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Deng W, Li C, Zou W, Xu Y, Chen Y, Li R. Understanding the Super-Theoretical Capacity Behavior of VO 2 in Aqueous Zn Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309527. [PMID: 38072627 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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VO2 material, as a promising intercalation host, is widely investigated not only in aqueous lithium-ion batteries, but also in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) owing to its stable tunnel-like framework and multivalence of vanadium. Different from lithium-ion storage, VO2 can provide higher capacity when storing zinc ions, even exceeding its theoretical capacity (323 mAh g-1), but the specific reason for this unconventional performance in AZIBs is still unclear. The present study proposes a catalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) coupled with an interface oxidation mechanism of VO2 during the initial charging to a high voltage. This coupling induces a phase transformation of VO2 into a high oxidation state of V5O12∙6H2O, enabling a nearly two-electron reaction and providing additional zinc storage sites to achieve super-theoretical capacity. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that these vanadium oxide cathodes (V2O3, VO2, and V2O5) will all undergo phase change after the first charge or short cycle. Notably, water molecules participate in the final formation of layered vanadium-based hydrate, highlighting their crucial role as "pillars" for stabilizing the structure. This work significantly enhances the understanding of vanadium-based oxide cathodes.
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- Wenjun Deng
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Chen G, Yuan B, Dang J, Xia L, Zhang C, Wang Q, Miao H, Yuan J. Recycling the Spent LiNi 1- x - yMn xCo yO 2 Cathodes for High-Performance Electrocatalysts toward Both the Oxygen Catalytic and Methanol Oxidation Reactions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306967. [PMID: 37992250 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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The traditional recycling methods of the spent lithium ion batteries (LIBs) involve the intricate and cumbersome steps. This work proposes a facile method of acid leaching followed by the sulfurization treatment to achieve the high Li leaching efficiency, and obtain high-performance multi-function electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction (ORR), oxygen evolution (OER), and methanol oxidation reactions (MOR) from the spent LIB ternary cathodes. By this method, the Li leaching efficiency from the spent LIB ternary cathode can reach 98.3%, and the transition metal sulfide heterostructures (LNMCO-H-450S) consisting MnS, NiS2, and NiCo2S4 phases can be obtained. LNMCO-H-450S shows the superior bifunctional oxygen catalytic activities with ORR half-wave potential of 0.763 V and OER potential at 10 mA cm-2 of 1.561 V, surpassing most of the state-of-the-art electrocatalysts. LNMCO-H-450S also demonstrates the superior MOR catalytic activity with the potential at 100 mA cm-2 being 1.37 V. Using LNMCO-H-450S as the oxygen catalyst, this work can construct the aqueous and solid-state zinc-air batteries with high power density of 309 and 257 mW cm-2, respectively. This work provides a promising strategy for the efficient recovery of Li, and reutilization of Ni, Co, and Mn from the spent LIB ternary cathodes.
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- Genman Chen
- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China
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Peng Q, Chen Z, Zhang Y, Geng Z, Wang L, Dong X, Wang J, Zhong Q. Intermittent investigations on attenuation mechanism of rechargeable zinc-air batteries during charge/discharge cycles. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300610. [PMID: 38264930 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZABs) are an ideal substitute for energy storage, but the short cycle longevity during long-term charge/discharge operation is one of the bottleneck factors that seriously restrict commercial application. Herein, the FeCo alloy/N, S co-doped carbon aerogel (NSCA/FeCo) were prepared as catalysts of cathode for RZABs. We investigated the polarization and impedance on long-term cycles during the battery operation to explore the attenuation mechanism. The results indicated that the roundtrip efficiency of batteries during charge/discharge cycles reduced fast initially and then slow. Besides, the comparative experiment was tested through the replacement of a new electrolyte and a zinc sheet. It is manifested that the failure of the battery is mainly due to the attenuation of the air cathode performance. Therefore, to further disclose the influencing factors and internal mechanisms of air cathode performance degradation, we conducted a series of characterization and testing, including the hydrophilicity, surface morphology, elemental composition, and electrochemical performance of three-electrode systems at different cycle times. This work not only provides a theoretical basis for deeply comprehending the attenuation mechanism of the cathode but also serves a reference for the material design and operating condition optimization of RZABs.
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- Qiuyue Peng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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Gu C, Liu Z, Zhong X, Gao Y, Zhao J, Shi F. GO-enhanced Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Chem Asian J 2023:e202300818. [PMID: 37870377 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) assembled with gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) have gained great popularity due to their low cost and safety. Nevertheless, the extensive utilization of GPE based AZIBs is hindered by various challenges, such as inadequate conductivity, limited mechanical strength, and unstable electrochemical properties. Herein, through the multiple cross-linking reaction of sodium alginate (SA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and graphene oxide (GO), a hydrated GPE with high conductivity and excellent mechanical property was prepared. GO formed strong hydrogen-bonding interaction with polymers to build a three-dimensional network structure for ion migration and improved the mechanical property of GPE. The prepared GPE showed high ionic conductivity of 2.89×10-3 S cm-1 and excellent tensile strength of 900 kPa. In addition, the assembled Zn-Li hybrid battery provided a discharge specific capacity retention rate of 67.6 % and a Coulombic efficiency (CE) of approximate 100 % after 1000 cycles at 1 C.
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- Caiting Gu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Membrane Materials of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Technology, No.2055 Yan'an Avenue, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Bao W, Wang R, Liu H, Qian C, Liu H, Yu F, Guo C, Li J, Sun K. Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Light-Assisted Rechargeable Metal Batteries: Mechanism, Development, and Future. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2303745. [PMID: 37616514 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Rechargeable battery devices with high energy density are highly demanded by our modern society. The use of metal anodes is extremely attractive for future rechargeable battery devices. However, the notorious metal dendritic and instability of solid electrolyte interface issues pose a series of challenges for metal anodes. Recently, considering the indigestible dynamical behavior of metal anodes, photoelectrochemical engineering of light-assisted metal anodes have been rapidly developed since they efficiently utilize the integration and synergy of oriented crystal engineering and photocatalysis engineering, which provided a potential way to unlock the interface electrochemical mechanism and deposition reaction kinetics of metal anodes. This review starts with the fundamentals of photoelectrochemical engineering and follows with the state-of-art advance of photoelectrochemical engineering for light-assisted rechargeable metal batteries where photoelectrode materials, working principles, types, and practical applications are explained. The last section summarizes the major challenges and some invigorating perspectives for future research on light-assisted rechargeable metal batteries.
