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Campi CE, Parkatzidis K, Anastasaki A, Schindler S. Unusual Stability of an End-on Superoxido Copper(II) Complex under Ambient Conditions. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202401634. [PMID: 38718317 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401634] [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: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Superoxido copper complexes play an important role as usually short-lived intermediates in biology and chemistry. The unusual stability of an end-on superoxido copper complex observed in an oxygen-enhanced atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) led to a detailed mechanistic investigation of the formation of [CuII(Me6tren)(O2⋅-)]+ (Me6tren=tris(2-dimethyl-aminoethyl)amine) under ambient conditions. The persistence of the superoxido copper complex could be explained by a reaction cycle including the peroxido complex [(Me6tren)2CuII 2(O2)]2+ together with [CuI(Me6tren)(DMSO)]+ and [CuII(Me6tren)(OH)]+ in the overall reaction.
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- Chiara Eleonora Campi
- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, 35392, Germany
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- Laboratory of Polymeric Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Polymeric Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, 35392, Germany
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Zhang W, Zheng J, Wang R, Huang L, Wang J, Zhang T, Liu X. Water-Trapping Single-Atom Co-N 4 /Graphene Triggering Direct 4e - LiOH Chemistry for Rechargeable Aprotic Li-O 2 Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301391. [PMID: 37086134 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries have received extensive attention owing to ultrahigh theoretical energy density. Compared to typical discharge product Li2 O2 , LiOH has attracted much attention for its better chemical and electrochemical stability. Large-scale applications of Li-O2 batteries with LiOH chemistry are hampered by the serious internal shuttling of the water additives with the desired 4e- electrochemical reactions. Here, a metal organic framework-derived "water-trapping" single-atom-Co-N4 /graphene catalyst (Co-SA-rGO) is provided that successfully mitigates the water shuttling and enables the direct 4e- catalytic reaction of LiOH in the aprotic Li-O2 battery. The Co-N4 center is more active toward proton-coupled electron transfer, benefiting - direction 4e- formation of LiOH. 3D interlinked networks also provide large surface area and mesoporous structures to trap ≈12 wt% H2 O molecules and offer rapid tunnels for O2 diffusion and Li+ transportation. With these unique features, the Co-SA-rGO based Li-O2 battery delivers a high discharge platform of 2.83 V and a large discharge capacity of 12 760.8 mAh g-1 . Also, the battery can withstand corrosion in the air and maintain a stable discharge platform for 220 cycles. This work points out the direction of enhanced electron/proton transfer for the single-atom catalyst design in Li-O2 batteries.
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- Wenjing Zhang
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Zhang X, Dong P, Noh S, Zhang X, Cha Y, Ha S, Jang JH, Song MK. Unravelling the Complex LiOH-Based Cathode Chemistry in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202212942. [PMID: 36413636 PMCID: PMC10107133 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The LiOH-based cathode chemistry has demonstrated potential for high-energy Li-O2 batteries. However, the understanding of such complex chemistry remains incomplete. Herein, we use the combined experimental methods with ab initio calculations to study LiOH chemistry. We provide a unified reaction mechanism for LiOH formation during discharge via net 4 e- oxygen reduction, in which Li2 O2 acts as intermediate in low water-content electrolyte but LiHO2 as intermediate in high water-content electrolyte. Besides, LiOH decomposes via 1 e- oxidation during charge, generating surface-reactive hydroxyl species that degrade organic electrolytes and generate protons. These protons lead to early removal of LiOH, followed by a new high-potential charge plateau (1 e- water oxidation). At following cycles, these accumulated protons lead to a new high-potential discharge plateau, corresponding to water formation. Our findings shed light on understanding of 4 e- cathode chemistries in metal-air batteries.
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- Xiahui Zhang
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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- Materials Research & Engineering Center, R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Company, Uiwang, 16082 (Republic of, Korea
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- Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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- Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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- Materials Research & Engineering Center, R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Company, Uiwang, 16082 (Republic of, Korea
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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Gao Z, Temprano I, Lei J, Tang L, Li J, Grey CP, Liu T. Recent Progress in Developing a LiOH-Based Reversible Nonaqueous Lithium-Air Battery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2201384. [PMID: 36063023 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The realization of practical nonaqueous lithium-air batteries (LABs) calls for novel strategies to address their numerous theoretical and technical challenges. LiOH formation/decomposition has recently been proposed as a promising alternative route to cycling LABs via Li2 O2 . Herein, the progress in developing LiOH-based nonaqueous LABs is reviewed. Various catalytic systems, either soluble or solid-state, that can activate a LiOH-based electrochemistry are compared in detail, with emphasis in providing an updated understanding of the oxygen reduction and evolution reactions in nonaqueous media. We identify the key factors that can switch the cell chemistry between Li2 O2 and LiOH and highlight the debate around these routes, as well as rationalize potential causes for these opposing opinions. The identities of the reaction intermediates, activity of redox mediators and additives, location of reaction interfaces, causes of parasitic reactions, as well as the effect of CO2 on the LiOH electrochemistry, all play a critical role in altering the relative rates of a series of interconnected reactions and all warrant further investigation.
