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Chang Z, Zhu M, Li Z, Wu S, Yin S, Sun Y, Xu W. 2D Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Tetraoxa[8]circulenes as Promising Cathode for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400923. [PMID: 38459642 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are the new generation electrochemical energy storage systems. Recently, two-dimensional conductive metal-organic frameworks (2D c-MOFs) are attractive to serve as cathode materials of ZIBs due to their compositional diversity, abundant active sites, and excellent conductivity. Despite the growing interest in 2D c-MOFs, their application prospects are still to be explored. Herein, a tetraoxa[8]circulene (TOC) derivative with unique electronic structure and interesting redox-active property are synthesized to construct c-MOFs. A series of novel 2D c-MOFs (Cu-TOC, Zn-TOC and Mn-TOC) with different conductivities and packing modes are obtained by combining the linker tetraoxa[8]circulenes-2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12-octaol (8OH-TOC) and corresponding metal ions. Three c-MOFs all exhibit typical semiconducting properties, and Cu-TOC exhibits the highest electrical conductivity of 0.2 S cm-1 among them. Furthermore, their electrochemical performance as cathode materials for ZIBs have been investigated. They all performed high reversible capacity, decent cycle stability and excellent rate capability. This work reveals the key insights into the electrochemical application potential of 2D c-MOFs and advances their development as cathode materials in ZIBs.
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- Zixin Chang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, 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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Zhan S, Wang C, Zhong L, Zhao L, Yang X, Guo AXY, Xiong W, Cheng L, Li R, Tang Z, Cao SC, Zhi C, Lv Lyu H. Insight into Anionic Discrepancies in Bipolar Poly(Thionine) Organic Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402767. [PMID: 39086056 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Electroactive organic electrode materials exhibit remarkable potential in aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their abundant availability, customizable structures, sustainability, and high reversibility. However, the research on AZIBs has predominantly concentrated on unraveling the storage mechanism of zinc cations, often neglecting the significance of anions in this regard. Herein, bipolar poly(thionine) is synthesized by a simple and efficient polymerization reaction, and the kinetics of different anions are investigated using poly(thionine) as the cathode of AZIBs. Notably, poly(thionine) is a bipolar organic polymer electrode material and exhibits enhanced stability in aqueous solutions compared to thionine monomers. Kinetic analysis reveals that ClO4 - exhibits the fastest kinetics among SO4 2-, Cl-, and OTF-, demonstrating excellent rate performance (109 mAh g-1 @ 0.5 A g-1 and 92 mAh g-1 @ 20 A g-1). Mechanism studies reveal that the poly(thionine) cathode facilitates the co-storage of both anions and cations in Zn(ClO4)2. Furthermore, the lower electrostatic potential of ClO4 - influences the strength of hydrogen bonding with water molecules, thereby enhancing the overall kinetics in aqueous electrolytes. This work provides an effective strategy for synthesizing high-quality organic materials and offers new insights into the kinetic behavior of anions in AZIBs.
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- Shuai Zhan
- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Yan'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Energy, Key Laboratory of New Energy & New Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an, Shaanxi, 716000, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Yang Z, Meng P, Jiang M, Zhang X, Zhang J, Fu C. Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonding Networks Stabilized Organic Supramolecular Cathode for Ultra-High Capacity and Ultra-Long Cycle Life Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403424. [PMID: 38545934 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403424] [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: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) are a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage, attributing to the abundant reserves, low cost, intrinsic safety, and high theoretical capacity of Al. However, the cathode materials reported thus far still face challenges such as limited capacity, sluggish kinetics, and undesirable cycle life. Herein, we propose an organic cathode benzo[i] benzo[6,7] quinoxalino [2,3-a] benzo [6,7] quinoxalino [2,3-c] phenazine-5,8,13,16,21,24-hexaone (BQQPH) for RABs. The six C=O and six C=N redox active sites in each molecule enable BQQPH to deliver a record ultra-high capacity of 413 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1. Encouragingly, the intermolecular hydrogen bonding network and π-π stacking interactions endow BQQPH with robust structural stability and minimal solubility, enabling an ultra-long lifetime of 100,000 cycles. Moreover, the electron-withdrawing carbonyl group induces a reduction in the energy level of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital and expands the π-conjugated system, which considerably enhances both the discharge voltage and redox kinetics of BQQPH. In situ and ex situ characterizations combined with theoretical calculations unveil that the charge storage mechanism is reversible coordination/dissociation of AlCl2 + with the N and O sites in BQQPH accompanied by 12-electron transfer. This work provides valuable insights into the design of high-performance organic cathode materials for RABs.
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- Zhaohui Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Chen M, Fu W, Hou C, Zhu Y, Meng F. Recent Functionalized Strategies of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Anode Protection of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403724. [PMID: 39004846 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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The inherent benefits of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs), such as environmental friendliness, affordability, and high theoretical capacity, render them promising candidates for energy storage systems. Nevertheless, the Zn anodes of ZIBs encounter severe challenges, including dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution reaction, corrosion, and surface passivation. These would result in the infeasibility of ZIBs in practical situations. To this end, artificial interfaces with functionalized materials are crafted to protect the Zn anode. They have the capability to modulate the zinc ion flux in proximity to the electrode surface and shield it from aqueous electrolytes by leveraging either size effects or charge effects. Considering metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tunable pore size, chemical composition, and stable framework structures, they have emerged as effective materials for building artificial interfaces, prolonging the lifespan, and improving the unitization of Zn anode. In this review, the contributions of MOFs for protecting Zn anode, which mainly involves facilitating homogeneous nucleation, manipulating selective deposition, regulating ion and charge flux, accelerating Zn desolvation, and shielding against free water and anions are comprehensively summarized. Importantly, the future research trajectories of MOFs for the protection of the Zn anode are underscored, which may propose new perspectives on the practical Zn anode and endow the MOFs with high-value applications.
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- Ming Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, China
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He Z, Huang W, Xiong F, Tan S, Wu T, Wang R, Ducati C, De Volder M, An Q. Organic solid-electrolyte interface layers for Zn metal anodes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:6847-6859. [PMID: 38872581 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01903b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as promising candidates for renewable energy storage owing to their affordability, safety, and sustainability. However, issues with Zn metal anodes, such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and corrosion, significantly hinder the practical application of ZIBs. To address these issues, organic solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layers have gained traction in the ZIB community as they can, for instance, help achieve uniform Zn plating/stripping and suppress side reactions. This article summarizes recent advances in organic artificial SEI layers for ZIB anodes, including their fabrication methods, electrochemical performance, and degradation suppression mechanisms.
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- Ze He
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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Zhong L, Wang C, He J, Lin Z, Yang X, Li R, Zhan S, Zhao L, Wu D, Chen H, Tang Z, ZHi C, Lv Lyu H. Self-Charging Aqueous Zn//COF Battery with UltraHigh Self-Charging Efficiency and Rate. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314050. [PMID: 38380790 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Self-charging zinc batteries that combine energy harvesting technology with batteries are candidates for reliable self-charging power systems. However, the lack of rational materials design results in unsatisfactory self-charging performance. Here, a covalent organic framework containing pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone groups (COF-PTO) is reported as a cathode material for aqueous self-charging zinc batteries. The ordered channel structure of the COF-PTO provides excellent capacity retention of 98% after 18 000 cycles at 10 A g-1 and ultra-fast ion transfer. To visually assess the self-charging performance, two parameters, namely self-charging efficiency (self-charging discharge capacity/galvanostatic discharge capacity, η) and average self-charging rate (total discharge capacity after cyclic self-charging/total cyclic self-charging time, ν), are proposed for performance evaluation. COF-PTO achieves an impressive η of 96.9% and an ν of 30 mAh g-1 self-charge capacity per hour in 100 self-charging cycles, surpassing the previous reports. Mechanism studies reveal the co-insertion of Zn2+ and H+ double ions in COF-PTO of self-charging zinc batteries. In addition, the C═N and C═O (on the benzene) in COF-PTO are ortho structures to each other, which can easily form metal heterocycles with Zn ions, thereby driving the forward progress of the self-charging reaction and enhancing the self-charging performance.
