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Kumar SSA, Nujud Badawi M, Liew J, Prasankumar T, Ramesh K, Ramesh S, Ramesh S, Tiong SK. High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries with Graphene: An Overview of Recent Developments and Design. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400958. [PMID: 39137130 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Due to their low production cost, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered attractive alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for next generation sustainable and large-scale energy storage systems. However, during the charge/discharge cycle, a large volume strain is resulted due to the presence of a large radius of sodium ions and high molar compared to lithium ions, which further leads to poor cyclic stability and lower reversible capacity. In the past, researchers have devoted significant efforts to explore various anode materials to achieve SIBs with high energy density. Hence, as a promising anode material for SIBs, the two-dimensional (2D) materials including graphene and its derivatives and metal oxides have attracted remarkable attention due to their layered structure and superior physical and chemical properties. The inclusion of graphene and metal oxides with other nanomaterials in electrodes have led to the significant enhancements in electrical conductivity, reaction kinetics, capacity, rate performance and accommodating the large volume change respectively. Moreover, these 2D materials facilitated large surface areas and shorter paths for sodium ion adsorption and transportation respectively. In this review article, the fabrication techniques, structural configuration, sodium ion storage mechanism and its electrochemical performances will be introduced. Subsequently, an insight into the recent advancements in SIBs associated with 2D anode materials (graphene, graphene oxide (GO), transition metal oxides etc.) and other graphene-like elementary analogues (germanene, stanine etc.) as anode materials respectively will be discussed. Finally, the key challenges and future perspectives of SIBs towards enhancing the sodium storage performance of graphene-based electrode materials are discussed. In summary, we believe that this review will shed light on the path towards achieving long-cycling life, low operation cost and safe SIBs with high energy density using 2D anode materials and to be suitably commercialized for large-scale energy storage applications in the future.
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- Sachin Sharma Ashok Kumar
- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Kajang, 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
- School of Engineering, Taylor's University, 1 Jalan Taylor's, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- University of Hafr Al-Batin, Department of Physics, College of Science, Hafer Al-Batin, 39921, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Institute of Power Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Kajang, 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Physical Sciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, Tamilnadu, India
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- Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Kajang, 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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Wei S, Hartman T, Mourdikoudis S, Liu X, Wang G, Kovalska E, Wu B, Azadmanjiri J, Yu R, Chacko L, Dekanovsky L, Oliveira FM, Li M, Luxa J, Jamali Ashtiani S, Su J, Sofer Z. Reaction Mechanism and Performance of Innovative 2D Germanane-Silicane Alloys: Si xGe 1- xH Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308955. [PMID: 38647404 PMCID: PMC11199986 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The adjustable structures and remarkable physicochemical properties of 2D monoelemental materials, such as silicene and germanene, have attracted significant attention in recent years. They can be transformed into silicane (SiH) and germanane (GeH) through covalent functionalization via hydrogen atom termination. However, synthesizing these materials with a scalable and low-cost fabrication process to achieve high-quality 2D SiH and GeH poses challenges. Herein, groundbreaking 2D SiH and GeH materials with varying compositions, specifically Si0.25Ge0.75H, Si0.50Ge0.50H, and Si0.75Ge0.25H, are prepared through a simple and efficient chemical exfoliation of their Zintl phases. These 2D materials offer significant advantages, including their large surface area, high mechanical flexibility, rapid electron mobility, and defect-rich loose-layered structures. Among these compositions, the Si0.50Ge0.50H electrode demonstrates the highest discharge capacity, reaching up to 1059 mAh g-1 after 60 cycles at a current density of 75 mA g-1. A comprehensive ex-situ electrochemical analysis is conducted to investigate the reaction mechanisms of lithiation/delithiation in Si0.50Ge0.50H. Subsequently, an initial assessment of the c-Li15(SixGe1- x)4 phase after lithiation and the a-Si0.50Ge0.50 phase after delithiation is presented. Hence, this study contributes crucial insights into the (de)lithiation reaction mechanisms within germanane-silicane alloys. Such understanding is pivotal for mastering promising materials that amalgamate the finest properties of silicon and germanium.
