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Wang M, Liu B, Zhang H, Lu Z, Xie J, Cao Y. High quality bifunctional cathode for rechargeable zinc-air batteries using N-doped carbon nanotubes constrained CoFe alloy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:681-689. [PMID: 38320404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Building efficient and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts toward oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for the advancement of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Here, a convenient in situ strategy is reported to controllably encapsulate CoFe alloy nanoparticles within N-doped carbon nanotubes (CoFe@NCNT). The abundant Co(Fe)-Nx active sites and the synergistic interaction between CoFe alloys and carbon nanotubes facilitate mass transfer and interfacial charge transfer, resulting in excellent dual functional electrocatalytic activity of OER/ORR with minor potential difference (ΔE = 0.73 V). Thus, the corresponding rechargeable ZAB displays high power density (194 mW cm-2), excellent specific capacity (795 mAh gZn-1), and favorable stability (900 cycles@5 mA cm-2). This work provides an approach for establishing low-cost bultifunctional electrocatalysts with excellent performance of non-noble metal nanoalloys.
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- Min Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China.
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Wang H, Guo H, Huang Z, Liu W, Li M, Yao J, Cui J, Wang Y, Ren M. Bidirectional enhancement of Li 2S redox reaction by NiSe 2/CoSe 2-rGO heterostructured bi-functional catalysts. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:458-468. [PMID: 38246049 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.115] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The high activity barriers of Li2S nucleation and deposition limit the redox reaction kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), meanwhile, the significant shuttle effect of LiPSs hampers the advancement of Li-S batteries (LSBs). In this work, a NiSe2/CoSe2-rGO (NiSe2/CoSe2-G) sulfur host with bifunctional catalytic activity was prepared through a hard template method. Electrochemical experiment results confirm that the combination of NiSe2 and CoSe2 not only facilitates the bidirectional catalytic function during charge and discharge processes, but also increases the active sites toward LiPSs adsorption. Simultaneously, the highly conductive rGO network enhances the electronic conductivity of NiSe2/CoSe2-G/S and provides convenience for loading NiSe2/CoSe2 catalysts. Benefitting from the exceptional catalytic-adsorption capability of NiSe2/CoSe2 and the presence of rGO, the NiSe2/CoSe2-G/S electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical properties. At 1C, it demonstrates a low capacity attenuation of 0.087 % per cycle during 500 cycles. The electrode can maintain a discharge capacity of 927 mAh/g at a sulfur loading of 3.3 mg cm-2. The bidirectional catalytic activity of NiSe2/CoSe2-G offers a prospective approach to expedite the redox reactions of active S, meanwhile, this work also offers an ideal approach for designing efficient S hosts for LSBs.
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- He Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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Yuan R, Tan C, Zhang Z, Zeng L, Kang W, Liu J, Gao X, Tan P, Chen Y, Zhang C. Topological Engineering Electrodes with Ultrafast Oxygen Transport for Super-Power Sodium-Oxygen Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311627. [PMID: 38174767 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Sodium-oxygen battery has attracted tremendous interest due to its extraordinary theoretical specific energy (1605 Wh kg-1 NaO2) and appealing element abundance. However, definite mechanistic factors governing efficient oxygen diffusion and consumption inside electrolyte-flooded air cathodes remain elusive thus precluding a true gas diffusion electrode capable of high discharge current (i.e., several mA cm-2) and superior output power. Herein, 3D-printing technology is adopted to create gas channels with tailored channel size and structure to demystify the diffusion-limited oxygen delivery process. It is revealed that as the clogging discharging products increase, large channel size, and interconnected channel structure are essential to guaranteeing fast O2 diffusion. Moreover, to further encourage O2 diffusion, a bio-inspired breathable cathode with progressively branching channels that balances between O2 passage and reaction is 3D printed. This elaborated 3D electrode allows a sodium-oxygen cell to deliver an impressive discharging current density of up to 4 mA cm-2 and an output power of 8.4 mW cm-2, giving rise to an outstanding capacity of 18.4 mAh cm-2. The unraveled mystery of oxygen delivery enabled by 3D printing points to a valuable roadmap for the rational design of metal-air batteries toward practical applications.