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- Weizhai Bao
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Dzięcioł K, Durmus YE, Tempel H, Kungl H, Bauer A, Eichel RA. Laboratory X-ray computed tomography imaging protocol allowing the operando investigation of electrode material evolution in various environments. iScience 2023; 26:107097. [PMID: 37416465 PMCID: PMC10320505 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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A robust imaging protocol utilizing laboratory XCT is presented. Hybrid 2D/3D imaging at different scales with real-time monitoring allowed to assess, in operation, the evolution of zinc electrodes within three environments, namely alkaline, near-neutral, and mildly acidic. Different combinations of currents were used to demonstrate various scenarios exhibiting both dendritic and smooth deposition of active material. Directly from radiograms, the volume of the electrode and therefore its growth/dissolution rate was estimated and compared against tomographic reconstructions and theoretical values. The protocol combines simplistic cell design with multiple three-dimensional and two-dimensional acquisitions at different magnifications, providing a unique insight into electrode's morphology evolution within various environments.
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- Krzysztof Dzięcioł
- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany
- Institut für Materialien und Prozesse für elektrochemische Energiespeicher und wandler, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Zhu C, Li P, Xu G, Cheng H, Gao G. Recent progress and challenges of Zn anode modification materials in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Xu X, Xi R, Li Y, Wang P, Zhang Y, Hu D. Preparation of CoFe 2O 4-Doped TiO 2 Nanofibers by Electrospinning and Annealing for Oxygen Electrocatalysis. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:6211-6221. [PMID: 37079763 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In this paper, catalyst precursor fibers were prepared by a sol gel method combined with an electrospinning method using tetrabutyl titanate as a titanium source, cobalt acetylacetonate as a cobalt source, and iron acetylacetonate as an iron source. CoFe@TiO2 nanofibers (NFs) with a bimetallic spinel structure were formed after thermal annealing, which have dual-functional catalytic activity. With the molar ratio of Co and Fe coming to 1:1, a typical spinel CoFe2O4 structure was generated in Co1Fe1@TiO2 NFs. At a load of only 28.7 μg·cm-2, Co1Fe1@TiO2 NFs not only have a low overpotential (284 mV) and Tafel slope (54 mV·dec-1) in the oxygen evolution reaction but also show a high initial potential (0.88 V) and limiting current density (6.40 mA·cm-2) in the oxygen reduction reaction. Meanwhile, Co1Fe1@TiO2 NFs exhibit good durability, cycle stability, and dual-function catalysis.
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- Xiaoting Xu
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional and Smart Systems, Division of Advanced Materials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Xie M, Lin M, Feng C, Liu Z, Xu Y, Wang N, Zhang X, Jiao Y, Chen J. Coupling Zn 2+ doping and rich oxygen vacancies in MnO 2 nanowire toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:400-409. [PMID: 37156148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.062] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Easy collapse of structure and sluggish reaction kinetics restrict the practical application of MnO2 in the field of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs). To circumvent these obstacles, Zn2+ doping MnO2 nanowire electrode material with rich oxygen vacancies is prepared by one-step hydrothermal method combined with plasma technology. The experimental results indicate that Zn2+ doping MnO2 nanowire not only stabilizes the interlayer structure of MnO2, but also provide additional specific capacity as electrolyte ions. Meanwhile, plasma treatment technology induces the oxygen-deficient Zn-MnO2 electrode optimizing the electronic structure to improve the electrochemical behavior of the cathode materials. Especially, the optimized Zn/Zn-MnO2 batteries obtain outstanding specific capacity (546 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1) and superior cycling durability (94% over 1000 continuous discharge/charge tests at 3 A g-1). Greatly, the H+ and Zn2+ reversible co-insertion/extraction energy storage system of Zn//Zn-MnO2-4 battery is further revealed by the various characterization analyses during the cycling test process. Further, from the perspective of reaction kinetics, plasma treatment also optimizes the diffusion control behavior of electrode materials. This research proposes a synergistic strategy of element doping and plasma technology, which has enhanced the electrochemical behaviors of MnO2 cathode and shed light on the design of the high-performance manganese oxide-based cathodes for ZIBs.
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- Meng Xie
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Zhejiang Anke Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China; Zhejiang Anke Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Cao Q, Wan L, Xu Z, Kuang W, Liu H, Zhang X, Zhang W, Lu Y, Yao Y, Wang B, Liu K. A Fluorinated Covalent Organic Framework with Accelerated Oxygen Transfer Nanochannels for High-Performance Zinc-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210550. [PMID: 36745936 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The establishment of abundant three-phase interfaces with accelerated mass transfer in air cathodes is highly desirable for the development of high-rate and long-cycling rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) exhibit tailored nanopore structures, facilitating the rational tuning of their specific properties. Here, by finely tuning the fluorinated nanopores of a COF, a novel air cathode for rechargeable ZABs is unprecedentedly designed and synthesized. COF nanosheets are decorated with fluorinated alkyl chains, which shows high affinity to oxygen (O2 ), in its nanopores (fluorinated COF). The fluorinated COF nanosheets are stacked into well-defined O2 -transport channels, which are then assembled into aerophilic "nano-islands" on the hydrophilic FeNi layered-double-hydroxide (FeNi LDH) electrocatalyst surface. Therefore, the mass-transport "highway" for O2 and water is segregated on the nanoscale, which significantly enlarges the area of three-phase boundaries and greatly promotes the mass-transfer therein. ZABs based on the COF-modified air cathode deliver a small charge/discharge voltage gap (0.64 V at 5 mA cm-2 ), a peak power density (118 mW cm-2 ), and a stable cyclability. This work provides a feasible approach for the design of the air cathodes for high-performance ZABs, and will expand the new application of COFs.
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- Qingbin Cao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Metal-organic framework derived FeNi alloy nanoparticles embedded in N-doped porous carbon as high-performance bifunctional air-cathode catalysts for rechargeable zinc-air battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 641:265-276. [PMID: 36933472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Developing efficient and durable bifunctional air-cathode catalysts for both oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is one of the key efforts promoting the practical rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). In this paper, high-performance bifunctional air-cathode catalysts by a two-step strategy: atomically dispersed Ni on N-doped carbon is first derived from MOF to form uniformly dispersed NiNC, which are pyrolyzed together with Fe source at different high-temperatures to form FeNi@NC-T (T = 800, 900, and 1000 °C) catalysts. The as-synthesized non-noble metal FeNi@NC-900 catalyst exhibits a considerably small potential gap (ΔE) of 0.72 V between ORR and OER, which is as the same as commercial noble metal Pt/C + Ir black mixed catalyst. The performance of the ZABs using FeNi@NC-900 as the air-cathode catalyst displays a power density of 119 mW·cm-2 and a specific capacity of 830.1 mAh·g-1, which is superior to that of Pt/C + Ir black mixed catalyst. This work provides a guideline for designing alloy electrocatalysts with uniform size and nanoparticle distribution for metal-air batteries with bifunctional air-cathodes.
