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Kaur H, Konkena B, McCrystall M, Synnatschke K, Gabbett C, Munuera J, Smith R, Jiang Y, Bekarevich R, Jones L, Nicolosi V, Coleman JN. Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of Arsenic Trisulfide (As 2S 3) Nanosheets and Their Use as Anodes in Potassium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39038184 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Here, we demonstrate the production of 2D nanosheets of arsenic disulfide (As2S3) via liquid-phase exfoliation of the naturally occurring mineral, orpiment. The resultant nanosheets had mean lateral dimensions and thicknesses of 400 and 10 nm, and had structures indistinguishable from the bulk. The nanosheets were solution mixed with carbon nanotubes and cast into nanocomposite films for use as anodes in potassium-ion batteries. These anodes exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance, demonstrating an impressive discharge capacity of 619 mAh/g at a current density of 50 mA/g. Even after 1000 cycles at 500 mA/g, the anodes retained an impressive 94% of their capacity. Quantitative analysis of the rate performance yielded a capacity at a very low rate of 838 mAh/g, about two-thirds of the theoretical capacity of As2S3 (1305 mAh/g). However, this analysis also implied As2S3 to have a very small solid-state diffusion coefficient (∼10-17 m2/s), somewhat limiting its potential for high-rate applications.
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- Harneet Kaur
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02W9K7, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02W9K7, Ireland
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- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E8C0, Ireland
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Ren N, Li X, Wang L, Si J, Zeng S, Liu H, He H, Chen C. Tailoring Stress-Relieved Structure for SnSe Toward High Performance Potassium Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402845. [PMID: 38895955 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Metal chalcogenides as an ideal family of anode materials demonstrate a high theoretical specific capacity for potassium ion batteries (PIBs), but the huge volume variance and poor cyclic stability hinder their practical applications. In this study, a design of a stress self-adaptive structure with ultrafine SnSe nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanofiber (SnSe@CNF) via the electrospinning technology is presented. Such an architecture delivers a record high specific capacity (272 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1) and high-rate performance (125 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1) as a PIB anode. It is decoded that the fundamental understanding for this great performance is that the ultrafine SnSe particles enhance the full utilization of the active material and achieve stress relief as the stored strain energy from cycling is insufficient to drive crack propagation and thus alleviates the intrinsic chemo-mechanical degradation of metal chalcogenides.
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- Naiqing Ren
- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Zhu Q, Wu J, Li W, Hu X, Tian N, He L, Li Y. Boosting sodium-ion battery performance by anion doping in NASICON Na 4MnCr(PO 4) 3 cathode. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 663:191-202. [PMID: 38401440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Na superionic conductor (NASICON)-structured Na4MnCr(PO4)3 (NMCP) possessing unique three-electron transfer process renders admirable energy density for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, the current issues like its sluggish Na+ diffusion kinetics, deficient intrinsic conductivity, and unsatisfactory structural stability, hinder its practical application. Herein, a selective replacement of O elements in PO4 group by Cl anions in the NMCP system was developed to significantly enhance its electrochemical performance. The results affirm that the enhanced performance of Cl doped samples can be attributed to the enlargement of cell size, the creation of Na vacancies and the weakness of Na2O bond after Cl doping. The as-prepared Na3.85□0.15MnCr(PO3.95Cl0.05)3/C (NMCPC - 15/C) cathode delivers a high capacity (128.0 mAh/g at 50 mA g-1) and excellent rate performance (73.0 mAh/g at 1000 mA g-1) in contrast to NMCP/C that merely provides 105.2 mAh/g at 50 mA g-1 and reduces to 47.4 mAh/g at 1000 mA g-1. Meanwhile, NMCPC - 15/C shows a capacity retention of 60.7 % at 1000 mA g-1 after 500 cycles, while only 37.1 % for NMCP/C in the same test conditions. Moreover, the satisfactory performance and energy density of NMCPC - 15/C||hard carbon (HC) full cell confirm the potential practicality of NMCPC - 15. Therefore, chloride ions doping into NMCP has practical application prospects in the preparation of high-performance cathode materials and our work also offers new inspiration to apply anion doping strategies in promoting the performance of the other NASICON-structured cathodes for SIBs.
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- Qing Zhu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Nation Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of Graphite Products, Chenzhou 423000, PR China
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- Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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Ouyang Y, Li P, Ma Y, Wei J, Tian W, Chen J, Shi J, Zhu Y, Wu J, Wang H. Thermal Induced Conversion of CoFe Prussian Blue Analogs Nanocubes Wrapped by Doped Carbon Network Exhibiting Fast and Stable Potassium Ion Storage as Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308484. [PMID: 38143292 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) show great promise as anode materials for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their high specific capacity. However, PBAs still suffer from the drawbacks of low electronic conductivity and poor structural stability, leading to inadequate rate and cyclic performance. To address these limitations, CoFe PBA nanocubes wrapped with N/S doped carbon network (CoFe PBA@NSC) as anode for PIBs is designed by using thermal-induced in situ conversion strategy. As expected, the structural advantages of nanosized PBA cubes, such as abundant interfaces and large surface area, enable the CoFe PBA@NSC electrode to demonstrate superior rate properties (557 and 131 mAh g-1 at 0.05 and 10 A g-1) and low capacity degradation (0.093% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1). Furthermore, several ex situ characterizations revealed the K-ion storage mechanism. Fe+ and Co0 are generated during potassicization, followed by a completely reversible chemical state of iron while some cobalt monomers remained during depotassication. Additionally, the as-built potassium-ion hybrid capacitor based on CoFe PBA@NSC anode exhibits a high energy density of 118 Wh kg-1. This work presents an alternative but promising synthesis route for Prussian blue analogs, which is significant for the advancement of PIBs and other related energy storage devices.
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- Yujia Ouyang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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Li C, Yu H, Dong P, Wang D, Zeng X, Wang J, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Sarapulova A, Luo X, Pfeifer K, Ehrenberg H, Dsoke S. Constructing Hollow Microcubes SnS 2 as Negative Electrode for Sodium-ion and Potassium-ion Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304296. [PMID: 38380537 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Sodium/potassium-ion batteries (NIBs and KIBs) are considered the most promising candidates for lithium-ion batteries in energy storage fields. Tin sulfide (SnS2) is regarded as an attractive negative candidate for NIBs and KIBs thanks to its superior power density, high-rate performance and natural richness. Nevertheless, the slow dynamics, the enormous volume change and the decomposition of polysulfide intermediates limit its practical application. Herein, microcubes SnS2 were prepared through sacrificial MnCO3 template-assisted and a facile solvothermal reaction strategy and their performance was investigated in Na and K-based cells. The unique hollow cubic structure and well-confined SnS2 nanosheets play an important role in Na+/K+ rapid kinetic and alleviating volume change. The effect of the carbon additives (Super P/C65) on the electrochemical properties were investigated thoroughly. The in operando and ex-situ characterization provide a piece of direct evidence to clarify the storage mechanism of such conversion-alloying type negative electrode materials.
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- Chengping Li
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Dep. Electrical Energy Storage, Heidenhofstr.2, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
- Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF), Stefan-Meier-Straße 21, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 76344, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Dep. Electrical Energy Storage, Heidenhofstr.2, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
- Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF), Stefan-Meier-Straße 21, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
- Institute for Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH), University of Freiburg, Emmy-Noether-Straße 2, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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Wu H, Li S, Yu X. Structural engineering of SnS quantum dots embedded in N, S Co-Doped carbon fiber network for ultrafast and ultrastable sodium/potassium-ion storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:267-276. [PMID: 37716306 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Tin sulfides have received significant attention as potential candidates for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their abundance, high theoretical capacity, and favorable working potential. However, the inherent drawbacks such as slow kinetics, low intrinsic electronic conductivity, and significant volume change during cycling, have not been adequately addressed. In this study, we propose a rational and effective approach to simultaneously overcome these challenges by embedding stannous sulfide (SnS) quantum dots (QDs) within a crosslinked nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) co-doped carbon fiber network (SnS-CFN). The well-dispersed and densely packed SnS QDs, measuring approximately 2 nm, not only minimize the diffusion distance of Na+/K+ ions but also buffer the volume expansion effectively. The N, S co-doped carbon fiber network in SnS-CFN serves as a highly conductive and stable support structure that inhibits SnS QDs aggregation, creates ion/electron transport channels, and alleviates volume variations. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further confirm that the combination of SnS QDs and the N, S co-doped carbon effectively reduces the adsorbed energies in the interlayer of SnS-CFN. These advantages synergistically contribute to the exceptional sodium/potassium storage performance of the SnS-CFN composite. Consequently, SnS-CFN demonstrates exceptional cyclability, retaining a capacity of 251.5 mAh/g over 10,000 cycles, and exhibits excellent rate capability (299.5 mAh/g at 20 A/g) when employed in SIBs. When used in PIBs, a high capacity of 112.3 mAh/g at 2 A/g after 1000 cycles, a remarkable capacity of 51.4 mAh/g at 5 A/g after 10,000 cycles, and a remarkable rate capability with a specific capacity of 55.5 mAh/g at a high current density of 20 A/g have been achieved.