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- Ruoxin Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Sun L, Liu Y, Xie J, Zhang F, Jiang R, Jin Z. Encapsulating Sulfur into a Gel-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Mesoporous and Microporous Carbon Sponge for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38412035 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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The practical application of Li-S batteries (LSBs) has long been impeded by the inefficient utilization of sulfur and slow kinetics. Utilizing conductive carbonaceous frameworks as a host scaffold presents an efficient and cost-effective approach to enhance sulfur utilization for redox reactions in LSBs. However, the interaction of pure carbon materials with lithium polysulfide intermediates (LiPSs) is limited to weak van der Waals forces. Hence, the development of an economical method for synthesizing heteroatom-doped carbon materials for sulfur fixation is of paramount importance. In this study, we introduce a hierarchical porous nitrogen-doped carbon sponge (NPCS) with an exceptionally high BET surface area of 3182.2 m2 g-1, achieved through a facile template-assisted polymerization method. The incorporation of inorganic salts, free radical polymerization, and deuteric freeze-drying techniques facilitates the formation of hierarchical pores within the NPCS. After sulfur fixation, the resulting S/NPCS electrode demonstrates remarkable electrochemical performance in LSBs. Specifically, it achieves an 80% sulfur utilization rate, maintains a high reversible specific capacity of 400 mA h g-1 even after 600 cycles at a demanding current density of 5.0 A g-1, and exhibits superior rate capability. It is believed that this work will inspire the rational design of cost-effective carbon-based electrodes for high-performance LSBs.
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- Lin Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing of Shandong Province, CNBM Technology Innovation Academy, Zaozhuang 277116, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Zhao X, Dang Y, Ma H, Bai P, Li W, Liu ZH. Hybrid Ascharite/Reduced Graphene Oxide with Polysulfide Adsorption Host for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:3107-3117. [PMID: 38285503 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Balancing the adsorption of lithium-polysulfide intermediates on polar host material surfaces and the effect of their electronic conductivity in the subsequent oxidation and reduction kinetics of electrochemical reactions is necessary and remains a challenge. Herein, we have evaluated the role of polarity and conductivity in preparing a series of ascharite/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) aerogels by dispersing strong polar ascharite nanowires of varying mass into the conductive RGO matrix. When severed as Li-S battery cathodes, the optimized S@ascharite/RGO cathode with a sulfur content of 73.8 wt % demonstrates excellent rate performance and cycle stability accompanied by a high-capacity retention for 500 cycles at 1.0 C. Interesting advantages including the enhanced adsorption ability by the formation of the Mg-S and Li bonds, the continuous and quick electron/ion transportations assembled conductive RGO framework, and the effective deposition of Li2S are combined in the ascharite/RGO aerogel hosts. The electrochemical results further demonstrate that the polarity of ascharite components for the S cathode plays a dominant role in the improvement of electrochemical performance, but the absence of a conductive substrate leads to serious capacity attenuation, especially the rate performance. The balanced design protocol provides a universal method for the synthesis of multiple S hosts for high-performance LSBs.
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- Xiaojun Zhao
- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Ni G, Li Y, Xu C, Li D, Liu B, Zhang X, Huo P. Recent advances and promise of MXene-based composites as electrode materials for sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries. Dalton Trans 2023; 53:15-32. [PMID: 38018446 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03176d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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With the increasing demand for sustainable energy and concerns about the scarcity of lithium resources, sodium and potassium ion batteries have emerged as promising alternative energy storage technologies. MXene, as a novel two-dimensional material, possesses exceptional electrical conductivity, high surface area, and tunable structural features that make it an ideal candidate for high-performance electrode materials. However, its limited theoretical capacity hinders its widespread application. To overcome this limitation, MXene has been combined with other materials through synergistic effects between different components to enhance the overall electrochemical performance and expand its application in sodium/potassium ion batteries. Recently, substantial advancements have been realized in the exploration of MXene-based composites as energy storage materials, encompassing their synthesis, design, and the comprehension of charge storage mechanisms. This paper aims to propose a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in MXene-based composites as electrode materials for sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries, with a particular emphasis on the enhanced physicochemical properties resulting from composite formation. Moreover, the challenges faced by MXene materials in sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries are thoroughly discussed, and future research directions to further advance this field are proposed.