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Zhang J, Li W, Wang J, Pu X, Zhang G, Wang S, Wang N, Li X. Engineering p-Band Center of Oxygen Boosting H + Intercalation in δ-MnO 2 for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202215654. [PMID: 36565058 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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In aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), the H+ intercalation possesses superior electrochemical kinetics with excellent rate capability, however, precisely modulating H+ intercalation has been still challenging. Herein, a critical modification of pre-intercalating metal ions in the MnO2 interlayer (M-MnO2 ) with controllable p-band center (ϵp ) of O is reported to modulate the H+ intercalation. The modulation of metal-O bond type and covalency degree on the average charge of O atom results in optimized ϵp and H+ adsorption energy for M-MnO2 , thus promoting the balance between H+ adsorption and desorption, which plays a determinant role on H+ intercalation. The optimized Cu-MnO2 delivers superior rate capability with the capacity of 153 mAh g-1 at a high rate of 3 A g-1 after 1000 cycles. This work demonstrates that ϵp could be a significant descriptor for H+ intercalation, and tuning ϵp effectively increases H+ intercalation contribution with excellent rate capability in ZIBs.
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- Jianhua Zhang
- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Batteries Materials for Electric Vehicles of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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Wu TH, Lin YQ, Huang JX. Yttrium-preintercalated layered manganese oxide as a durable cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:1869-1879. [PMID: 36602282 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06160k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (RAZIBs) are regarded as competitive alternatives for large-scale energy storage on account of cost-effectiveness and inherent safety. In particular, rechargeable Zn-MnO2 batteries have drawn increasing attention due to high manufacturing readiness level. However, obtaining MnO2 with high electrochemical activity and high cyclic stability toward Zn2+/H+ storage still remains challenging. Herein, we reveal that incorporating yttrium ions (Y3+) into layered MnO2 can regulate the electronic structure of the MnO2 cathode by narrowing its band gap (from 3.25 to 2.50 eV), thus boosting the electrochemical performance in RAZIBs. Taking advantage of this feature, the optimized Y-MnO2 (YMO) sample exhibits greater capacity (212 vs. 152 mA h g-1 at 0.5 A g-1), better rate capability (94 vs. 61 mA h g-1 at 8 A g-1), reduced charge-transfer resistance (79 vs. 148 Ω), and promoted mass transfer kinetics (3.13 × 10-11vs. 2.37 × 10-11 cm2 s-1) in comparison with Y-free MnO2 (MO). More importantly, compared to MO, YMO-0.1 exhibits enhanced energy storage capability by nearly 40% (309 vs. 222 W h kg-1) and stable cycle performance (94 vs. 52 mA h g-1 after 3000 cycles). In situ Raman microscopy further reveals that the presence of Y3+ endows MnO2 with remarkable electrochemical reversibility during charge/discharge processes. This work highlights the importance of the Y3+ preintercalation strategy, which can be further developed to obtain better cathode materials for aqueous batteries.
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- Tzu-Ho Wu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan.
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Javed N, Noor T, Iqbal N, Naqvi SR. A review on development of metal-organic framework-derived bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen electrodes in metal-air batteries. RSC Adv 2023; 13:1137-1161. [PMID: 36686941 PMCID: PMC9841892 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06741b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Worldwide demand for oil, coal, and natural gas has increased recently because of odd weather patterns and economies recovering from the pandemic. By using these fuels at an astonishing rate, their reserves are running low with each passing decade. Increased reliance on these sources is contributing significantly to both global warming and power shortage problems. It is vital to highlight and focus on using renewable energy sources for power production and storage. This review aims to discuss one of the cutting-edge technologies, metal-air batteries, which are currently being researched for energy storage applications. A battery that employs an external cathode of ambient air and an anode constructed of pure metal in which an electrolyte can be aqueous or aprotic electrolyte is termed as a metal-air battery (MAB). Due to their reportedly higher energy density, MABs are frequently hailed as the electrochemical energy storage of the future for applications like grid storage or electric car energy storage. The demand of the upcoming energy storage technologies can be satisfied by these MABs. The usage of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in metal-air batteries as a bi-functional electrocatalyst has been widely studied in the last decade. Metal ions or arrays bound to organic ligands to create one, two, or three-dimensional structures make up the family of molecules known as MOFs. They are a subclass of coordination polymers; metal nodes and organic linkers form different classes of these porous materials. Because of their modular design, they offer excellent synthetic tunability, enabling precise chemical and structural control that is highly desirable in electrode materials of MABs.
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- Najla Javed
- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 CampusIslamabad 44000Pakistan+92 51 9085 5121
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 CampusIslamabad 44000Pakistan+92 51 9085 5121
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- U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Islamabad 44000Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 CampusIslamabad 44000Pakistan+92 51 9085 5121
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Wang X, Han C, Dou S, Li W. The protective effect and its mechanism for electrolyte additives on the anode interface in aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Recent Progress in High Entropy Alloys for Electrocatalysts. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-022-00144-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Wang B, Dai S, Zhu Z, Hu L, Su Z, Jin Y, Xiong L, Gao J, Wan J, Li Z, Huang L. A two-dimensional conductive polymer/V 2O 5 composite with rapid zinc-ion storage kinetics for high-power aqueous zinc-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:12013-12021. [PMID: 35943029 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03147g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Vanadium oxides represent a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) owing to their abundant valences and versatile cation-storage capacities. However, the sluggish Zn2+ diffusion kinetics in the V2O5 framework and poor intrinsic conductivity result in inferior rate capability and unsatisfactory cycling performance of the V2O5 cathode, and thus limits its commercial-scale deployment. Herein, a unique conducting polymer intercalation strategy is developed to optimize the ion/electron transport simultaneously based on the rational design of the composite structure and morphology. The poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) intercalated V2O5 not only remarkably enlarges the interlayer distance for facile Zn2+ diffusion, but also diminishes the electron transport resistance by the π-conjugated structure of PEDOT. Additionally, the two-dimensional (2D) morphology enables shorter ion diffusion paths as well as a larger number of exposed sites for Zn2+ insertion. As a result, the PEDOT-intercalated V2O5 (PEDOT/V2O5) exhibits a good high-rate performance (154 mA h g-1 at an ultrahigh current density of 50 A g-1) and a long-term cycling life (maintains 170 mA h g-1 even after 2500 cycles at 30 A g-1). This universal strategy provides a design principle for constructing efficient Zn2+ and electron transport pathways within cathode materials, holding great potential for the development of high-performance and durable ZIB cathodes.