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- Hui Wu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; Wanxiang A123 Systems Corporation, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Shi H, Wu Q, Bao J, Liang S, Hu Y, Shao R, Wang S, Shi J, Xu Z. Fe 2O 3 for stable K-ion storage: mechanism insight into dimensional construction from stress distribution and micro-tomography. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:27606-27617. [PMID: 37811592 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03495j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Fe2O3 is considered a potential electrode material owing to its high theoretical capacity, low cost, and non-toxic characteristics. However, the significant volume expansion and structural degradation during charging and discharging hinder its application in potassium ion batteries. The electrochemical properties of the electrode material are primarily influenced by the diffusion efficiency of ions and the mechanics of the object. From the construction of a one dimensional structure, a three-dimensional flower-like Fe2O3 with a high specific surface and low-dimensional spherical Fe2O3 were prepared. Considering the convenience and visualization of the research, micron-scale Fe2O3 was prepared, although the larger particle size will lose part of the capacity. Notably, compared with the spherical structure, the specific capacity of the flower structure was increased by about 100%. The von Mises stress distribution on the two structures was simulated by the finite element method, revealing the mechanism of electrode failure induced by volume expansion and confirming the vital role of the multidimensional system in relieving stress concentration and improving electrochemical performance. Furthermore, synchrotron radiation soft X-ray absorption spectrum and X-ray micro-tomography revealed the phase transformation process and reaction mechanism of Fe2O3 in potassium ion batteries. The dimensional structure construction strategy reported here can provide theoretical support for modifying transition metal oxides.
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- Haiting Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- International Joint Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Textiles of Henan Province, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450007, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
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Mu M, Li B, Yu J, Ding J, He H, Li X, Mou J, Yuan J, Liu J. Construction of Porous Carbon Nanosheet/Cu 2S Composites with Enhanced Potassium Storage. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2415. [PMID: 37686924 PMCID: PMC10489898 DOI: 10.3390/nano13172415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Porous C nanosheet/Cu2S composites were prepared using a simple self-template method and vulcanization process. The Cu2S nanoparticles with an average diameter of 140 nm are uniformly distributed on porous carbon nanosheets. When used as the anode of a potassium-ion battery, porous C nanosheet/Cu2S composites exhibit good rate performance and cycle performance (363 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 100 cycles; 120 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 after 1000 cycles). The excellent electrochemical performance of porous C nanosheet/Cu2S composites can be ascribed to their unique structure, which can restrain the volume change of Cu2S during the charge/discharge processes, increase the contact area between the electrode and the electrolyte, and improve the electron/ionic conductivity of the electrode material.
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- Meiqi Mu
- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
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- Ganzhou Jirui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Ganzhou 341000, China;
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China;
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China;
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
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- College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China; (M.M.); (J.Y.); (J.D.); (X.L.); (J.M.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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Palchoudhury S, Ramasamy K, Han J, Chen P, Gupta A. Transition metal chalcogenides for next-generation energy storage. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:2724-2742. [PMID: 37205287 PMCID: PMC10187023 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00944g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Transition-metal chalcogenide nanostructures provide a unique material platform to engineer next-generation energy storage devices such as lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and potassium-ion batteries and flexible supercapacitors. The transition-metal chalcogenide nanocrystals and thin films have enhanced electroactive sites for redox reactions and hierarchical flexibility of structure and electronic properties in the multinary compositions. They also consist of more earth-abundant elements. These properties make them attractive and more viable new electrode materials for energy storage devices compared to the traditional materials. This review highlights the recent advances in chalcogenide-based electrodes for batteries and flexible supercapacitors. The viability and structure-property relation of these materials are explored. The use of various chalcogenide nanocrystals supported on carbonaceous substrates, two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides, and novel MXene-based chalcogenide heterostructures as electrode materials to improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries is discussed. The sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries offer a more viable alternative to lithium-ion technology as they consist of readily available source materials. Application of various transition metal chalcogenides such as MoS2, MoSe2, VS2, and SnSx, composite materials, and heterojunction bimetallic nanosheets composed of multi-metals as electrodes to enhance the long-term cycling stability, rate capability, and structural strength to counteract the large volume expansion during the ion intercalation/deintercalation processes is highlighted. The promising performances of layered chalcogenides and various chalcogenide nanowire compositions as electrodes for flexible supercapacitors are also discussed in detail. The review also details the progress made in new chalcogenide nanostructures and layered mesostructures for energy storage applications.
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Dayton OH USA
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Dayton OH USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Alabama AL USA
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Zhao J, Qin Y, Li L, Wu H, Jia X, Zhu X, Zhao H, Su Y, Ding S. Pillar strategy enhanced ion transport and structural stability toward ultra-stable KVPO 4F cathode for practical potassium-ion batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:593-602. [PMID: 36868966 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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KVPO4F (KVPF) is a promising cathode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) because of its high operating voltage, high energy density, and excellent thermal stability. Nevertheless, the low kinetics and large volume change have been the major hurdles causing irreversible structural damage, high inner resistance, and poor cycle stability. Herein, a pillar strategy of Cs+ doping in KVPO4F is introduced to reduce the energy barrier for ion diffusion and volume change during potassiation/depotassiation, which significantly enhances the K+ diffusion coefficient and stabilizes the crystal structure of the material. Consequently, the K0.95Cs0.05VPO4F (Cs-5-KVPF) cathode exhibits an excellent discharge capacity of 104.5 mAh g-1 at 20 mA g-1 and a capacity retention rate of 87.9% after 800 cycles at 500 mA g-1. Importantly, Cs-5-KVPF//graphite full cells attain an energy density of 220 Wh kg-1 (based on the cathode and anode weight) with a high operating voltage of 3.93 V and 79.1% capacity retention after 2000 cycles at 300 mA g-1. The Cs-doped KVPO4F cathode successfully innovates the ultra-durable and high-performance cathode materials for PIBs, demonstrating its considerable potential for practical applications.
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- Jing Zhao
- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- School of Chemistry, University Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Wu J, He J, Wang M, Li M, Zhao J, Li Z, Chen H, Li X, Li C, Chen X, Li X, Mai YW, Chen Y. Electrospun carbon-based nanomaterials for next-generation potassium batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2381-2398. [PMID: 36723354 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06692k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Rechargeable potassium (K) batteries that are of low cost, with high energy densities and long cycle lives have attracted tremendous interest in affordable and large-scale energy storage. However, the large size of the K-ion leads to sluggish reaction kinetics and causes a large volume variation during the ion insertion/extraction processes, thus hindering the utilization of active electrode materials, triggering a serious structural collapse, and deteriorating the cycling performance. Therefore, the exploration of suitable materials/hosts that can reversibly and sustainably accommodate K-ions and host K metals are urgently needed. Electrospun carbon-based materials have been extensively studied as electrode/host materials for rechargeable K batteries owing to their designable structures, tunable composition, hierarchical pores, high conductivity, large surface areas, and good flexibility. Here, we present the recent developments in electrospun CNF-based nanomaterials for various K batteries (e.g., K-ion batteries, K metal batteries, K-chalcogen batteries), including their fabrication methods, structural modulation, and electrochemical performance. This Feature Article is expected to offer guidelines for the rational design of novel electrospun electrodes for the next-generation K batteries.
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- Junxiong Wu
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Technology (CAMT), School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering J07, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China.
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Chen J, Chen G, Zhao S, Feng J, Wang R, Parkin IP, He G. Robust Biomass-Derived Carbon Frameworks as High-Performance Anodes in Potassium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206588. [PMID: 36470658 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have become one of the promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage that can provide low-cost and high-performance advantages. The poor cyclability and rate capability of PIBs are due to the intensive structural change of electrode materials during battery operation. Carbon-based materials as anodes have been successfully commercialized in lithium- and sodium-ion batteries but is still struggling in potassium-ion battery field. This work conducts structural engineering strategy to induce anionic defects within the carbon structures to boost the kinetics of PIBs anodes. The carbon framework provides a strong and stable structure to accommodate the volume variation of materials during cycling, and the further phosphorus doping modification is shown to enhance the rate capability. This is found due to the change of the pore size distribution, electronic structures, and hence charge storage mechanism. The optimized electrode in this work shows a high capacity of 175 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.2 A g-1 and the enhancement of rate performance as the PIB anode (60% capacity retention with the current density increase of 50 times). This work, therefore provides a rational design for guiding future research on carbon-based anodes for PIBs.
