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Ma Q, Cao M, Fu Z, Wang R, Xiong P, Hua K, Zhang L, Zhou T, Li H, Zhang C. Design of Linear-Polymer-Coated Graphene Nanosheets with π-Conjugated Structure and Multi-Active-Center for Long-Lifespan and High-Rate Li-Storage Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35033-35042. [PMID: 38938082 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Organic material holds immense potential for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their eco-friendly nature, high structural designability, abundant sources, and high theoretical capacity. However, the limited redox-active sites, low electronic conductivity, sluggish ionic diffusion, and high solubility hinder their practical application. Here, we reported the use of a linear polymer called poly(naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride-pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone)-coated graphene nanosheets (NPT/rGO) as a cathode material for LIBs. The NPT polymer has a rotation angle of approximately 63° between each plane, which helps in exposing the active sites and preventing structural pulverization during cycling. The highly conjugated skeleton of the polymer, along with graphene, forms a synergistic effect through a π-π interaction. This combination enhances the conductivity and restricts solubility. Additionally, the linear structure of NPT and the two-dimensional rGO substrates work together to enhance charge transfer and ion diffusion rates, resulting in faster reaction kinetics. Consequently, NPT/rGO exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in terms of high capacity, superior cyclic stability, and good rate capability for LIBs. Moreover, through the combination of experimental investigations and theoretical simulations, a multiple electron reaction mechanism, an efficient Li-ion storage behavior, and a reversible dynamic evolution have been revealed. This study introduces a rational molecular design approach to enhance the electrochemical performance of polyimide derivatives, thereby contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge organic electrode materials for LIBs.
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- Quanwei Ma
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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Chen RH, Xiao JM, Zhu NN, Xiao RH, Liu WY, Zeng X, Chen YF, Yi ZJ, Zhu GY, Liu L, Bin DS, Li D. Shell Modulation of Hollow Metal Sulfide Nanocomposite for Stable Potassium Storage at Room and High Temperature. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402497. [PMID: 38679571 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402497] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The large size of K-ion makes the pursuit of stable high-capacity anodes for K-ion batteries (KIBs) a formidable challenge, particularly for high temperature KIBs as the electrode instability becomes more aggravated with temperature climbing. Herein, we demonstrate that a hollow ZnS@C nanocomposite (h-ZnS@C) with a precise shell modulation can resist electrode disintegration to enable stable high-capacity potassium storage at room and high temperature. Based on a model electrode, we identify an interesting structure-function correlation of the h-ZnS@C: with an increase in the shell thickness, the cyclability increases while the rate and capacity decrease, shedding light on the design of high-performance h-ZnS@C anodes via engineering the shell thickness. Typically, the h-ZnS@C anode with a shell thickness of 60 nm can deliver an impressive comprehensive performance at room temperature; the h-ZnS@C with shell thickness increasing to 75 nm can achieve an extraordinary stability (88.6 % capacity retention over 450 cycles) with a high capacity (450 mAh g-1) and a superb rate even at an extreme temperature of 60 °C, which is much superior than those reported anodes. This contribution envisions new perspectives on rational design of functional metal sulfides composite toward high-performance KIBs with insights into the significant structure-function correlation.
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- Run-Hang Chen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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Xu Y, Du Y, Chen H, Chen J, Ding T, Sun D, Kim DH, Lin Z, Zhou X. Recent advances in rational design for high-performance potassium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7202-7298. [PMID: 38855863 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00601h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The growing global energy demand necessitates the development of renewable energy solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. To efficiently utilize renewable yet intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind power, there is a critical need for large-scale energy storage systems (EES) with high electrochemical performance. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been successfully used for EES, the surging demand and price, coupled with limited supply of crucial metals like lithium and cobalt, raised concerns about future sustainability. In this context, potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives to commercial LIBs. Leveraging the low cost of potassium resources, abundant natural reserves, and the similar chemical properties of lithium and potassium, PIBs exhibit excellent potassium ion transport kinetics in electrolytes. This review starts from the fundamental principles and structural regulation of PIBs, offering a comprehensive overview of their current research status. It covers cathode materials, anode materials, electrolytes, binders, and separators, combining insights from full battery performance, degradation mechanisms, in situ/ex situ characterization, and theoretical calculations. We anticipate that this review will inspire greater interest in the development of high-efficiency PIBs and pave the way for their future commercial applications.