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- Bo Wang
- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- China-Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- China-Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- China-Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- China-Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Fan Y, Yu X, Feng Z, Hu M, Zhang Y. Synthesis of Zn2+-Pre-Intercalated V2O5·nH2O/rGO Composite with Boosted Electrochemical Properties for Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175387. [PMID: 36080165 PMCID: PMC9457629 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Layered vanadium-based materials are considered to be great potential electrode materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs). The improvement of the electrochemical properties of vanadium-based materials is a hot research topic but still a challenge. Herein, a composite of Zn-ion pre-intercalated V2O5·nH2O combined with reduced graphene oxide (ZnVOH/rGO) is synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method and it shows improved Zn-ion storage. ZnVOH/rGO delivers a capacity of 325 mAh·g−1 at 0.1 A·g−1, and this value can still reach 210 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles. Additionally, it exhibits 196 mAh·g−1 and keeps 161 mAh·g−1 after 1200 cycles at 4 A·g−1. The achieved performances are much higher than that of ZnVOH and VOH. All results reveal that Zn2+ as “pillars” expands the interlayer distance of VOH and facilitates the fast kinetics, and rGO improves the electron flow. They both stabilize the structure and enhance efficient Zn2+ migration. All findings demonstrate ZnVOH/rGO’s potential as a perspective cathode material for AZIBs.
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- Yanzhi Fan
- Beijing Aerospace Intelligent Construction Co., Ltd., Beijing 102600, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology, Hubei Military-Civilian Integration and Co-Innovation Center of Aerospace Propulsion and Materials Technology, Wuhan 430040, China
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (Y.Z.)
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Lin D, Li Y. Recent Advances of Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Iodine Batteries: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108856. [PMID: 35119150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs), including zinc-iodine redox flow batteries and static ZIBs, are promising candidates for future grid-scale electrochemical energy storage. They are safe with great theoretical capacity, high energy, and power density. Nevertheless, to make aqueous rechargeable ZIBs practically feasible, there are quite a few hurdles that need to be overcome, including self-discharge, sluggish kinetics, low energy density, and instability of Zn metal anodes. This article first reviews the electrochemistry in aqueous rechargeable ZIBs, including the flow and static battery configurations and their electrode reactions. Then the authors discuss the fundamental questions of ZIBs and highlight the key strategies and recent accomplishments in tackling the challenges. Last, they share their thoughts on the future research development in aqueous rechargeable ZIBs.
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- Dun Lin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA
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Díaz‒Patiño L, Béjar J, Ortiz‒Ortega E, Trejo G, Guerra‒Balcázar M, Noé Arjona N, Alvarez-Contreras L. A Zn−air battery operated with Modified−Zn electrodes/gel polymer electrolytes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Lucia Díaz‒Patiño
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Posgrado Parque Tecnológico Querétaro S/N, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, C.P. 76 MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados SC: Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados SC Ingeniería y Química de Materiales MEXICO
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- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey: Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Investigación MEXICO
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro Facultad de Ingeniería, División de Investigación y Posgrado MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Investigación MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados SC Departamento de Ingeniería y Química de Materiales Av. Miguel de Cervantes 120Complejo Industrial Chihuahua 31136 Chihuahua MEXICO
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Peng J, Zhang W, Liu Q, Wang J, Chou S, Liu H, Dou S. Prussian Blue Analogues for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Past, Present, and Future. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108384. [PMID: 34918850 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have attracted wide attention for their application in the energy storage and conversion field due to their low cost, facile synthesis, and appreciable electrochemical performance. At the present stage, most research on PBAs is focused on their material-level optimization, whereas their properties in practical battery systems are seldom considered. This review aims to first provide an overview of the history and parameters of PBA materials and analyze the fundamental principles toward rational design of PBAs, and then evaluate the prospects and challenges for PBAs for practical sodium-ion batteries, hoping to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial reality.
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- Jian Peng
- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- 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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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- 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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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, 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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- Institute of Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, 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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- 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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Wu M, Zhang G, Wang W, Yang H, Rawach D, Chen M, Sun S. Electronic Metal-Support Interaction Modulation of Single-Atom Electrocatalysts for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2100947. [PMID: 35037425 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-performance oxygen electrocatalysts play a key role in the widespread application of rechargeable Zn-air batteries (ZABs). Single-atom catalysts (SACs) with maximum atom efficiency and well-defined active sites have been recognized as promising alternatives of the present noble-metal-based catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction. To improve their oxygen electrocatalysis activities and reveal the structure-activity relationship, many advanced synthesis and characterization methods have been developed to study the effects of 1) coordination and electronic structure of the metal centers and 2) morphology and stability of the conductive substrates. Herein, a detailed review of the recent advances of SACs with strong electronic metal-support interaction (EMSI) for rechargeable ZABs is provided. Great emphasis was placed on the EMSI forms and design strategies. Moreover, the importance and the impact of the atomic coordinating structure and the substrates on the oxygen electrocatalytic activity and stability are highlighted. Finally, future directions and perspectives on the development of SACs are also presented.
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- Mingjie Wu
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Department of Electronics, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Photo-Electronic Thin Film Device and Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Department of Inorganic Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle (SWUST), Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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Jiang W, Huang B, Hu R, Cui Y, Guan L. Bead-like carbon fibers consisting of abundantly exposed active sites for the oxygen reduction reaction. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:195401. [PMID: 35090146 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac4fe3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rational design is essential in the synthesis of electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, we introduced zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) into the electrospinning process of the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and hemin to increase the active site loading and exposed active area of the final product with empty bead-like structures. In this method, ZIF-8 acts as a carbon skeleton to provide a rich microporous structure that can support active sites, and as a nitrogen dopant to improve nitrogen contents. PVP changes the properties of the spinning solution, adjusts the fiber morphology, and to increase the exposed area of active sites as a pore former. The obtained Fe-N-C ORR catalyst delivered a half-wave potential (E1/2) of 0.924 V in a 0.1 M KOH solution and 0.77 V in a 0.1 M HClO4solution. A homemade zinc air battery with power density of 236 mW cm-2demonstrated the excellent performance of the catalyst under working conditions.