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- Jintao Chen
- Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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Chen F, Luo H, Li M, Zheng Y, Zhou M, Gui H, Xiang Y, Xu C, Li X, Wang R. High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries Enabled by Binder-Free and Ultrathin V 2O 5-x@Graphene Aerogels with Intercalation Pseudocapacitance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:53677-53689. [PMID: 36399399 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As a result of the absence of solid-state diffusion limitation, intercalation pseudocapacitance behavior is emerging as an attractive charge-storage mechanism that can greatly facilitate the ion kinetics to boost the rate capability and cycle stability of batteries; however, related research in the field of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) is still in the initial stage and only found in limited cathode materials. In this study, a novel V2O5-x@rGO hybrid aerogel consisting of ultrathin V2O5 nanosheets (∼1.26 nm) with abundant oxygen vacancies (Vö) and a three-dimensional (3D) graphene conductive network was specifically designed and used as a freestanding and binder-free electrode for ZIBs. As expected, the ideal microstructure of both the material and the electrode enable fast electron/ion diffusion kinetics of the electrode, which realize a typical intercalation pseudocapacitance behavior as demonstrated by the simulation calculation of cyclic voltammetry (CV), ex situ X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculation. Thanks to the elimination of solid-state diffusion limitation, the V2O5-x@rGO electrode delivers a high reversible rate capacity of 153.9 mAh g-1 at 15 A g-1 and 90.6% initial capacity retention at 0.5 A g-1 after 1050 cycles in ZIBs. The intercalation pseudocapacitance behavior is also realized in the assembled soft-pack battery, showing promising practical application prospects.
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- Fuyu Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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Zhu Q, Li W, Wu J, Tian N, Li Y, Yang J, Liu B. Filling Selenium into Sulfur Vacancies in Ultrathin Tungsten Sulfide Nanosheets for Superior Potassium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51994-52006. [PMID: 36349939 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The development of WS2 as an anode for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) is severely confined by the low K+ storage capacity and poor intrinsic electrical conductivity. Our previous study demonstrated that the creation of sulfur vacancies (VS) in WS2 can enhance its K+ storage capability. However, it is a big challenge to keep the stability of VS while reserving the excellent activity. Herein, we design Se-filled WS2 nanosheets with VS (VS-WS2-Se NS) for PIBs. The Se heteroatom filling into the VS can not only stabilize and activate them, rendering more active sites to adsorb K+, but also further enhance the electrical conductivity. Consequently, the VS-WS2-Se NS anode presents significantly promoted storage capacity and reaction kinetics, superior to the pristine WS2 and WS2 with only VS. Remarkably, the VS-WS2-Se NS anode exhibits the highest specific capacity of 363.9 mA h g-1 at 0.05 A g-1. Simultaneously, a high reversible capacity of 144.2 mA h g-1 after 100 cycles at 2.0 A g-1 is shown. Ex situ analyses demonstrated that the potassium storage mechanism involves the intercalation and conversion reaction between WS2 and K+. Moreover, DFT calculations revealed that the Se filling into VS can further enhance the electrical conductivity and reduce the K-insertion energy barriers of WS2 and thus account for the outstanding electrochemical performance. This study demonstrates that engineering the vacancies by the heteroatom filling strategy offers a novel and feasible route for designing high-performance electrode materials in various energy-storage systems.
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- Qing Zhu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- Nation Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of Graphite Products, Chenzhou423000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Duan L, Li A, Xu J, Shen J, Zhou X. Layered Oxide Cathodes Promoted by Crystal Regulation Strategies for Potassium‐Ion Batteries. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201562. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Zhuangzhuang Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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Sun Q, Yang M, Zeng G, Li J, Hu Z, Li D, Wang S, Si P, Tian Y, Ci L. Insights into the Potassium Ion Storage Behavior and Phase Evolution of a Tailored Yolk-Shell SnSe@C Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203459. [PMID: 36026577 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Tin chalcogenides are regarded as promising anode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) due to their considerable specific capacity. However, the severe volume effect, limited electronic conductivity, and the shuttle effect of the potassiation product restrict the application prospect. Herein, based on the metal evaporation reaction, a facile structural engineering strategy for yolk-shell SnSe encapsulated in carbon shell (SnSe@C) is proposed. The internal void can accommodate the volume change of the SnSe core and the carbon shell can enhance the electronic conductivity. Combining qualitative and quantitative electrochemical analyses, the distinguished electrochemical performance of SnSe@C anode is attributed to the contribution of enhanced capacitive behavior. Additionally, first-principles calculations elucidate that the heteroatomic doped carbon exhibits a preferable affinity toward potassium ions and the potassiation product K2 Se, boosting the rate performance and capacity retention consequently. Furthermore, the phase evolution of SnSe@C electrode during the potassiation/depotassiation process is clarified by in situ X-ray diffraction characterization, and the crystal transition from the SnSe Pnma(62) to Cmcm(63) point group is discovered unpredictably. This work demonstrates a pragmatic avenue to tailor the SnSe@C anode via a facile structural engineering strategy and chemical regulation, providing substantial clarification for the phase evolution mechanism of SnSe-based anode for PIBs.
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- Qing Sun
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical, Electrical and Information Engineering, Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Wu X, Xu L, Wang J, Dong Y, Wang R, Shi Q, Diao G, Chen M, Lv R. Rational Design Hierarchical SnS 2 Uniformly Adhered to Three-Sided Carbon Active Sites to Enhance Sodium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:32096-32104. [PMID: 35794026 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Reducing material accumulation and designing reasonable sizes are critical strategies for increasing the rate and cycling stability of electrode materials. Herein, we presented a double-walled hollow carbon spheres (DWHCSs) loading strategy for achieving ultrafine SnS2 nanosheet adhesion by utilizing three-sided active sites of the interior/exterior carbon walls. The structure effectively shortened the electron/ion transport path, increased the effective contact between electrolyte and electrode material, and promoted ion diffusion kinetics. Furthermore, the hollow structure can adapt to the volume change of the electrode during the cycle, preventing active substances from draining. Based on the above advantages, SnS2@DWHCSs as an anode material for sodium ion batteries (SIBs) exhibited a distinguished reversible capacity of 665.7 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 1000 cycles, and a superior rate ability of 377.6 mA h g-1 at an ultrahigh rate of 10 A g-1. The outstanding electrochemical performance revealed that the structure exhibited a broad application prospect in the field of energy storage and provided a reference for the rational design of other 2D materials.
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- Xiaoyu Wu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng 224000, P. R. China
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Yan Y, Xiong D, Tian B, Zhang L, Zhu YF, Peng J, Chen SW, Xiao Y, Chou SL. Expanding the ReS 2 Interlayer Promises High-Performance Potassium-Ion Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:28873-28881. [PMID: 35714059 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Improving the electrochemical kinetics and the intrinsic poor conductivity of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) electrodes is meaningful for developing next-generation energy storage systems. As one of the most promising TMD anode materials, ReS2 shows attractive performance in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). To overcome the poor kinetic ion diffusion and limited cycling stability of the ReS2-based electrode, herein, the interlayer distance expanding strategy was employed, and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was introduced into ReS2. Few-layered ReS2 nanosheets were grown on the surface of the rGO with expanded interlayer distance. The prepared ReS2 nanosheets show an expanded distance (∼0.77 nm). The synthesized EI-ReS2@rGO composites were used in PIBs as anode materials. The K-ion storage mechanism of the ReS2-based anode was investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) technology, which shows the intercalation and conversion types. The EI-ReS2@rGO nanocomposites show high specific capacities of 432.5, 316.5, and 241 mAh g-1 under 0.05, 0.2, and 1.0 A g-1 current densities and exhibit excellent reversibility at 1.0 A g-1. Overall, this strategy, which finely tunes the local chemistry and orbital hybridization for high-performance PIBs, will open up a new field for other materials.
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- Yaping Yan
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 415000, China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co., LTD, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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High-performance K-ion half/full batteries with superb rate capability and cycle stability. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2122252119. [PMID: 35658081 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2122252119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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SignificanceThe present work might be significant for exploring advanced K-ion batteries with superb rate capability and cycle stability toward practical applications. The as-assembled K-ion half cell exhibits an excellent rate capability of 428 mA h g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and a high reversible specific capacity of 330 mA h g-1 with 120% specific capacity retention after 2,000 cycles at 2,000 mA g-1, which is the best among those based on carbon materials. The as-constructed full cell delivers 98% specific capacity retention over 750 cycles at 500 mA g-1, superior to most of those based on carbon materials that have been reported thus far.
