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Li S, Hu S, Li H, Han C. Initiating a High-Rate and Stable Aqueous Air Battery by Using Organic N-Heterocycle Anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318885. [PMID: 38243726 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Alkaline metal-air batteries are advantageous in high voltage, low cost, and high safety. However, metal anodes are heavily eroded in strong alkaline electrolytes, causing serious side reactions including dendrite growth, passivation, and hydrogen evolution. To address this limitation, we successfully synthesized an organic N-heterocycle compound (NHCC) to serve as an alternative anode. This compound not only exhibits remarkable stability but also possesses a low redox potential (-1.04 V vs. Hg/HgO) in alkaline environments. To effectively complement the low redox potential of the NHCC anode, we designed a dual-salt highly concentrated electrolyte (4.0 M KOH+10.0 M KCF3 SO3 ). This electrolyte expands the electrochemical stability window to 2.3 V through the robust interaction between the O atom in H2 O molecule with the K+ of KCF3 SO3 (H-O⋅⋅⋅KCF3 SO3 ). We further demonstrated the K+ uptaken/extraction storage mechanism of NHCC anodes. Consequently, the alkaline aqueous NHCC anode-air batteries delivers a high battery voltage of 1.6 V, high-rate performance (101.9 mAh g-1 at 100 A g-1 ) and long cycle ability (30,000 cycles). Our work offers a molecular engineering strategy for superior organic anode materials and develops a novel double superconcentrated conductive salt electrolyte for the construction of high-rate, long-cycle alkaline aqueous organic anode-air batteries.
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- Senlin Li
- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Qiao F, Wang J, Yu R, Huang M, Zhang L, Yang W, Wang H, Wu J, Zhang L, Jiang Y, An Q. Aromatic Organic Small-Molecule Material with (020) Crystal Plane Activation for Wide-Temperature and 68000 Cycle Aqueous Calcium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:23046-23056. [PMID: 37934487 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Calcium-ion batteries are an emerging energy storage device owing to the low redox potential of Ca2+/Ca and the naturally abundant reserves of the Ca element. However, the high charge density and large radius of Ca2+ lead to a low calcium storage capacity or unsatisfactory cycling performance for most electrode materials. Herein, we report the organic crystal 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) as an anode material for aqueous calcium-ion batteries (ACIBs) in a water-in-salt electrolyte. PTCDI delivers a high discharge capacity of 131.8 mAh g-1, excellent rate performance (86.2 mAh g-1@10000 mA g-1), and an ultralong life of 68000 cycles (over 470 days) with a high capacity retention of 72.7%. The calcium storage mechanism of PTCDI is shown to be an enolization reaction by in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared and ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The activation mechanism of PTCDI microribbon splitting along the (020) crystal plane is studied by in situ X-ray diffraction, 3D tomography reconstruction technologies, and ex situ transmission electron microscopy. In addition, the Ca2+ storage sites and diffusion pathways of PTCDI are studied by density functional theory calculations. Finally, by matching a high-voltage Prussian blue analogue cathode, the assembled aqueous calcium-ion full cells exhibit excellent wide-temperature operating capability (-20 to +50 °C) and an ultralong life of 30000 cycles. Further, an aqueous calcium-ion pouch cell is constructed and exhibits a long lifetime of over 500 cycles.
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- Fan Qiao
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, People's Republic of China
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Li L, Ming H, Zhang J, Zhang H, Wen Y, Yang Y. Universality of Benzoquinone-based Anodes toward Various Metal Cations in Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41494-41503. [PMID: 37616444 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The poly(2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone-3,6-methylene) (denoted as PDBM) capable of reversible coordination/uncoordination with both mono- and multivalent cations in aqueous electrolytes is desired to develop safe, sustainable, and cost-effective aqueous rechargeable batteries (ARBs). However, the comprehensive mechanism between the electrochemical performance of PDBM and properties of these metal cations is unclear. Herein, we initially demonstrate the universality of PDBM to reversibly coordinate/uncoordinate with various cations (Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Zn2+, Al3+, etc.) with high specific capacities (>200 mA h g-1), high rate capabilities (∼20 C), and long cycling life (5000 cycles). Additionally, an unprecedented ion-coordination mechanism is presented: the monovalent cations prefer to occupy the in-plane sites with respect to the benzene rings of PDBM during the electrochemical reduced process, while the multivalent cations with the larger charge density tend to occupy the out-of-plane sites, which can use more active sites in the PDBM molecule and deliver the higher specific capacities. Meanwhile, the redox potential of PDBM decreases with the decrease in the binding energy between metal cations and PDBM molecules. The universality of PDBM to numerous cations is beneficial to design high-safety, low-cost, and long-lifespan ARBs for large-scale energy storage systems by modulating the aqueous electrolytes.