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- Zongyan Gao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Lv Q, Zhu Z, Ni Y, Wen B, Jiang Z, Fang H, Li F. Atomic Ruthenium-Riveted Metal–Organic Framework with Tunable d-Band Modulates Oxygen Redox for Lithium–Oxygen Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:23239-23246. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Qingliang Lv
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore637459, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin300192, China
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Sun G, Gao R, Jiao H, Luo D, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Lu W, Feng M, Chen Z. Self-Formation CoO Nanodots Catalyst in Co(TFSI) 2 -Modified Electrolyte for High Efficient Li-O 2 Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201838. [PMID: 35900280 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The major challenges for Li-O2 batteries are sluggish reaction kinetics and large overpotentials due to the cathode passivation resulting from insulative and insoluble Li2 O2 . Here, a novel nanodot (ND)-modified electrolyte is designed by employing cobalt bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Co(TFSI)2 ) as an electrolyte additive. The Co(TFSI)2 additive can react with discharge intermediate LiO2 and product Li2 O2 to form CoO NDs. The generated CoO NDs are well dispersed in electrolyte, which integrates both the high catalytic activity of solid catalyst and the good wettability of soluble catalyst. Under the catalytis of CoO NDs, Li2 O2 is produced and deposits on the cathode together with them. At the recharge process, these well dispersed CoO NDs help to decompose solid Li2 O2 at a lower overpotential. The Li-O2 cells with Co(TFSI)2 exhibit a long cycle life of 200 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g-1 under a cutoff capacity of 1000 mAh g-1 , as well as a superior reversibility associated with the Li2 O2 formation and decomposition. The study is expected to broaden the range of electrolyte additives and provide a new view to developing highly dispersed NDs-based catalysts for Li-O2 batteries.
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- Guiru Sun
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Duan J, Wang W, Zou D, Liu J, Li N, Weng J, Xu LP, Guan Y, Zhang Y, Zhou P. Construction of a Few-Layered COF@CNT Composite as an Ultrahigh Rate Cathode for Low-Cost K-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31234-31244. [PMID: 35760804 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are attracting great interest for large-scale energy storage owing to the abundant resources and low redox potential of K+/K. However, the large volume changes and slow kinetics caused by the larger ionic radius of K+ for cathode materials remain a critical challenge for PIBs. Herein, we construct few-layered covalent organic frameworks integrated with carboxylated carbon nanotubes (DAAQ-COF@CNT) as cathode materials for PIBs. The synthesized DAAQ-COF@CNT features numerous active sites, a stable conductive framework, and an appropriate surface area with nanopores, which can render high electrical conductivity, shorten the ion/electron diffusion distance, and accelerate K+ diffusion. In consequence, the DAAQ-COF@CNT delivers a high reversible capacity of 157.7 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, an excellent rate capability of 111.2 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1, and a long cycling stability of 77.6% capacity retention after 500 cycles at 0.5 A g-1. The integrated characterization of ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and theoretical simulation discloses that the storage mechanism of DAAQ-COF@CNT is based on the reversible reaction between electroactive C═O groups and K+ during two successive steps. This work provides a promising high-performance cathode material for PIBs and encourages the development of new types of covalent organic frameworks for PIBs.
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- Ju Duan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, P. R. China
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Zhang X, Dong P, Song MK. Advances in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries Based on Lithium Hydroxide Formation and Decomposition. Front Chem 2022; 10:923936. [PMID: 35844634 PMCID: PMC9283641 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.923936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li–O2) batteries have been considered one of the promising energy storage systems owing to their high theoretical energy density. As an alternative to Li−O2 batteries based on lithium peroxide (Li2O2) cathode, cycling Li−O2 batteries via the formation and decomposition of lithium hydroxide (LiOH) has demonstrated great potential for the development of practical Li−O2 batteries. However, the reversibility of LiOH-based cathode chemistry remains unclear at the fundamental level. Here, we review the recent advances made in Li−O2 batteries based on LiOH formation and decomposition, focusing on the reaction mechanisms occurring at the cathode, as well as the stability of Li anode and cathode binder. We also provide our perspectives on future research directions for high-performance, reversible Li−O2 batteries.