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- Leheng Zhong
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 51006, P. R. China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 51006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 51006, P. R. China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Yan'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Energy, Key Laboratory of New Energy & New Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University Yan'an, Shaanxi, 716000, P. R. China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- Yan'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Energy, Key Laboratory of New Energy & New Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University Yan'an, Shaanxi, 716000, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Wang Y, Niu S, Gong S, Ju N, Jiang T, Wang Y, Zhang X, Sun Q, Sun HB. Fused Functional Organic Material with the Alternating Conjugation of Quinone-Pyrazine as Cathode for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301301. [PMID: 38185796 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Organic cathode materials for aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries (ARZBs) are rapidly gaining prominence, while the exploration of compounds with affordable synthesis, satisfactory electrochemical performance, and understandable mechanisms still remains challenging. In this study, 6,8,15,17-tetraaza-heptacene-5,7,9,14,16,18-hexaone (TAHQ) as an easily synthesized organic cathode material with novel quinone/pyrazine alternately conjugated molecule structure is presented. This organic electrode exhibits good capacity with highly reversible redox reactions, and the influence of multi-active structures on the Zn2+/H+ loading behavior is systematically investigated by ex situ spectroscopy, electrochemical tests, and computation. Both experimental and theoretical studies effectively address the Zn2+/H+ intercalation/deintercalation kinetics. Benefitting from the fused active functionalities, the assembled Zn//TAHQ battery displays a maximum discharge specific capacity of 254.3 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1, and it maintains remarkable cycle performance with 71% capacity retention after 1000 cycles under 5 A g-1.
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- Yao Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330013, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330013, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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Wang J, Zhang X, Liu Z, Yu J, Wang HG, Wu XL, Cui F, Zhu G. Tuning Electron Delocalization of Redox-Active Porous Aromatic Framework for Low-Temperature Aqueous Zn-K Hybrid Batteries with Air Self-Chargeability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401559. [PMID: 38616720 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401559] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Air self-charging aqueous batteries promise to integrate energy harvesting technology and battery systems, potentially overcoming a heavy reliance on energy and the spatiotemporal environment. However, the exploitation of multifunctional air self-charging battery systems using promising cathode materials and suitable charge carriers remains challenging. Herein, for the first time, we developed low-temperature self-charging aqueous Zn-K hybrid ion batteries (AZKHBs) using a fully conjugated hexaazanonaphthalene (HATN)-based porous aromatic framework as the cathode material, exhibiting redox chemistry using K+ as charge carriers, and regulating Zn-ion solvation chemistry to guide uniform Zn plating/stripping. The unique AZKHBs exhibit the exceptional electrochemical properties in all-climate conditions. Most importantly, the large potential difference causes the AZKHBs discharged cathode to be oxidized using oxygen, thereby initiating a self-charging process in the absence of an external power source. Impressively, the air self-charging AZKHBs can achieve a maximum voltage of 1.15 V, an impressive discharge capacity (466.3 mAh g-1), and exceptional self-charging performance even at -40 °C. Therefore, the development of self-charging AZKHBs offers a solution to the limitations imposed by the absence of a power grid in harsh environments or remote areas.
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- Junhao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology and School of Physics, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Lin H, Xu J, Zhang Y. Synergistic Theoretical and Experimental Insights into NH 4+-Enhanced Vanadium Oxide Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2024; 29:2834. [PMID: 38930899 PMCID: PMC11206816 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122834] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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This study explores the enhancement of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) using ammonium-enhanced vanadium oxide cathodes. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations reveal that NH4+ incorporation into V6O16 lattices significantly facilitates Zn2+ ion diffusion by reducing electrostatic interactions, acting as a structural lubricant. Subsequent experimental validation using (NH4)2V6O16 cathodes synthesized via a hydrothermal method corroborates the DFT findings, demonstrating remarkable electrochemical stability with a capacity retention of 90% after 2000 cycles at 5 A g-1. These results underscore the potential of NH4+ in improving the performance and longevity of AZIBs, providing a pathway for sustainable energy storage solutions.
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- He Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.X.); (Y.Z.)
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Wang W, Balland V, Branca M, Limoges B. A Unified Charge Storage Mechanism to Rationalize the Electrochemical Behavior of Quinone-Based Organic Electrodes in Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:15230-15250. [PMID: 38769770 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Due to their eco-sustainability and versatility, organic electrodes are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage in rechargeable aqueous batteries. This is notably the case of aqueous hybrid batteries that pair the low voltage of a zinc anode with the high voltage of a quinone-based (or analogue of quinone-based) organic cathode. However, the mechanisms governing their charge-discharge cycles remain poorly understood and are even a matter of debate and controversy. No consensus exists on the charge carrier in mild aqueous electrolytes, especially when working in an electrolyte containing a multivalent metal cation such as Zn2+. In this study, we comprehensively investigate the electrochemical reactivity of two model quinones, chloranil, and duroquinone, either diluted in solution or incorporated into carbon-based composite electrodes. We demonstrate that a common nine-member square scheme proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism allows us to fully describe and rationalize their electrochemical behavior in relation to the pH and chemical composition of the aqueous electrolyte. Additionally, we highlight the crucial role played by the pKas associated with the reduced states of quinones in determining the nature of the charge carrier that compensates for the negative charges reversibly injected in the active material. Finally, contrary to the widely reported findings for Zn/organic batteries, we unequivocally establish that the predominant solid-state charge carriers in Zn2+-based mild aqueous electrolytes are not multivalent Zn2+ cations but rather protons supplied by the weakly acidic hexaaqua metal ions (i.e., [Zn(H2O)6]2+]).
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- Wenkang Wang
- CNRS, Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire, Université Paris Cité, F-75013 Paris, France
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- CNRS, Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire, Université Paris Cité, F-75013 Paris, France
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- CNRS, Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire, Université Paris Cité, F-75013 Paris, France
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- CNRS, Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire, Université Paris Cité, F-75013 Paris, France
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Liu X, Yang Z, Lu Y, Tao Z, Chen J. Recent Advances in Aqueous Non-Metallic Ion Batteries with Organic Electrodes. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300688. [PMID: 37712198 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Aqueous non-metallic ion batteries have attracted much attention in recent years owing to their fast kinetics, long cycle life, and low manufacture cost. Organic compounds with flexible structural designability are promising electrode materials for aqueous non-metallic ion batteries. In this review, the recent progress of organic electrode materials is systematically summarized for aqueous non-metallic ion batteries with the focus on the interaction between non-metallic ion charge carriers and organic electrode host materials. Both the cations (proton, ammonium ion, and methyl viologen ions) and anions (chloridion, sulfate ion, perchlorate ion, trifluoromethanesulfonate and trifluoromethanesulfonimide ion) storage are discussed. Moreover, the design strategies toward improving the comprehensive performance of organic electrode materials in aqueous non-metallic ion batteries will be summarized. More organic electrode materials with new reaction mechanisms need to be explored to meet the diverse demands of aqueous non-metallic ion batteries with different charge carriers in the future. This review provides insights into developing high-performance organic electrodes for aqueous non-metallic ion batteries.
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- Xiaomeng Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Song C, Wang Q, Wen R, Tang Q, Luo Z, Yuan Z. A Long-Life and Excellent Rate-Capability Aqueous Zn-Benzoquinone Battery Enabled by Iodine-Catalyzed Cathode. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300809. [PMID: 37798918 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Benzoquinone (BQ) is considered to be a desirable cathode material for aqueous zinc-based batteries. The major limitations of BQ electrode are the severe sublimation and poor electrical conductivity, which results in serious mass loss during electrode preparation and inferior rate performance. In this study, iodine (I2) species are utilized as an efficient catalyst for the highly reversible conversion of BQ/BQ2- couple in the Zn-BQ battery system, wherein N-doped porous carbon is employed as a host material for anchoring the BQ molecule. In the combination electrode (denoted as BQ-I@NPC) with 1wt% I2 additive where I2 can serve as a carrier to accelerates the Zn2+ transmission, and reduce the voltage hysteresis of the electrode. As a result, the BQ-I@NPC cathode delivers a high specific capacity of ≈482 mAh g-1 at 0.25 A g-1, realizing a high energy density of 545 Wh kg-1 (based on BQ), which is the highest values among reported organic cathode materials for aqueous Zn-based batteries. Also, a high BQ loading (8 mg cm-2) can be attained, and achieving a superior cycling stability with a capacity retention of ≈80% after 20,000 times at 10 C. The work proposes an effective approach toward high performance organic electrode materials.
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- Chunlai Song
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, and Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshuixi Road, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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Du D, Chen Y, Zhang H, Zhao J, Jin L, Ji W, Huang H, Pang S. High-Performance Azo Cathodes Enabled by N-Heteroatomic Substitution for Zinc Batteries with a Self-Charging Capability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202408292. [PMID: 38818627 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408292] [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: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Redox-active azo compounds are emerging as promising cathode materials due to their multi-electron redox capacity and fast redox response. However, their practical application is often limited by low output voltage and poor thermal stability. Herein, we use a heteroatomic substitution strategy to develop 4,4'-azopyridine. This modification results in a 350 mV increase in reduction potential compared to traditional azobenzene, increasing the energy density at the material level from 187 to 291 Wh kg-1. The introduced heteroatoms not only raise the melting point of azo compounds from 68 °C to 112 °C by forming an intermolecular hydrogen-bond network but also improves electrode kinetics by reducing energy band gaps. Moreover, 4,4'-azopyridine forms metal-ligand complexes with Zn2+ ions, which further self-assemble into a robust superstructure, acting as a molecular conductor to facilitate charge transfer. Consequently, the batteries display a good rate performance (192 mAh g-1 at 20 C) and an ultra-long lifespan of 60,000 cycles. Notably, we disclose that the depleted batteries spontaneously self-charge when exposed to air, marking a significant advancement in the development of self-powered aqueous systems.