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- Shuangying Wei
- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringXiangtan UniversityXiangtan411105China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringXiangtan UniversityXiangtan411105China
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- Department of EngineeringFaculty of Environment, Science and EconomyUniversity of ExeterExeterEX4 4PYUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Institute of Micro/Nano Materials and DevicesNingbo University of TechnologyNingbo315211China
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
- School of PhysicsXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710049China
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
- Department of Physical ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringXiangtan UniversityXiangtan411105China
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- Department of Inorganic ChemistryUniversity of Chemistry and Technology PragueTechnická 5Prague 616628Czech Republic
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Faramarzi S, Movlarooy T. β 12-Borophene/Graphene Heterostructure as a High-Performance Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:25966-25976. [PMID: 38742729 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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In the world of two-dimensional (2D) materials, various Borophene allotropes have gained significant attention for their remarkable specific capacity. However, the instability of monolayers has challenged experimental investigations of innovative approaches. Due to this limitation, in this work, graphene was investigated as a sublayer with the aim of providing stability to the β12-borophene monolayer. This study delves into the potential of a novel β12-borophene/graphene (β12-B/G) van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure using Quantum Espresso software based on vdW-corrected density functional theory. Our investigation includes exploring thermal and dynamical stability, adsorption energy, open circuit voltage, specific capacity, and diffusion barrier energy properties. Impressively, the calculated specific capacity reached 907 mAh/g, outperforming other 2D materials and heterostructures. The combination of a graphene layer not only ensures dynamical stability but also provides the adsorption energy of lithiumon the β12-borophene layer, simultaneously decreasing the diffusion barrier energy in comparison with the β12-borophene monolayer. The calculated open circuit voltage falls in the range 0.08-1.09 V, rendering it suitable for an overall average commercial voltage. For the borophene layer, the computed diffusion barrier energies are approximately 0.52 and 0.78 eV. Collectively, these findings underscore the potential of theβ12-B/G heterostructure as an advanced anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
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- Sorour Faramarzi
- Faculty of Physics, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood 3619995161, Iran
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- Faculty of Physics, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood 3619995161, Iran
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Talukdar D, Bora SS, Ahmed GA. Electronic, optical, and adsorption properties of Li-doped hexagonal boron nitride: a GW approach. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:4021-4028. [PMID: 38224145 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04710e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This study employs quasiparticle-corrected DFT calculations to explore the electronic, optical, and surface adsorption properties of Li-doped hexagonal boron nitride (h-BNLi) monolayers. The results reveal that Li doping introduces two defect states into the wide band gap of the monolayer, reducing the band gap from 5.73 eV to 3.72 eV at the K-Γ point of the Brillouin zone. Using the GW approach to incorporate quasiparticle energies demonstrates a distinct advantage over conventional DFT, leading to qualitative shifts in band alignment across the Brillouin zone. Additionally, we identify intragap transitions driven by these defect states, resulting in a significant red shift in the optical gap, decreasing it from 5.73 eV to 1.61 eV in the doped monolayer. Moreover, Li doping enhances the detection of carbon-based gas molecules, raising the surface adsorption energy by -0.42 eV and -0.45 eV compared to the pristine monolayer. These findings hold substantial promise for the application of h-BNLi in electronic, optoelectronic, optical, and sensing devices, effectively subjugating the challenge posed by its wide band gap.
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- Dhanjit Talukdar
- Optoelectronics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India.
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- Optoelectronics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India.
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- Optoelectronics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam 784028, Assam, India.
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Batool H, Majid A, Ahmad S, Mubeen A, Alkhedher M, Saeed WS, Al-Owais AA, Afzal A. Phase-Dependent Properties of Manganese Oxides and Applications in Electrovoltaics. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:2457-2467. [PMID: 38250427 PMCID: PMC10795039 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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This study reports first-principles predictions as well as experimental synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles under different conditions. The theoretical part of the work comprised density functional theory (DFT)-based calculations and first-principles molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The extensive research efforts and the current challenges in enhancing the performance of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) provided motivation to explore the potential of these materials for use as an anode in the battery. The structural analysis of the synthesized samples carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the tetragonal structure of Mn3O4 on heating at 450 and 550 °C and the cubic structure of Mn2O3 on heating at 650 °C. The structures are found in the form of nanoparticles at 450 and 550 °C, but at 650 °C, the material appeared in the form of a nanoporous structure. Further, we investigated the electrochemical functionality of Mn2O3 and Mn3O4 as anode materials for utilization in LIBs via MD simulations. Based on the investigations of their electrical, structural, diffusion, and storage behavior, the anodic character of Mn2O3 and Mn3O4 is predicted. The findings indicated that 10 lithium atoms adsorb on Mn2O3, whereas 5 lithium atoms adsorb on Mn3O4 when saturation is taken into account. The storage capacities of Mn2O3 and Mn3O4 are estimated to be 1697 and 585 mAh g-1, respectively. The maximum value of lithium insertion voltage per Li in Mn2O3 is 0.93 and 0.22 V in Mn3O4. Further, the diffusion coefficient values are found as 2.69 × 10-9 and 2.65 × 10-10 m2 s-1 for Mn2O3 and Mn3O4, respectively, at 300 K. The climbing image nudged elastic band method (Cl-NEB) was implemented, which revealed activation energy barriers of Li as 0.30 and 0.75 eV for Mn2O3 and Mn3O4, respectively. The findings of the work revealed high specific capacity, low Li diffusion energy barrier, and low open circuit voltage for the Mn2O3-based anode for use in LIBs.