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- Yingjie Zhang
- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Shandong University of Technology, 266 Xincun Xi road, Zibo, 255000, PR China
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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Jo S, Hong JW, Momma T, Park Y, Heo J, Park JW, Ahn S. Facile one-pot synthesis of biomass-derived activated carbon as an interlayer material for a BAC/PE/Al 2O 3 dual coated separator in Li-S batteries. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27274-27282. [PMID: 37705990 PMCID: PMC10496033 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05891c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSB) are an attractive alternative electrochemical energy storage device compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries due to their higher theoretical capacity and energy density. Despite these advantages, it is still difficult to commercialize LSB because of poor electrochemical performance caused by the dissolution of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPS). To solve these critical issues, a multi-functional separator was prepared using biomass-derived activated carbon (BAC) and a ceramic layer on the polyethylene (PE) separator. For this purpose, BAC was synthesized by a facile one-pot synthesis method by a specifically designed furnace using various forms of milk waste. The multi-functional separator suppresses the effect of LiPS dissolution and increases the Li+ diffusion kinetics. BAC was able to absorb the LiPS shuttle, as confirmed by UV-vis measurements and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). LSB cells assembled using this multi-functional separator show a higher discharge capacity of 1092.5 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C-rate, while commercial PE separators deliver a specific capacity of 811.8 mA h g-1. These novel separators were also able to suppress lithium dendrites during cycling. This work offers a novel and simple approach for streamlining the synthesis process of BAC and applying it to LSB, aiding in the development of sustainable energy sources.
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- Seongho Jo
- Department of New Energy and Mining Engineering, Sangji University 83 Sangjidae-gil Wonju-si Gangwon-do Republic of Korea
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- Battery Research Division, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) 12, Jeongiui-gil, Seongsan-gu Chawon-si Gyeongsangnam-do Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University 45 Yongso-ro Nam-gu Busan Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University Okubo, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-8555 Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University 45 Yongso-ro Nam-gu Busan Republic of Korea
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- Battery Research Division, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) 12, Jeongiui-gil, Seongsan-gu Chawon-si Gyeongsangnam-do Republic of Korea
- Department of Electro-Functionality Materials Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST) 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Battery Research Division, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) 12, Jeongiui-gil, Seongsan-gu Chawon-si Gyeongsangnam-do Republic of Korea
- Department of Electro-Functionality Materials Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST) 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hankyong National University 27, Jungangro Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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Zhang P, Chen K, Li J, Wang M, Li M, Liu Y, Pan Y. Bifunctional Single Atom Catalysts for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries: From Dynamic Mechanism to Rational Design. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303243. [PMID: 37283478 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Ever-growing demands for rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) call for efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts. Among various electrocatalysts, single atom catalysts (SACs) have received increasing attention due to the merits of high atom utilization, structural tunability, and remarkable activity. Rational design of bifunctional SACs relies heavily on an in-depth understanding of reaction mechanisms, especially dynamic evolution under electrochemical conditions. This requires a systematic study in dynamic mechanisms to replace current trial and error modes. Herein, fundamental understanding of dynamic oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction mechanisms for SACs is first presented combining in situ and/or operando characterizations and theoretical calculations. By highlighting structure-performance relationships, rational regulation strategies are particularly proposed to facilitate the design of efficient bifunctional SACs. Furthermore, future perspectives and challenges are discussed. This review provides a thorough understanding of dynamic mechanisms and regulation strategies for bifunctional SACs, which are expected to pave the avenue for exploring optimum single atom bifunctional oxygen catalysts and effective ZABs.
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- Peng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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Abd-Alkuder Salman E, Abaid Samawi K, Fawzi Nassar M, Abdulkareem-Alsultan G, Abdulmalek E. 3D hollow spheres comprising MXene/g-C3N4 heterostructre for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in high-performance Li-S batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023; 945:117629. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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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 M, Geng S, Yan G, Dong J, Ji H, Feng Y, Hu X, Liu B, Zhang X. Nucleophilic ring-opening of thiocyclic carbonates: A scheme to prepare sulfhydryl-rich binders for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:1-10. [PMID: 36427424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Problems such as cathode collapse caused by volume change and shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) limit the commercialization of Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S). Herein, we developed a sulfhydryl-containing multifunctional binder prepared by the nucleophilic ring-opening reaction of thiocyclic carbonates with amino groups. The binders (CNP-T and CNP-F) form sulfur-containing polymers with sulfur through the wet-slurry process, thereby effectively suppressing the shuttle effect. The abundant polar functional groups (e.g., -NH2, -CS(NH)-) in CNP-T and CNP-F can effectively adsorb LiPSs to weaken the shuttle effect, which is confirmed by both density functional theory (DFT) and experimental results. At the same time, their own hyperbranched network structure can also limit the volume change of the sulfur cathode. Therefore, the Li-S battery exhibits an initial specific capacity of 924.02 mAh/g and a decay rate of 0.033% when cycled at 1C for 500 cycles.