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- Leilei Li
- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, AMS, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, AMS, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, AMS, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, AMS, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, AMS, Beijing 100191, China
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Kang H, Ma Q, Wang R, Zhang L, Chen S, Wang X, Zhang C. Enhanced cycling stability and rate capability of a graphene-supported commercialized Vat Blue 4 anode for advanced Li-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2022; 13:11883-11890. [PMID: 36320902 PMCID: PMC9580473 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc03980j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Commercialized Vat Blue 4 (VB4) has attracted more attention as a promising anode for large-scale applications in Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high electrochemical activity, low price, and large-scale production. However, its moderate solubility results in severe capacity decay and low utilization of active components. Herein, we present a graphene-supported VB4 composite (VB4/rGO) prepared by a facile sonication and hydrothermal process for long cycling stability and high-rate capability. This design can significantly enhance the Li-storage properties, including high capacity (1045 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), long cycling stability (537 mA h g-1 even over 1000 cycles at 1 A g-1), and rate capability (315 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1). Strong π-π interaction derived from the aromatic rings within the π-conjugated system (graphene and VB4) and spatial confinement in-between graphene sheets both can suppress the high solubility of VB4 for superior capacity retention. Moreover, conductive graphene and channels in-between nanosheets can simultaneously facilitate the electron and Li+ transfer. This work demonstrates a simple and effective method to improve the electrochemical performance of commercialized Vat dyes and provides a low-cost and large-scale strategy to develop their practical application in the energy storage field.
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- Hongwei Kang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University Fuyang 236037 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University Fuyang 236037 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University Fuyang 236037 China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University Fuyang 236037 China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University Fuyang 236037 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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Ma Y, Zhang Q, Liu L, Li Y, Li H, Yan Z, Chen J. N, N-dimethylformamide tailors solvent effect to boost Zn anode reversibility in aqueous electrolyte. Natl Sci Rev 2022; 9:nwac051. [PMID: 36415317 PMCID: PMC9671663 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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Rechargeable aqueous Zn batteries are considered as promising energy-storage devices because of their high capacity, environmental friendliness and low cost. However, the hydrogen evolution reaction and growth of dendritic Zn in common aqueous electrolytes severely restrict the application of Zn batteries. Here, we develop a simple strategy to suppress side reactions and boost the reversibility of the Zn electrode. By introducing 30% (volume fractions) N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) to the 2 M Zn(CF3SO3)2-H2O electrolyte (ZHD30), the preferential hydrogen-bonding effect between DMF and H2O effectively reduces the water activity and hinders deprotonation of the electrolyte. The ZHD30 electrolyte improves the Zn plating/stripping coulombic efficiency from ∼95.3% to ∼99.4% and enhances the cycles from 65 to 300. The Zn-polyaniline full battery employing the ZHD30 electrolyte can operate over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +25°C and deliver capacities of 161.6, 127.4 and 65.8 mAh g-1 at 25, -20 and -40°C, respectively. This work provides insights into the role of tuning solvent effects in designing low-cost and effective aqueous electrolytes.