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- Dawei Du
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Liao Y, Yang C, Bai J, He Q, Wang H, Chen H, Zhang Q, Chen L. Insights into the cycling stability of manganese-based zinc-ion batteries: from energy storage mechanisms to capacity fluctuation and optimization strategies. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7441-7473. [PMID: 38784725 PMCID: PMC11110161 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00510d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Manganese-based materials are considered as one of the most promising cathodes in zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) for large-scale energy storage applications owing to their cost-effectiveness, natural availability, low toxicity, multivalent states, high operation voltage, and satisfactory capacity. However, their intricate energy storage mechanisms coupled with unsatisfactory cycling stability hinder their commercial applications. Previous reviews have primarily focused on optimization strategies for achieving high capacity and fast reaction kinetics, while overlooking capacity fluctuation and lacking a systematic discussion on strategies to enhance the cycling stability of these materials. Thus, in this review, the energy storage mechanisms of manganese-based ZIBs with different structures are systematically elucidated and summarized. Next, the capacity fluctuation in manganese-based ZIBs, including capacity activation, degradation, and dynamic evolution in the whole cycle calendar are comprehensively analyzed. Finally, the constructive optimization strategies based on the reaction chemistry of one-electron and two-electron transfers for achieving durable cycling performance in manganese-based ZIBs are proposed.
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- Yanxin Liao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR 999077 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- Department Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong Kowloon Hong Kong SAR 999077 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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Wang D, Bai Y, Zhou Z, Yao Q, Cao W, Ma Y, Wang C. Electropolymerization of a Carbonyl-Modified Dihydropyrazine Derivative for Aqueous Zinc Batteries with Ultrahigh Cycling Stability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26121-26129. [PMID: 38728577 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The design of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) that have high specific capacity and long-term stability is essential for future large-scale energy storage systems. Cathode materials with extended π-conjugation and abundant active sites are desirable to enhance the charge storage performance and the cycling stability of the aqueous ZIB. Based on this concept, 6,9-dihydropyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline-2,3,7,8(1H,4H)-tetrone was chosen as the monomer to be electropolymerized onto carbon cloth (PDHPQ-Tetrone/CC). When used as the cathode material for aqueous ZIBs, an exceptional cycling life (>20,000 cycles) at a current density of 10 A g-1 was achieved, with the specific capacity maintained at 82.8% and with the Coulombic efficiency at around 100% throughout cycling. At the charge-discharge current density of 0.1 A g-1, the ZIB with PDHPQ-Tetrone/CC achieved a high specific capacity of 248 mAh g-1. Kinetic analyses showed that both surface-capacitive-controlled processes and semi-infinite diffusion-controlled processes contribute to the stored charge. The charge storage mechanism was investigated with ex situ characterizations and involves the redox processes of carbonyl/hydroxyl and amino/imino groups coupled with insertion and extraction of both Zn2+ and H+.
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- Dan Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- Scientific Instrument Center, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry & Technology, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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Tang L, Peng H, Kang J, Chen H, Zhang M, Liu Y, Kim DH, Liu Y, Lin Z. Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4877-4925. [PMID: 38595056 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00295k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Batteries play a pivotal role in various electrochemical energy storage systems, functioning as essential components to enhance energy utilization efficiency and expedite the realization of energy and environmental sustainability. Zn-based batteries have attracted increasing attention as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries owing to their cost effectiveness, enhanced intrinsic safety, and favorable electrochemical performance. In this context, substantial endeavors have been dedicated to crafting and advancing high-performance Zn-based batteries. However, some challenges, including limited discharging capacity, low operating voltage, low energy density, short cycle life, and complicated energy storage mechanism, need to be addressed in order to render large-scale practical applications. In this review, we comprehensively present recent advances in designing high-performance Zn-based batteries and in elucidating energy storage mechanisms. First, various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries are systematically summarized, including insertion-type, conversion-type, coordination-type, and catalysis-type mechanisms. Subsequently, the design strategies aiming at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Zn-based batteries are underscored, focusing on several aspects, including output voltage, capacity, energy density, and cycle life. Finally, challenges and future prospects of Zn-based batteries are discussed.
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- Lei Tang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Chemistry, Key Lab of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application in Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Ning J, Zhang X, Xie D, He Q, Hu J, Tang J, Li R, Meng H, Yao KX. Unveiling Phenoxazine's Unique Reversible Two-Electron Transfer Process and Stable Redox Intermediates for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319796. [PMID: 38451050 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319796] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The low specific capacity determined by the limited electron transfer of p-type cathode materials is the main obstruction to their application towards high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). To overcome this challenge, boosting multi-electron transfer is essential for improving the charge storage capacity. Here, as a typical heteroaromatic p-type material, we unveil the unique reversible two-electron redox properties of phenoxazine in the aqueous electrolytes for the first time. The second oxidation process is stabilized in the aqueous electrolytes, a notable contrast to its less reversibility in the non-aqueous electrolytes. A comprehensive investigation of the redox chemistry mechanism demonstrates remarkably stable redox intermediates, including a stable cation radical PNO⋅+ characterized by effective electron delocalization and a closed-shell state dication PNO2+. Meanwhile, the heightened aromaticity contributes to superior structural stability during the redox process, distinguishing it from phenazine, which features a non-equivalent hybridized sp2-N motif. Leveraging these synergistic advantages, the PNO electrodes deliver a high capacity of 215 mAh g-1 compared to other p-type materials, and impressive long cycling stability with 100 % capacity retention over 3500 cycles. This work marks a crucial step forward in advanced organic electrodes based on multi-electron transfer phenoxazine moieties for high-performance aqueous ZIBs.
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- Jiaoyi Ning
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, No. 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Lishui road 2199, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Lishui road 2199, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Lishui road 2199, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, No. 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Lishui road 2199, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Lishui road 2199, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, No. 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Song Z, Miao L, Lv Y, Gan L, Liu M. Non-Metal Ion Storage in Zinc-Organic Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2310319. [PMID: 38477446 PMCID: PMC11109623 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Zinc-organic batteries (ZOBs) are receiving widespread attention as up-and-coming energy-storage systems due to their sustainability, operational safety and low cost. Charge carrier is one of the critical factors affecting the redox kinetics and electrochemical performances of ZOBs. Compared with conventional large-sized and sluggish Zn2+ storage, non-metallic charge carriers with small hydrated size and light weight show accelerated interfacial dehydration and fast reaction kinetics, enabling superior electrochemical metrics for ZOBs. Thus, it is valuable and ongoing works to build better ZOBs with non-metallic ion storage. In this review, versatile non-metallic cationic (H+, NH4 +) and anionic (Cl-, OH-, CF3SO3 -, SO4 2-) charge carriers of ZOBs are first categorized with a brief comparison of their respective physicochemical properties and chemical interactions with redox-active organic materials. Furthermore, this work highlights the implementation effectiveness of non-metallic ions in ZOBs, giving insights into the impact of ion types on the metrics (capacity, rate capability, operation voltage, and cycle life) of organic cathodes. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of non-metal-ion-based ZOBs are outlined to guild the future development of next-generation energy communities.
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- Ziyang Song
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityShanghai200092P. R. China
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- College of Chemical EngineeringZhejiang University of TechnologyHangzhou310014P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityShanghai200092P. R. China
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Yuan GQ, Wei X, Su YC, Zhou TY, Hu JL, An Y, Zhou SL, Zhao WQ, Xia J, Liu YY. Enhancing Zn 2+ Storage Performance by Constructing the Interfaces Between VO 2 and Co-N-C Layers. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308851. [PMID: 38112252 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Vanadium oxides have aroused attention as cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their low cost and high safety. However, low ion diffusion and vanadium dissolution often lead to capacity decay and deteriorating stability during cycling. Herein, vanadium dioxides (VO2) nanobelts are coated with a single-atom cobalt dispersed N-doped carbon (Co-N-C) layer via a facile calcination strategy to form Co-N-C layer coated VO2 nanobelts (VO2@Co-N-C NBs) for cathodes in AZIBs. Various in-/ex situ characterizations demonstrate the interfaces between VO2 layers and Co-N-C layers can protect the VO2 NBs from collapsing, increase ion diffusion, and enhance the Zn2+ storage performance. Additional density functional theory (DFT) simulations demonstrate that Co─O─V bonds between VO2 and Co-N-C layers can enhance interfacial Zn2+ storage. Moreover, the VO2@Co-N-C NBs provided an ultrahigh capacity (418.7 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1), outstanding long-term stability (over 8000 cycles at 20 A g-1), and superior rate performance.