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- Hira Batool
- Department
of Physics, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
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- Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering Department, Abu
Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi 59911, United Arab
Emirates
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- Department
of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, King Saud
University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Ryan
Institute’s Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies, Physics,
School of Natural Sciences, University of
Galway, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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Song J, Jiang M, Yuwono JA, Liu S, Wang J, Zhang Q, Chen Y, Zhang J, Wu X, Liu J. The effect of Ge doping concentration on the electrochemical performance of silicene anode for lithium-ion batteries: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:30716-30726. [PMID: 37934128 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02617e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Two-dimensional materials have been considered as novel anode materials for LIBs because of their large surface area, small volume change, and low Li diffusion barrier. Among them, the two-dimensional material SixGey has many excellent properties as an anode. However, Ge is expensive and not suitable for mass production. Therefore, proper Ge doping is of great significance to improve performance and reduce cost. Herein, we systematically study the effect of Ge doping and its concentration on the structure and electrochemical performance of two-dimensional SixGey by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The incorporation of low concentration Ge can improve the horizontal and vertical diffusion ability of Li atoms compared to silicene. However, excessive Ge will increase the horizontal diffusion energy barrier of Li and reduce the theoretical capacity, where Si6Ge2 has a relatively high theoretical capacity and a low diffusion energy barrier. In addition, fully lithiated 2D SixGey shows poor electrical conductivity and increasing Ge concentration seems to be effective in improving the electrical conductivity of the material. This study will provide significant theoretical guidance for the design and preparation of two-dimensional silicon-based materials.
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- Jun Song
- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
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- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
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- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
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- College of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Zou RF, Ye XJ, Zheng XH, Jia R, Liu CS. Two-dimensional AlB 4/Al 2B 2: high-performance Dirac anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:28814-28823. [PMID: 37850539 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03649a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted much attention due to their abundant earth-reserves and low cost. Two-dimensional (2D) Dirac materials show great application prospects as anodes for SIBs because of their excellent electronic conductivity. We explore the performances of AlB4 (Al2B2) monolayers and bilayers as anodes for SIBs by using first-principles calculations. The AlB4 (Al2B2) monolayer exhibits a high theoretical storage capacity of 954.15 (709.17) mA h g-1 and a low diffusion barrier of 0.36 (0.03) eV. The calculated average open-circuit voltage (0.68/0.18 V) falls within the acceptance range of 0.1-1.0 V for anode materials. The fully sodiated AlB4 (Al2B2) monolayer shows a tiny lattice expansion of 0.9% (2.4%), suggesting good reversibility. Furthermore, in comparison with the AlB4 (Al2B2) monolayer, the AlB4 (Al2B2) bilayer can provide stronger binding with Na on the outside surface. These results contribute to a better understanding of the AlB4 (Al2B2) monolayers and bilayers as potential high-performance anode materials for SIBs.
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- Ru-Feng Zou
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Zhang R, Hou Y, Guo X, Chen X, Li W, Tao X, Huang Y. Elucidating the effects of B/Al doping on the structure stability and electrochemical properties of silicene using DFT. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:26353-26359. [PMID: 37750234 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03116k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Using first-principles calculation based on density functional theory, the effects of B, Al and B-Al doping on the structural stability and electrochemical properties of silicene were systematically studied, and their potential as anode materials for lithium ion batteries was evaluated. The calculated results of formation energy indicate that the doped system has good stability. The charge density difference and density of states show that doping can improve the conductivity of silicene, and enhance the interaction with Li. Moreover, on the surface of B, Al and B-Al doped silicene, the diffusion barriers of the most easily migrated path for Li ions are 0.22 eV, 0.19 eV, and 0.21 eV, respectively, suggesting that all doped systems have good Li ion migration rates. And the open circuit voltage is between 0.40 V and 0.54 V, which is relatively stable and low. Therefore, B, Al and B-Al doping can effectively regulate the structural stability and electrochemical performance of silicene, which provides a theoretical basis for the experimental preparation of excellent silicene anode materials.
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- Ruyan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, People's Republic of China.