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- Meng Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, PR China.
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Rasupillai Dharmaraj V, Sarkar A, Yi CH, Iputera K, Huang SY, Chung RJ, Hu SF, Liu RS. Battery Performance Amelioration by Introducing a Conducive Mixed Electrolyte in Rechargeable Mg-O 2 Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:9675-9684. [PMID: 36780369 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With magnesium being a cost-effective anode metal compared to the other conventional Li-based anodes in the energy market, it could be a capable source of energy storage. However, Mg-O2 batteries have struggled its way to overcome the poor cycling stability and sluggish reaction kinetics. Therefore, Ru metallic nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were introduced as a cathode for Mg-O2 batteries, which are known for their inherent electronic properties, large surface area, and increased crystallinity to favor remarkable oxygen reduction reactions and oxygen evolution reactions (ORR and OER). Also, we deployed a first-of-its-kind, conducive mixed electrolyte (CME) (2 M Mg(NO3)2:1 M Mg(TFSI)2/diglyme). Hence, this synergistic incorporation of CME-based Ru/CNT Mg-O2 batteries could unleash long cycle life with low overpotential, excellent reversibility, and high ionic conductivity and also reduces the intrinsic corrosion behavior of Mg anodes. Correspondingly, this novel amalgamation of CME with Ru/CNT cathode has displayed superior cyclic stability of 65 cycles and a maximum discharge potential of 25 793 mAh g-1 with a small overvoltage plateau of 1.4 V, noticeably subjugating the findings of conventional single electrolyte (CSE) (1 M Mg(TFSI)2/diglyme). This CME-based Ru/CNT Mg-O2 battery design could have a significant outcome as a future battery technology.
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- Vasantan Rasupillai Dharmaraj
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Guo Y, Xu D, Li S, Han J, Yang Q, Xia Z, Xie G, Chen S, Gao S. Heteroatom Doping Synergistic Iron Nitride Induced Charge Redistribution of Carbon based Electrocatalyst with Boosted Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Yuyu Guo
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Northwest University Xi'an Shaanxi 710127 P.R. China
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Javed R, Zhao H, Ye D, Javed M, Chen J, Sun C, Khan MA, Chen L, Shah LA, Zhang J. Enhancement mechanism of P dopant on atomically distributed FeN4P-C electrocatalyst over a wide pH range. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141452] [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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Chen R, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Wu W, Du S, Zhu W, Lv H, Cheng N. Constructing Air-Stable and Reconstruction-Inhibited Transition Metal Sulfide Catalysts via Tailoring Electron-Deficient Distribution for Water Oxidation. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c03338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Runzhe Chen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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- PEM Fuel Cell Catalyst Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Academy of Aerospace Technology, Shenzhen518057, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Xiao X, Yu W, Zhao Z, Tan P. Reacquainting the Sudden-Death and Reaction Routes of Li-O 2 Batteries by Ex Situ Observation of Li 2O 2 Distribution Inside a Highly Ordered Air Electrode. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:7527-7534. [PMID: 36069458 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02516] [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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The unclear Li2O2 distribution inside an air electrode stems from the difficulty of conducting observation techniques inside a porous electrode. In this work, an integrated air electrode is prepared with highly ordered channels. The morphological composition and distribution of Li2O2 inside the real air electrode are clearly observed for the first time. The results show that the toroidal Li2O2 is constrained by the channel size and exhibits a larger diameter on the separator side at high currents. In contrast to the reported single-factor experiments, the coupling effects of charge transfer impedance and concentration polarization on sudden death are analyzed in-depth at low and high currents. The growth model suggests that toroidal Li2O2 exhibits a high dependence on the electrode surface structure. A new route is proposed in which the Li2O2/electrode interface of a toroid is controlled partially by the second single-electron reduction.