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- Guo-Qiang Yuan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (Anhui Energy Laboratory), Hefei, Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
- School of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic Technology Appliance, Tongling University, Tongling, Anhui, 244061, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (Anhui Energy Laboratory), Hefei, Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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Yan J, Wang B, Tang Y, Du W, Ye M, Zhang Y, Wen Z, Liu X, Li CC. Dynamically Ion-Coordinated Bipolar Organodichalcogenide Cathodes Enabling High-Energy and Durable Aqueous Zn Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400121. [PMID: 38287460 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400121] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Bipolar organic cathode materials (OCMs) implementing cation/anion storage mechanisms are promising for high-energy aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs). However, conventional organic functional group active sites in OCMs usually fail to sufficiently unlock the high-voltage/capacity merits. Herein, we initially report dynamically ion-coordinated bipolar OCMs as cathodes with chalcogen active sites to solve this issue. Unlike conventional organic functional groups, chalcogens bonded with conjugated group undergo multielectron-involved positive-valence oxidation and negative-valence reduction, affording higher redox potentials and reversible capacities. With phenyl diselenide (PhSe-SePh, PDSe) as a proof of concept, it exhibits a conversion pathway from (PhSe)- to (PhSe-SePh)0 and then to (PhSe)+ as unveiled by characterization and theoretical simulation, where the diselenide bonds are periodically broken and healed, dynamically coordinating with ions (Zn2+ and OTF-). When confined into ordered mesoporous carbon (CMK-3), the dissolution of PDSe intermediates is greatly inhibited to obtain an ultralong lifespan without voltage/capacity compromise. The PDSe/CMK-3 || Zn batteries display high reversibility capacity (621.4 mAh gPDSe -1), distinct discharge plateau (up to 1.4 V), high energy density (578.3 Wh kgPDSe -1), and ultralong lifespan (12 000 cycles) at 10 A g-1, far outperforming conventional bipolar OCMs. This work sheds new light on conversion-type active site engineering for high-voltage/capacity bipolar OCMs towards high-energy AZBs.
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- Jianping Yan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology, Jieyang, 522000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, People's Republic of China
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Jing R, Yang J, Zhao X, Wang Y, Shao P, Shi M, Yan C. A carbonyl-rich conjugated organic compound for aqueous rechargeable Na + storage with wide voltage window workability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:678-687. [PMID: 38134676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.114] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Organic compounds have become an important electrode material for aqueous electrochemical energy storage. However, organic electrodes still face poor performance in aqueous batteries due to insufficient electrochemical activity. In this work, a novel conjugated quinone compound containing a rich carbonyl group was designed. The quinone compound was synthesized by a simple dehydration reaction of pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetrone (PTO) and 1,2-diaminoanthraquinone (1,2-AQ); it contains 4 pyrazines (CN) from AQ and 4 carbonyl groups (CO), as well as a large number of active sites and the excellent conductivity brought by its conjugated structure ensures the high theoretical capacity of PTO-AQ. In the context of aqueous sodium ion batteries (ASIBs), the electrode material known as PTO-AQ exhibits a notable reversible discharge capacity of 117.9 mAh/g when subjected to a current density of 1 A/g; impressively, it maintained a capacity retention rate of 74.3 % even after undergoing 500 charge and discharge cycles, a performance significantly surpassing that of pristine PTO and AQ. Notably, PTO-AQ exhibits a wide operating voltage range (-1.0-0.5 V) and a cycle life of up to 10,000 cycles. In situ Raman and ex situ measurements were used to analyze the structural changes of PTO-AQ during charge and discharge and the energy storage mechanism in NaAC. The effective promotion of Na+ storage brought by a rich carbonyl group was obtained. The structural energy level and electrostatic potential of PTO-AQ were calculated, and the active center distribution of PTO-AQ was obtained. This work serves as a guide for designing high-performance aqueous organic electrode materials that operate across a wide voltage range while also explaining their energy storage mechanism.
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- Renwei Jing
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003 Jiangsu, PR China.
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Wang M, Ma J, Zhang H, Fu L, Li X, Lu K. Bidirectional Confined Redox Catalysis Manipulated Quasi-Solid Iodine Conversion for Shuttle-Free Solid-State Zn-I 2 Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307021. [PMID: 37940629 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Electrochemically reversible conversion of I2/I- redox couple in a controllable iodine speciation manner is the eternal target for practical metal-iodine batteries. This contribution demonstrates an advanced polyiodide-free Zn-I2 battery achieved by the bidirectional confined redox catalysis-directed quasi-solid iodine conversion. A core-shell structured iodine cathode is fabricated by integrating multiporous Prussian blue nanocubes as a catalytic mediator, and the polypyrrole sheath afforded a confinement environment that favored the iodine redox. The zincate Znx+1FeIII/II[Fe(CN)6]y has substantially faster zinc-ion intercalation kinetics and overlapping kinetic voltage profiles compared with the I2/ZnI2 redox, and behave as a redox mediator that catalyze reduction of polyiodides via chemical redox reactions during battery discharging and an exemplary reaction is Zn(I3)2+2Znx+1FeII[Fe(CN)6]y=3ZnI2+2ZnxFeIII[Fe(CN)6]y,ΔG=-19.3 kJ mol-1). During the following recharging process, the electrodeposited ZnI2 can be facially activated by iron redox hotspots, and the ZnxFe[FeIII/II(CN)6]y served as a cation-transfer mediator and spontaneously catalyze polyiodides oxidation (Zn(I3)2+2ZnxFe[FeIII(CN)6]y=3I2+2Znx+1Fe[FeII(CN)6]y,ΔG = -7.72 kJ mol-1), manipulating the reversible one-step conversion of ZnI2 back to I2. Accordingly, a flexible solid-state battery employing the designed cathode can deliver an energy density of 215 Wh kgiodine -1.
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- Mingli Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Shao G, Liu H, Chen L, Wu M, Wang D, Wu D, Xia J. Precise synthesis of BN embedded perylene diimide oligomers for fast-charging and long-life potassium-organic batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:3323-3329. [PMID: 38425535 PMCID: PMC10901525 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06331c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Replacing the C[double bond, length as m-dash]C bond with an isoelectronic BN unit is an effective strategy to tune the optoelectronic properties of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, precise control of the BN orientations in large PAH systems is still a synthetic challenge. Herein, we demonstrate a facile approach for the synthesis of BN embedded perylene diimide (PDI) nanoribbons, and the polarization orientations of the BN unit were precisely regulated in the two PDI trimers. These BN doped PDI oligomers show great potential as organic cathodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). In particular, trans-PTCDI3BN exhibits great improvement in voltage potential, reversible capacities (ca. 130 mA h g-1), superior rate performance (19 s to 69% of the maximum capacity) and ultralong cyclic stability (nearly no capacity decay over 30 000 cycles), which are among those of state-of-the-art organic-based cathodes. Our synthetic approach stands as an effective way to access large PAHs with precisely controlled BN orientations, and the BN doping strategy provides useful insight into the development of organic electrode materials for secondary batteries.
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- Guangwei Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Center of Smart Materials and Devices, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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Jiang W, Zhu K, Xie W, Wang Z, Ou Z, Yang W. Breaking the trade-off between capacity and stability in vanadium-based zinc-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:2601-2611. [PMID: 38362413 PMCID: PMC10866371 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05726g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Water in electrolytes is a double-edged sword in zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). While it allows for proton insertion in the cathode, resulting in a significant increase in capacity compared to that of organic ZIBs, it also causes damage to electrodes, leading to performance degradation. To overcome the capacity-stability trade-off, organic solvents containing a small amount of water are proposed to mitigate the harmful effects of water while ensuring sufficient proton insertion. Remarkably, in a Zn(OTf)2 electrolyte using 8% H2O in acetonitrile as the solvent, Zn‖(NH4)0.5V2O5·0.5H2O exhibited a capacity as high as 490 mA h g-1 at a low current (0.3 A g-1), with a capacity retention of 80% even after 9000 cycles at high current (6 A g-1), simultaneously achieving the high capacity as in pure aqueous electrolytes and excellent stability as in organic electrolytes. We also found that the water content strongly impacts the kinetics and reversibility of ion insertion/extraction and zinc stripping/plating. Furthermore, compared to electrolytes with pure acetonitrile or H2O solvents, electrolytes with only 8% H2O in acetonitrile provide higher capacities at temperatures ranging from 0 to -50 °C. These discoveries enhance our understanding of the mechanisms involved in ZIBs and present a promising path toward enhancing electrolyte solutions for the creation of high-performance ZIBs.