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Fang L, Seifert S, Winans RE, Li T. Understanding Synthesis and Structural Variation of Nanomaterials Through In Situ/Operando XAS and SAXS. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106017. [PMID: 35142037 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanostructured materials with high surface area and low coordinated atoms present distinct intrinsic properties from their bulk counterparts. However, nanomaterials' nucleation/growth mechanism during the synthesis process and the changes of the nanomaterials in the working state are still not thoroughly studied. As two indispensable methods, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) provides nanomaterials' electronic structure and coordination environment, while small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) offers structural properties and morphology information. A combination of in situ/operando XAS and SAXS provides high temporal and spatial resolution to monitor the evolution of nanomaterials. This review gives a brief introduction to in situ/operando SAXS/XAS cells. In addition, the application of in situ/operando XAS and SAXS in preparing nanomaterials and studying changes of working nanomaterials are summarized.
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- Lingzhe Fang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA
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- Chemistry and Material Science Group, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Chemistry and Material Science Group, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA
- Chemistry and Material Science Group, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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Liu J, Chang Y, Sun K, Guo P, Cao D, Ma Y, Liu D, Liu Q, Fu Y, Liu J, He D. Sheet-Like Stacking SnS 2/rGO Heterostructures as Ultrastable Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:11739-11749. [PMID: 35200005 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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SnS2-based materials have attracted considerable attention in energy storage and conversion owing to their high lithium activity and theoretical capacity. However, the practical application is severely limited by the low coulombic efficiency and short cycle life due to irreversible side reactions, low conductivity, and serious pulverization in the discharge/charge process. In this study, sheet-like stacking SnS2/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) heterostructures were developed using a facile solvothermal method. It was found that the composites between SnS2 nanoplates and rGO nanosheets are closely coupled through van der Waals interactions, providing efficient electron/ion paths to ensure high electrical conductivity and sufficient buffer space to alleviate volume expansion. Therefore, the SnS2/rGO heterostructure anode can obtain a high capacity of 840 mA h g-1 after 120 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g-1 and maintain a capacity of 450 mA h g-1 after 1000 cycles at 1000 mA g-1. In situ X-ray diffraction tests showed that SnS2/rGO undergoes typical initial intercalation, conversion, and subsequent alloying reactions during the first discharge, and most of the reactions are dealloying/alloying in the subsequent cycles. The galvanostatic intermittent titration technique showed that the diffusion of lithium ions in the SnS2/rGO heterostructures is faster in the intercalation and conversion reactions than in the alloying reactions. These observations help to clarify the reaction mechanism and ion diffusion behavior in the SnS2 anode materials, thus providing valuable insights for improving the energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries.
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- Jiande Liu
- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, and LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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One pot preparation of tin sulfide decorated graphene nanocomposite for high performance supercapacitor applications. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.109148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zhong J, Wang T, Wang L, Peng L, Fu S, Zhang M, Cao J, Xu X, Liang J, Fei H, Duan X, Lu B, Wang Y, Zhu J, Duan X. A Silicon Monoxide Lithium-Ion Battery Anode with Ultrahigh Areal Capacity. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:50. [PMID: 35076763 PMCID: PMC8789978 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00790-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Silicon monoxide (SiO) is an attractive anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries for its ultra-high theoretical capacity of 2680 mAh g-1. The studies to date have been limited to electrodes with a relatively low mass loading (< 3.5 mg cm-2), which has seriously restricted the areal capacity and its potential in practical devices. Maximizing areal capacity with such high-capacity materials is critical for capitalizing their potential in practical technologies. Herein, we report a monolithic three-dimensional (3D) large-sheet holey graphene framework/SiO (LHGF/SiO) composite for high-mass-loading electrode. By specifically using large-sheet holey graphene building blocks, we construct LHGF with super-elasticity and exceptional mechanical robustness, which is essential for accommodating the large volume change of SiO and ensuring the structure integrity even at ultrahigh mass loading. Additionally, the 3D porous graphene network structure in LHGF ensures excellent electron and ion transport. By systematically tailoring microstructure design, we show the LHGF/SiO anode with a mass loading of 44 mg cm-2 delivers a high areal capacity of 35.4 mAh cm-2 at a current of 8.8 mA cm-2 and retains a capacity of 10.6 mAh cm-2 at 17.6 mA cm-2, greatly exceeding those of the state-of-the-art commercial or research devices. Furthermore, we show an LHGF/SiO anode with an ultra-high mass loading of 94 mg cm-2 delivers an unprecedented areal capacity up to 140.8 mAh cm-2. The achievement of such high areal capacities marks a critical step toward realizing the full potential of high-capacity alloy-type electrode materials in practical lithium-ion batteries.
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- Jiang Zhong
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- International Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518057, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Structures Dynamic Behavior and Control of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Smart Prevention and Mitigation of Civil Engineering Disasters of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Structures Dynamic Behavior and Control of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Smart Prevention and Mitigation of Civil Engineering Disasters of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Liu H, He Y, Zhang H, Wang S, Cao K, Jiang Y, Liu X, Jing QS. Heterostructure engineering of ultrathin SnS 2/Ti 3C 2T x nanosheets for high-performance potassium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 606:167-176. [PMID: 34388569 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.07.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Layered metal sulfides are considered as promising candidates for potassium ion batteries (KIBs) owing to the unique interlayer passages for ion diffusion. However, the insufficient electronic conductivity, inevitable volume expansion, and sulfur loss hinder the promotion of K-ion storage performance. Herein, few-layered Ti3C2Tx nanosheets were selected as the multi-functional substrate for cooperating few-layered SnS2 nanosheets, constructing SnS2/Ti3C2Tx hetero-structural nanosheets (HNs) with the thickness as thin as about 5 nm. In this configuration, the formed Ti-S bonds provide robust interaction between SnS2 and Ti3C2Tx nanosheets, which hinders the agglomeration of SnS2 and the restack of Ti3C2Tx, endowing the hybrid material with robust nanostructure. Thus, the shortcomings of the SnS2 anode are muchly relieved. In this way, the as-prepared SnS2/Ti3C2Tx HNs electrode delivers reversible capacities of 462.1 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and 166.1 mAh g-1 at 2.0 A g-1, respectively, and a capacity of 85.5 mAh g-1 is remained even after 460 cycles at 2.0 A g-1. These results are superior to those of the counterpart electrode, confirming aggressive promotion of K-ion storage performance of SnS2 anode brought by the cooperation of Ti3C2Tx, and presenting a reliable strategy to improve the electrochemical performance of sulfide anodes.
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- Huiqiao Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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He Y, Xu Y, Zhang M, Xu J, Chen B, Zhang Y, Bao J, Zhou X. Confining ultrafine SnS nanoparticles in hollow multichannel carbon nanofibers for boosting potassium storage properties. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2022; 67:151-160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2021.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Liu S, Kang L, Henzie J, Zhang J, Ha J, Amin MA, Hossain MSA, Jun SC, Yamauchi Y. Recent Advances and Perspectives of Battery-Type Anode Materials for Potassium Ion Storage. ACS NANO 2021; 15:18931-18973. [PMID: 34860483 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c08428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Potassium ion energy storage devices are competitive candidates for grid-scale energy storage applications owing to the abundancy and cost-effectiveness of potassium (K) resources, the low standard redox potential of K/K+, and the high ionic conductivity in K-salt-containing electrolytes. However, the sluggish reaction dynamics and poor structural instability of battery-type anodes caused by the insertion/extraction of large K+ ions inhibit the full potential of K ion energy storage systems. Extensive efforts have been devoted to the exploration of promising anode materials. This Review begins with a brief introduction of the operation principles and performance indicators of typical K ion energy storage systems and significant advances in different types of battery-type anode materials, including intercalation-, mixed surface-capacitive-/intercalation-, conversion-, alloy-, mixed conversion-/alloy-, and organic-type materials. Subsequently, host-guest relationships are discussed in correlation with the electrochemical properties, underlying mechanisms, and critical issues faced by each type of anode material concerning their implementation in K ion energy storage systems. Several promising optimization strategies to improve the K+ storage performance are highlighted. Finally, perspectives on future trends are provided, which are aimed at accelerating the development of K ion energy storage systems.