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- Weiya Jiang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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Du H, Zhao R, Yang Y, Liu Z, Qie L, Huang Y. High‐Capacity and Long‐Life Zinc Electrodeposition Enabled by a Self‐Healable and Desolvation Shield for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202114789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Haoran Du
- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai 201804 China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai 201804 China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai 201804 China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai 201804 China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai 201804 China
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei, 430074 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei, 430074 China
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Rossi F, Mancini L, Sgura I, Boniardi M, Casaroli A, Kao AP, Bozzini B. Insight into the cycling behaviour of metal anodes, enabled by X‐ray tomography and mathematical modelling. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Francesca Rossi
- University of Salento Faculty of Engineering: Universita del Salento Dipartimento di Ingegneria Department of Innovation Engineering via Monteroni s.n. 73100 Lecce ITALY
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- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA SYMEP & TomoLab lines ITALY
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- Universita del Salento Depatment of Mathematics and Physics ITALY
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- Politecnico di Milano Dipartimento di Energia Department of Energy via Lambruschini 4 20156 Milano ITALY
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Qie L, Du H, Zhao R, Yang Y, Liu Z, Huang Y. High-Capacity and Long-Life Zinc Electrodeposition Enabled by a Self-Healable and Desolvation Shield for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202114789. [PMID: 34939320 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202114789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Artificial interfaces can alleviate the side reactions and the formation of the metallic (e.g. , Li, Na, and Zn) dendrites. However, the traditional ones always break down during the repeated plating/stripping and fail to regulate the electrodeposition behaviors of the electrodes. Herein, a self-healable ion regulator (SIR) is designed as a desolvation shield to protect the Zn electrodes and guide the Zn electrodeposition. Benefiting from the intermolecular hydrogen bonds, SIR shows a superb capability to in-situ repair the plating/stripping-induced creaks. Besides, the results of theoretical calculations and electrochemical characterizations show that the coating reduces water molecules in the solvated sheath of hydrated Zn2+ and restrains the random Zn2+ diffusion on the Zn surface. Even with a coating layer of only 360 nm, the SIR-modified Zn electrode exhibits excellent long-term stability for > 3500 h at 2 mAh cm-2 and > 950 h at an ultrahigh areal capacity of 20 mAh cm-2 .
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- Long Qie
- Tongji University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 4800 Caoan Road, 201804, Jiading, CHINA
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- Tongji University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 4800 Caoan Road, 201804, Shanghai, CHINA
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- Tongji University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 4800 Caoan Road, Shanghai, CHINA
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- Tongji University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 4800 Caoan Road, Shanghai, CHINA
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- Tongji University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 4800 Caoan Road, Shanghai, CHINA
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, CHINA
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Görlin M, Ojwang DO, Lee MT, Renman V, Tai CW, Valvo M. Aging and Charge Compensation Effects of the Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc/Copper Hexacyanoferrate Battery Elucidated Using In Situ X-ray Techniques. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:59962-59974. [PMID: 34878765 PMCID: PMC8704201 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The zinc/copper hexacyanoferrate (Zn/CuHCF) cell has gained attention as an aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery (ZIB) owing to its open framework, excellent rate capability, and high safety. However, both the Zn anode and the CuHCF cathode show unavoidable signs of aging during cycling, though the underlying mechanisms have remained somewhat ambiguous. Here, we present an in-depth study of the CuHCF cathode by employing various X-ray spectroscopic techniques. This allows us to distinguish between structure-related aging effects and charge compensation processes associated with electroactive metal centers upon Zn2+ ion insertion/deinsertion. By combining high-angle annular dark-field-scanning electron transmission microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and elemental analysis, we reconstruct the picture of both the bulk and the surface. First, we identify a set of previously debated X-ray diffraction peaks appearing at early stages of cycling (below 200 cycles) in CuHCF. Our data suggest that these peaks are unrelated to hypothetical ZnxCu1-xHCF phases or to oxidic phases, but are caused by partial intercalation of ZnSO4 into graphitic carbon. We further conclude that Cu is the unstable species during aging, whose dissolution is significant at the surface of the CuHCF particles. This triggers Zn2+ ions to enter newly formed Cu vacancies, in addition to native Fe vacancies already present in the bulk, which causes a reduction of nearby metal sites. This is distinct from the charge compensation process where both the Cu2+/Cu+ and Fe3+/Fe2+ redox couples participate throughout the bulk. By tracking the K-edge fluorescence using operando XAS coupled with cyclic voltammetry, we successfully link the aging effect to the activation of the Fe3+/Fe2+ redox couple as a consequence of Cu dissolution. This explains the progressive increase in the voltage of the charge/discharge plateaus upon repeated cycling. We also find that SO42- anions reversibly insert into CuHCF during charge. Our work clarifies several intriguing structural and redox-mediated aging mechanisms in the CuHCF cathode and pinpoints parameters that correlate with the performance, which will hold importance for the development of future Prussian blue analogue-type cathodes for aqueous rechargeable ZIBs.
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- Mikaela Görlin
- Department
of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-75121 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-75121 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-75121 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian
University of Science and Technology, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-106
91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-75121 Uppsala, Sweden
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Dong F, Wu M, Chen Z, Liu X, Zhang G, Qiao J, Sun S. Atomically Dispersed Transition Metal-Nitrogen-Carbon Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Zinc-Air Batteries: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 14:36. [PMID: 34918185 PMCID: PMC8677872 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00768-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are currently receiving extensive attention because of their extremely high theoretical specific energy density, low manufacturing costs, and environmental friendliness. Exploring bifunctional catalysts with high activity and stability to overcome sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction is critical for the development of rechargeable ZABs. Atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts possessing prominent advantages of high metal atom utilization and electrocatalytic activity are promising candidates to promote oxygen electrocatalysis. In this work, general principles for designing atomically dispersed M-N-C are reviewed. Then, strategies aiming at enhancing the bifunctional catalytic activity and stability are presented. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of M-N-C bifunctional oxygen catalysts for ZABs are outlined. It is expected that this review will provide insights into the targeted optimization of atomically dispersed M-N-C catalysts in rechargeable ZABs.
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- Fang Dong
- Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, QC, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, QC, J3X 1P7, Canada
- Engineering Research Center of Nano, Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, QC, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, People's Republic of China
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- Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, QC, J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Innovation Institute for Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, QC, J3X 1P7, Canada.