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Wang D, Yang Z, Li W, Zhang J. B 3S 2 monolayer as an anode material for Na/K-ion batteries: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:24468-24474. [PMID: 37655746 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01372c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials used as anodes in metal-ion batteries have attracted increased attention due to their high specific surface area, abundant active sites and good electronic properties. Searching for 2D materials with high storage capacities and low diffusion energy barriers is one of the most effective ways to design novel anode materials. In this work, based on first-principles calculations, we design a new 2D B3S2 monolayer with high thermodynamic and dynamic stability. The obtained B3S2 monolayer has a high cohesive energy, ensuring the feasibility of experimental synthesis. These characteristics of the B3S2 monolayer prompt us to explore its application as an anode material. The B3S2 monolayer exhibits not only a metallic nature but also a low diffusion energy barrier (0.037 eV) and open-circuit voltage (0.09 V). More importantly, the B3S2 monolayer shows a very high theoretical capacity of 1658 mA h g-1 as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, which is comparable to other similar or common 2D materials. All of these intriguing properties make the B3S2 monolayer a promising 2D anode material for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Danhong Wang
- Faculty of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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Etrini A, Elomrani A, Oukahou S, Maymoun M, Sbiaai K, Hasnaoui A. Two-dimensional Dirac TiB 2C 2 as a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:21699-21707. [PMID: 37551786 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02724d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The development and design of anode materials with good stability, high capacity, low diffusion barrier and excellent cyclability is an important challenge for further improvement of the battery industry. In this context, a promising 2D anode material TiB2C2 with Dirac cone states is investigated through the first-principles prediction. We found this material to be thermodynamically, dynamically, and thermally stable, suggesting the possibility of its experimental synthesis. Considering its lightweight, planar structure and Dirac cone features, we systematically investigated the feasibility of the TiB2C2 monolayer as an anode material for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Based on the adsorption energy of lithium on the monolayer surfaces, we determined the sites that can hold lithium ions with high adsorption energy. Moreover, TiB2C2 exhibits good ionic and electronic conductivity, a suitable voltage profile, and high structural stability upon the Li-loading process; it also shows 1.12% change in cell parameters. Importantly, a high storage capacity of up to 1075 mA h g-1 was found. All these criteria conclude the appealing electrochemical performance of the TiB2C2 monolayer as a promising anode material for LIBs.
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- A Etrini
- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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Yadav K, Ray N. Aluminene as a Low-Cost Anode Material for Li- and Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37337-37343. [PMID: 37503806 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials are promising candidates for next-generation battery technologies owing to their high surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and lower diffusion energy barriers. In this work, we use first-principles density functional theory to explore the potential for using a 2D honeycomb lattice of aluminum, referred to as aluminene, as an anode material for metal-ion batteries. The metallic monolayer shows strong adsorption for a range of metal atoms, i.e., Li, Na, K, and Ca. We observe surface diffusion barriers as low as 0.03 eV, which correlate with the size of the adatom. The relatively low average open-circuit voltages of 0.27 V for Li and 0.42 V for Na are beneficial to the overall voltage of the cell. The estimated theoretical specific capacity has been found to be 994 mA h/g for Li and 870 mA h/g for Na. Our research highlights the promise of aluminene sheets in the development of low-cost, high-capacity, and lightweight advanced rechargeable ion batteries.
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- Kiran Yadav
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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An investigation of halogen induced improvement of β12 borophene for Na/Li storage by density functional theory. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 119:108373. [PMID: 36508891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2022.108373] [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: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Pristine and halogen doped β12 borophene, as anode of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), was considered by first-principles study based on density functional theory. Li and Na were adsorbed on β12 borophene with adsorption energies of -3.18 eV and -2.33 eV, respectively. The effect of halogen addition, X = F, Cl, Br, and I, to borophene sheet on adsorption and also diffusion pathways of Li and Na was studied. The adsorption energy calculations show that the halogen atoms improve Li/Na adsorption on borophene sheet. Also, the results indicate that Li/Na adsorption energies on Brominated borophene sheet are higher compared to other halogen types. Diffusion calculations show that Br addition induces an electron deficiency on BoBr surface which lowers the energy barrier of migration of Li and Na ions compared to the pristine borophene. According to density of states analysis, electron charge is transferred from Li and Na atoms toward halogenated borophene sheet. Also, it can be concluded that electron transfer from Li/Na to borophene host in BoX is higher compared to pristine borophene which is in agreement with adsorption energies. The fully lithiated/sodiated complexes of BoBr are Li0.71BoBr and Na0.50BoBr which is equivalent to theoretical specific capacities of 1401 and 981 mAh/g which are about 3.5 and 2.6 times higher than graphite for Li and Na adsorption, respectively. Higher specific capacity of Li compared to Na is mainly attributed to steric hindrance of Na regarding its greater size. Open circuit voltage values of 1.6 V and 1.4 V were obtained for Li and Na intercalation processes, respectively, into halogen added β12 borophene indicating that this structure can be applied as anode for both LIB and SIB systems.
