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Kong C, Wang F, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu J, Feng K, Pei Y, Wu Y, Wang G. Constructing Three-Dimensional Architectures to Design Advanced Copper-Based Current Collector Materials for Alkali Metal Batteries: From Nanoscale to Microscale. Molecules 2024; 29:3669. [PMID: 39125073 PMCID: PMC11313890 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Alkali metals (Li, Na, and K) are deemed as the ideal anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density batteries because of their high theoretical specific capacity and low redox potentials. However, alkali metal anodes (AMAs) still face some challenges hindering their further applications, including uncontrollable dendrite growth and unstable solid electrolyte interphase during cycling, resulting in low Coulombic efficiency and inferior cycling performance. In this regard, designing 3D current collectors as hosts for AMAs is one of the most effective ways to address the above-mentioned problems, because their sufficient space could accommodate AMAs' volume expansion, and their high specific surface area could lower the local current density, leading to the uniform deposition of alkali metals. Herein, we review recent progress on the application of 3D Cu-based current collectors in stable and dendrite-free AMAs. The most widely used modification methods of 3D Cu-based current collectors are summarized. Furthermore, the relationships among methods of modification, structure and composition, and the electrochemical properties of AMAs using Cu-based current collectors, are systematically discussed. Finally, the challenges and prospects for future study and applications of Cu-based current collectors in high-performance alkali metal batteries are proposed.
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- Chunyang Kong
- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Faculty of Engineering, Huanghe Science & Technology University, Zhengzhou 450063, China;
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
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- Provincial and Ministerial Co-Construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-Ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (C.K.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (K.F.); (Y.P.); (Y.W.)
- Research Center for High Purity Materials, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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Yang L, Zhang Y, Cai W, Tan J, Hansen H, Wang H, Chen Y, Zhu M, Mu J. Electrochemically-driven actuators: from materials to mechanisms and from performance to applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5956-6010. [PMID: 38721851 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00906h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Soft actuators, pivotal for converting external energy into mechanical motion, have become increasingly vital in a wide range of applications, from the subtle engineering of soft robotics to the demanding environments of aerospace exploration. Among these, electrochemically-driven actuators (EC actuators), are particularly distinguished by their operation through ion diffusion or intercalation-induced volume changes. These actuators feature notable advantages, including precise deformation control under electrical stimuli, freedom from Carnot efficiency limitations, and the ability to maintain their actuated state with minimal energy use, akin to the latching state in skeletal muscles. This review extensively examines EC actuators, emphasizing their classification based on diverse material types, driving mechanisms, actuator configurations, and potential applications. It aims to illuminate the complicated driving mechanisms of different categories, uncover their underlying connections, and reveal the interdependencies among materials, mechanisms, and performances. We conduct an in-depth analysis of both conventional and emerging EC actuator materials, casting a forward-looking lens on their trajectories and pinpointing areas ready for innovation and performance enhancement strategies. We also navigate through the challenges and opportunities within the field, including optimizing current materials, exploring new materials, and scaling up production processes. Overall, this review aims to provide a scientifically robust narrative that captures the current state of EC actuators and sets a trajectory for future innovation in this rapidly advancing field.
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- Lixue Yang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
- Shanghai Dianji University, 201306, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Key Laboratory of Mechanism Theory and Equipment Design of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Key Laboratory of Mechanism Theory and Equipment Design of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Liu X, Li Z, Chong B, Kang J, Zhang S, Chen M, Wang C, Ji K. Electrochemically Dealloying Engineering toward Integrated Monolithic Electrodes with Superior Electrochemical Li-Storage Properties. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401698. [PMID: 38794861 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Integrated monolithic electrodes (IMEs) free of inactive components demonstrate great potential in boosting energy-power densities and cycling life of lithium-ion batteries. However, their practical applications are significantly limited by low active substance loading (< 4.0 mg cm-2 and 1.0 g cm-3), complicated manufacturing process, and high fabrication cost. Herein, employing industrial Cu-Mn alloy foil as a precursor, a simple neutral salt solution-mediated electrochemical dealloying strategy is proposed to address such problems. The resultant Cu-Mn IMEs achieve not only a significantly larger active material loading due to the in situ generated Cu2O and MnOx (ca. 16.0 mg cm-2 and 1.78 g cm-3), simultaneously fast transport of ions and electrons due to the well-formed nanoporous structure and built-in Cu current collector, but also high structural stability due to the interconnected ligaments and suitable free space to relieve the volume expansion upon lithiation. As a result, they demonstrate remarkable performances including large specific capacities (> 5.7 mAh cm-2), remarkable pseudocapacitive effect despite the battery-type constitutes, long cycling life, and good working condition in a lithium-ion full cell. This study sheds new light on the further development of IMEs, enriches the existing dealloying techniques, and builds a bridge between the two.