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TAKASE S, KIMOTO A, KUSUNOKI M, SHIMIZU Y. Investigation of the Effect of Hydrophilicity on Oxygen Reduction Reaction Property with Measurement of Water Vapor Specific Surface Area. ELECTROCHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.5796/electrochemistry.21-00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Satoko TAKASE
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
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Pan D, Liu T, Zhang Y, liu H, Ding M, Chen L. A Novel Raw of Alkaline Stripped Pentavalent Vanadium Solution for High-Capacity Sodium Vanadate Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery Cathode. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Chen Z, Yang X, Li W, Liang X, Guo J, Li H, He Y, Kim Y. Nanofiber Composite for Improved Water Retention and Dendrites Suppression in Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2103048. [PMID: 34427378 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202103048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Water loss of the gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) and dendrites growth on Zn anode are overriding obstacles to applying flexible zinc-air batteries (ZABs) for wearable electronic devices. Nearly all previous efforts aim at developing novel GPEs with enhanced water retention and therefore elongate their lifespan. Herein, a facile interface engineering strategy is proposed to retard the water loss of GPE from the half-open structured air cathode. In detail, the poly(ethylene vinyl acetate)/carbon powder (PEVA-C) nanofiber composite interface layer with features of hydrophobicity, high conductivity, air permeability, and flexibility are prepared on the carbon cloth and set up between the GPE and electrode. The as-assembled ZAB with simple alkaline PVA GPE exhibits an impressive cycle life of 230 h, which outperforms ZAB without the PEVA-C nanofibers interface layer by 14 times. Additionally, the growth of Zn dendrites can be suppressed due to the tardy water loss of GPE.
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- Zhaoyang Chen
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Department of Physics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Li C, Xie X, Liu H, Wang P, Deng C, Lu B, Zhou J, Liang S. Integrated ‘all-in-one’ strategy to stabilize zinc anodes for high-performance zinc-ion batteries. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 9:nwab177. [PMID: 35265341 PMCID: PMC8900688 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwab177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Many optimization strategies have been employed to stabilize zinc anodes of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). Although these commonly used strategies can improve anode performance, they simultaneously induce specific issues. In this study, through the combination of structural design, interface modification, and electrolyte optimization, an ‘all-in-one’ (AIO) electrode was developed. Compared to the three-dimensional (3D) anode in routine liquid electrolytes, the new AIO electrode can greatly suppress gas evolution and the occurrence of side reactions induced by active water molecules, while retaining the merits of a 3D anode. Moreover, the integrated AIO strategy achieves a sufficient electrode/electrolyte interface contact area, so that the electrode can promote electron/ion transfer, and ensure a fast and complete redox reaction. As a result, it achieves excellent shelving-restoring ability (60 hours, four times) and 1200 cycles of long-term stability without apparent polarization. When paired with two common cathode materials used in ZIBs (α-MnO2 and NH4V4O10), full batteries with the AIO electrode demonstrate high capacity and good stability. The strategy of the ‘all-in-one’ architectural design is enlightened to solve the issues of zinc anodes in advanced Zn-based batteries.
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- Canpeng Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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The Trade-Offs in the Design of Reversible Zinc Anodes for Secondary Alkaline Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-021-00107-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nivedha L, Raja M, Ramanujam K. Interplay of the functional units of a binder in the oxygen reduction process of zinc-air battery. Catal Today 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Yang Q, Li Q, Liu Z, Wang D, Guo Y, Li X, Tang Y, Li H, Dong B, Zhi C. Dendrites in Zn-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2001854. [PMID: 33103828 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Aqueous Zn batteries that provide a synergistic integration of absolute safety and high energy density have been considered as highly promising energy-storage systems for powering electronics. Despite the rapid progress made in developing high-performance cathodes and electrolytes, the underestimated but non-negligible dendrites of Zn anode have been observed to shorten battery lifespan. Herein, this dendrite issue in Zn anodes, with regard to fundamentals, protection strategies, characterization techniques, and theoretical simulations, is systematically discussed. An overall comparison between the Zn dendrite and its Li and Al counterparts, to highlight their differences in both origin and topology, is given. Subsequently, in-depth clarifications of the specific influence factors of Zn dendrites, including the accumulation effect and the cathode loading mass (a distinct factor for laboratory studies and practical applications) are presented. Recent advances in Zn dendrite protection are then comprehensively summarized and categorized to generate an overview of respective superiorities and limitations of various strategies. Accordingly, theoretical computations and advanced characterization approaches are introduced as mechanism guidelines and measurement criteria for dendrite suppression, respectively. The concluding section emphasizes future challenges in addressing the Zn dendrite issue and potential approaches to further promoting the lifespan of Zn batteries.
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- Qi Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450002, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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Dong F, Wu M, Zhang G, Liu X, Rawach D, Tavares AC, Sun S. Defect Engineering of Carbon-based Electrocatalysts for Rechargeable Zinc-air Batteries. Chem Asian J 2020; 15:3737-3751. [PMID: 32997441 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202001031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are considered as one of the most promising electrochemical energy devices due to their various unique advantages. Oxygen electrocatalysis, involving the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), determines the overall performance of zinc-air batteries. Therefore, the development of highly efficient bifunctional ORR/OER catalysts is critical for the large-scale application of ZABs. Carbon-based nanomaterials have been widely reported to be efficient electrocatalysts toward both ORR and OER. The enhanced activity of these electrocatalysts are usually attributed to different doping defects, synergistic effects and even the intrinsic carbon defects. Herein, an overview of the defect engineering in carbon-based electrocatalysts for ORR and OER is provided. The different types of intrinsic carbon defects and strategies for the generation of other defects in carbon-based electrocatalysts are presented. The interaction of heteroatoms doped carbon and transition metals (TMs) is also explored. In the end, the existing challenges and future perspectives on defect engineering are discussed.
