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Zhang R, Xue H, Otitoju TA, Jin J, Zheng J, Feng Z, Zhu L, Sun T. Analogous Chelation to Boost Utilization of Sb in Sb Nanoparticles and N-doped Carbon Composites for Enhancing Potassium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39056581 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
Antimony (Sb) is an attractive anode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), but it suffers from aggregation during the charging-discharging process, thus causing embedded active sites and collapsed structure. The analogous chelation refers to the reaction in which the central nanoparticle is linked to the matrix through multiple coordination bonds to form a stable composite. This strategy can inhibit aggregation and maintain the nanosized structure of Sb, thus activating the utilization of Sb active sites and structural stability. Given the special position of nitrogen (N) in the periodic table of elements and the strong bond energy of Sb-N, the N element can serve as an intermediate to connect Sb nanoparticles and an intrinsic N-doped carbon network via strong Sb-N-C/Sb-N═C covalent bonds using analogous chelation. Herein, a hybrid material of Sb@CTF-NC is fabricated via analogous chelation. The Sb atoms exposed on the surface of Sb nanoparticles are used to chelate with the N-doped carbon for high-performance PIBs. The mechanism underwent ex situ characterizations. The calculation of density functional theory reveals that the increase of adsorption energy and reduction of the K+ diffusion barrier accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics.
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- Ruiying Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Green Carbon Research Center, Chemical & Process Technology Research, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P. R. China
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Zhi X, Jin J, Wang H, Feng Z, Wang Y, Sun T. Analogous Confinement Effect Enables High Stability and High Capacity Ammonium Storage in Polyaniline@Poly(o-fluoroaniline)@Carbon Layer. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310519. [PMID: 38415911 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous ammonium ion (NH4 +) batteries have attracted much attention due to the unique properties of NH4 +. Polyaniline (PA) with outstanding conductivity is a potential cathode material, but it can be oxidized to pernigraniline (PG) rapidly, resulting in its poor stability. In this study, polyaniline@poly(o-fluoroaniline)@carbon layer (PA@POFA@C) is prepared for excellent and durable NH4 + storage. PA@POFA@C exhibits a high capacity of 208 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and maintains 126 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1. More importantly, an excellent capacity retention rate of 88.24% is achieved after 2000 cycles with ≈100% coulombic efficiency. Spectroscopy studies suggest analogous confinement effect can effectively limit the escape of hydrogen in imine group, and form the hydrogen-restricted region between the PA and POFA layer which can provide H+ for the complete reduction of PG. Meanwhile, the hydrophobic effect of POFA effectively restrains the hydrolysis of PG. Interestingly, the introduction of C layer improves the hydrophilicity of electrode and shortens the activation process, serving as the outermost protective layer of the electrode. Finally, PA@POFA@C achieves desirable electrochemical performances with analogous confinement effect. This research provides ideas for the preparation of advanced polymer electrodes for aqueous NH4 + batteries.
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- Xiaodong Zhi
- College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110819, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110819, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110819, P. R. China
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- College of Environment, Shenyang University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110044, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110819, P. R. China
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Wang B, Shi L, Zhou Y, Wang X, Liu X, Shen D, Yang Q, Xiao S, Zhang J, Li Y. 3D Dense Encapsulated Architecture of 2D Bi Nanosheets Enabling Potassium-Ion Storage with Superior Volumetric and Areal Capacities. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310736. [PMID: 38282175 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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2D alloy-based anodes show promise in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). Nevertheless, their low tap density and huge volume expansion cause insufficient volumetric capacity and cycling stability. Herein, a 3D highly dense encapsulated architecture of 2D-Bi nanosheets (HD-Bi@G) with conducive elastic networks and 3D compact encapsulation structure of 2D nano-sheets are developed. As expected, HD-Bi@G anode exhibits a considerable volumetric capacity of 1032.2 mAh cm-3, stable long-life span with 75% retention after 2000 cycles, superior rate capability of 271.0 mAh g-1 at 104 C, and high areal capacity of 7.94 mAh cm-2 (loading: 24.2 mg cm-2) in PIBs. The superior volumetric and areal performance mechanisms are revealed through systematic kinetic investigations, ex situ characterization techniques, and theorical calculation. The 3D high-conductivity elastic network with dense encapsulated 2D-Bi architecture effectively relieves the volume expansion and pulverization of Bi nanosheets, maintains internal 2D structure with fast kinetics, and overcome sluggish ionic/electronic diffusion obstacle of ultra-thick, dense electrodes. The uniquely encapsulated 2D-nanosheet structure greatly reduces K+ diffusion energy barrier and accelerates K+ diffusion kinetics. These findings validate a feasible approach to fabricate 3D dense encapsulated architectures of 2D-alloy nanosheets with conductive elastic networks, enabling the design of ultra-thick, dense electrodes for high-volumetric-energy-density energy storage.