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- Weikang Jiang
- Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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Chu J, Liu Z, Yu J, Cheng L, Wang HG, Cui F, Zhu G. Boosting H + Storage in Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries via Integrating Redox-Active Sites into Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks with Strong π-π Stacking. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314411. [PMID: 37897193 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314411] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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In the emerging aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), proton (H+ ) with the smallest molar mass and fast (de)coordination kinetics is considered as the most ideal charge carrier compared with Zn2+ counterpart, however, searching for new hosting materials for H+ storage is still at its infancy. Herein, redox-active hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) assembled from diaminotriazine moiety decorated hexaazatrinnphthalene (HOF-HATN) are for the first time developed as the stable cathode hosting material for boosting H+ storage in AZIBs. The unique integration of hydrogen-bonding networks and strong π-π stacking endow it rapid Grotthuss proton conduction, stable supramolecular structure and inclined H+ storage. As a consequence, HOF-HATN displays a high capacity (320 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 ) and robust cyclability of (>10000 cycles at 5 A g-1 ) based on three-step cation coordination storage. These findings get insight into the proton transport and storage behavior in HOFs and provide the molecular engineering strategy for constructing well-defined cathode hosting materials for rechargeable aqueous batteries.
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- Juan Chu
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Shi Y, Xu Z, Wang P, Gao H, He W, Sun Y, Huang Y, Xu J, Cao J. Tuning the number of redox groups in the cathode toward high rate and long lifespan zinc-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:420-423. [PMID: 38086642 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05493d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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We synthesized a small molecule, DBPTO, and used it as a cathode material in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. DBPTO presented a high reversible capacity of 382 mA h g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 and a long lifespan of over 60 000 cycles. In the same π-conjugated skeleton, DBPTO (containing four CO and two CN groups) shows a narrower energy gap than TAPQ (containing CO and four CN groups), which leads to the superior rate and cycling performance of DBPTO. The mechanism of charge storage of DBPTO also revealed that H+ and Zn2+ coordinated with the CO and CN sites by ex situ structural characterization and DFT calculations. Our results provide new insights into the design of organic cathodes with a high rate capability and long lifespan. Further efforts will focus on a deeper understanding of the charge storage mechanism.
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- Yanjun Shi
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Analysis and Testing Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, 1 Gehu Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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Zhao G, Yan X, Dai Y, Xiong J, Zhao Q, Wang X, Yu H, Gao J, Zhang N, Hu M, Yang J. Searching High-Potential Dihydroxynaphthalene Cathode for Rocking-Chair All-Organic Aqueous Proton Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306071. [PMID: 37706574 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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The lack of acid-proof high-potential cathode largely limits the development and competitiveness of proton batteries. Herein, the authors systematically investigated six dihydroxynaphthalenes (DHNs) and found that 2,6-DHN delivered the best cathode performance in proton battery with the highest redox potential (0.84 V, vs SHE) and a specific capacity of 91.6 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 . In situ solid-state electropolymerization of DHNs is responsible for the voltage and capacity fading of DHNs, and 2,6-DHN's excellent electrochemical performance is derived from its high polymerization energy barrier. By compounding with rGO, the 2,6-DHN/rGO electrode can maintain a specific capacity of 89 mAh g-1 even after 12 000 cycles at 5 A g-1 . When it is paired with the 2,6-dihydroxyanthraquinone (DHAQ) anode, the assembled rocking-chair all-organic proton battery exhibited a high cell voltage of 0.85 V, and excellent energy/power densities (70.8 Wh kg-1 /850 W kg-1 ). This study showcases a new-type high-potential proton-containing organic cathode and paves the way for constructing a high-voltage rocking-chair proton battery. Also, in situ solid-state electropolymerization will inspire the further study of phenol-based small-molecule electrodes.
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- Guoqing Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy & Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy & Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy & Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, China
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- Beijing Research and Development Center, the 54th Research Institute, Electronic Technology Group Corporation, Beijing, 100070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy & Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
- ShenSi Lab, Shenzhen Institute for Advanced Study, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Longhua District, Shenzhen, 518110, China
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Bian S, Yang Y, Liu S, Ye F, Tang H, Wu Y, Hu L. Recent Progress of the Cathode Material Design for Aqueous Zn-Organic Batteries. Chemistry 2023:e202303917. [PMID: 38093171 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303917] [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: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as the most promising candidate for large-scale energy storage due to their inherent safety, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Simultaneously, the utilization of organic electrode materials with renewable resources, environmental compatibility, and diverse structures has sparked a surge in research and development of aqueous Zn-organic batteries (ZOBs). A comprehensive review is warranted to systematically present recent advancements in design principles, synthesis techniques, energy storage mechanisms, and zinc-ion storage performance of organic cathodes. In this review article, we comprehensively summarize the energy storage mechanisms employed by aqueous ZOBs. Subsequently, we categorize organic cathode materials into small-molecule compounds and high-molecular polymers respectively. Novel polymer materials such as conjugated polymers (CPs), conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs), and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are highlighted with an overview of molecular design strategies and structural optimization based on organic cathode materials aimed at enhancing the performance of aqueous ZOBs. Finally, we discuss the challenges faced by aqueous ZOBs along with future prospects to offer insights into their practical applications.
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- Shuyang Bian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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Li L, Yang H, Peng H, Lei Z, Xu Y. Covalent Organic Frameworks in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302502. [PMID: 37621027 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The development and utilization of green renewable energy are imperative with the aggravation of environmental pollution and energy crisis. In recent years, the exploration of electrochemical energy storage systems has gradually become a research hotspot in energy. Among them, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have progressively developed into highly competitive and efficient energy storage devices owing to their inherent safety, natural abundance, and higher theoretical capacity. However, the practical application of ZIBs suffers from the limitation of challenges such as the absence of proper cathode materials and the unavoidable zinc dendrites and side reactions of Zn anode. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are an attractive class of electrode materials due to their inherent advantages, like structural designability, high stability, and ordered-open channels, bestowing them with great potential to overcome the problems of ZIBs. In this review, we concentrate on the discussion of designed strategies of COFs applied to ZIBs. Furthermore, the methods of using COFs to solve the challenging problems of cathode development, anode modification, and electrolyte optimization for ZIBs are summarized. Finally, the existing difficulties, solution measures, and prospects of COFs for ZIBs applications are discussed. Our commentary hopes to serve as a valuable reference for developing COFs-based ZIBs.
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- Lihua Li
- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional, Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, 730070, Lanzhou, Gansu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional, Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, 730070, Lanzhou, Gansu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional, Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, 730070, Lanzhou, Gansu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional, Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, 730070, Lanzhou, Gansu, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, School of Engineering, Westlake University, 310024, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Zhang K, Wang L, Ma C, Yuan Z, Wu C, Ye J, Wu Y. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Battery Technologies for High-Energy Aqueous Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2309154. [PMID: 37967335 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Aqueous batteries have garnered significant attention in recent years as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, owing to their inherent safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study offers a comprehensive review of recent advancements, persistent challenges, and the prospects of aqueous batteries, with a primary focus on energy density compensation of various battery engineering technologies. Additionally, cutting-edge high-energy aqueous battery designs are emphasized as a reference for future endeavors in the pursuit of high-energy storage solutions. Finally, a dual-compatibility battery configuration perspective aimed at concurrently optimizing cycle stability, redox potential, capacity utilization for both anode and cathode materials, as well as the selection of potential electrode candidates, is proposed with the ultimate goal of achieving cell-level energy densities exceeding 400 Wh kg-1 .
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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Chen L, Liang X, Wang X, Peng G, Xie H. Modifying Electronic Structure of Bismuth Telluride Through S Doping and Te Vacancy Engineering for Enhanced Zn-Ion Storage Ability in Aqueous Zn-proton Hybrid Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2306697. [PMID: 37963857 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Bismuth chalcogenides are used as cathode materials in Zn-proton hybrid ion batteries, which exhibit an ultraflat discharge plateau that is favorable for practical applications. Unfortunately, their capacity is not competitive, and their charge storage mechanisms are ambiguous, both of which hinder their further development. In this study, S-doped Bi2 Te3- x (SBT) nanosheets are prepared by tellurizing a Bi2 O2 S precursor using a hydrothermal process. As revealed by density functional theory analyses, the S dopant and its induced Te vacancies can distinctly manipulate the electronic structure of SBT, resulting in decent electrical conductivity and more negative adsorption energy to Zn2+ . These advantages boost the Zn2+ storage ability of SBT materials. Consequently, compared with defect-free Bi2 Te3 , the SBT cathodes have superior specific capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability.