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Chen M, Dai Y, Li T, Zhang X, Li C, Zhang J. Semi-metallic bilayer borophene for lithium-ion batteries anode material: A first-principles study. Chem Phys 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2023.111911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Galashev AE. Computer Simulation of a Silicene Anode on a Silicone Carbide Substrate. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B 2023. [DOI: 10.1134/s1990793123010190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Rezania H, Abdi M, Astinchap B, Nourian E. The effects of spin-orbit coupling on optical properties of monolayer [Formula: see text] due to mechanical strains. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1159. [PMID: 36670164 PMCID: PMC9859824 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28258-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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We have studied the optical conductivity of a quasi two-dimensional [Formula: see text] in the presence of external magnetic field and spin-orbit coupling. Specially, we address the frequency dependence of optical conductivity due to spin-orbit interaction. Using linear response theory the behavior of optical conductivity has been obtained within Green's function method. We have also considered the effects of uniaxial and biaxial in-plane strain on the optical absorption of [Formula: see text] layer. In the absence of external magnetic field with negative uniaxial strain parameter, optical conductivity includes Drude weight at zero frequency limit while Drude weight vanishes for [Formula: see text] layer under positive uniaxial strain. Our results show that the increase of uniaxial positive strain parameter causes to move the position peak to the higher frequencies. In contrast to uniaxial strain case, the Drude weight in optical conductivity appears at positive biaxial strain value 0.15. Also we have studied the effects of magnetic field, electron doping, hole doping in the presence of spin-orbit coupling on frequency dependence of optical conductivity of [Formula: see text] in details. The magnetic field dependence of optical absorption shows a monotonic decreasing behavior for each value of temperature in the absence of strain parameter.
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- H. Rezania
- Department of Physics, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan 66177-15175 Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan 66177-15175 Iran
- Research Center for Nanotechnology, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan 66177-15175 Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan 66177-15175 Iran
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Metallic 1H-BeP2 monolayer as a potential anode material for Li-ion/Na-ion batteries: A first principles study. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Kumar MR, Singh S, Mohammed MK. Improving The Performance of Lithium-ion Batteries Based on Be-doped Zigzag Stanene Nanoribbons: Ab-initio Study. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Vargas DD, Cardoso GL, Piquini PC, Ahuja R, Baierle RJ. 2D Dumbbell Silicene as a High Storage Capacity and Fast Ion Diffusion Anode for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:47262-47271. [PMID: 36205921 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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First-principles calculations within DFT have been performed to investigate the use of a recently synthesized form of silicene, the dumbbell (DB) silicene as an anode material for Li-ion batteries (LiBs). The energetically most stable geometries for Li adsorption on DB silicene were investigated, and the energy barriers for Li-ion diffusion among the possible stable adsorption sites were calculated. We found that DB silicene can be lithiated up to a ratio of 1.05 Li per Si atom, resulting in a high storage capacity of 1002 mA h g-1 and an average open-circuit potential of 0.38 V, which makes DB silicene suitable for applications as an anode in LiBs. The energy barrier for Li-ion diffusion was calculated to be as low as 0.19 eV, suggesting that the Li ions can easily diffuse on the entire DB silicene surface, decreasing the time for the charge/discharge process of the LiBs. Our detailed investigations show that the most stable form of two-dimensional silicon has characteristic features suitable for application in high-performance LiBs.
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- Douglas D Vargas
- Physics Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Physics Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Physics Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Physics Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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Yu T, Yang H, Cheng HM, Li F. Theoretical Progress of 2D Six-Membered-Ring Inorganic Materials as Anodes for Non-Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107868. [PMID: 35957543 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The use and storage of renewable and clean energy has become an important trend due to resource depletion, environmental pollution, and the rising price of refined fossil fuels. Confined by the limited resource and uneven distribution of lithium, non-lithium-ion batteries have become a new focus for energy storage. The six-membered-ring (SMR) is a common structural unit for numerous material systems. 2D SMR inorganic materials have unique advantages in the field of non-lithium energy storage, such as fast electrochemical reactions, abundant active sites and adjustable band gap. First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) can provide a basic understanding of materials at the atomic-level and establish the relationship between SMR structural units and electrochemical energy storage. In this review, the theoretical progress of 2D SMR inorganic materials in the field of non-lithium-ion batteries in recent years is discussed to summarize the common relationship among 2D SMR non-lithium energy storage anodes. Finally, the existing challenges are analyzed and potential solutions are proposed.