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- Fang Dong
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, QC J3X 1S2, Canada
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Wang C, Pei Z, Meng Q, Zhang C, Sui X, Yuan Z, Wang S, Chen Y. Toward Flexible Zinc‐Ion Hybrid Capacitors with Superhigh Energy Density and Ultralong Cycling Life: The Pivotal Role of ZnCl
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Salt‐Based Electrolytes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202012030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Cheng Wang
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics and Materials Engineering Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institute of Physics School of Physics Northwest University Xian 710069 China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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Wang C, Pei Z, Meng Q, Zhang C, Sui X, Yuan Z, Wang S, Chen Y. Toward Flexible Zinc‐Ion Hybrid Capacitors with Superhigh Energy Density and Ultralong Cycling Life: The Pivotal Role of ZnCl
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Salt‐Based Electrolytes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 60:990-997. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202012030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Cheng Wang
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics and Materials Engineering Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institute of Physics School of Physics Northwest University Xian 710069 China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales 2006 Australia
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Chen C, Li Y, Cheng D, He H, Zhou K. Graphite Nanoarrays-Confined Fe and Co Single-Atoms within Graphene Sponges as Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalyst for Ultralong Lasting Zinc-Air Battery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:40415-40425. [PMID: 32809790 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The inferior stability of bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts in the air cathode is one of the main obstacles that impedes the commercialization of zinc-air batteries (ZABs). This work describes a self-assembly technique combined with subsequent calcination to prepare a bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst of graphite nanoarrays-confined Fe and Co single-atoms within graphene sponges (FeCo-NGS). Specifically, graphene sponges overspread with graphite nanoarrays as a structure regulation, which can prevent the metal single-atoms from aggregating and accelerate the mass/electron transfer, provides a guarantee for the long-term operation. Furthermore, M-N4 (M = Fe/Co) as the intrinsic activity regulation can effectively drive the heterogeneous oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalytic processes. Thanks to the rationally designed regulations, FeCo-NGS shows both extraordinary electrocatalytic activity for ORR and OER, even outperforming commercial Pt/C and IrO2. Remarkably, ZABs with FeCo-NGS air cathode demonstrate a record-breaking cycle lifetime of more than 1500 h (over 9000 cycles) at 10 mA cm-2 with a small charge-discharge gap.
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- Chang Chen
- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Cai Y, Chua R, Kou Z, Ren H, Yuan D, Huang S, Kumar S, Verma V, Amonpattaratkit P, Srinivasan M. Boosting Zn-Ion Storage Performance of Bronze-Type VO 2 via Ni-Mediated Electronic Structure Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:36110-36118. [PMID: 32701255 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c09061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries are emerging as attractive alternatives for post-lithium-ion batteries. However, their electrochemical performances are restricted by the narrow working window of materials in aqueous electrolytes. Herein, a Ni-mediated VO2-B nanobelt [(Ni)VO2] has been designed to optimize the intrinsic electronic structure of VO2-B and thus achieve much more enhanced zinc-ion storage. Specifically, the Zn/(Ni)VO2 battery yields a good rate capability (182.0 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1) with a superior cycling stability (130.6 mA h g-1 at 10 A g-1 after 2000 cycles). Experimental and theoretical methods reveal that the introduction of Ni2+ in the VO2 tunnel structure can effectively provide high surface reactivity and improve the intrinsic electronic configurations, thus resulting in good kinetics. Furthermore, H+ and Zn2+ cointercalation processes are determined via in situ X-ray diffraction and supported by ex situ characterizations. Additionally, quasi-solid-state Zn/(Ni)VO2 soft-packaged batteries are assembled and provide flexibility in battery design for practical applications. The results provide insights into the interrelationships between the intrinsic electronic structure of the cathode and the overall electrochemical performance.
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- Yi Cai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 1, 117574, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute, 50 Nanyang Drive, X-Frontiers Block, Level 5, Singapore 637553, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Faculty Avenue, 639977, Singapore
- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, 637553, Singapore
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Li X, Tang Y, Zhu J, Lv H, Zhao L, Wang W, Zhi C, Li H. Boosting the Cycling Stability of Aqueous Flexible Zn Batteries via F Doping in Nickel-Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2001935. [PMID: 32603014 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202001935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Cathodes of rechargeable Zn batteries typically face the issues of irreversible phase transformation, structure collapse, and volume expansion during repeated charge/discharge cycles, which result in an increased transfer resistance and poor long-term cycling stability. Herein, a facile F doping strategy is developed to boost the cycling stability of nickel cobalt carbonate hydroxide (NiCo-CH) cathode. Benefiting from the extremely high electronegativity, the phase and morphology stabilities as well as the electrical conductivity of NiCo-CH are remarkably enhanced by F incorporation (NiCo-CH-F). Phase interface and amorphous microdomains are also introduced, which are favorable for the electrochemical performance of cathode. Benefiting from these features, NiCo-CH-F delivers a high capacity (245 mA h g-1 ), excellent rate capability (64% retention at 8 A g-1 ), and outstanding cycling stability (maintains 90% after 10 000 cycles). Moreover, the quasi-solid-state battery also manifests superior cycling stability (maintains 90% after 7200 cycles) and desirable flexibility. This work offers a general strategy to boost the cycling stability of cathode materials for aqueous Zn batteries.
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- Xuejin Li
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong, 266580, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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Cui Y, Zhao Q, Wu X, Chen X, Yang J, Wang Y, Qin R, Ding S, Song Y, Wu J, Yang K, Wang Z, Mei Z, Song Z, Wu H, Jiang Z, Qian G, Yang L, Pan F. An Interface‐Bridged Organic–Inorganic Layer that Suppresses Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions for Ultra‐Long‐Life Aqueous Zinc Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202005472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Yanhui Cui
- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Biology and BiotechnologyPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringStanford University Stanford CA 94305 USA
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced MaterialsPeking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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Cui Y, Zhao Q, Wu X, Chen X, Yang J, Wang Y, Qin R, Ding S, Song Y, Wu J, Yang K, Wang Z, Mei Z, Song Z, Wu H, Jiang Z, Qian G, Yang L, Pan F. An Interface‐Bridged Organic–Inorganic Layer that Suppresses Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions for Ultra‐Long‐Life Aqueous Zinc Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:16594-16601. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202005472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yanhui Cui
- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Stanford University Stanford CA 94305 USA
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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Khamsanga S, Nguyen MT, Yonezawa T, Thamyongkit P, Pornprasertsuk R, Pattananuwat P, Tuantranont A, Siwamogsatham S, Kheawhom S. MnO 2 Heterostructure on Carbon Nanotubes as Cathode Material for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4689. [PMID: 32630149 PMCID: PMC7369720 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Due to their cost effectiveness, high safety, and eco-friendliness, zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are receiving much attention nowadays. In the production of rechargeable ZIBs, the cathode plays an important role. Manganese oxide (MnO2) is considered the most promising and widely investigated intercalation cathode material. Nonetheless, MnO2 cathodes are subjected to challenging issues viz. limited capacity, low rate capability and poor cycling stability. It is seen that the MnO2 heterostructure can enable long-term cycling stability in different types of energy devices. Herein, a versatile chemical method for the preparation of MnO2 heterostructure on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MNH-CNT) is reported. Besides, the synthesized MNH-CNT is composed of δ-MnO2 and γ-MnO2. A ZIB using the MNH-CNT cathode delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 236 mAh g-1 at 400 mA g-1, 108 mAh g-1 at 1600 mA g-1 and excellent cycling stability. A pseudocapacitive behavior investigation demonstrates fast zinc ion diffusion via a diffusion-controlled process with low capacitive contribution. Overall, the MNH-CNT cathode is seen to exhibit superior electrochemical performance. This work presents new opportunities for improving the discharge capacity and cycling stability of aqueous ZIBs.