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- Yilin Ma
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Kong T, Zhu W, Jiang B, Liao X, Xiao R. The Mechanism of Modification of Poly(anthraquinonylsulfide) Organic Electrode Materials. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Taoying Kong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guizhou 550025 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guizhou 550025 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guizhou 550025 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guizhou 550025 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guizhou 550025 P. R. China
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Huang S, Zhang H, Salla M, Zhuang J, Zhi Y, Wang X, Wang Q. Molecular engineering of dihydroxyanthraquinone-based electrolytes for high-capacity aqueous organic redox flow batteries. Nat Commun 2022; 13:4746. [PMID: 35961966 PMCID: PMC9374662 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32424-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) are a promising technology for large-scale electricity energy storage to realize efficient utilization of intermittent renewable energy. In particular, organic molecules are a class of metal-free compounds that consist of earth-abundant elements with good synthetic tunability, electrochemical reversibility and reaction rates. However, the short cycle lifetime and low capacity of AORFBs act as stumbling blocks for their practical deployment. To circumvent these issues, here, we report molecular engineered dihydroxyanthraquinone (DHAQ)-based alkaline electrolytes. Via computational studies and operando measurements, we initially demonstrate the presence of a hydrogen bond-mediated degradation mechanism of DHAQ molecules during electrochemical reactions. Afterwards, we apply a molecular engineering strategy based on redox-active polymers to develop capacity-boosting composite electrolytes. Indeed, by coupling a 1,5-DHAQ/poly(anthraquinonyl sulfide)/carbon black anolyte and a [Fe(CN)6]3−/4− alkaline catholyte, we report an AORFB capable of delivering a stable cell discharge capacity of about 573 mAh at 20 mA/cm2 after 1100 h of cycling and an average cell discharge voltage of about 0.89 V at the same current density. Aqueous organic redox flow batteries are affected by short cycle life and low capacity. Here, the authors develop composite dihydroxyanthraquinone/polymer anolytes capable of improving the cycling stability and discharge capacity of aqueous organic redox flow batteries.
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- Shiqiang Huang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. .,National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Shi R, Jiao S, Yue Q, Gu G, Zhang K, Zhao Y. Challenges and advances of organic electrode materials for sustainable secondary batteries. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20220066. [PMID: 37325604 PMCID: PMC10190941 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Organic electrode materials (OEMs) emerge as one of the most promising candidates for the next-generation rechargeable batteries, mainly owing to their advantages of bountiful resources, high theoretical capacity, structural designability, and sustainability. However, OEMs usually suffer from poor electronic conductivity and unsatisfied stability in common organic electrolytes, ultimately leading to their deteriorating output capacity and inferior rate capability. Making clear of the issues from microscale to macroscale level is of great importance for the exploration of novel OEMs. Herein, the challenges and advanced strategies to boost the electrochemical performance of redox-active OEMs for sustainable secondary batteries are systematically summarized. Particularly, the characterization technologies and computational methods to elucidate the complex redox reaction mechanisms and confirm the organic radical intermediates of OEMs have been introduced. Moreover, the structural design of OEMs-based full cells and the outlook for OEMs are further presented. This review will shed light on the in-depth understanding and development of OEMs for sustainable secondary batteries.
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- Ruijuan Shi
- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of EducationHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of EducationHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of EducationHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of EducationHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic MatterRenewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjinChina
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical TransformationsTianjinChina
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- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of EducationHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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Lu Y, Cai Y, Zhang Q, Chen J. Insights into Redox Processes and Correlated Performance of Organic Carbonyl Electrode Materials in Rechargeable Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104150. [PMID: 34617334 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Organic carbonyl electrode materials have shown great prospects for rechargeable batteries in view of their high capacity, flexible designability, and sustainable production. However, organic carbonyl electrode materials still suffer from unsatisfactory electrochemical performance, which is highly relevant to their redox processes. Herein, an in-depth understanding on redox processes and the correlated electrochemical performance of organic carbonyl electrode materials is provided. The redox processes discussed mainly involve molecular structure evolution (intermediates), crystal structure evolution (phase transition), and charge storage mechanisms. The properties of intermediates can affect voltage, cycling stability, reversible capacity, and rate performance of batteries. Moreover, the reversible capacity/cycling stability and rate performance would be also influenced by phase transition and charge storage mechanisms (diffusion- or surface-controlled), respectively. To accelerate the practical applications of organic carbonyl electrode materials, future work should focus on developing more in situ or operando characterization techniques and further understanding the intrinsic relationships between redox processes and performance. It is hoped that the work discussed herein will stimulate more attention to the detailed redox processes and their correlations with the performance of organic carbonyl electrode materials in rechargeable batteries.