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- Tong Yu
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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Yang M, Chen L, Kong F, Wan J, Guo J, Shu H, Dai J. Rational design of intrinsic and defective BGe monolayer as the anode material for Li-ion batteries. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kuai Y, Chen C, Abduryim E, Gao S, Chen W, Wu G, Wu L, Dong C, Zou W, Lu P. A two-dimensional metallic SnB monolayer as an anode material for non-lithium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:23737-23748. [PMID: 36156614 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03942g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Na-, K- and Mg-ion batteries (NIBs, KIBs and MIBs) have drawn considerable interest due to their high abundance and excellent safety. However, the lack of high-performance anode materials is a major obstacle to its development. A metallic SnB planar monolayer is predicted by using the two-dimensional global minimum structure search method of swarm intelligence. Based on first-principles calculations, we proved that the metal SnB monolayer has high binding energy and excellent dynamical, thermal and mechanical stability. It is worth noting that the SnB monolayer has several stable adsorption sites for Na-, K- and Mg-ions, so it has a high theoretical capacity of 620.93, 517.44 and 620.93 mA h g-1, respectively. For Na-, K- and Mg-ion batteries, the low diffusion barriers of the SnB monolayer are 0.22, 0.07 and 0.68 eV, and the low average open circuit voltages are 0.42, 0.49 and 0.23 V, which ensure long service life and fast charging in practical applications. In addition, it is proved that the SnB monolayer maintains excellent conductivity and stability during the charge-discharge process. The results show that the SnB monolayer offers innovative advantages for the development of new two-dimensional planar structures that further advance the development of anode materials for metal ion batteries.
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- Yue Kuai
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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Routu S, Malla JMR, Yattirajula SK, Uppala NR. Effect of hydrogen coverage on elastic and optical properties of silicene: a first-principle study. J Mol Model 2022; 28:242. [PMID: 35920915 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05249-x] [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: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The structural, electronic, and optical properties of hydrogenated silicene have been investigated using first-principles DFT calculations. Compared to pristine silicene, hydrogenated silicene exhibits high stability, reduced anisotropy, and less birefringence. Hydrogenated silicene shows a constant refractive index in the visible region, increasing exponentially in silicene. The elastic and optical parameters such as Young's modulus (Y), Poisson's ratio (ν), bulk modulus (B), shear modulus (G), dielectric constant ε(0), refractive index n(0), conductivity threshold (Eth), birefringence Δn(0), and plasmon energy (ħωp) were calculated for the first time for different hydrogen coverage on silicene, which is crucial in the applications of linear and non-linear optoelectronic devices. The estimated parameters agree well with the available experimental and reported values.
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- Santosh Routu
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, V R Siddhartha College of Engineering, Kanuru, Vijayawada, India, 520007.
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Geetanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Medchal, Hyderabad, India, 501301
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- Department of Chemical Engg, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India, 826004
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Geetanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Medchal, Hyderabad, India, 501301
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Zhu YJ, Jiang T, Ye XJ, Liu CS. Two-dimensional CSiO and CGeO: direct-band-gap semiconductors with normal/anomalous auxeticity for solar cells and alkali-metal-ion batteries. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2022; 34:365301. [PMID: 35767983 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac7d2e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide tremendous opportunities for next-generation energy storage technologies. We theoretically propose 2D group-IV oxides (α-, β-, andγ-CXO, X = Si/Ge). Among them,α-CXO monolayers, composed of the C-O-X skeleton of silyl (germyl) methyl ether molecules, are the most stable phase.α-CXO possess robust dynamical, mechanical, and thermal stabilities. Remarkably,α-CGeO has an unusual negative Poisson's ratio (NPR). However,α-CSiO displays a bidirectional half-auxeticity, different from all the already known NPR behaviors. The intrinsic moderate direct-band-gap, high carrier mobility, and superior optical absorption ofα-CXO make them attractive for optoelectronics applications. A series ofα-CXO-based excitonic solar cells can achieve high power conversion efficiencies. Besides,α-CXO monolayers are promising anode materials for sodium- and potassium-ion batteries, exhibiting not only the high specific capacity (532-1433 mA h g-1) but also low diffusion barrier and open-circuit voltage. In particular, the specific capacity of K onα-CSiO exhibits one of the highest values ever recorded in 2D materials. The multifunctionality rendersα-CXO promising candidates for nanomechanics, nanoelectronics, and nano-optics.