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- Shude Liu
- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, 200241 Shanghai, China
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, 200241 Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, South Korea
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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Sekhar SC, Ramulu B, Arbaz SJ, Jin SH, Oh HS, Yu JS. Nanosilver-Particles Integrated Ni 3 Sn 2 S 2 -CoS Composite as an Advanced Electrode for High Energy Density Hybrid Cell. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100907. [PMID: 34928019 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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An ion-exchange process is a promising approach to design advanced electrode materials for high-performance energy storage devices. Herein, a nanostructured Ni3 Sn2 S2 -CoS (NSS-CS) composite is fabricated by successive hydrothermal and ion-exchange processes. Since the incorporation of redox-rich cobalt element enables the NSS-CS composite to be more electrochemically active, its impact on the electrochemical performance is therefore extensively studied. Particularly, the NSS-CS-0.2 g electrode material delivered a high areal capacity of 830.4 µAh cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2 . Additionally, a room-temperature wet-chemical approach is employed to anchor nanosilver (nAg)-particles on the NSS-CS-0.2 g (nAg@NSS-CS-0.2 g) to further exalt its electrokinetics. Consequently, the nAg@NSS-CS-0.2 g electrode shows a higher areal capacity of 948.5 µAh cm-2 (193.5 mAh g-1 ) than that of the NSS-CS-0.2 g. Furthermore, its practicability is also examined by assembling a hybrid cell. The assembled hybrid cell delivers a high areal capacity of 969.2 µAh cm-2 (49.2 mAh g-1 ) at 7 mA cm-2 and maximum areal energies and power densities of 0.784 mWh cm-2 (40.8 Wh kg-1 ) and 45 mW cm-2 (2347.4 W kg-1 ), respectively. The efficiency of the hybrid cells is also tested by harvesting solar energy, followed by energizing electronic components. This work can pave the way for significant attraction in designing advanced electrodes for energy-related fields.
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- S Chandra Sekhar
- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering, Institute for Wearable Convergence Electronics, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Gihung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering, Institute for Wearable Convergence Electronics, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Gihung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering, Institute for Wearable Convergence Electronics, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Gihung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 406-772, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering, Institute for Wearable Convergence Electronics, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Gihung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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Fan L, Hu Y, Rao AM, Zhou J, Hou Z, Wang C, Lu B. Prospects of Electrode Materials and Electrolytes for Practical Potassium-Based Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2101131. [PMID: 34928013 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have attracted tremendous attention because of their high energy density and low-cost. As such, much effort has focused on developing electrode materials and electrolytes for PIBs at the material levels. This review begins with an overview of the high-performance electrode materials and electrolytes, and then evaluates their prospects and challenges for practical PIBs to penetrate the market. The current status of PIBs for safe operation, energy density, power density, cyclability, and sustainability is discussed and future studies for electrode materials, electrolytes, and electrode-electrolyte interfaces are identified. It is anticipated that this review will motivate research and development to fill existing gaps for practical potassium-based full batteries so that they may be commercialized in the near future.
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- Ling Fan
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang, 414006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Jin X, Gu TH, Kwon NH, Hwang SJ. Synergetic Advantages of Atomically Coupled 2D Inorganic and Graphene Nanosheets as Versatile Building Blocks for Diverse Functional Nanohybrids. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2005922. [PMID: 33890336 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202005922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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2D nanostructured materials, including inorganic and graphene nanosheets, have evoked plenty of scientific research activity due to their intriguing properties and excellent functionalities. The complementary advantages and common 2D crystal shapes of inorganic and graphene nanosheets render their homogenous mixtures powerful building blocks for novel high-performance functional hybrid materials. The nanometer-level thickness of 2D inorganic/graphene nanosheets allows the achievement of unusually strong electronic couplings between sheets, leading to a remarkable improvement in preexisting functionalities and the creation of unexpected properties. The synergetic merits of atomically coupled 2D inorganic-graphene nanosheets are presented here in the exploration of novel heterogeneous functional materials, with an emphasis on their critical roles as hybridization building blocks, interstratified sheets, additives, substrates, and deposited monolayers. The great flexibility and controllability of the elemental compositions, defect structures, and surface natures of inorganic-graphene nanosheets provide valuable opportunities for exploring high-performance nanohybrids applicable as electrodes for supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries, electrocatalysts, photocatalysts, and water purification agents, to give some examples. An outlook on future research perspectives for the exploitation of emerging 2D nanosheet-based hybrid materials is also presented along with novel synthetic strategies to maximize the synergetic advantage of atomically mixed 2D inorganic-graphene nanosheets.
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- Xiaoyan Jin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, College of Natural Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Suo G, Musab Ahmed S, Cheng Y, Zhang J, Li Z, Hou X, Yang Y, Ye X, Feng L, Zhang L, Yu Q. Heterostructured CoS 2/CuCo 2S 4@N-doped carbon hollow sphere for potassium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 608:275-283. [PMID: 34626974 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Potassium ions batteries (PIBs) have been regarded as a promising choice for electrical energy storage technology due to the wide distribution of potassium resources. However, developing low-cost and robust earth-rich anode materials is still a major challenge for the practical and scalable usage of PIBs. Herein, for the first time, we developed nitrogen doped carbon coating CoS2/CuCo2S4 heterostructure (CoS2/CuCo2S4@NCs) hollow spheres and evaluated as anode for PIBs. The CoS2 and CuCo2S4 heterostructure interface could generate a built-in electric field, which can fasten electrons transportation. The nanostructures could shorten the diffusion length of K+ and provide large surface area to contact with electrolytes. Furthermore, the inner hollow sphere morphology along with the carbon layer could accommodate the volume expansion during cycling. What's more, the N-doped carbon could increase the conductivity of the anodes. Benefitting from the above features, the CoS2/CuCo2S4@NCs displays an outstanding rate capability (309 mAh g-1 at 500 mA g-1 after 250 cycles) and a long-term cycling life (112 mAh g-1 at 1000 mA g-1 after 1000 cycles) in ether-based electrolyte. Conversion reaction mechanism in CoS2/CuCo2S4@NCs anode is also revealed through ex situ XRD characterizations. This work provides a practical direction for investigating metal sulfides as anode for PIBs.
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- Guoquan Suo
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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Ding H, Zhou J, Rao AM, Lu B. Cell-like-carbon-micro-spheres for robust potassium anode. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 8:nwaa276. [PMID: 34691727 PMCID: PMC8433086 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Large-scale low-cost synthesis methods for potassium ion battery (PIB) anodes with long cycle life and high capacity have remained challenging. Here, inspired by the structure of a biological cell, biomimetic carbon cells (BCCs) were synthesized and used as PIB anodes. The protruding carbon nanotubes across the BCC wall mimicked the ion-transporting channels present in the cell membrane, and enhanced the rate performance of PIBs. In addition, the robust carbon shell of the BCC could protect its overall structure, and the open space inside the BCC could accommodate the volume changes caused by K+ insertion, which greatly improved the stability of PIBs. For the first time, a stable solid electrolyte interphase layer is formed on the surface of amorphous carbon. Collectively, the unique structural characteristics of the BCCs resulted in PIBs that showed a high reversible capacity (302 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and 248 mAh g-1 at 500 mA g-1), excellent cycle stability (reversible capacity of 226 mAh g-1 after 2100 cycles and a continuous running time of more than 15 months at a current density of 100 mA g-1), and an excellent rate performance (160 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1). This study represents a new strategy for boosting battery performance, and could pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered applications.
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- Hongbo Ding
- School of Physics and Electronics, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Materials Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- School of Physics and Electronics, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Fujian Strait Research Institute of Industrial Graphene Technologies, Quanzhou 362000, China
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Zhang H, Liu X, Wang J, Zhang B, Chen J, Yang L, Wang G, Li M, Zheng Y, Zhou X, Han G. Solution-Synthesized SnSe 1-xS x: Dual-Functional Materials with Enhanced Electrochemical Storage and Thermoelectric Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:37201-37211. [PMID: 34328302 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c10081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The exploration of materials with multifunctional properties, such as energy harvesting and storage, is crucial in integrated energy devices and technologies. Herein, through an organic-free "soft chemical" solution method, a series of dual-functional SnSe1-xSx (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5) nanoparticles have been developed toward high-performance electrochemical energy storage and thermoelectric conversion. Among the synthesized S-substituted SnSe, SnSe0.5S0.5 exhibits the highest rate capacity (546.1 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1) and the best reversible capacity (556.2 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 100 cycles), which are much enhanced compared to those of SnSe. Density functional theory calculation confirms that the composition regulation by S substitution can lower the diffusion barrier of Li+, boost the diffusion rate of Li+, and in turn enhance the electrochemical kinetics, thus increasing the Li+ storage performance. Meanwhile, partially replacing Se by S decreases the lattice thermal conductivity, leading to an improved peak zT of 0.64 at 773 K in SnSe0.9S0.1, which is enhanced compared to the value for SnSe obtained at the same temperature. This study develops a combined composition tuning-nanostructuring approach for optimizing the electrochemical and thermoelectric performance of dual-functional SnSe.