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- Yong Lu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Li Y, Lu Y, Ni Y, Zheng S, Yan Z, Zhang K, Zhao Q, Chen J. Quinone Electrodes for Alkali-Acid Hybrid Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:8066-8072. [PMID: 35481353 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Aqueous batteries are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage but face either limited energy density (lead-acid batteries), cost/resource concerns (Ni-MH batteries), or safety issues due to metal dendrite growth at high current densities (zinc batteries). We report that through designing electrochemical redox couples, quinones as intrinsic dendrite-free and sustainable anode materials demonstrate the theoretical energy density of 374 W h kg-1 coupling with affordable Mn2+/MnO2 redox reactions on the cathode side. Due to the fast K-ion diffusion in the electrolyte, low K-ion desolvation energy at the interface, and fast quinone/phenol reaction, the optimized poly(1,4-anthraquinone) in the KOH electrolyte shows specific capacities of 295 mA h g-1 at 300 C-rate and 225 mA h g-1 at 240 mA cm-2. Further constructed practical aqueous batteries exhibit an output voltage of 2 V in alkali-acid hybrid electrolyte systems with exceptional electrochemical kinetics, which can release/store over 95% of the theoretical capacity in less than 40 s (25 000 mA g-1). The scaled Ah level aqueous battery with the upgradation of interfacial chemistry on the electrode current collector exhibits an overall energy density of 92 W h kg-1, exceeding commercial aqueous lead-acid and Ni-MH batteries. The rapid response, intrinsic dendrite-free existence, and cost efficiency of quinone electrodes provide promising application interests for regulating the output of the electricity grid generated by intermittent solar and wind energy.
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- Yixin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Li T, Wang L, Li J. Carbon nanotube enables high-performance thiophene-containing organic anodes for lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.139947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhang M, Tong Y, Xie J, Huang W, Zhang Q. Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Battery Based on Polyazaacene Analogue Anode. Chemistry 2021; 27:16754-16759. [PMID: 34599542 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202103088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The high theoretical specific capacity, strong structural designability and relatively inexpensive manufacturing cost make the exploration of organic electrode materials more attractive in recent years. In this article, owing to the large π-conjugated structure, plenty of nitrogen heteroatoms and multiring aromatic system, polyazaacene analogue poly(1,6-dihydropyrazino[2,3 g]quinoxaline-2,3,8-triyl-7-(2H)-ylidene-7,8-dimethylidene) (PQL) was applied as the anode in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). PQL was almost insoluble in conventional liquid organic electrolyte (1 M NaClO4 in ethylene carbonate (EC)/dimethyl carbonate (DMC) (v:v=1 : 1) with 5 % fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)), which strongly improved its cycle stability. The initial discharge capacity was obtained to be 1825 mAh g-1 at the current density of 100 mA g-1 and stabilized at 317 mAh g-1 after 400 cycles with the coulombic efficiency as high as 97 %. It not only showed good rate capability at high current densities (202, 183 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 and 1.5 A g-1 ) but also had a superior energy density around 290 Wh kg-1 .
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- Meng Zhang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Bi S, Wang S, Yue F, Tie Z, Niu Z. A rechargeable aqueous manganese-ion battery based on intercalation chemistry. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6991. [PMID: 34848734 PMCID: PMC8632892 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27313-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Aqueous rechargeable metal batteries are intrinsically safe due to the utilization of low-cost and non-flammable water-based electrolyte solutions. However, the discharge voltages of these electrochemical energy storage systems are often limited, thus, resulting in unsatisfactory energy density. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to investigate alternative aqueous metal battery systems to improve the discharge voltage. Herein, we report reversible manganese-ion intercalation chemistry in an aqueous electrolyte solution, where inorganic and organic compounds act as positive electrode active materials for Mn2+ storage when coupled with a Mn/carbon composite negative electrode. In one case, the layered Mn0.18V2O5·nH2O inorganic cathode demonstrates fast and reversible Mn2+ insertion/extraction due to the large lattice spacing, thus, enabling adequate power performances and stable cycling behavior. In the other case, the tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone organic cathode molecules undergo enolization during charge/discharge processes, thus, contributing to achieving a stable cell discharge plateau at about 1.37 V. Interestingly, the low redox potential of the Mn/Mn2+ redox couple vs. standard hydrogen electrode (i.e., -1.19 V) enables the production of aqueous manganese metal cells with operational voltages higher than their zinc metal counterparts.