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N-doped porous carbon nanofibers inlaid with hollow Co3O4 nanoparticles as an efficient bifunctional catalyst for rechargeable Li-O2 batteries. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)64017-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Tao W, Yerbulekova A, Moore CE, Shafaat HS, Zhang S. Controlling the Direction of S-Nitrosation versus Denitrosation: Reversible Cleavage and Formation of an S-N Bond within a Dicopper Center. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:2867-2872. [PMID: 35139302 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Iron and copper enzymes are known to promote reversible S-nitrosation/denitrosation in biology. However, it is unclear how the direction of S-N bond formation/scission is controlled. Herein, we demonstrate the interconversion of metal-S-nitrosothiol adduct M(RSNO) and metal nitrosyl thiolate complex M(NO)(SR), which may regulate the direction of reversible S-(de)nitrosation. Treatment of a dicopper(I,I) complex with RSNO leads to a mixture of two structural isomers: dicopper(I,I) S-nitrosothiol [CuICuI(RSNO)]2+ and dicopper(II,II) nitrosyl thiolate [CuIICuII(NO)(SR)]2+. The Keq between these two structural isomers is sensitive to temperature, the solvent coordination ability, and counterions. Our study illustrates how copper centers can modulate the direction of RS-NO bond formation and cleavage through a minor perturbation of the local environment.
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Tang L, Li J, Zhang Y, Gao Z, Chen J, Liu T. Unraveling the Reaction Interfaces and Intermediates of Ru-Catalyzed LiOH Decomposition in DMSO-Based Li-O 2 Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:471-478. [PMID: 34995456 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c03470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Investigation of LiOH decomposition in nonaqueous electrolytes not only expands the fundamental understanding of four-electron oxygen evolution reactions in aprotic media but also is crucial to the development of high-performance lithium-air batteries involving the formation/decomposition of LiOH. In this work, we have shown that the decomposition of LiOH by ruthenium metal catalysts in a wet DMSO electrolyte occurs at the catalyst-electrolyte interface, initiated via a potential-triggered dissolution/reprecipitation process. The in situ UV-vis methodology devised herein provides direct experimental evidence that the hydroxyl radical is a common reaction intermediate formed in several nonaqueous electrolytes; this method is applicable to study other battery systems. Our results highlight that the reactivity of the hydroxyl radical toward nonaqueous electrolyte represents a major factor limiting O2 evolution during LiOH decomposition. Coupling catalysts restraining hydroxyl reactivity with electrolytes more resistant to hydroxyl radical attack could help improve the reversibility of this reaction.
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- Linbin Tang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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Yuan S, Kong T, Zhang Y, Dong P, Zhang Y, Dong X, Wang Y, Xia Y. Advanced Electrolyte Design for High‐Energy‐Density Li‐Metal Batteries under Practical Conditions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202108397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Shouyi Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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Yuan S, Kong T, Zhang Y, Dong P, Zhang Y, Dong X, Wang Y, Xia Y. Advanced Electrolyte Design for High-Energy-Density Li-Metal Batteries under Practical Conditions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:25624-25638. [PMID: 34331727 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202108397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Given the limitations inherent in current intercalation-based Li-ion batteries, much research attention has focused on potential successors to Li-ion batteries such as lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries and lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries. In order to realize the potential of these batteries, the use of metallic lithium as the anode is essential. However, there are severe safety hazards associated with the growth of Li dendrites, and the formation of "dead Li" during cycles leads to the inevitable loss of active Li, which in the end is undoubtedly detrimental to the actual energy density of Li-metal batteries. For Li-metal batteries under practical conditions, a low negative/positive ratio (N/P ratio), a electrolyte/cathode ratio (E/C ratio) along with a high-voltage cathode is prerequisite. In this Review, we summarize the development of new electrolyte systems for Li-metal batteries under practical conditions, revisit the design criteria of advanced electrolytes for practical Li-metal batteries and provide perspectives on future development of electrolytes for practical Li-metal batteries.
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- Shouyi Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Enhancing the Capacity and Stability by CoFe 2O 4 Modified g-C 3N 4 Composite for Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11051088. [PMID: 33922335 PMCID: PMC8146125 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
As society progresses, the task of developing new green energy brooks no delay. Li-O2 batteries have high theoretical capacity, but are difficult to put into practical use due to problems such as high overvoltage, low charge-discharge efficiency, poor rate, and cycle performance. The development of high-efficiency catalysts to effectively solve the shortcomings of Li-O2 batteries is of great significance to finding a solution for energy problems. Herein, we design CoFe2O4/g-C3N4 composites, and combine the advantages of the g-C3N4 material with the spinel-type metal oxide material. The flaky structure of g-C3N4 accelerates the transportation of oxygen and lithium ions and inhibits the accumulation of CoFe2O4 particles. The CoFe2O4 materials accelerate the decomposition of Li2O2 and reduce electrode polarization in the charge–discharge reaction. When CoFe2O4/g-C3N4 composites are used as catalysts in Li-O2 batteries, the battery has a better discharge specific capacity of 9550 mA h g−1 (catalyst mass), and the cycle stability of the battery has been improved, which is stable for 85 cycles.
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