Zheng R, Du D, Ren L, Zhou B, Shu C. Boosted Li + transference number enabled via interfacial engineering for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:12687-12690. [PMID: 34781327 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc03044b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Adverse dendritic growth destabilizes Li metal anodes (LMAs), dramatically limiting the commercial applications of Li metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, ZIF-67 with unsaturated coordinative metal sites is used to construct a protective coating to immobilize anions, which is capable of increasing the Li+ transference number (tLi+) to mitigate the electrolyte concentration gradient in the vicinity of LMAs. In addition, the ZIF-67-based layer provides highly ordered ionic diffusion pathways, thus enabling dendrite-free Li deposition. With a considerable Li+ transference number of 0.57, ZIF-67-Cu@Li symmetric cells deliver a superior long-term performance (over 1000 h), and Li-O2 full batteries with ZIF-67-Cu@Li electrodes display a high energy density of 1911.61 W h kg-1.
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- Ting Zeng
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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Liu X, Song X, Guo Z, Bian T, Zhang J, Zhao Y. Biphasic Electrolyte Inhibiting the Shuttle Effect of Redox Molecules in Lithium‐Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Xiao Liu
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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Liu X, Song X, Guo Z, Bian T, Zhang J, Zhao Y. Biphasic Electrolyte Inhibiting the Shuttle Effect of Redox Molecules in Lithium-Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:16360-16365. [PMID: 34019317 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Redox molecules (RMs) as electron carriers have been widely used in electrochemical energy-storage devices (ESDs), such as lithium redox flow batteries and lithium-O2 batteries. Unfortunately, migration of RMs to the lithium (Li) anode leads to side reactions, resulting in reduced coulombic efficiency and early cell death. Our proof-of-concept study utilizes a biphasic organic electrolyte to resolve this issue, in which nonafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrohexyl-trimethoxysilane (NFTOS) and ether (or sulfone) with lithium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide (LiTFSI) can be separated to form the immiscible anolyte and catholyte. RMs are extracted to the catholyte due to the enormous solubility coefficients in the biphasic electrolytes with high and low polarity, resulting in inhibition of the shuttle effect. When coupled with a lithium anode, the Li-Li symmetric, Li redox flow and Li-O2 batteries can achieve considerably prolonged cycle life with biphasic electrolytes. This concept provides a promising strategy to suppress the shuttle effect of RMs in ESDs.
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- Xiao Liu
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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Guo W, Han Q, Jiao J, Wu W, Zhu X, Chen Z, Zhao Y. In situ Construction of Robust Biphasic Surface Layers on Lithium Metal for Lithium–Sulfide Batteries with Long Cycle Life. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202015049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Wei Guo
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 P. R. China
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Guo W, Han Q, Jiao J, Wu W, Zhu X, Chen Z, Zhao Y. In situ Construction of Robust Biphasic Surface Layers on Lithium Metal for Lithium-Sulfide Batteries with Long Cycle Life. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:7267-7274. [PMID: 33372332 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202015049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have potential in high energy density battery systems. However, intermediates of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) can easily shuttle to the Li anode and react with Li metal to deplete the active materials and cause rapid failure of the battery. A facile solution pretreatment method for Li anodes involving a solution of metal fluorides/dimethylsulfoxide was developed to construct robust biphasic surface layers (BSLs) in situ. The BSLs consist of lithiophilic alloy (Lix M) and LiF phases on Li metal, which inhibit the shuttle effect and increase the cycle life of Li-S batteries. The BSLs allow Li+ transport and they inhibit dendrite growth and shield the Li anodes from corrosive reaction with LiPSs. Li-S batteries containing BSLs-Li anodes demonstrate excellent cycling over 1000 cycles at 1 C and simultaneously maintain a high coulombic efficiency of 98.2 %. Based on our experimental and theoretical results, we propose a strategy for inhibition of the shuttle effect that produces high stability Li-S batteries.
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- Wei Guo
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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Yu Y, Liu Y, Xie J. Building Better Li Metal Anodes in Liquid Electrolyte: Challenges and Progress. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:18-33. [PMID: 33382579 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c17302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Li metal has been widely recognized as a promising anode candidate for high-energy-density batteries. However, the inherent limitations of Li metal, that is, the low Coulombic efficiency and dendrite issues, make it still far from practical applications. In short, the low Coulombic efficiency shortens the cycle life of Li metal batteries, while the dendrite issue raises safety concerns. Thanks to the great efforts of the research community, prolific fundamental understanding as well as approaches for mitigating Li metal anode safety have been extensively explored. In this Review, Li electrochemical deposition behaviors have been systematically summarized, and recent progress in electrode design and electrolyte system optimization is reviewed. Finally, we discuss the future directions, opportunities, and challenges of Li metal anodes.
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- Yikang Yu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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Fu J, Ji X, Chen J, Chen L, Fan X, Mu D, Wang C. Lithium Nitrate Regulated Sulfone Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202009575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Jiale Fu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Key Laboratory of Environment Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Key Laboratory of Environment Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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Fu J, Ji X, Chen J, Chen L, Fan X, Mu D, Wang C. Lithium Nitrate Regulated Sulfone Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:22194-22201. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jiale Fu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Key Laboratory of Environment Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Key Laboratory of Environment Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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Yoo D, Yang S, Kim KJ, Choi JW. Fluorinated Aromatic Diluent for High‐Performance Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202003663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Dong‐Joo Yoo
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering Konkuk University 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu Seoul 05029 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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Yoo D, Yang S, Kim KJ, Choi JW. Fluorinated Aromatic Diluent for High‐Performance Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:14869-14876. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202003663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Dong‐Joo Yoo
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering Konkuk University 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu Seoul 05029 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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