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- Songshan Bi
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China.
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Wielend D, Salinas Y, Mayr F, Bechmann M, Yumusak C, Neugebauer H, Brüggemann O, Sariciftci NS. Immobilized Poly(anthraquinones) for Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications: Structure‐Property Relations. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Dominik Wielend
- Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS) Institute of Physical Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry (ICP) Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS) Institute of Physical Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
- Institute of Applied Physics Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS) Institute of Physical Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
- Materials Research Centre Faculty of Chemistry Brno University of Technology Purkyňova 118 612 00 Brno Czech Republic
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- Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS) Institute of Physical Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry (ICP) Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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- Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS) Institute of Physical Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 4040 Linz Austria
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Goujon N, Casado N, Patil N, Marcilla R, Mecerreyes D. Organic batteries based on just redox polymers. Prog Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Uke SJ, Mardikar SP, Kumar A, Kumar Y, Gupta M, Kumar Y. A review of π-conjugated polymer-based nanocomposites for metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2021; 8:210567. [PMID: 34703617 PMCID: PMC8527214 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.210567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Owing to their extraordinary properties of π-conjugated polymers (π-CPs), such as light weight, structural versatility, ease of synthesis and environmentally friendly nature, they have attracted considerable attention as electrode material for metal-ion batteries (MIBs) and supercapacitors (SCPs). Recently, researchers have focused on developing nanostructured π-CPs and their composites with metal oxides and carbon-based materials to enhance the energy density and capacitive performance of MIBs and SCPs. Also, the researchers recently demonstrated various novel strategies to combine high electrical conductivity and high redox activity of different π-CPs. To reflect this fact, the present review investigates the current advancements in the synthesis of nanostructured π-CPs and their composites. Further, this review explores the recent development in different methods for the fabrication and design of π-CPs electrodes for MIBs and SCPs. In review, finally, the future prospects and challenges of π-CPs as an electrode materials for strategies for MIBs and SCPs are also presented.
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- Santosh J. Uke
- Department of Physics, JDPS College, SGB Amravati University, Amravati India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRS College, SGB Amravati University, Amravati India
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- Institute Instrumentation Centre, IIT Roorkee-247667, India
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- Department of Physics G.D, Goenka University, Gurgaon 122002, India
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- Department of Physics, MRL, SBSR, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201 310, India
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- Department of Physics, ARSD College, University of Delhi 110021, India
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Wang X, Zhou J, Tang W. Emerging polymer electrodes for aqueous energy storage. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2021; 8:2373-2386. [PMID: 34870290 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh00672j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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New generation energy storage devices call for electrodes with high capacity, high cycling performance and environmental benignity. Polymer electrode materials (PEMs) are attractive for their abundant structural diversity and tunability as well as engineered conductivity, desirable processability and electrochemical properties for aqueous batteries. We herein overview the state-of-the-art development of PEMs for aqueous batteries, including conventional doped, redox-backbone, redox-pendant and hydrophilic conducting polymers. The merits and demerits of PEMs, and their structural modification and energy storage performance are discussed in detail. To provide a comprehensive understanding of polymer-based aqueous batteries, we correlate the molecular structures of PEMs with their conductivity, morphology and electrochemical behaviors. The review offers an insight into the rational design of conducting polymer electrodes for safe and cost-effective aqueous batteries.
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- Xinlei Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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Fang Z, Li Y, Li J, Shu C, Zhong L, Lu S, Mo C, Yang M, Yu D. Capturing Visible Light in Low-Band-Gap C 4 N-Derived Responsive Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:17615-17621. [PMID: 34014029 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We report facile synthesis of low-band-gap mesoporous C4 N particles and their use as responsive bifunctional oxygen catalysts for visible-light-sensitive (VLS) rechargeable Zn-air battery (RZAB) and polymer-air battery (RPAB). Compared to widely studied g-C3 N4 , C4 N shows a smaller band gap of 1.99 eV, with a larger photocurrent response, and it can function as visible-light-harvesting antenna and bifunctional oxygen reduction/evolution (ORR/OER) catalysts, enabling effective photocoupling to tune oxygen catalysis. The C4 N-enabled VLS-RZAB displays a low charge voltage of 1.35 V under visible light, which is below the theoretical RZAB voltage of 1.65 V, corresponding to a high energy efficiency of 97.78 %. Pairing a C4 N cathode with a polymer anode also endows an VLS-RPAB with light-boosted charge performance. It is revealed that the ORR and OER active sites in C4 N are separate carbon sites near pyrazine-nitrogen atoms and photogenerated energetic holes can activate OER for improved reaction kinetics.