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- Xinyu Liu
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Zhou Y, Ye Q, Han Y, He G, Chen C. Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Porous Brass by Chemical Dealloying for Efficient Emulsion Separation. Molecules 2023; 28:6509. [PMID: 37764285 PMCID: PMC10534338 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186509] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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By taking advantage of typical dealloying and subsequent aging methods, a novel homogeneous porous brass with a micro/nano hierarchical structure was prepared without any chemical modification. The treatment of commercial brass with hot concentrated HCl solution caused preferential etching of Zn from Cu62Zn38 alloy foil, leaving a microporous skeleton with an average tortuous channel size of 1.6 μm for liquid transfer. After storage in the atmosphere for 7 days, the wettability of the dealloyed brass changed from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic with a contact angle > 156° and sliding angle < 7°. The aging treatment enhanced the hydrophobicity of the brass by the formation of Cu2O on the surface. By virtue of the opposite wettability to water and oil, the aged brass separated surfactant-stabilized water-in-oil emulsions with separation efficiency of over 99.4% and permeate flux of about 851 L·m-2·h-1 even after recycling for 60 times. After 10 times of tape peeling or sandpaper abrasion, the aged brass maintained its superhydrophobicity, indicating its excellent mechanical stability. Moreover, the aged brass still retained its superhydrophobicity after exposure to high temperatures or corrosive solutions, displaying high resistance to extreme environments. The reason may be that the bicontinuous porous structure throughout the whole foil endows stable mechanical properties to tolerate extreme environments. This method should have a promising future in expanding the applications of alloys.
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- Yanbiao Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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Nazarian-Samani M, Nazarian-Samani M, Haghighat-Shishavan S, Kim KB. Fe 3+-Derived Boosted Charge Transfer in an FeSi 4P 4 Anode for Ultradurable Li-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2022; 16:12606-12619. [PMID: 35904525 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ion and electron transportation determine the electrochemical performance of anodes in metal-ion batteries. This study demonstrates the advantage of charge transfer over mass transport in ensuring ultrastable electrochemical performance. Additionally, charge transfer governs the quality, composition, and morphology of a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) film. We develop FeSi4P4-carbon nanotube (FSPC) and reduced-FeSi4P4-carbon nanotube (R-FSPC) heterostructures. The FSPC contains abundant Fe3+ cations and negligible pore contents, whereas R-FSPC predominantly comprises Fe2+ and an abundance of nanopores and vacancies. The copious amount of Fe3+ ions in FSPC significantly improves charge transfer during Li-ion battery tests and leads to the formation of a thin monotonic SEI film. This prevents the formation of detrimental LiP and crystalline-Li3.75Si phases and the aggregation of discharging/recharging products and guarantees the reformation of FeSi4P4 nanocrystals during delithiation. Thus, FSPC delivers a high initial Coulombic efficiency (>90%), exceptional rate capability (616 mAh g-1 at 15 A g-1), and ultrastable symmetric/asymmetric cycling performance (>1000 cycles at ultrahigh current densities). This study deepens our understanding of the effects of electron transport on regulating the structural and electrochemical properties of electrode materials in high-performance batteries.
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- Mahboobeh Nazarian-Samani
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Hüger E, Jin C, Schmidt H. Electrochemical investigation of ion-beam sputter-deposited carbon thin films for Li-ion batteries. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-022-01737-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The C-rate capability of 230 nm- and 16 nm-thin ion-beam sputter-deposited amorphous carbon films, an interesting class of carbonaceous material for lithium-ion batteries, was investigated up to Li-platting. Stepwise ascending and descending constant Li+ currents after each fifth cycle, followed by hundreds of cycles with the highest current were applied. The carbon films show similar cycling with irreversible losses during the first five cycles, followed by reversible cycling with a capacity close to that of graphite. The capacity is significantly lower at high currents; however, it is restored for subsequent cycling again at low currents. Differential charge and differential capacity curves reveal three Li+ uptake and three Li+ release peaks located between 0 and 3 V. Irreversible as well as reversible Li bonding can be associated with all these peaks. Irreversibly bonded Li can be found at the surface (solid electrolyte interphase) and in the bulk of the carbon films (Li trapping). Reversible Li bonding might be possible inside the carbon films in graphite-like nano-domains and at defects. The thinner film reveals a more pseudo-capacitive cycling behavior, pointing to enhanced Li kinetics.