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- Hong Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Li K, Zhu J, Xu Z, Liu Q, Zhai S, Wang N, Wang X, Li Z. Tremella-like Mo and N Codoped Graphitic Nanosheets by In Situ Carbonization of Phthalocyanine for Potassium-Ion Battery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:30583-30593. [PMID: 34170106 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c04335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A tremella-like Mo and N codoped graphitic nanosheet array supported on activated carbon (Mo2C-MoC/AC-N) is prepared via in situ carbonization of nitrogen-rich cobalt phthalocyanine nanoparticulates anchored on activated carbon as a high-performance anode for potassium-ion batteries. The nanosheets about 5 nm thick are uniformly distributed on the surface of activated carbon for fast K-ion intercalation, and the abundant micropores in activated carbon provide additional adsorption sites of potassium ions, forming a three-dimensional architecture for potassium storage. The 3.9 atom % Mo in Mo2C-MoC/AC-N is in the form of Mo2C and MoC flakes (around 1:1) attached to the graphitic nanosheets. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the reaction with Mo2C (forming K2C) happens mainly at 0.8-0.4 V, while the reaction with MoC (forming K2C) occurs primarily at 0.4-0.01 V. The N doping (9.6 atom %) causes an interlayer spacing expansion of 0.3 Å in the graphitic nanosheets, beneficial to the potassium-ion insertion reaction to form KC8 at 0.4-0.01 V. The Mo2C-MoC/AC-N anode exhibits a capacity of 457.5 mA h g-1 at a current density of 0.05 A g-1 and an excellent capacity of 144.4 mA h g-1 at a high current of 5 A g-1 with a capacity loss rate of 0.49‰ per cycle.
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- Kang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada
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- Shaanxi Coal Chemical Industry Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710070, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
- Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada
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Zhang H, Cheng Y, Zhang Q, Ye W, Yu X, Wang MS. Fast and Durable Potassium Storage Enabled by Constructing Stress-Dispersed Co 3Se 4 Nanocrystallites Anchored on Graphene Sheets. ACS NANO 2021; 15:10107-10118. [PMID: 34124885 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c01918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides are regarded as promising anode materials for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) because of their high theoretical capacities. However, due to the large atomic radius of K+, the structural damage caused by the huge volume expansion upon potassiation is much more severe than that of their lithium counterparts. In this research, a stress-dispersed structure with Co3Se4 nanocrystallites orderly anchored on graphene sheets is achieved through a two-step hydrothermal treatment to alleviate the structural deterioration. The ability to reduce the contact stress by the well-dispersed Co3Se4 nanocrystallites during K+ intercalation, together with the highly conductive graphene matrix, provides a more reliable and efficient anode architecture than its two agminated counterparts. Given these advantages, the optimized electrode delivers excellent cycling stability (301.8 mA h g-1 after 500 cycles at 1 A g-1), as well as an outstanding rate capacity (203.8 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1). Further in situ and ex situ characterizations and density functional theory calculations elucidate the potassium storage mechanism of Co3Se4 during the conversion reaction and reveal the fast electrochemical kinetics of the rationally designed electrode. This work provides a practical approach for constructing stable metal-selenide anodes with long cycle life and high-rate performance for PIBs.
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- Hehe Zhang
- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- China Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Sun X, Zeng S, Man R, Wang L, Zhang B, Tian F, Qian Y, Xu L. Yolk-shell structured CoSe 2/C nanospheres as multifunctional anode materials for both full/half sodium-ion and full/half potassium-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:10385-10392. [PMID: 34002174 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr01227d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Transition metal selenides (TMSs) are suitable for SIBs and PIBs owing to their satisfactory theoretical capacity and superior electrical conductivity. However, the large radius of Na+/K+ easily leads to sluggish kinetics and poor conductivity, which hinder the development of SIBs and PIBs. Structure design is an effective method to solve these obstacles. In this study, Co2+ ions combined with glycerol molecules to form self-assembled nanospheres at first, and then they were in situ converted into CoSe2 nanoparticles embedded in a carbon matrix during the selenization process. This structure has three-dimensional ion diffusion channels that can effectively hamper the aggregation of metal compound nanoparticles. Meanwhile, the CoSe2/C of the yolk-shell structure and a large number of pores help alleviate volume expansion and facilitate electrolyte wettability. These structural advantages of CoSe2/C endow it with remarkable electrochemical performances for full/half SIBs and full/half PIBs. The obtained CoSe2/C exhibits superior stability and excellent performance (312.1 mA h g-1 at 4 A g-1 after 1600 cycles) for SIBs. When it is used as an anode material for PIBs, 369.2 mA h g-1 can be retained after 200 cycles at 50 mA g-1 and 248.1 mA h g-1 can be retained after 200 cycles at 500 mA g-1; in addition, CoSe2/C also shows superior rate capacity (186.4 mA h g-1 at 1000 mA g-1). A series of ex situ XRD measurements were adapted to explore the possible conversion mechanism of CoSe2/C as the anode for PIBs. It is worth noting that the full-cell of CoSe2/C//Na3V2(PO4)3@rGO for SIBs and the full-cell of CoSe2/C//PTCDA-450 for PIBs were successfully assembled. The relationship between the structure and performance of CoSe2/C was investigated through density functional theory (DFT).
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- Xiuping Sun
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Li P, Kim H, Kim KH, Kim J, Jung HG, Sun YK. State-of-the-art anodes of potassium-ion batteries: synthesis, chemistry, and applications. Chem Sci 2021; 12:7623-7655. [PMID: 34168818 PMCID: PMC8188519 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc06894b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The growing demand for green energy has fueled the exploration of sustainable and eco-friendly energy storage systems. To date, the primary focus has been solely on the enhancement of lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies. Recently, the increasing demand and uneven distribution of lithium resources have prompted extensive attention toward the development of other advanced battery systems. As a promising alternative to LIBs, potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) have attracted considerable interest over the past years owing to their resource abundance, low cost, and high working voltage. Capitalizing on the significant research and technological advancements of LIBs, KIBs have undergone rapid development, especially the anode component, and diverse synthesis techniques, potassiation chemistry, and energy storage applications have been systematically investigated and proposed. In this review, the necessity of exploring superior anode materials is highlighted, and representative KIB anodes as well as various structural construction approaches are summarized. Furthermore, critical issues, challenges, and perspectives of KIB anodes are meticulously organized and presented. With a strengthened understanding of the associated potassiation chemistry, the composition and microstructural modification of KIB anodes could be significantly improved.
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- Peng Li
- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University Seoul 133-791 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University Seoul 133-791 Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University Busan 46241 South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University Gwangju 61186 South Korea
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- Center for Energy Storage Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Seoul 02792 South Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University Seoul 133-791 Republic of Korea
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Yan Z, Liu J, Wei H, Yang X, Yao Y, Huang Z, Li H, Kuang Y, Ma J, Zhou H. Embedding FeS nanodots into carbon nanosheets to improve the electrochemical performance of anode in potassium ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 593:408-416. [PMID: 33744548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) is one of the most promising alternatives for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the low-cost and abundant potassium reserves. However, the electrochemical performances of PIBs were seriously hindered by the larger radius of potassium ions, resulting in a slow kinetic during the electrochemical reaction, especially in the PIB anodes. In the study, we propose FeS nanodots embedded S-doped porous carbon (FeS@SPC) synthesized by a simple self-template method for the storage of potassium-ions. The FeS nanodots with an average diameter of 5 nm are uniformly distributed in S-doped porous carbon nanosheets. When the FeS@SPC was used as the anode in PIBs, the unique structure of FeS@SPC can relieve the agglomeration and volume expansion of FeS effectively during the charge-discharge process. Even after 3000 cycles, the FeS nanodots are still uniformly embedded in porous carbon without agglomeration. Ascribed to the merits, the FeS@SPC exhibits a reversible capacity of 309 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 100 cycles and 232 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 3000 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performance of FeS@SPC is attributed to the synergistic effects of FeS nanodots and S-doped porous carbon, which facilitated the diffusion of electrolyte and accelerated the migration of potassium ions. Moreover, theoretical calculation results also suggest that the van der waals heterostructure of FeS@SPC displays higher adsorption energy for potassium ions than that of S-doped graphene, indicating the suitability of FeS@SPC for K storage.
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- Zhanheng Yan
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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Wang Z, Wang X, Chen Q, Wang X, Huang X, Huang W. Core@shell and lateral heterostructures composed of SnS and NbS 2. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:5489-5496. [PMID: 33687419 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08415h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The spatial arrangement of heterostructures based on two-dimensional layered materials is important in controlling their electronic and optoelectronic properties. In this contribution, by controlling the reaction kinetics and thus the nucleation and growth sequence of p-type SnS and metallic NbS2, controllable preparation of both SnS@NbS2 core@shell and SnS/NbS2 lateral heterostructures was realized. The SnS@NbS2 core@shell heterostructures were further applied in photodetectors, and interestingly, a negative photoresponse was observed due to the Seebeck effect exerted on the NbS2 shell. Compared with the pure metallic NbS2, the SnS@NbS2 core@shell heterostructures showed a 15 times increased signal-to-noise ratio and much improved photocurrent stability, largely due to the charge and heat transfer between the SnS core and NbS2 shell.