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- Yifan Xu
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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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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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Zhou S, Zhang P, Li Y, Feng L, Xu M, Soomro RA, Xu B. Ultrastable Organic Anode Enabled by Electrochemically Active MXene Binder toward Advanced Potassium Ion Storage. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16027-16040. [PMID: 38833556 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Conjugated carbonyl compounds are regarded as promising organic anode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) due to their rich redox sites, excellent reversibility, and structural tunability, but their low electrical conductivity and severe solubility in organic electrolytes have substantially restricted their practical application. Herein, 2D MXene is utilized as an electrochemically active binder to fabricate perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) electrodes for high-performance PIBs. MXene, coupled with Super-P particles, served as a binder and conductive matrix to facilitate rapid ion and electron transport, restrain the solubility of PTCDA, promote potassium adsorption, and alleviate the volume expansion of PTCDA during potassiation. Consequently, the PTCDA electrode bonded by the MXene/Super-P system delivers excellent potassium storage performance in terms of a high capacity of 462 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1, superior rate capability of 116.3 mAh g-1 at 2000 mA g-1, and stable cycle performance over 3000 cycles with a low capacity decay rate of ∼0.0033% per cycle. When configured with the PTCDA@450 cathode, an all-PTCDA potassium ion full cell delivers a maximum energy density of 179.5 Wh kg-1, indicating the superiority of MXene as an electrochemically active binder to promote the practical application of organic anodes for PIBs.
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- Shujie Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Quantum Energy, School of Quantum Information Future Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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Wang W, Zhang S, Zhang L, Wang R, Ma Q, Li H, Hao J, Zhou T, Mao J, Zhang C. Electropolymerized Bipolar Poly(2,3-diaminophenazine) Cathode for High-Performance Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries with An Extended Temperature Range of -20 to 45 °C. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400642. [PMID: 38428042 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Achieving reversible insertion/extraction in most cathodes for aqueous aluminum ion batteries (AAIBs) is a significant challenge due to the high charge density of Al3+ and strong electrostatic interactions. Organic materials facilitate the hosting of multivalent carriers and rapid ions diffusion through the rearrangement of chemical bonds. Here, a bipolar conjugated poly(2,3-diaminophenazine) (PDAP) on carbon substrates prepared via a straightforward electropolymerization method is introduced as cathode for AAIBs. The integration of n-type and p-type active units endow PDAP with an increased number of sites for ions interaction. The long-range conjugated skeleton enhances electron delocalization and collaborates with carbon to ensure high conductivity. Moreover, the strong intermolecular interactions including π-π interaction and hydrogen bonding significantly enhance its stability. Consequently, the Al//PDAP battery exhibits a large capacity of 338 mAh g-1 with long lifespan and high-rate capability. It consistently demonstrates exceptional electrochemical performances even under extreme conditions with capacities of 155 and 348 mAh g-1 at -20 and 45 °C, respectively. In/ex situ spectroscopy comprehensively elucidates its cation/anion (Al3+/H3O+ and ClO4 -) storage with 3-electron transfer in dual electroactive centers (C═N and -NH-). This study presents a promising strategy for constructing high-performance organic cathode for AAIBs over a wide temperature range.