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Cu xO-Modified Nanoporous Cu Foil as a Self-Supporting Electrode for Supercapacitor and Oxygen Evolution Reaction. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12122121. [PMID: 35745461 PMCID: PMC9227449 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Designing and modifying nanoporous metal foils to make them suitable for supercapacitor and catalysis is significant but challenging. In this work, CuxO nanoflakes have been successfully in situ grown on nanoporous Cu foil via a facile electrooxidation method. A Ga-assisted surface Ga-Cu alloying–dealloying is adopted to realize the formation of a nanoporous Cu layer on the flexible Cu foil. The following electrooxidation, at a constant potential, modifies the nanoporous Cu layer with CuxO nanoflakes. The optimum CuxO/Cu electrode (O-Cu-2h) delivers the maximum areal capacitance of 0.745 F cm−2 (410.27 F g−1) at 0.2 mA cm−2 and maintains 94.71% of the capacitance after 12,000 cycles. The supercapacitor consisted of the O-Cu-2h as the positive electrode and activated carbon as the negative electrode has an energy density of 24.20 Wh kg−1 and power density of 0.65 kW kg−1. The potential of using the electrode as oxygen evolution reaction catalysts is also investigated. The overpotential of O-Cu-2h at 10 mA cm−2 is 394 mV; however, the long-term stability still needs further improvement.
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Kim J, Kim JY, Park ES. Pushing the Boundaries of Multicomponent Alloy Nanostructures: Hybrid Approach of Liquid Phase Separation and Selective Leaching Processes. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:1821-1831. [PMID: 35713467 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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ConspectusAlloying, or mixing of multiple metallic elements, is the classical way of novel materials development since the Bronze age. Increased numbers of principal elements expand the compositional space for alloy design vastly, leading to nearly endless possibilities of unexpected and unique materials properties. In contrast to bulk alloying processes represented by casting of molten metal mixtures, the fabrication of multicomponent alloy (MCA) nanostructures such as nanoparticles and nanofoams with more than three elements is often challenging, and a few methodologies for directly synthesizing alloy nanostructures up to denary systems have been suggested recently. However, forming alloy nanoparticles inside another metal matrix, instead of inside aqueous media in wet-chemical synthesis, is a fairly well understood strategy in terms of physical metallurgy. Extracting those alloy nanophases from the matrix could provide an alternative way to fabricate novel MCA nanostructures.In this Account, we describe a hybrid approach of metallurgical bottom-up and chemical top-down processes for fabricating MCA nanostructures including nanoparticles and nanofoams. The former utilizes a liquid-state phase separation process that resembles "oil and water" but occurs at the nanoscale due to thermodynamic mixing relations among alloying elements and a rapid quenching process. Thermodynamic prediction of the immiscible boundary in a temperature-composition space (miscibility gap) plays a key role in designing precursor alloys for MCA nanostructures. Selective leaching, the chemical top-down process for extracting the alloy nanostructures from the precursors, uses the chemical reactivity difference between the embedded nanostructures and the matrix phase against a certain chemical solution. We discuss here that the precise control of alloy composition and cooling rate based on thermodynamic assessments enables researchers to prepare phase-separating precursor alloys for fabricating both nanoparticles and nanofoams with a broad size range from a few nanometers to a few hundred nanometers. Depending on the alloy systems, the atomic structure of alloy nanostructures could be controlled from fully amorphous to nanocrystalline and even to quasicrystalline structure. We demonstrate how the different sizes of alloy nanostructures fabricated by a single hybrid procedure can be effectively exploited for investigating size-dependent physical properties. The future and potential research directions for this hybrid approach are also briefly discussed. This unique approach for fabricating nanosized alloys provides an extended methodology to discover novel metallic nanomaterials with promising properties in diverse compositional spaces of MCA systems.
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- Jinwoo Kim
- Energy Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials & Institute of Engineering Research, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials & Institute of Engineering Research, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Complexation of conductive agents to anode active materials of lithium-ion batteries using ion complex formation reaction. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chang H, Chen Y, Zhang N, Zhu YR, Yi TF. FePO4-coated Li5Cr7Ti6O25 nanocomposites as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Du J, Xiang D, Chen J, Xia H, Wang L, Liu F, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Xu C, Wang B. A recyclable self-supported nanoporous PdCu heterogeneous catalyst for aqueous Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:11641-11644. [PMID: 34668897 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc04281e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoporous PdCu (NP-PdCu) was prepared by the dealloying strategy from a PdCuAl ternary alloy precursor and characterized systematically using SEM, TEM, XRD, and XPS. NP-PdCu was demonstrated to be a competent self-supported heterogenous catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, affording a series of synthetically valuable biaryl compounds in good to excellent yields. This catalyst could be easily separated from the product via centrifugation and reused several times without obvious loss of catalytic performance.
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- Jialei Du
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, P. R. China.