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- Zhengsong Fang
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Ni Y, Lin L, Shang Y, Luo L, Wang L, Lu Y, Li Y, Yan Z, Zhang K, Cheng F, Chen J. Regulating Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction Activity of a Metal Coordination Polymer via d-π Conjugation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:16937-16941. [PMID: 34051024 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Non-noble transition metal complexes have attracted growing interest as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) while their activities still lack rational and effective regulation. Herein, we propose a d-π conjugation strategy for rough and fine tuning of ORR activity of TM-BTA (TM=Mn/Fe/Co/Ni/Cu, BTA=1,2,4,5-benzenetetramine) coordination polymers. By first-principle calculations, we elucidate that the strong d-π conjugation elevates the dxz /dyz orbitals of TM centers to enhance intermediate adsorption and strengthens the electronic modulation effect from substitute groups on ligands. Based on this strategy, Co-TABQ (tetramino benzoquinone) is found to approach the top of ORR activity volcano. The synthesized Co-TABQ with atomically distributed Co on carbon nanotubes exhibits a half-wave potential of 0.85 V and a specific current of 127 mA mgmetal -1 at 0.8 V, outperforming the benchmark Pt/C. The high activity, low peroxide yield, and considerable durability of Co-BTA and Co-TABQ promise their application in oxygen electrocatalysis. This study provides mechanistic insight into the rational design of transition metal complex catalysts.
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- Youxuan Ni
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Fang Z, Li Y, Li J, Shu C, Zhong L, Lu S, Mo C, Yang M, Yu D. Capturing Visible Light in Low‐Band‐Gap C
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N‐Derived Responsive Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Zhengsong Fang
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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Ni Y, Lin L, Shang Y, Luo L, Wang L, Lu Y, Li Y, Yan Z, Zhang K, Cheng F, Chen J. Regulating Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction Activity of a Metal Coordination Polymer via d–π Conjugation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Youxuan Ni
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Oka K, Murao S, Kataoka M, Nishide H, Oyaizu K. Hydrophilic Anthraquinone-Substituted Polymer: Its Environmentally Friendly Preparation and Efficient Charge/Proton-Storage Capability for Polymer–Air Secondary Batteries. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Kouki Oka
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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Zhong L, Fang Z, Shu C, Mo C, Chen X, Yu D. Redox Donor-Acceptor Conjugated Microporous Polymers as Ultralong-Lived Organic Anodes for Rechargeable Air Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:10164-10171. [PMID: 33580887 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202016746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Herein, we explore a new redox donor-acceptor conjugated microporous polymer (AQ-CMP) by utilizing anthraquinone and benzene as linkers via C-C linkages and demonstrate the first use of CMP as ultralong-lived anodes for rechargeable air batteries. AQ-CMP features an interconnected octupole network, which affords not only favorable electronic structure for enhanced electron transport and n-doping activity compared to linear counterpart, but also high density of active sites for maximizing the formula-weight-based redox capability. This coupled with highly cross-linked and porous structure endows AQ-CMP with a specific capacity of 202 mAh g-1 (96 % of theoretical capacity) at 2 Ag-1 and ≈100 % capacity retention over 60000 charge/discharge cycles. The assembled CMP-air full cell shows a stable and high capacity with full capacity recovery after only refreshing cathodes, while the decoupled electrolyte and cathode design boosts the discharge voltage and voltage efficiency to ≈1 V and 87.5 %.