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- Liang Chen
- Hunan Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental and Energy Photocatalysis, Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, P. R. China
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- Hunan Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental and Energy Photocatalysis, Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, P. R. China
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- Hunan Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental and Energy Photocatalysis, Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, P. R. China
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- Hunan Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental and Energy Photocatalysis, Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, P. R. China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Y2, 2nd Floor, Building 2, Xixi Legu Creative Pioneering Park, No. 712 Wen'er West Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, P. R. China
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Yin C, Pan C, Pan Y, Hu J, Fang G. Proton Self-Doped Polyaniline with High Electrochemical Activity for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300574. [PMID: 37572004 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are promising energy storage devices due to their low cost, good ionic conductivity, and high safety. Conductive polyaniline is a promising cathode because of its redox activity, but because the neutral electrolyte protonates only weakly, it displays limited electrochemical activity. A polyaniline cathode is developed with proton self-doping from manganese metal-organic frameworks (Mn-MOFs) that alleviates the deprotonation and electrochemical activity concerns arising during the charge/discharge process. The MOFs carboxyl group provides protons to prevent deprotonation and allows the polyaniline to reach a high zinc storage redox activity. The proton self-doped polyaniline cathode has a superior specific capacity (273 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 ), a high rate property (154 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 ), and excellent cyclability retention (87% over 4000 cycles at 15 A g-1 ). This research provides fresh insight into the development of innovative polymers as cathode materials for high-performance AZIBs.
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- Chengjie Yin
- School of Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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Zhang L, Zhang X, Han D, Zhai L, Mi L. Recent Progress in Design Principles of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Rechargeable Metal-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300687. [PMID: 37568245 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are acknowledged as a new generation of crystalline organic materials and have garnered tremendous attention owing to their unique advantages of structural tunability, frameworks diversity, functional versatility, and diverse applications in drug delivery, adsorption/separation, catalysis, optoelectronics, and sensing, etc. Recently, COFs is proven to be promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage materials. Their chemical compositions and structures can be precisely tuned and functionalized at the molecular level, allowing a comprehensive understanding of COFs that helps to make full use of their features and addresses the inherent drawback based on the components and functions of the devices. In this review, the working mechanisms and the distinguishing advantages of COFs as electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries are discussed in detail. Especially, principles and strategies for the rational design of COFs as advanced electrode materials in Li-ion batteries are systematically summarized. Finally, this review is structured to cover recent explorations and applications of COF electrode materials in other rechargeable metal-ion batteries.
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- Lin Zhang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt Materials, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt Materials, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt Materials, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt Materials, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt Materials, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, He J, Hu L, Yang J, Yan C, Shi M. Carboxyl-Substituted Organic Molecule Assembled with MXene Nanosheets for Boosting Aqueous Na + Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304182. [PMID: 37488687 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Aqueous alkali-ion batteries have enormous promise as a kind of safe, reliable, and sustainable energy technologies for power supplies. Although organic molecules with tunable and diverse configurations are potential electroactive materials, their inadequate redox activity and electron affinity hinder the practical application for aqueous alkali-ion storage. Herein, a novel electron-withdrawing carboxyl-substituted dipyridophenazine (CDPPZ) organic molecule is designed and synthesized for aqueous Na+ storage. Significantly, the introduction of carboxyl functional groups not only serves as additional redox-active sites for reversible Na+ coordination, but also causes the rearrangement of intramolecular electron cloud density to reduce the energy level, thereby ensuring the high redox activity and superior electron affinity of the CDPPZ molecule. For portable electronics, a self-supporting, adhesive-free, and flexible CDPPZ@MXene electrode is further constructed by incorporating highly redox-active CDPPZ molecule with MXene nanosheets, which delivers a fast, stable, and unrivaled aqueous Na+ storage capability with a high reversible capacity of 172.6 mAh cm-3 and excellent redox stability over 4000 cycles. In situ dynamic analysis combined with theoretical calculations illustrates the Na+ storage mechanism and corresponding coordinated pathway. Finally, a high-performance flexible aqueous Na-ion battery is fabricated with exceptional energy/power density and remarkable cycling lifespan, further confirming its promising application prospect.
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- Yue Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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Wang J, Lv H, Huang L, Li J, Xie H, Wang G, Gu T. Anhydride-Based Compound with Tunable Redox Properties as Advanced Organic Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:49447-49457. [PMID: 37846901 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Organic materials with multiple active sites and flexible structural designs are becoming popular for use in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). However, their applicability is limited due to the low specific capacity and poor cycle stability originating from the introduction of inactive units and high solubility. Herein, three organic molecules with tunable redox properties were synthesized using anhydride (PMDA, 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic anhydride-1,2-diaminoanthraquinone, NTCDA, 1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride-1,2-diaminoanthraquinone, and PTCDA, 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride-1,2-diaminoanthraquinone, referred to as PM12, NT12, and PT12) in the solid-phase method. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations and experiments identified that NT12 exhibits superior electrochemical performance compared with PM12 and PT12 because of the low energy gap and large aromatic conjugated structure. They demonstrated specific capacities of 106.7, 192.9, and 124.9 mA h g-1 at 0.05 A g-1, respectively. Especially, NT12 displayed excellent initial specific capacity (85.4 mA h g-1 at 1 A g-1) and remarkable capacity retention (64.1% for 3000 cycles) due to dual active centers (C═N and C═O). The all-NT12 full-cell also had excellent performance (127.1 mA h g-1 under 1 A g-1 and 80.6% over 200 cycles). The organic compounds synthesized in this work have potential applications of AZIBs, highlighting the importance of molecular design to develop the next generation of advanced materials.
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- Jiali Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd. Y2, second Floor, Building 2, Xixi Legu Creative Pioneering Park, No. 712 Wen'er West Road, Xihu, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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Wang S, Sun Z, Zhou Y, Deng W. Effect of Fluoride Atoms on the Electrochemical Performance of Tetracyanoquinodimethane(TCNQ) Electrodes in Zinc-ion Batteries. Chemphyschem 2023; 24:e202300436. [PMID: 37476920 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300436] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) electrode material has achieved excellent performance in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). However, fundamental understanding about effect of substitutes on electrochemical performance of TCNQ remain unknown. In this work, the effects of fluorine (F) as an electron-absorbing group on the structure, morphology and electrochemical performance of TCNQ and storage mechanism of TCNQ in AZIBs are discussed. Theoretical calculation proves that the introduction of fluorine atoms decreases lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy of TCNQ thus affect the redox potential. Electrochemical performance of TCNQ/Fluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (FTCNQ)/2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4 TCNQ) is evaluated from 25 °C to -20 °C in AZIBs. Results tend out that with the increasing substituents of F on TCNQ molecular, their stability in AZIBs decrease. Dipole moment calculation further shows that the introduction of fluorine atoms is inconducive to the stability of the electrode material in aqueous solution. Ex-situ characterization demonstrate that electron withdrawing groups do not change the REDOX center of TCNQ electrode materials. Our work provides a new thought for the selection of the electrode material in AZIBs.
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- Shuchan Wang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215000, China
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Wang Y, Qiu S, He D, Guo J, Zhao M, Zheng C, Wang X, Wang C. A High-Potential Bipolar Phenothiazine Derivative Cathode for Aqueous Zinc Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202300658. [PMID: 37491683 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining popularity as advanced energy storage devices that are economical, safe, and use resource-abundant storage options. In this study, we have synthesized a bipolar phenothiazine organic scaffold known as 3,7-bis(melaminyl)phenothiazin-5-ium iodide (PTDM), which is obtained by undergoing nucleophilic substitution through phenothiazinium tetraiodide hydrate (PTD) and melamine. Electrochemical results indicate that PTDM can act as a high-potential cathode material for rechargeable AZIBs. In detail, the aqueous PTDM//Zn full cell exhibits a high average voltage of approximate 1.13 V, along with a specific capacity of 118.3 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 . Furthermore, this demonstrated cell displays moderate long-term cycling stability over 6400 cycles, which is encouraging and suggests potential for developing advanced organic electrode materials for rechargeable AZIBs.