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Arkook B, Alshahrie A, Salah N, Aslam M, Aissan S, Al-Ojeery A, Al-Ghamdi A, Inoue A, Shalaan ES. Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes Fibrous Composite Decorated with PdMg Alloy Nanoparticles with Enhanced Absorption-Desorption Kinetics for Hydrogen Storage Application. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2957. [PMID: 34835721 PMCID: PMC8619722 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We describe a graphene and fibrous multiwall carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNT) composite film prepared by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition for use as a suitable and possible candidate of hydrogen storage materials. A high storage capacity of 5.53 wt% has been obtained with improved kinetics. The addition of binary PdMg alloy nanoparticles to the surface of graphene-fibrous nanotubes composite films raised the storage capacity by 53% compared to the film without PdMg decorated nanoparticles. Additionally, the graphene/f-MWCNT composite film decorated with PdMg nanoparticles exhibited an enhanced hydrogen absorption-desorption kinetics. The fibrous structure of the MWCNTs, alongside graphene sheets within the film, creates an enormous active region site for hydrogen reaction. The addition of PdMg nanoparticles enhanced the reaction kinetics due to the catalytic nature of Pd, and increased the hydrogen content due to the high absorption capacity of Mg nanoparticles. The combination of Pd and Mg in a binary alloy nanoparticle enhanced the hydrogen capacity and absorption-desorption kinetics.
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- Bassim Arkook
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Jeddah University, Jeddah 23890, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
- International Institute of Green Materials, Josai International University, Togane 283-8555, Japan
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.-O.); (A.A.-G.); (A.I.)
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Han G, Zhao J, Yang Z, Liu B, Huang Y, Wei Y, Yang S, Su S. Facile hydrothermal synthesis and enhanced electrochemical properties of a layered NiSiO/RGO nanocomposite with an interesting dandelion-like structure. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:13756-13767. [PMID: 34542546 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt02325j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Materials with unique structures can exhibit different properties and are widely studied in the preparation of new materials. Herein we reported a hydrothermal method to fabricate a layered nickel silicate/reduced graphene oxide (NiSiO/RGO) nanocomposite with an interesting dandelion-like structure. The morphology, composition, and electrochemical performance of RGO, NiSiO, and NiSiO/RGO were comparatively investigated in the current work. The results showed that the NiSiO/RGO nanocomposite has a dandelion-like hollow core-shell structure and shows good electrochemical performance. Compared with NiSiO, the original discharge capacity of NiSiO/RGO increased from 1291.6 mA h g-1 to 1653.9 mA h g-1; meanwhile, the reversible specific capacity of NiSiO/RGO increased from 649.6 mA h g-1 to 691.4 mA h g-1 after testing at a current density of 100 mA g-1 for 100 cycles. Moreover, the prepared NiSiO/RGO maintained a coulombic efficiency of about 97% after the initial charging and discharging cycle. This unique hollow dandelion-like structure enhanced the electrical conductivity and further resulted in lower diffusion resistance and higher reversible capacity. This work demonstrated that the layered NiSiO/RGO with an interesting dandelion-like structure can act as an alternative anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
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- Guihong Han
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China. .,Henan Province Industrial Technology Research Institute of Resources and Materials, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China. .,Henan Province Industrial Technology Research Institute of Resources and Materials, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P.R. China.
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Han J, He G. Capacity-Limited Na-M foil Anode: toward Practical Applications of Na Metal Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102126. [PMID: 34510710 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The practical applications of Na metal anodes are severely plagued by unstable Na plating/stripping. Here the fabrication of Na-rich Na-M (M = Au, Sn, and In) alloy anodes is reported as promising alternatives to address this issue. As compared to metallic Na foil anodes, the alloy foils exhibit improved electrolyte/electrode interface and provide abundant sodiophilic sites for efficient Na plating, while the self-evolved porous Na-M structures accommodate volume variation on cycling. Among three alloy foils, the Na-Au system shows the most promising performance. Under practical conditions such as capacity-limited anodes (5 mAh cm-2 ) and large stripping/plating capacity (1.0 mAh cm-2 ), the Na0.9 Au0.1 anodes demonstrate stable plating/stripping over 350 h. The proof-of-concept full cells assembled with hard carbon or Prussian blue materials and this thin Na0.9 Au0.1 anode also have much elongated cycling life than for pristine Na metal anodes. These findings confirm that the rational design of Na-M alloy anodes can be a promising strategy to promote the development of Na metal batteries.
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- Jiatong Han
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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Zhou J, Huang P, Hao Q, Zhang L, Liu H, Xu C, Yu J. Ag Nanoparticles Anchored on Nanoporous Ge Skeleton as
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Anode for Lithium‐ion Batteries. CHINESE J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202100288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ji Zhou
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Preparation and Measurement of Building Materials University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250022 China
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Wen X, Yin S, Yin H, Ding Y. A displacement dealloying route to dilute nanoporous PtAu alloys for highly active formic acid electro-oxidation. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.137884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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