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- Wei Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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Lin Y, Luo S, Cong J, Li P, Yuan X, Yan S. Strategies for developing layered oxide cathodes, carbon-based anodes, and electrolytes for potassium ion batteries. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2053-2076. [PMID: 38384236 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh02118a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become the most popular portable secondary energy storage facilities. However, the limited lithium resource results in possible unsustainable development. Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are considered promising alternatives to LIBs because of their high resource availability, low cost, and environmentally friendly features. In this field, high energy density layered cathodes and carbon-based anodes are also the main research objectives. However, compared to the most appealing alternative sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), despite having various theoretical advantages, PIBs exhibit poorer electrochemical performance in practice. Their poor capacity retention and narrow working voltage range seriously limit their applications. The performance of the electrodes is usually considered an important factor for battery performance, life, and safety. To solve these problems, many significant research studies have been carried out in the last decade, achieving numerous breakthroughs. Nevertheless, there are still many drawbacks and unclear mechanisms. In this comprehensive review, we examine the current state of high-performance layered oxide cathodes, electrolytes, and carbon-based anodes, to identify potential candidates for PIBs. Our focus lies on their structural characteristics, interface properties, underlying mechanisms, and modification techniques. The viewpoints of these advanced strategies are integrated, and concise development suggestions and strategies are subsequently proposed.
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- Yicheng Lin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg 9220, Denmark
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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Cao B, Gao S, Ma Y, Zhang D, Guo Z, Du M, Xin Z, Zhou C, Liu H. Biomass-derived carbon-sulfur hybrids boosting electrochemical kinetics to achieve high potassium storage performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:598-605. [PMID: 38308898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.201] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as an emerging battery technology have garnered significant research interest. However, the development of high-performance PIBs critically hinges on reliable anode materials with comprehensive electrochemical performance and low cost. Herein, low-cost N-doped biomass-derived carbon-sulfur hybrids (NBCSHs) were prepared through a simple co-carbonization of the mixture of a biomass precursor (coffee grounds) and sulfur powder. The sulfur in NBCSHs predominantly exists in the form of single-atomic sulfur bonded with carbon atoms (CSC), functioning as main active redox sites to achieve high reversible capacity. Electrochemical evaluations reveal that the NBCSH 1-3 with moderate sulfur content shows significantly improved potassium storage performance, such as a high reversible capacity of 484.7 mAh g-1 and rate performance of 119.4 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1, 4.5 and 14.7 times higher than that of S-free biomass-derived carbon, respectively. Furthermore, NBCSH 1-3 exhibits stable cyclability (no obvious capacity fading even after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1) and excellent electrochemical kinetics (low overpotentials and apparent diffusion coefficients). The improved performance of NBCSHs is primarily attributed to pseudocapacitance-dominated behavior with fast charge transfer capability. Density functional theory calculations also reveal that co-doping with S, N favors for achieving a stronger potassium adsorbing capability. Assemble K-ion capacitors with NBCS 1-3 as anodes demonstrate stable cyclability and commendable rate performance. Our research envisions the potential of NBCSHs as efficient and sustainable materials for advanced potassium-ion energy storage systems.
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- Bin Cao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power Sources, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai 200245, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Conversion Materials, School of Physical Science and Technology, Tangshan Normal University, Tangshan 063000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China.
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Huang J, Chen Y, Cen Z, Yi T, Liang M, Zhu Y, Liu R, Fu R, Liu S, Wu D. Topological Defect-Regulated Porous Carbon Anodes with Fast Interfacial and Bulk Kinetics for High-Rate and High-Energy-Density Potassium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403033. [PMID: 38648668 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Carbonaceous materials are regarded as one of the most promising anodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), but their rate capabilities are largely limited by the slow solid-state potassium diffusion kinetics inside anode and sluggish interfacial potassium ion transfer process. Herein, high-rate and high-capacity PIBs are demonstrated by facile topological defect-regulation of the microstructure of carbon anodes. The carbon lattice of the as-obtained porous carbon nanosheets (CNSs) with abundant topological defects (TDPCNSs) holds relatively high potassium adsorption energy yet low potassium migration barrier, thereby enabling efficient storage and diffusion of potassium inside graphitic layers. Moreover, the topological defects can induce preferential decomposition of anions, leading to the formation of high potassium ion conductive solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) film with decreased potassium ion de-solvation and transfer barrier. Additionally, the dominant sp2-hybridized carbon conjugated skeleton of TDPCNSs enables high electrical conductivity (39.4 S cm-1) and relatively low potassium storage potential. As a result, the as-constructed TDPCNSs anode demonstrates high potassium storage capacity (504 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), remarkable rate capability (118 mA h g-1 at 40 A g-1), as well as long-term cycling stability.