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- Yanrong Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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Shi M, Das P, Wu ZS, Liu TG, Zhang X. Aqueous Organic Batteries Using the Proton as a Charge Carrier. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2302199. [PMID: 37253345 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Benefiting from the merits of low cost, nonflammability, and high operational safety, aqueous rechargeable batteries have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale energy-storage applications. Among various metal-ion/non-metallic charge carriers, the proton (H+ ) as a charge carrier possesses numerous unique properties such as fast proton diffusion dynamics, a low molar mass, and a small hydrated ion radius, which endow aqueous proton batteries (APBs) with a salient rate capability, a long-term life span, and an excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance. In addition, redox-active organic molecules, with the advantages of structural diversity, rich proton-storage sites, and abundant resources, are considered attractive electrode materials for APBs. However, the charge-storage and transport mechanisms of organic electrodes in APBs are still in their infancy. Therefore, finding suitable electrode materials and uncovering the H+ -storage mechanisms are significant for the application of organic materials in APBs. Herein, the latest research progress on organic materials, such as small molecules and polymers for APBs, is reviewed. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary and evaluation of APBs employing organic electrodes as anode and/or cathode is provided, especially regarding their low-temperature and high-power performances, along with systematic discussions for guiding the rational design and the construction of APBs based on organic electrodes.
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- Mangmang Shi
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemigården 4, Göteborg, SE-412 96, Sweden
- School of physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- The Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Information Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemigården 4, Göteborg, SE-412 96, Sweden
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Liu F, Xu S, Gong W, Zhao K, Wang Z, Luo J, Li C, Sun Y, Xue P, Wang C, Wei L, Li Q, Zhang Q. Fluorescent Fiber-Shaped Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries for Bifunctional Multicolor-Emission/Energy-Storage Textiles. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18494-18506. [PMID: 37698337 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Wearable smart textiles are natural carriers to enable imperceptible and highly permeable sensing and response to environmental conditions via the system integration of multiple functional fibers. However, the existing massive interfaces between different functional fibers significantly increase the complexity and reduce the wearability of the textile system. Thus, it is significant yet challenging to achieve all-in-one multifunctional fibers for realizing miniaturized and lightweight smart textiles with high reliability. Herein, as bifunctional electrolyte additives, fluorescent carbon dots with abundant zincophilic functional groups are introduced into electrolytes to develop fluorescent fiber-shaped aqueous zinc-ion batteries (FFAZIBs). Originating from effective dendrite suppression of Zn anodes and multiple active sites of freestanding Prussian blue cathodes, high energy density (0.17 Wh·cm-3) and long-term cyclability (78.9% capacity retention after 1500 cycles) are achieved for FFAZIBs. More importantly, the one-dimensional structure ensures the same luminance in all directions of FFAZIBs, enabling the form of multicolor display-in-battery textiles.
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- Fan Liu
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Physics and Energy, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002 Jiangsu, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Luo Y, Hu J, Cai S, Ding K, Hu X, Fu Y, Zou G, Hou H, Ji X. Chelate-Capped Nano-AgZn 3 Dual Interphase Remodeling the Local Environment for Reversible Dendrite-Free Zinc Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303268. [PMID: 37226370 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are among the most promising candidates for next-generation energy-storage devices. However, the large voltage polarisation and infamous dendrite growth hinder the practical application of AZIBs owing to their complex interfacial electrochemical environment. In this study, a hydrophobic zinc chelate-capped nano-silver (HZC-Ag) dual interphase is fabricated on the zinc anode surface using an emulsion-replacement strategy. The multifunctional HZC-Ag layer remodels the local electrochemical environment by facilitating the pre-enrichment and de-solvation of zinc ions and inducing homogeneous zinc nucleation, thus resulting in reversible dendrite-free zinc anodes. The zinc deposition mechanism on the HZC-Ag interphase is elucidated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations, dual-field simulations, and in situ synchrotron X-ray radiation imaging. The HZC-Ag@Zn anode exhibited superior dendrite-free zinc stripping/plating performance and an excellent lifespan of >2000 h with ultra-low polarisation of ≈17 mV at 0.5 mA cm-2 . Full cells coupled with a MnO2 cathode showed significant self-discharge inhibition, excellent rate performance, and improved cycling stability for >1000 cycles. Therefore, this multifunctional dual interphase may contribute to the design and development of dendrite-free anodes for high-performance aqueous metal-based batteries.
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- Yuqing Luo
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, CAS, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Liu C, Zhang Y, Cheng H, Cai X, Jia D, Lin H. "Dual- Engineering" Strategy to Regulate NH 4 V 4 O 10 as Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301870. [PMID: 37236170 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted attention as a promising candidate for secondary battery energy storage due to their safety and environmental benefits. However, the vanadium-based cathode material NH4 V4 O10 has the problem of structural instability. In this paper, it is found by density functional theory calculation that excessive NH4 + located in the interlayer will repel the Zn2+ during the process of Zn2+ insertion. This results in the distortion of the layered structure, further affects the diffusion of Zn2+ and reduces the reaction kinetics. Therefore, part of the NH4 + is removed by heat treatment. In addition, the introduction of Al3+ into the material by hydrothermal method is able to further enhance its zinc storage properties. This dual-engineering strategy shows excellent electrochemical performance (578.2 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 ). This study provides valuable insights for the development of high performance AZIBs cathode materials.
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- Chenfan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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Wang W, Tang Y, Liu J, Li H, Wang R, Zhang L, Liang F, Bai W, Zhang L, Zhang C. Boosting the zinc storage of a small-molecule organic cathode by a desalinization strategy. Chem Sci 2023; 14:9033-9040. [PMID: 37655030 PMCID: PMC10466338 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03435f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Organic materials offer great potential as electrodes for batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, flexible structural design, and easily accessible materials. However, one significant drawback of organic electrode materials is their tendency to dissolve in the electrolyte. Resazurin sodium salt (RSS) has demonstrated remarkable charge/discharge performance characterized by a voltage plateau and high capacity when utilized as a cathode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Unfortunately, the solubility of RSS as a sodium salt continues to pose challenges in AZIBs. In this study, we introduce an RSS-containing organic compound, triresazurin-triazine (TRT), with a porous structure prepared by a desalinization method from the RSS and 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT). This process retained active groups (carbonyl and nitroxide radical) while generating a highly conjugated structure, which not only inhibits the dissolution in the electrolyte, but also improves the electrical conductivity, enabling TRT to have excellent electrochemical properties. When evaluated as a cathode for AZIBs, TRT exhibits a high reversible capacity of 180 mA h g-1, exceptional rate performance (78 mA h g-1 under 2 A g-1), and excellent cycling stability with 65 mA h g-1 at 500 mA g-1 after 1000 cycles.
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- Wei Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institute for Solid State Physics Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering, Leibniz University Hannover Appelstrasse 2 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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Zhu K, Wang H, Jiang W, Xie W, Li X, Jia Z, Yang W. Atomic scale analysis of Zn 2+ storage in robust tunnel frameworks. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8889-8896. [PMID: 37621441 PMCID: PMC10445463 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03380e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Realizing rapid and reversible Zn2+ storage at the cathode is imperative for the advancement of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs), which offer an excellent option for large-scale electrochemical energy storage. However, owing to limitations of the structural stability of previously investigated frameworks, the Zn2+ storage processes remain unclear, thus hindering progress towards the above goal. Herein, we present the novel application of MoVTe oxide with an M1 phase (MVT-M1) as a potential cathode material for ZIBs. MVT-M1 features broad and robust tunnels that facilitate reversible Zn2+ insertion/extraction during cycling, as well as rich redox centers (Mo, V, and Te) to aid in charge redistribution, resulting in good performances in ZIBs. The exceptional resilience of MVT-M1 to high-energy electron beams allows for direct observation of Zn2+ insertion/extraction at the atomic scale within the tunnels for the first time using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy; the storage location of zinc ions within the cathode is accurately determined layer by layer from the surface to the bulk phase by employing time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry. Additionally, solvent molecules (H2O and methanol) are also found inside the tunnels along with Zn2+. Due to the broader heptagonal tunnels and Te ions in the hexagonal tunnels, MVT-M1 exhibits good cycling stability, outperforming MoVTe oxide with the M2 phase (no heptagonal tunnels) and MoV oxide with the M1 phase (no Te). These findings hold significant importance in advancing our understanding of the Zn2+ storage mechanism and enable the design of novel materials specifically optimized for efficient Zn2+ storage.