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- Yu-Jie Zhu
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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Lozovoy KA, Izhnin II, Kokhanenko AP, Dirko VV, Vinarskiy VP, Voitsekhovskii AV, Fitsych OI, Akimenko NY. Single-Element 2D Materials beyond Graphene: Methods of Epitaxial Synthesis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2221. [PMID: 35808055 PMCID: PMC9268513 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Today, two-dimensional materials are one of the key research topics for scientists around the world. Interest in 2D materials is not surprising because, thanks to their remarkable mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties, they promise to revolutionize electronics. The unique properties of graphene-like 2D materials give them the potential to create completely new types of devices for functional electronics, nanophotonics, and quantum technologies. This paper considers epitaxially grown two-dimensional allotropic modifications of single elements: graphene (C) and its analogs (transgraphenes) borophene (B), aluminene (Al), gallenene (Ga), indiene (In), thallene (Tl), silicene (Si), germanene (Ge), stanene (Sn), plumbene (Pb), phosphorene (P), arsenene (As), antimonene (Sb), bismuthene (Bi), selenene (Se), and tellurene (Te). The emphasis is put on their structural parameters and technological modes in the method of molecular beam epitaxy, which ensure the production of high-quality defect-free single-element two-dimensional structures of a large area for promising device applications.
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- Kirill A. Lozovoy
- Faculty of Radiophysics, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Av. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.P.K.); (V.V.D.); (V.P.V.); (A.V.V.)
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- Scientific Research Company “Electron-Carat”, Stryjska St. 202, 79031 Lviv, Ukraine;
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- Faculty of Radiophysics, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Av. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.P.K.); (V.V.D.); (V.P.V.); (A.V.V.)
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- Faculty of Radiophysics, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Av. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.P.K.); (V.V.D.); (V.P.V.); (A.V.V.)
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- Faculty of Radiophysics, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Av. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.P.K.); (V.V.D.); (V.P.V.); (A.V.V.)
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- Faculty of Radiophysics, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Av. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.P.K.); (V.V.D.); (V.P.V.); (A.V.V.)
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- P. Sagaidachny National Army Academy, Gvardijska St. 32, 79012 Lviv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Engineering Systems and Technosphere Safety, Pacific National University, Tihookeanskaya St. 136, 680035 Khabarovsk, Russia;
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Tang C, Wang C, Huang Y, Gong J. Effective high-throughput screening of two-dimensional layered materials for potential lithium-ion battery anodes. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:10956-10964. [PMID: 35762221 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01769e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are considered the promising next-generation advanced energy storage devices. It is very important to quickly screen out ideal anode materials for LIBs with excellent performance. In this work, an effective procedure is designed for the high-throughput screening of the three kinds of LIB anode materials from 131 613 inorganic compounds in the Materials Project database. The high throughput screen procedure was not only reliable but was also easily realized. Three ideal anode materials were obtained by considering remarkable thermodynamic stability, Li capacity larger than 372 mA h g-1, band gap smaller than 1.0 eV, and two-dimensional constraint. Furthermore, open-circuit voltage, volume expansion ratio, and the diffusion energy barrier were calculated by the DFT-D corrected density functional method. We believe that our high throughput screen procedure can effectively and accurately search for other kinds of anode materials, which can strongly support the theoretical basis for experimental research.
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- Chunmei Tang
- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China. .,National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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Tian Y, Chen Y, Liu Y, Li H, Dai Z. Elemental Two-Dimensional Materials for Li/Na-Ion Battery Anode Applications. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200123. [PMID: 35758546 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure is currently the subject in the fields of new energy storage and devices. During the past years, a broad range of 2D materials represented by graphene have been developed and endow with excellent electrochemical properties. Among them, elemental 2D materials (Xenes) are an emerged material family for Li/Na-ion battery (LIB/SIB) anodes. Compared with other 2D materials and bulk materials, Xenes may exhibit some great superiorities for Li/Na storage, including excellent conductivity, fast ion diffusion and large active sites exposure. In this review, we provide a systematic summary of the recent progress and achievements of Xenes as well as their applications in LIBs/SIBs. The broad categorization of Xenes from group IIIA to VIA has been concisely outlined, and the related details in syntheses, structures and Li/Na-ion storage properties are reviewed. Further, the latest research progress of Xenes in Li/Na ion batteries are summarized, together with mechanism discussions. Finally, the challenges and prospects of Xenes applied to Li/Na ion battery are proposed based on its current developments.