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- Zhuojun Zhang
- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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Sun X, Song Y, Liu Q, Zhang X, An H, Sun N, Shi Y, Fu C, Huo H, Xie Y, Tong Y, Kong F, Wang J. Tailoring electronic-ionic local environment for solid-state Li-O 2 battery by engineering crystal structure. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabq6261. [PMID: 36054349 PMCID: PMC10848956 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abq6261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Solid-state Li-O2 batteries (SSLOBs) have attracted considerable attention because of their high energy density and superior safety. However, their sluggish kinetics have severely impeded their practical application. Despite efforts to design highly efficient catalysts, efficient oxygen reaction evolution at gas-solid interfaces and fast transport pathways in solid-state electrodes remain challenging. Here, we develop a dual electronic-ionic microenvironment to substantially enhance oxygen electrolysis in solid-state batteries. By designing a lithium-decorative catalyst with an engineering crystal structure, the coordinatively unsaturated sites and high concentration of defects alleviate the limitations of electronic-ionic transport in solid interfaces and create a balanced gas-solid microenvironment for solid-state oxygen electrolysis. This strategy facilitates oxygen reduction reaction, mediates the transport of reaction species, and promotes the decomposition of the discharge products, contributing to a high specific capacity with a stable cycling life. Our work provides previously unknown insight into structure-property relationships in solid-state electrolysis for SSLOBs.
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- Xue Sun
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
- Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing 401135, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Physics, Duisburg-Essen University, D-47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
- Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, Chongqing 401135, P. R. China
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Ferraz BJ, Kong J, Li B, Neng Tham N, Blackman C, Liu Z. Co/N nanoparticles supported on a C3N4/polydopamine framework as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Sun Z, Wei C, Tian M, Jiang Y, Rummeli MH, Yang R. Plasma Surface Engineering of NiCo 2S 4@rGO Electrocatalysts Enables High-Performance Li-O 2 Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:36753-36762. [PMID: 35938575 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The sluggish redox reaction kinetics for aprotic Li-O2 batteries (LOBs) caused by the insulating discharge product of Li2O2 could result in the poor round-trip efficiency, low rate capability, and cyclic stability. To address these challenges, we herein fabricated NiCo2S4 supported on reduced graphene oxide (NiCo2S4@rGO), the surface of which is further modified via a unique low-pressure capacitive-coupled nitrogen plasma (CCPN-NiCo2S4@rGO). The high ionization environment of the plasma could etch the surface of NiCo2S4@rGO, introducing effective nitrogen doping. The as-prepared CCPN-NiCo2S4@rGO has been employed as an efficient catalyst for advanced LOBs. The electrochemical analysis, combined with theoretical calculations, reveals that the N-doping can effectively improve the thermodynamics and kinetics for LiO2 adsorption, giving rise to a well-knit Li2O2 formation on CCPN-NiCo2S4@rGO. The LOBs based on the CCPN-NiCo2S4@rGO oxygen electrode deliver a low overpotential of 0.75 V, a high discharge capacity of 10,490 mA h g-1, and an improved cyclic stability (more than 110 cycles). This contribution may pave a promising avenue for facile surface engineering of the electrocatalyst in LOBs and other energy storage systems.
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- Zhihui Sun
- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Institute of Environmental Technology, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 15, Ostrava 70833, Czech Republic
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej 34, Zabrze 41-819, Poland
- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, P.O. Box 270116, D-01171 Dresden, Germany
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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Ye Z, Li P, Wei W, Huang C, Mi L, Zhang J, Zhang J. In Situ Anchoring Anion-Rich and Multi-Cavity NiS 2 Nanoparticles on NCNTs for Advanced Magnesium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200067. [PMID: 35466577 PMCID: PMC9218762 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Magnesium (Mg)-ion batteries with low cost and good safety characteristics has attracted a great deal of attention recently. However, the high polarity and the slow diffusion of Mg2+ in the cathode material limit the development of practical Mg cathode materials. In this paper, an anion-rich electrode material, NiS2 , and its composite with Ni-based carbon nanotubes (NiS2 /NCNTs) are explored as the cathode materials for Mg-ion batteries. These NiS2 /NCNTs with excellent Mg2+ storage property is synthesized by a simple in situ growth of NiS2 nanoparticles on NCNTs. NiS2 with both a large regular cavity structure and abundant sulfur-sulfur (SS) bonds with high electronegativity can provide a large number of active sites and unobstructed transport paths for the insertion-disinsertion of Mg2+ . With the aid of 3D NCNTs skeleton as the transport channel of the electron, the NiS2 /NCNTs exhibit a high capacity of 244.5 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1 and an outstanding rate performance (94.7 mAh g-1 at 1000 mA g-1 ). It achieves capacitance retention of 58% after 2000 cycles at 200 mA g-1 . Through theoretical density functional theory (DFT) calculations and a series of systematic ex situ characterizations, the magnesiation/demagnesiation mechanisms of NiS2 and NiS2 /NCNTs and are elucidated for fundamental understanding.