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- Sonti Khamsanga
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan; (M.T.N.); (T.Y.)
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan; (M.T.N.); (T.Y.)
- Institute of Business-Regional Collaborations, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.P.); (P.P.)
- Center of Excellence in Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.P.); (P.P.)
- Center of Excellence in Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand; (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand; (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Corpuz RD, De Juan-Corpuz LM, Nguyen MT, Yonezawa T, Wu HL, Somwangthanaroj A, Kheawhom S. Binder-Free α-MnO 2 Nanowires on Carbon Cloth as Cathode Material for Zinc-ion Batteries. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3113. [PMID: 32354107 PMCID: PMC7247688 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21093113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Recently, rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gained a considerable amount of attention due to their high safety, low toxicity, abundance, and low cost. Traditionally, a composite manganese oxide (MnO2) and a conductive carbon having a polymeric binder are used as a positive electrode. In general, a binder is employed to bond all materials together and to prevent detachment and dissolution of the active materials. Herein, the synthesis of α-MnO2 nanowires on carbon cloth via a simple one-step hydrothermal process and its electrochemical performance, as a binder-free cathode in aqueous and nonaqueous-based ZIBs, is duly reported. Morphological and elemental analyses reveal a single crystal α-MnO2 having homogeneous nanowire morphology with preferential growth along {001}. It is significant that analysis of the electrochemical performance of the α-MnO2 nanowires demonstrates more stable capacity and superior cyclability in a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) electrolyte ZIB than in an aqueous electrolyte system. This is because DMSO can prevent irreversible proton insertion as well as unfavorable dendritic zinc deposition. The application of the binder-free α-MnO2 nanowires cathode in DMSO can promote follow-up research on the high cyclability of ZIBs.
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- Ryan Dula Corpuz
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.D.C.); (L.M.D.J.-C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.D.C.); (L.M.D.J.-C.); (A.S.)
- Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1015, Philippines
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1015, Philippines
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan; (M.T.N.); (T.Y.)
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan; (M.T.N.); (T.Y.)
- Institute of Business-Regional Collaborations, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Center for Condensed Matter Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
- Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.D.C.); (L.M.D.J.-C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (R.D.C.); (L.M.D.J.-C.); (A.S.)
- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Enhancing bifunctionality of CoN nanowires by Mn doping for long-lasting Zn-air batteries. Sci China Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-020-9739-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Rossi F, Mele C, Boniardi M, Bozzini B. Electrodeposition of Zinc from Alkaline Electrolytes Containing Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Ionomers: Impact of Cathodic‐Anodic Cycling Conditions. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Francesca Rossi
- Department of Innovation Engineering University of Salento via Monteroni 73100 Lecce Italy
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- Department of Innovation Engineering University of Salento via Monteroni 73100 Lecce Italy
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- Department of Mechanics Politecnico di Milano via La Masa 1 20156 Milano Italy
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- Department of Energy Politecnico di Milano via Lambruschini 4 20156 Milano Italy
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Glatz H, Tervoort E, Kundu D. Unveiling Critical Insight into the Zn Metal Anode Cyclability in Mildly Acidic Aqueous Electrolytes: Implications for Aqueous Zinc Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:3522-3530. [PMID: 31887018 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b16125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The cost benefit and inherent safety conferred by the energy-dense metallic zinc anode and mildly acidic aqueous electrolytes are critical to aqueous zinc batteries' (AZBs) large-scale energy-storage ambition. Aggressive research efforts in the past five years have resulted in the discovery of several high-energy positive (cathode) host materials, but understanding of the Zn anode rechargeability and any influence of the electrolyte, which are critical for AZBs' practical development, remains limited. As we unravel here, under realistic test conditions, when parameters are set keeping practical applications in mind, Zn anode cycling appears vulnerable to dendritic failure in all common AZB electrolytes. While 3 M ZnSO4 delivers the best overall performance for the Zn anode cycling, viability of the oxidatively stable "water in salt" electrolyte appears gravely restricted. Defying the general understanding of metal electrodeposition, a high current density is found to dramatically prolong the Zn cycling lifetime, achieving >8000 cycles at 20 mA cm-2 for 1 mAh cm-2 capacity in 3 M ZnSO4. High current also allows prolonged cycling at capacities of 2 and 4 mAh cm-2. Such a striking improvement in lifetime on going from low to high currents is further confirmed through Zn|Zn0.25V2O5 and Zn|LiMn2O4 full-cell studies with practical electrode loading. Not surprisingly, all the parameters influence the cycled Zn morphology, which in turn dictates the propensity for short-circuit. These findings not only divulge previously unanticipated insight into the Zn anode cycling and electrolyte performance in AZBs but also offer a rational basis to gauge their practical development.
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- Hadrien Glatz
- Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials , ETH Zürich , Vladimir Prelog Weg 5 , Zürich 8093 , Switzerland
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- Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials , ETH Zürich , Vladimir Prelog Weg 5 , Zürich 8093 , Switzerland
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- Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials , ETH Zürich , Vladimir Prelog Weg 5 , Zürich 8093 , Switzerland
- School of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering , UNSW , Sydney , New South Wales 2052 , Australia
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Zhang S, Zhao W, Li H, Xu Q. Cross-Conjugated Polycatechol Organic Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Storage. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:188-195. [PMID: 31696615 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201902697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The rapid development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries poses a challenge for the exploration of cathode materials with high capacity and long cycle life. Organic materials are considered an appropriate choice owing to their structural flexibility and tunable surface chemistry. However, most organic cathode materials still have some shortcomings, such as low electrical conductivity, high cost, and limited cycling durability. Here, a facile synthesis of a novel organic composite cathode composed of cross-conjugated polycatechol (PC) combined with graphene (PC/G) is reported. The PC/G cathode is used for aqueous zinc-ion storage, wherein many hydroxy groups in the PC/G composite cathode can be converted into redox-active carbonyl groups at the initial discharge-charge. This composite cathode can deliver a high specific capacity of 355 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and a specific capacity of 171 mAh g-1 at 10 C. Moreover, the composite cathode can retain 74.4 % of its initial capacity after 3000 discharge-charge cycles at 2 C. This coordination route to zinc ions within the PC/G composite cathode can avoid the destruction of the cathode material during discharge-charge. This organic cathode shows great promise for reversible zinc-ion storage, bringing aqueous zinc-ion batteries a step closer to future practical applications.
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- Shuoqing Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, SA, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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