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- Zhiwei Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Xu X, Zhang D, Wang Z, Zuo S, Yuan J, Hu R, Liu J. Ultrafine ZnS Nanoparticles in the Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Matrix for Long-Life and High-Stable Potassium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:11007-11017. [PMID: 33621044 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c23136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) have attracted researchers' widespread attention because of the luxuriant reserves of potassium salts and their low cost. Nevertheless, the absence of suitable electrode materials with a stable electrochemical property is a crucial issue, which seriously hampers the practical applications of KIBs. Herein, a scalable anode material consisting of ultrafine ZnS nanoparticles encapsulated in three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanosheets is explored for KIBs. This hierarchical anode is obtained via a simple and universal sol-gel method combined with a typical solid-phase sulfidation route. The special structure of this anode facilitates good contact with electrolytes and has enough voids to buffer the large volumetric stress changing during K+ insertion/extraction. Thus, the 3D ZnS@C electrode exhibitsour stable cycling performance (230 mAh g-1 over 2300 cycles at 1.0 A g-1) and superior rate capability. The kinetic analysis indicates that a ZnS@C anode with considerable pesoudecapactive contribution benefits a fast potassium/depotassium process. Detailed ex-situ and in-situ measurements reveal that this ZnS@C anode combines reversible conversion and alloying-type reactions. This rationally designed ZnS@C material is highly applicable for KIBs, and the current route opens an avenue for the development of highly stable K+ storage materials.
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- Xijun Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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Synthesis of SnS2 Ultrathin Nanosheets as Anode Materials for Potassium Ion Batteries. Chem Res Chin Univ 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-021-0017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Song K, Liu C, Mi L, Chou S, Chen W, Shen C. Recent Progress on the Alloy-Based Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries and Potassium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e1903194. [PMID: 31544320 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201903194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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High-energy batteries with low cost are urgently needed in the field of large-scale energy storage, such as grid systems and renewable energy sources. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) with alloy-based anodes provide huge potential due to their earth abundance, high capacity, and suitable working potential, and are recognized as attractive alternatives for next-generation batteries system. Although some important breakthroughs have been reported, more significant improvements are still required for long lifetime and high energy density. Herein, the latest progress for alloy-based anodes for SIBs and PIBs is summarized, mainly including Sn, Sb, Ge, Bi, Si, P, and their oxides, sulfides, selenides, and phosphides. Specifically, the material designs for the desired Na+ /K+ storage performance, phase transform, ionic/electronic transport kinetics, and specific chemical interactions are discussed. Typical structural features and research strategies of alloy-based anodes, which are used to facilitate processes in battery development for SIBs and PIBs, are also summarized. The perspective of future research of SIBs and PIBs is outlined.
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- Keming Song
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory about Materials Forming and Mold Technology of Education Ministry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory about Materials Forming and Mold Technology of Education Ministry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory about Materials Forming and Mold Technology of Education Ministry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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Huang R, Lin J, Zhou J, Fan E, Zhang X, Chen R, Wu F, Li L. Hierarchical Triple-Shelled MnCo 2 O 4 Hollow Microspheres as High-Performance Anode Materials for Potassium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2007597. [PMID: 33619897 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Metal oxide anode materials generally possess high theoretical capacities. However, their further development in potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) is limited by self-aggregation and large volume fluctuations during charge/discharge processes. Herein, hierarchical MnCo2 O4 hollow microspheres (ts-MCO HSs) with three porous shells that consist of aggregated primary nanoparticles are fabricated as anode materials of KIBs. The porous shells are in favor of reducing the diffusion path of K-ions and electrons, and thus the rate performance can be enhanced. The unique triple-shelled hollow structure is believed to provide sufficient contact between electrolyte and metal oxides, possess additional active storage sites for K-ions, and buffer the volume change during K-ions insertion/extraction. A high specific capacity of 243 mA h g-1 at 100 mA g-1 in the 2nd cycle and a highly improved rate performance of 153 mA h g-1 at 1 A g-1 are delivered when cycled between 0.01 and 3.0 V. In addition, the transformation of substances during charging/discharging processes are intuitively demonstrated by the in situ X-ray diffraction strategy for the first time, which further proves that the unique structure of ts-MCO HSs with three porous shells can significantly enhance the potassium ions storage performance.
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- Ruling Huang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Battery Safety, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Testing, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511447, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Battery Safety, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Testing, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511447, China
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Liu H, He Y, Cao K, Wang S, Jiang Y, Liu X, Huang KJ, Jing QS, Jiao L. Stimulating the Reversibility of Sb 2 S 3 Anode for High-Performance Potassium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2008133. [PMID: 33586294 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202008133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Conversion-alloy sulfide materials for potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) have attracted considerable attention because of their high capacities and suitable working potentials. However, the sluggish kinetics and sulfur loss result in their rapid capacity degeneration as well as inferior rate capability. Herein, a strategy that uses the confinement and catalyzed effect of Nb2 O5 layers to restrict the sulfur species and facilitate them to form sulfides reversibly is proposed. Taking Sb2 S3 anode as an example, Sb2 S3 and Nb2 O5 are dispersed in the core and shell layers of carbon nanofibers (C NFs), respectively, constructing core@shell structure Sb2 S3 -C@Nb2 O5 -C NFs. Benefiting from the bi-functional Nb2 O5 layers, the electrochemical reversibility of Sb2 S3 is stimulated. As a result, the Sb2 S3 -C@Nb2 O5 -C NFs electrode delivers the rapidest K-ion diffusion coefficient, longest cycling stability, and most excellent rate capability among the controlled electrodes (347.5 mAh g-1 is kept at 0.1 A g-1 after 100 cycles, and a negligible capacity degradation (0.03% per cycle) at 2.0 A g-1 for 2200 cycles is delivered). The enhanced K-ion storage properties are also found in SnS2 -C@Nb2 O5 -C NFs electrode. Encouraged by the stimulated reversibility of Sb2 S3 and SnS2 anodes, other sulfides with high electrochemical performance also could be developed for KIBs.
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- Huiqiao Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Yao L, Gu Q, Yu X. Three-Dimensional MOFs@MXene Aerogel Composite Derived MXene Threaded Hollow Carbon Confined CoS Nanoparticles toward Advanced Alkali-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2021; 15:3228-3240. [PMID: 33508192 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c09898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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MXene combining high metal-like conductivity, high hydrophilicity, and abundant surface functional groups has been recognized as a class of versatile two-dimensional materials for many applications. However, the aggregation of MXene nanosheets from interlayer van der Waals force and hydrogen bonds represents a major problem that severely limits their practical use. Here, we report an aerogel structure of MOFs@MXene, in which the in situ formed MOF particles can effectively prevent the accumulation of MXene, enabling a three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical porous conductive network to be composed with an ultralight feature. Subsequently, a 3D porous MXene aerogel threaded hollow CoS nanobox composite ((CoS NP@NHC)@MXene) derived from the MOFs@MXene aerogel precursor was synthesized, and the highly interconnected MXene network and hierarchical porous structure coupled with the ultrafine nanocrystallization of the electrochemically active phase of CoS yield the hybrid system with excellent electron and ion transport properties. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of the components, the (CoS NP@NHC)@MXene composite manifests outstanding electrochemistry properties as electrode materials for all of the lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). It demonstrated the excellent cycle stability and high capacities of 1145.9 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 800 cycles and 574.1 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 after 1000 cycles for LIBs, 420 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 650 cycles for SIBs, and 210 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 500 cycles for PIBs. First-principle calculations confirmed that the (CoS NP@NHC)@MXene hybrid could enhance the charge transfer reaction kinetics, particularly at the interface. More importantly, the excellent rate performance under high mass loading and the high volumetric energy and power density of the entire electrode represent the potential of (CoS NP@NHC)@MXene composites for applications to practical electrochemical energy storage devices. The synthesis method reported in this Article is versatile and can be easily extended to produce other porous MXene-aerogel-based materials for various applications.