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- Zisen Ye
- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt MaterialsCenter for Advanced Materials ResearchZhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou450007China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt MaterialsCenter for Advanced Materials ResearchZhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou450007China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt MaterialsCenter for Advanced Materials ResearchZhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou450007China
- Institute for Sustainable EnergyCollege of SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt MaterialsCenter for Advanced Materials ResearchZhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou450007China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Salt MaterialsCenter for Advanced Materials ResearchZhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou450007China
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- Institute of Upconversion Nanoscale MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan UniversityKaifengHenan475004China
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- Institute for Sustainable EnergyCollege of SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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Zhou CA, Sun X, Yan W, Zuo Y, Zhang J. Mesoporous Ti4O7 nanosheets with high polar surface area for catalyzing separator to reduce the shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200328. [PMID: 35586952 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200328] [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: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In the effort to accelerate adsorption and catalytic conversion of lithium polysulfides (Li-PSs) and suppress the shuttle effect of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), the Ti 4 O 7 nanosheets/carbon material-modified separator is successfully fabricated to reducing soluble Li-PSs' crossover from cathode to anode. The catalyst of mesoporous Ti 4 O 7 nanosheets with O-Ti-O units synthesized at low temperature shows both excellent conductivity and high surface area. The modified separator can serve as a diffusion barrier of Li-PSs and catalyst for converting soluble low-chain sulfides into insoluble ones and then remarkably enhance the sulfur utilization and electrochemical performance of the LSB. This work provides a feasible avenue in both design and synthesis of mesoporous catalyst materials for suppressing the shuttle effect of lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Chuang-An Zhou
- Shanghai University, Instiute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, CHINA
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- Shanghai University, Instiute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, CHINA
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- Fuzhou University, College of Materials Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Shanghai University, Instiute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, CHINA
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- Shanghai University, Institute for Sustainable Energy / College of Sciences, 99 Shangda Road, 200444, Shanghai, CHINA
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Zhang X, Yang S, Lu W, Tian Y, Liu Z, Zhao Y, Liu A. One-Dimensional Co-Carbonate Hydroxide@Ni-MOFs Composite with Super Uniform Core-Shell Heterostructure for Ultrahigh Rate Performance Supercapacitor Electrode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200656. [PMID: 35466571 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The insufficient contact between two phases in the heterostructure weakens the coupling interaction effect, which makes it difficult to effectively improve the electrochemical performance. Herein, a Co-carbonate hydroxide@ Ni-metal organic frameworks (Co-CH@Ni-MOFs) composite with super uniform core-shell heterostructure is fabricated by adopting 1D Co-CH nanowires as structuredirecting agents to induce the coating of Ni-MOFs. Both experimental and theoretical calculation results demonstrate that the heterostructure plays a vital role in the high performance of the as-prepared materials. On the one hand, the construction of super uniform core-shell heterostructure can create a large number of interfacial active sites and take advantages of the electrochemical characteristics of each component. On the other hand, the heterostructure can increase the adsorption energy of OH- ions and promote the electrochemical activity for improving the reversible redox reaction kinetics. Based on the aforementioned advantages, the as-fabricated Co-CH@Ni-MOFs electrode exhibits a high specific capacity of 173.1 mAh g-1 (1246 F g-1 ) at 1 A g-1 , an ultrahigh rate capability of 70.3% at 150 A g-1 and excellent cycling stability with 90.1% capacity retention after 10 000 cycles at 10 A g-1 . This study may offer a versatile design for fabricating a MOFs-based heterostructure as energy storage electrodes.
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- Xu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Safety, Binzhou University, Binzhou, Shandong, 256603, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, Liaoning, 124221, China
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