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- Kaiyue Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China Anhui 230026 Hefei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Division of Energy Research Resources, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Yin C, Pan C, Pan Y, Hu J. Hierarchical spheroidal MOF-derived MnO@C as cathode components for high-performance aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 642:513-522. [PMID: 37028158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have shown great potential as energy storage devices owing to their high energy density, low cost, and low toxicity. Typically, high performance AZIBs incorporate manganese-based cathode materials. Despite their advantages, these cathodes are limited by significant capacity fading and poor rate performance due to the dissolution and disproportionation of manganese. Herein, hierarchical spheroidal MnO@C structures were synthesized from Mn-based metal-organic frameworks, which benefit from a protective carbon layer to prevent manganese dissolution. The spheroidal MnO@C structures were incorporated onto a heterogeneous interface to act as a cathode material for AZIBs, which exhibited excellent cycling stability (160 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at 3.0 A g-1), good rate capability (165.9 mAh g-1 at 3.0 A g-1), and appreciable specific capacity (412.4 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1) for AZIBs. Moreover, the Zn2+ storage mechanism in MnO@C was comprehensively investigated using ex-situ XRD and XPS studies. These results demonstrate that hierarchical spheroidal MnO@C is a potential cathode material for high-performing AZIBs.
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- Chengjie Yin
- School of Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China; Institute of Environment-friendly Materials and Occupational Health, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, Anhui 241003, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China
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Wang M, Cheng Y, Zhao H, Gao J, Li J, Wang Y, Qiu J, Zhang H, Chen X, Wei Y. A Multifunctional Organic Electrolyte Additive for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries Based on Polyaniline Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2302105. [PMID: 37189230 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The practical applications of aqueous zinc ion batteries are hindered by the formation of dendrites on the anode, the narrow electrochemical window of electrolyte, and the instability of the cathode. To address all these challenges simultaneously, a multi-functional electrolyte additive of 1-phenylethylamine hydrochloride (PEA) is developed for aqueous zinc ion batteries based on polyaniline (PANI) cathode. Experiments and theoretical calculations confirm that the PEA additive can regulate the solvation sheath of Zn2+ and form a protective layer on the surface of the Zn metal anode. This broadens the electrochemical stability window of the aqueous electrolyte and enables uniform deposition of Zn. On the cathode side, the Cl- anions from PEA enter the PANI chain during charge and release fewer water molecules surrounding the oxidized PANI, thus suppressing harmful side reactions. When used in a Zn||PANI battery, this cathode/anode compatible electrolyte exhibits excellent rate performance and long cycle life, making it highly attractive for practical applications.
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- Meiling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing, 401123, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing, 401123, China
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Zhang L, Wang R, Liu Z, Wan J, Zhang S, Wang S, Hua K, Liu X, Zhou X, Luo X, Zhang X, Cao M, Kang H, Zhang C, Guo Z. Porous Organic Polymer with Hierarchical Structure and Limited Volume Expansion for Ultrafast and Highly Durable Sodium Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210082. [PMID: 36738238 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Sustainable organic electrode materials, as promising alternatives to conventional inorganic electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), are still challenging to realize long-lifetime and high-rate batteries because of their poor conductivity, limited electroactivity, and severe dissolution. It is also urgent to deeply reveal their electrochemical mechanism and evolution processes. A porous organic polymer (POP) with a conjugated and hierarchical structure is designed and synthesized here. The unique molecule and structure endow the POP with electron delocalization, high ionic diffusivity, plentiful active sites, exceptional structure stability, and limited solubility in electrolytes. When evaluated as an anode for SIBs, the POP exhibits appealing electrochemical properties regarding reversible capacity, rate behaviors, and long-duration life. Importantly, using judiciously combined experiments and theoretical computation, including in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ex situ spectroscopy, we reveal the Na-storage mechanism and dynamic evolution processes of the POP, including 12-electron reaction process with Na, low volume expansion (125-106% vs the initial 100%), and stable composition and structure evolution during repeating sodiation/de-sodiation processes. This quantitative design for ultrafast and highly durable sodium storage in the POP could be of immediate benefit for the rational design of organic electrode materials with ideal electrochemical properties.
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- Longhai Zhang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, 236037, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Guan J, Huang Q, Shao L, Shi X, Zhao D, Wang L, Sun Z. Polyanion-Type Na 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 2 F 3 @rGO with High-Voltage and Ultralong-Life for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207148. [PMID: 36599684 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted much interest in the next generation of energy storage devices because of their elevated safety and inexpensive price. Polyanionic materials have been considered as underlying cathodes owing to the high voltage, large ionic channels and fast ionic kinetics. However, the low electronic conductivity limits their cycling stability and rate performance. Herein, mesoporous Na3 V2 (PO4 )2 F3 (N3VPF) nanocuboids with the size of 80-220 nm cladded by reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have been successfully prepared to form 3D composite (N3VPF@rGO) by a novel and fast microwave hydrothermal with subsequent calcination strategy. The enhanced conductivity, strengthened pseudocapacitive behaviors, enlarged DZn 2+ , and stable structure guarantee N3VPF@rGO with splendid Zn2+ storage performance, such as high capacity of 126.9 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C (1 C = 128 mA g-1 ), high redox potentials at 1.48/1.57 V, high rate capacity of 93.9 mAh g-1 at 20 C (short charging time of 3 mins) and extreme cycling stability with capacity decay of 0.0074% per cycle after 5000 cycles at 15 C. The soft package batteries also present preeminent performance, demonstrating the practical application values. In situ X-ray diffraction, ex situ transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveal a reversible Zn2+ insertion/extraction mechanism.
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- Jieduo Guan
- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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Liu Y, Gong Y. Dopamine-intercalated vanadate hollow microtube arrays with S-doping for high-performance zinc-ion batteries: disorder/defect-induced clusters and a reversible phase transition. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:6273-6284. [PMID: 36911922 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06786b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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S-undoped or -doped (C8H9NO2)0.18V2O5 (DA-VO) was synthesized by a facile one-step hydrothermal reaction of dopamine (DA) and V2O5 or VS2. Rietveld refinement reveals the intercalation of DA into V2O5 with a large interlayer spacing of 11.0 Å. The S-doped sample DA-VO (S) was obtained based on the transformation of VS2 → V2O5 and the doping of the in situ released S element. DA-VO (S) exhibits a unique morphology of hollow microtube arrays built by cross-linked nanoribbons and provides a high specific capacity (476 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1) and excellent long-term cycling durability with capacity retention of ∼95.3% over 3000 cycles at 5 A g-1 and ∼77.7% over 1000 cycles at 1 A g-1. It is associated with the intercalated DA, which not only increases the interlayer spacing of vanadium oxide, but also offers extra capacity due to the phenol-keto conversion. Furthermore, the disorders/defects and polyoxovanadate clusters induced by S-doping lead to a pseudo-reversible partial phase transition of DA-VO (S) ↔ Zn-doped HxV2O5. However, the undoped counterpart only experiences a transformation of DA-VO → Zn3(OH)2V2O7·2H2O due to the irreversible capture of Zn2+, as evidenced by density functional theory (DFT) calculations.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China.
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Shao P, Liao Y, Feng X, Yan C, Ye L, Yang J. Electronic modulation and structural engineering of tetracyanoquinodimethane with enhanced reaction kinetics for aqueous NH 4+ storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:199-206. [PMID: 36446212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have received much attention because of their environmental, financial, and safety concerns. The advantages of aqueous electrochemical energy storage include environmental friendliness and safety, and the development of prepared electrode materials is predicted to alleviate these issues. A redox-active organic compound, 7,7,8,8‑tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ), is a suitable electrode for aqueous batteries. In this work, the porous and electronic interconnected structure of TCNQ is designed by electronic modulation and structure engineering. With the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in situ homogeneous loading TCNQ by a one-step facile approach, the exquisite architecture has enhanced conductivity and connected conductive networks, favoring the storage and transportation of NH4+ or electrons in aqueous electrolytes. As a cathode, the obtained TCNQ-rGO exhibits superior performance for NH4+ batteries with an improved reversible capacity of 92.7 mAh/g at 1 A/g of quadruple capacity boosting to pure TCNQ and stable cycle life (5000 cycles at 10 A/g). The adjustment of the loading ratio of TCNQ and rGO for the cycling performance has been studied in detail. Furthermore, the superior ammonium storage mechanism of the TCNQ-rGO hybrid is thoroughly discussed by in situ Raman or ex situ measurements, which also determine the redox activity center groups of the TCNQ-rGO hybrid. Energy level calculations are conducted to help illustrate its potential as an electrode material. Our work demonstrates that electronic modulation and structural engineering of TCNQ can improve the electrochemical performance of molecular organic compound-based electrodes for aqueous rechargeable batteries in a simple and effective way.
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- Panrun Shao
- School of Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Chongqing College of Electronic Engineering, Chongqing 401331, PR China
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- School of Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- School of Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Gao X, Liu Z, Tuo X, Chen S, Cai S, Yan M, Zhang Q, Liu Z. A case study on storage and capacity fading mechanism of poly(perylene diimides) cathode in aqueous zinc ion battery. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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