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- Bingchun Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Chen L, Liu S, Zhang Y, Tang Q, Quan C, Wang J, Peng X, Zhong X. Palmitic acid-capped MIL-101-Al as a nano-adjuvant to amplify immune responses against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10306-10317. [PMID: 38727538 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01180e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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As a highly contagious opportunistic pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is one of the main causes of healthcare-associated infections. The drug-resistant nature of P. aeruginosa can render antibiotic treatments ineffective, leading to a high morbidity and mortality. Higher specificity and reduced toxicity are features of immunotherapy, which can generate robust immune responses and preserve long-term immunological memory to completely eradicate infections. In this study, we developed a type of P. aeruginosa vaccine based on a metal-organic framework. Specifically, MIL-101-Al nanoparticles were synthesized to encapsulate antigens derived from the bacterial lysate (BL) of PAO1, a drug-resistant P. aeruginosa, and the adjuvant unmethylated cytosine-phosphate-guanine oligonucleotide (CpG), which were then modified with palmitic acid (PAA) to obtain MIL-BC@PAA. The stability and biocompatibility were significantly increased by capping with PAA. Moreover, MIL-BC@PAA showed significantly enhanced uptake by antigen presenting cells (APCs), and promoted their maturation. Importantly, immunity studies revealed the greatly elicited antigen-specific humoral and cellular responses, and a protection rate of about 70% was observed in P. aeruginosa-challenged mice. Overall, these results demonstrate the promising potential of MIL-BC@PAA as an ideal nanovaccine for P. aeruginosa vaccination.
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- Lingming Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, 523808 Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, 523808 Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Otolaryngology Department, Huangjiang Hospital, Dongguan 523750, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- Jiangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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Xu X, Jiang Q, Yang C, Ruan J, Zhao W, Wang H, Lu X, Li Z, Chen Y, Zhang C, Hu J, Zhou T. Elastic MXene conductive layers and electrolyte engineering enable robust potassium storage. Chem Sci 2024; 15:3262-3272. [PMID: 38425519 PMCID: PMC10901491 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06079a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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The precisely engineered structures of materials greatly influence the manifestation of their properties. For example, in the process of alkali metal ion storage, a carefully designed structure capable of accommodating inserted and extracted ions will improve the stability of material cycling. The present study explores the uniform distribution of self-grown carbon nanotubes to provide structural support for the conductive and elastic MXene layers of Ti3C2Tx-Co@NCNTs. Furthermore, a compatible electrolyte system has been optimized by analyzing the solvation structure and carefully regulating the component in the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer. Mechanistic studies demonstrate that the decomposition predominantly controlled by FSI- leads to the formation of a robust inorganic SEI layer enriched with KF, thus effectively inhibiting irreversible side reactions and major structural deterioration. Confirming our expectations, Ti3C2Tx-Co@NCNTs exhibits an impressive reversible capacity of 260 mA h g-1, even after 2000 cycles at 500 mA g-1 in 1 M KFSI (DME), surpassing most MXene-based anodes reported for PIBs. Additionally, density functional theory (DFT) calculations verify the superior electronic conductivity and lower K+ diffusion energy barriers of the novel superstructure of Ti3C2Tx-Co@NCNTs, thereby affirming the improved electrochemical kinetics. This study presents systematic evaluation methodologies for future research on MXene-based anodes in PIBs.
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- Xinyue Xu
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University Wuhan 430074 China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University Wuhan 430074 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University Wuhan 430074 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University Wuhan 430074 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University Wuhan 430074 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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Deng Q, Zhao Y, Zhu X, Yang K, Li M. Recent Advances and Challenges in Ti-Based Oxide Anodes for Superior Potassium Storage. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2539. [PMID: 37764568 PMCID: PMC10534337 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Developing high-performance anodes is one of the most effective ways to improve the energy storage performances of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). Among them, Ti-based oxides, including TiO2, K2Ti6O13, K2Ti4O9, K2Ti8O17, Li4Ti5O12, etc., as the intrinsic structural advantages, are of great interest for applications in PIBs. Despite numerous merits of Ti-based oxide anodes, such as fantastic chemical and thermal stability, a rich reserve of raw materials, non-toxic and environmentally friendly properties, etc., their poor electrical conductivity limits the energy storage applications in PIBs, which is the key challenge for these anodes. Although various modification projects are effectively used to improve their energy storage performances, there are still some related issues and problems that need to be addressed and solved. This review provides a comprehensive summary on the latest research progress of Ti-based oxide anodes for the application in PIBs. Besides the major impactful work and various performance improvement strategies, such as structural regulation, carbon modification, element doping, etc., some promising research directions, including effects of electrolytes and binders, MXene-derived TiO2-based anodes and application as a modifier, are outlined in this review. In addition, noteworthy research perspectives and future development challenges for Ti-based oxide anodes in PIBs are also proposed.
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- Qinglin Deng
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.)
- Research Center for Advanced Information Materials (CAIM), Huangpu Research & Graduate School of Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510555, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.)
- Research Center for Advanced Information Materials (CAIM), Huangpu Research & Graduate School of Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510555, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.)
- Research Center for Advanced Information Materials (CAIM), Huangpu Research & Graduate School of Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510555, China
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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