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- Long Yao
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Australian Synchrotron, ANSTO, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Wu H, Lu S, Xu S, Zhao J, Wang Y, Huang C, Abdelkader A, Wang WA, Xi K, Guo Y, Ding S, Gao G, Kumar RV. Blowing Iron Chalcogenides into Two-Dimensional Flaky Hybrids with Superior Cyclability and Rate Capability for Potassium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2021; 15:2506-2519. [PMID: 33463152 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c06667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Chalcogenide-based anodes are receiving increasing attention for rechargeable potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their high theoretical capacities. However, they usually exhibit poor electrochemical performance due to poor structural stability, low conductivity, and severe electrolyte decomposition on the reactive surface. Herein, a method analogous to "blowing bubbles with gum" is used to confine FeS2 and FeSe2 in N-doped carbon for PIB anodes with ultrahigh cyclic stability and enhanced rate capability (over 5000 cycles at 2 A g-1). Several theoretical and experimental methods are employed to understand the electrodes' performance. The density functional theory calculations showed high affinity for potassium adsorption on the FeS2 and FeSe2. The in situ XRD and ex situ TEM analysis confirmed the formation of several intermediate phases of the general formula KxFeS2. These phases have high conductivity and large interlayer distance, which promote reversible potassium insertion and facilitate the charge transfer. Also, the calculated potassium diffusion coefficient during charge/discharge further proves the enhanced kinetics. Furthermore, The FeS2@NC anode in a full cell also exhibits high cyclic stability (88% capacity retention after 120 cycles with 99.9% Coulombic efficiency). Therefore, this work provides not only an approach to overcome several challenges in PIB anodes but also a comprehensive understanding of the mechanism and kinetics of the potassium interaction with chalcogenides.
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- Hu Wu
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Instrument Analysis Center, Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Energy Materials and Devices, School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FA, United Kingdom
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Shaanxi Quantong Joint Research Institute of New Energy Vehicles Power, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, United Kingdom
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Mei J, Wang J, Gu H, Du Y, Wang H, Yamauchi Y, Liao T, Sun Z, Yin Z. Nano Polymorphism-Enabled Redox Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2004920. [PMID: 33382163 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202004920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nano polymorphism (NPM), as an emerging research area in the field of energy storage, and rechargeable batteries, have attracted much attention recently. In this review, the recent progress on the composition and formation of polymorphs, and the evolution processes of different redox electrodes in rechargeable metal-ion, metal-air, and metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. First, NPM and its significance for rechargeable batteries are discussed. Subsequently, the current NPM modulation strategies of different types of representative electrodes for their corresponding rechargeable battery applications are summarized. The goal is to demonstrate how NPM could tune the intrinsic material properties, and hence, improve their electrochemical activities for each battery type. It is expected that the analysis of polymorphism and electrochemical properties of materials could help identify some "processing-structure-properties" relationships for material design and performance enhancement. Lastly, the current research challenges and potential research directions are discussed to offer guidance and perspectives for future research on NPM engineering.
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- Jun Mei
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
- State Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy (CNRE), School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & National Institute for Advanced Materials, Energy Materials Chemistry, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Centre for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- State Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy (CNRE), School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- JST-ERATO Yamauchi's Materials Space-Tectonics Project, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama, 332-0012, Japan
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- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- School of Mechanical Medical & Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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Liu Y, Deng Q, Li Y, Li Y, Zhong W, Hu J, Ji X, Yang C, Lin Z, Huang K. CoSe@N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes as a Potassium-Ion Battery Anode with High Initial Coulombic Efficiency and Superior Capacity Retention. ACS NANO 2021; 15:1121-1132. [PMID: 33404224 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) have gained significant interest in recent years from the battery research community because potassium is an earth-abundant and redox-active metal, thus having the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage. However, the current development of KIBs is critically challenged by the lack of competitive electrode materials that can reversibly store large amounts of K+ and electrolyte systems that are compatible with the electrode materials. Here, we report that cobalt monochalcogenide (CoSe) nanoparticles confined in N-doped carbon nanotubes (CoSe@NCNTs) can be used as a K+-storing electrode. The CoSe@NCNT composite exhibits a high initial Columbic efficiency (95%), decent capacity (435 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), and stability (282 mAh g-1 2.0 A g-1 after 500 cycles) in a 1 M KPF6-DME electrolyte with K as the anode over the voltage range from 0.01 to 3.0 V. A full KIB cell consisting of this anode and a Prussian blue cathode also shows excellent electrochemical performance (228 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 after 200 cycles). We show that the NCNT shell is effective not only in providing high electronic conductivity for fast charge transfer but also in accommodating the volume changes during cycling. We also provide experimental and theoretical evidence that KPF6 in the electrolyte plays a catalytic role in promoting the formation of a polymer-like film on the CoSe surface during the initial activation process, and this amorphous film is of critical importance in preventing the dissolution of polyselenide intermediates into the electrolyte, stabilizing the Co0/K2Se interface, and realizing the reversibility of Co0/K2Se conversion.
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- Yanzhen Liu
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, United States
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Xin W, Wei Z, Yao S, Chen N, Wang C, Chen G, Du F. Co9S8@carbon nanofiber as the high-performance anode for potassium-ion storage. RSC Adv 2021; 11:15416-15421. [PMID: 35424065 PMCID: PMC8698690 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01069g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Thanks to their intrinsic merits of low cost and natural abundance, potassium-ion batteries have drawn intense interest and are regarded as a possible replacement for lithium-ion batteries. The larger radius of potassium, however, provides slow mobility, which normally leads to sluggish diffusion of host materials and eventual expansion of volume, typically resulting in electrode failure. To address these issues, we design and synthesize an effective micro-structure with Co9S8 nanoparticles segregated in carbon fiber utilizing a concise electrospinning process. The anode delivers a high K+ storage capacity of 721 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 and a remarkable rate performance of 360 mA h g−1 at a high current density of 3 A g−1. A small charge-transfer resistance and a high pseudocapacitive contribution that benefit fast potassium ion migration are indicated by quantitative analysis. The outstanding electrochemical performance can be attributed to the distinct architecture design facilitating high active electrode–electrolyte area and fast kinetics as well as controlled volume expansion. Co9S8@carbon nanofibers with boosted highly active electrode–electrolyte area, fast kinetics and controlled volume expansion show an excellent cycling and rate performance in potassium ion batteries.![]()
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- Wen Xin
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials
- College of Physics
- Jilin University
- Changchun
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Xu X, Wang Z, Zhang D, Zuo S, Liu J, Zhu M. Scalable One-Pot Synthesis of Hierarchical Bi@C Bulk with Superior Lithium-Ion Storage Performances. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:51478-51487. [PMID: 33161718 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c14757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the most successful commercial energy storage devices, are now widespread in our daily life. However, the lack of appropriate electrode materials with long lifespan and superior rate capability is the urgent bottleneck for the development of high-performance LIBs. Herein, a hierarchical Bi@C bulk is developed via a scalable pyrolysis method. Due to the ultrafine size of Bi nanoparticles and in situ generated porous carbon framework, this Bi@C anode evidently facilitates the diffusion of Li+/electron, availably inhibits the agglomeration of active nano-Bi, and effectively mitigates the volume fluctuation. This hierarchical Bi@C bulk exhibits stable cycling performance for both LIBs (256 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 over 1400 cycles) and potassium-ion batteries (271 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 for 200 cycles). More importantly, when coupled with a commercial LiCoO2 cathode, the assembled LiCoO2//Bi@C cells provide an output voltage of 2.9 V and retain a capacity of 202 mAh g-1 at 0.15 A g-1. Moreover, kinetic analysis and in situ X-ray diffraction characterization reveal that the Bi@C anode displays a dominated pseudocapacitance behavior and a typical alloying storage mechanism during the cycling process.
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- Xijun Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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Sun Q, Li D, Dai L, Liang Z, Ci L. Structural Engineering of SnS 2 Encapsulated in Carbon Nanoboxes for High-Performance Sodium/Potassium-Ion Batteries Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2005023. [PMID: 33079488 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202005023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Conversion-alloying type anode materials like metal sulfides draw great attention due to their considerable theoretical capacity for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). However, poor conductivity, severe volume change, and harmful aggregation of the material during charge/discharge lead to unsatisfying electrochemical performance. Herein, a facile and green strategy for yolk-shell structure based on the principle of metal evaporation is proposed. SnS2 nanoparticle is encapsulated in nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanobox (SnS2 @C). The carbon nanoboxes accommodate the volume change and aggregation of SnS2 during cycling, and form 3D continuous conductive carbon matrix by close contact. The well-designed structure benefits greatly in conductivity and structural stability of the material. As expected, SnS2 @C exhibits considerable capacity, superior cycling stability, and excellent rate capability in both SIBs and PIBs. Additionally, in situ Raman technology is unprecedentedly conducted to investigate the phase evolution of polysulfides. This work provides an avenue for facilely constructing stable and high-capacity metal dichalcogenide based anodes materials with optimized structure engineering. The proposed in-depth electrochemical measurements coupled with in situ and ex situ characterizations will provide fundamental understandings for the storage mechanism of metal dichalcogenides.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qing Sun
- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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