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- Junlong Huang
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Sun J, Duan L, Yuan Z, Li X, Yan D, Zhou X. Hydroxyl-Decorated Carbon Cloth with High Potassium Affinity Enables Stable Potassium Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311314. [PMID: 38212283 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Highly anticipated potassium metal batteries possess abundant potassium reserves and high theoretical capacity but currently suffer from poor cycling stability as a result of dendritic growth and volume expansion. Here, carbon cloths modified with different functional groups treated with ethylene glycol, ethanolamine, and ethylenediamine are designed as 3D hosts, exhibiting different wettability to molten potassium. Among them, the hydroxyl-decorated carbon cloth with a high affinity for potassium can achieve molten potassium perfusion (K@EG-CC) within 3 s. By efficiently inducing the uniform deposition of metal potassium, buffing its volume expansion, and lowering local current density, the developed K@EG-CC anode alleviates the dendrite growth issue. The K@EG-CC||K@EG-CC symmetric battery can be cycled stably for 2100 h and has only a small voltage hysteresis of ≈93 mV at 0.5 mA cm-2 . Moreover, the high-voltage plateau, high energy density, and long cycle life of K metal full batteries can be realized with a low-cost KFeSO4 F@carbon nanotube cathode. This study provides a simple strategy to promote the commercial applications of potassium metal batteries.
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- Jianlu Sun
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Zhang L, Liu J, Zhai Y, Zhang S, Wang W, Li G, Sun L, Li H, Qi S, Chen S, Wang R, Ma Q, Just J, Zhang C. Rational Design of Multinary Metal Chalcogenide Bi 0.4 Sb 1.6 Te 3 Nanocrystals for Efficient Potassium Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313835. [PMID: 38427844 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Multinary metal chalcogenides hold considerable promise for high-energy potassium storage due to their numerous redox reactions. However, challenges arise from issues such as volume expansion and sluggish kinetics. Here, a design featuring a layered ternary Bi0.4 Sb1.6 Te3 anchored on graphene layers as a composite anode, where Bi atoms act as a lattice softening agent on Sb, is presented. Benefiting from the lattice arrangement in Bi0.4 Sb1.6 Te3 and structure, Bi0.4 Sb1.6 Te3 /graphene exhibits a mitigated expansion of 28% during the potassiation/depotassiation process and demonstrates facile K+ ion transfer kinetics, enabling long-term durability of 500 cycles at various high rates. Operando synchrotron diffraction patterns and spectroscopies including in situ Raman, ex situ adsorption, and X-ray photoelectron reveal multiple conversion and alloying/dealloying reactions for potassium storage at the atomic level. In addition, both theoretical calculations and electrochemical examinations elucidate the K+ migration pathways and indicate a reduction in energy barriers within Bi0.4 Sb1.6 Te3 /graphene, thereby suggesting enhanced diffusion kinetics for K+ . These findings provide insight in the design of durable high-energy multinary tellurides for potassium storage.