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- Linfeng Zhong
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Zhong L, Fang Z, Shu C, Mo C, Chen X, Yu D. Redox Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Microporous Polymers as Ultralong‐Lived Organic Anodes for Rechargeable Air Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202016746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Linfeng Zhong
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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ConspectusRedox active organic and polymeric materials have witnessed the rapid development and commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) over the last century and the increasing interest in developing various alternatives to LIBs in the past 30 years. As a kind of potential alternative, organic and polymeric materials have the advantages of flexibility, tunable performance through molecular design, potentially high specific capacity, vast natural resources, and recyclability. However, until now, only a handful inorganic materials have been adopted as electrodes in commercialized LIBs. Although the development of carbonyl-based materials revived organic batteries and stimulated plentiful organic materials for batteries in the past 10 years due to their high theoretical capacities and long-term cycleabilities compared with their pioneers (e.g., conducting polymers), organic batteries are still facing many challenges. For example, it is still essential to enhance the theoretical and experimental capacities of organic materials. Moreover, typically, organic materials suffer relatively low conductivity, which limits their rate capability. In addition, many organic materials, especially small molecules, show poor cycling stability because of their dissolution in organic electrolytes. Other requirements, such as high voltage output and low cost, are also crucial for organic batteries. Therefore, insights into fundamentals (e.g., intramolecular and intermolecular interactions) for a deep understanding of organic batteries and constructive strategies ranging from material design to manipulation of other components (e.g., conductive additives, binders, electrolytes, and separators through controlling the intramolecular and intermolecular interactions and manipulating the ionic transport) are of great significance to boost the performance of organic batteries.In this Account, we give an overview of our efforts to develop high performance organic batteries with various strategies from the aspects of molecular design and the manipulation of other components. Inspired by the experience in organic electronics, we proposed that the extension of the π-conjugated system is helpful for stabilizing the +1/-1 charge/discharge states, improving the charge transport, and facilitating the layered packing (good for ionic diffusion) and hence would benefit the rate capability and cyclability. The π-d conjugation can effectively improve the electrical conductivity and provide stable and fast ionic storage, which enriches the materials for high-performance batteries and further deepens the understanding of conjugated coordination polymers (CCPs). Different from inorganic materials, organic materials are composed of molecules (either small molecules, macromolecules, or polymeric molecules) with weak intermolecular interactions. Therefore, the manipulation of active molecules or additives (conductive additives, binders, and other special additives) through control of intermolecular interactions is crucial for enhancing the electrochemical performance of organic batteries. Regarding the possible dissolution of active materials, the modification of separators through addition of selectively permeable membranes as ionic sieves is the most efficient and universal strategy to mitigate the shuttling of dissolved molecules but allow smaller sized cations to pass and hence is able to enhance the cyclability. On the basis of these findings, the challenges and several future trends for organic batteries are discussed. This Account provides a summary of our recent progress, understanding of the fundamentals for high performance organic batteries, insight into the intramolecular and intermolecular interactions, and prospects for future development of organic materials for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yuan Chen
- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Zhang S, Ren S, Han D, Xiao M, Wang S, Sun L, Meng Y. A Highly Immobilized Organic Anode Material for High Performance Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:36237-36246. [PMID: 32689786 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c11241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Organic conjugated carbonyl materials have attracted considerable attention in the field of high-capacity and green energy storage technologies. However, the high solubility in organic electrolyte restrains their further application. In this work, an organic terephthalate compound (Li2M) with propargyl groups is synthesized innovatively and then used to prepare a highly cross-linked anode material (X-Li2M) by simple hydrothermal treatment for rechargeable lithium batteries. The electrochemical properties are enhanced significantly by in situ constructing an interpenetrating network of X-Li2M and the conductive carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The as-synthesized X-Li2M@CNTs composite anode delivers a reversible capacity of ∼200 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C after 200 cycles and exhibits excellent cycle stability at a high rate of 1 C with ∼150 mAh g-1 retention capacity after 1000 cycles and nearly 100% average Coulombic efficiency. Additionally, the superior rate capability is obtained at the high rate of 2 and 10 C and with specific discharge capacities of 140 and 100 mAh g-1, respectively. Highly reversible redox reaction of the electrochemical active site carbonyl group (C═O) is ascertained by ex-situ infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The described approach provides a novel direction for the immobilization of organic electrode molecules and is intended to serve as a universal guide for the research and fabrication of high-performance organic batteries.
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- Shengnan Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science and Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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