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- Longhai Zhang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Maxiv laboratory, Lund University, Lund, 22100, Sweden
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, 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 Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Maxiv laboratory, Lund University, Lund, 22100, Sweden
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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Cheng L, Lan H, Gao Y, Dong S, Wang Y, Tang M, Sun X, Huang W, Wang H. Realizing Low-Temperature Graphite-based Rechargeable Potassium-Ion Full Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315624. [PMID: 38151704 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Graphite (Gr) has been considered as the most promising anode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) commercialization due to its high theoretical specific capacity and low cost. However, Gr-based PIBs remain unfeasible at low temperature (LT), suffering from either poor kinetics based on conventional carbonate electrolytes or K+ -solvent co-intercalation issue based on typical ether electrolytes. Herein, a high-performance Gr-based LT rechargeable PIB is realized for the first time by electrolyte chemistry. Applying unidentate-ether-based molecule as the solvent dramatically weakens the K+ -solvent interactions and lowers corresponding K+ de-solvation kinetic barrier. Meanwhile, introduction of steric hindrance suppresses co-intercalation of K+ -solvent into Gr, greatly elevating operating voltage and cyclability of the full battery. Consequently, the as-prepared Gr||prepotassiated 3,4,9,10-perylene-tetracarboxylicacid-dianhydride (KPTCDA) full PIB can reversibly charge/discharge between -30 and 45 °C with a considerable energy density up to 197 Wh kgcathode -1 at -20 °C, hopefully facilitating the development of LT PIBs.
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- Liwei Cheng
- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Chen B, Qi Z, Chen B, Liu X, Li H, Han X, Zhou G, Hu W, Zhao N, He C. Room-Temperature Salt Template Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped 3D Porous Carbon for Fast Metal-Ion Storage. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316116. [PMID: 37983741 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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The water-soluble salt-template technique holds great promise for fabricating 3D porous materials. However, an equipment-free and pore-size controllable synthetic approach employing salt-template precursors at room temperature has remained unexplored. Herein, we introduce a green room-temperature antisolvent precipitation strategy for creating salt-template self-assembly precursors to universally produce 3D porous materials with controllable pore size. Through a combination of theoretical simulations and advanced characterization techniques, we unveil the antisolvent precipitation mechanism and provide guidelines for selecting raw materials and controlling the size of precipitated salt. Following the calcination and washing steps, we achieve large-scale and universal production of 3D porous materials and the recycling of the salt templates and antisolvents. The optimized nitrogen-doped 3D porous carbon (N-3DPC) materials demonstrate distinctive structural benefits, facilitating a high capacity for potassium-ion storage along with exceptional reversibility. This is further supported by in situ electrochemical impedance spectra, in situ Raman spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations. The anode shows a high rate capacity of 181 mAh g-1 at 4 A g-1 in the full cell. This study addresses the knowledge gap concerning the room-temperature synthesis of salt-template self-assembly precursors for the large-scale production of porous materials, thereby expanding their potential applications for electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
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- Bochao Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
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Li G, Zhao Z, Zhang S, Sun L, Li M, Yuwono JA, Mao J, Hao J, Vongsvivut JP, Xing L, Zhao CX, Guo Z. A biocompatible electrolyte enables highly reversible Zn anode for zinc ion battery. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6526. [PMID: 37845239 PMCID: PMC10579325 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42333-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Progress towards the integration of technology into living organisms requires power devices that are biocompatible and mechanically flexible. Aqueous zinc ion batteries that use hydrogel biomaterials as electrolytes have emerged as a potential solution that operates within biological constraints; however, most of these batteries feature inferior electrochemical properties. Here, we propose a biocompatible hydrogel electrolyte by utilising hyaluronic acid, which contains ample hydrophilic functional groups. The gel-based electrolyte offers excellent anti-corrosion ability for zinc anodes and regulates zinc nucleation/growth. Also, the gel electrolyte provides high battery performance, including a 99.71% Coulombic efficiency, over 5500 hours of long-term stability, improved cycle life of 250 hours under a high zinc utilization rate of 80%, and high biocompatibility. Importantly, the Zn//LiMn2O4 pouch cell exhibits 82% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 3 C. This work presents a promising gel chemistry that controls zinc behaviour, offering great potential in biocompatible energy-related applications and beyond.
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- Guanjie Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
- Department of Dermatology of Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Infrared Microspectroscopy (IRM) Beamline, ANSTO‒Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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