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- Yahui Tian
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Saving in Phosphorus Chemical Engineering and New Phosphorus Materials, The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Phosphorus Chemical Engineering of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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Galashev AY, Rakhmanova O. Two-layer silicene on the SiC substrate: lithiation investigation in the molecular dynamics experiment. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202200250. [PMID: 35712866 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200250] [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: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The functioning of the lithium ion battery anode composed of silicene/SiC composite is studied by the method of molecular dynamics. In this composite, silicene has vacancy defects of different sizes. Approximately the same degree of filling of such an anode with lithium is shown for both horizontal and vertical intercalations. However, during the horizontal intercalation as opposed to vertical one, lithium atoms not only fill the channel and deposit on its walls, but also penetrate into the substrate. In both cases, the self-diffusion coefficients of lithium atoms have similar values. However, the process of filling the system with lithium occurs with a smoother change in the total energy, when the intercalation is performed vertically. A detailed study of the lithium atoms packing via the construction of Voronoi polyhedra for each of the systems under consideration shows the better uniformity of the Li atoms distribution over the volume of the system during the vertical intercalation.
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- Alexander Y Galashev
- Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Institut vysokotemperaturnoj elektrohimii Ural'skogo otdelenia Rossijskoj akademii nauk, Laboratory of electrode processes, Akademicheskaya Str., 20, 620990, Yekaterinburg, RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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- Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Institut vysokotemperaturnoj elektrohimii Ural'skogo otdelenia Rossijskoj akademii nauk, Departament of Electrolysis, Akademicheskaya Str., 20, 620990, Yekaterinburg, RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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Juan J, Fernández-Werner L, Bechthold P, Villarreal J, Gaztañaga F, Jasen PV, Faccio R, González EA. Charged lithium adsorption on pristine and defective silicene: a theoretical study. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2022; 34:245001. [PMID: 35358960 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac630a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We investigated by first principle calculations the adsorption of Liq(q= -1, 0 or +1) on a silicene single layer. Pristine and three different defective silicene configurations with and without Li doping were studied: single vacancy (SV), double vacancy (DV) and Stone-Wales (STW). Structural studies and the adsorption energies of various sites were obtained and compared in order to understand the stability of the Li on the surface. Moreover, electronic structure and charge density difference analysis were performed before and after adsorption at the most stables sites, which showed the presence of a magnetic moment in the undoped SV system, the displacement of the Fermi level produced by Li doping and a charge transfer from Li to the surface. Additionally, quantum capacity (QC) and charge density studies were performed on these systems. This analysis showed that the generation of defects and doping improves the QC of silicene in positive bias, because of the existence of 3p orbital in the zone of the defect. Consequently, the innovative calculations performed in this work of charged lithium doping on silicene can be used for future comparison with experimental studies of this Li-ion battery anode material candidate.
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- Julián Juan
- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Área Física and Centro NanoMat, DETEMA, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Área Física and Centro NanoMat, DETEMA, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto de Física del Sur (IFISUR), Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), CONICET, Av. L. N. Alem 1253, B8000CPB-Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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Structure, magnetism, and electronic properties of MXene bilayer Fe2NO2H (x = 1.5, 1)/Ti2CO2 stacked heterojunction. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.139319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Kulova TL, Skundin AM. Germanium in Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Batteries (A Review). RUSS J ELECTROCHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1023193521110057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ghosh S. First-principles study on h-BSi 3 sheet as a promising high-performance anode for sodium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:27282-27293. [PMID: 34849516 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp02485j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Seeking cheap, efficient and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has emerged as a realm of research, due to the abundance of Na in the earth's crust. We have investigated the relative performance of novel intrinsically metallic h-BSi3 (BS) sheet as an anode for SIBs, compared to LIBs, through Density Functional Theory studies. Our calculations show that BS has higher chemisorption interactions with Na than Li atoms while drawing substantial electron densities from both, turning them into cations. BS is able to reach a high specific capacity of 1127.62 mA h g-1 for Na, while only as half of that for Li, at ambient temperatures ranging 300-600 K. The moderate sodiation (0.77 V) and lithiation (0.79 V) voltages facilitate BS to prevent the SEI layer formation, metal plating and harmful dendrite growth and to maintain good energy density. BS retains good electronic and ionic conductivities after hosting both Na and Li adatoms, while the former diffuses with about as half the barriers as those of the latter, supporting faster charge/discharge rate and greater preservation of storage capacities in high current densities when BS is used as an anode in SIBs. Na adsorptions cause relatively lower structural deformations to BS, and refrain from forming clusters, leading to good cyclic stability. The superior electrochemical performance of Na, thus, makes BS a potential anode material for SIBs.
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- Sankha Ghosh
- Freelance R&D, Av. Los Castros 143, Santander, ES-39012, Spain.
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Kim SD, Sarkar A, Ahn JH. Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Flexible and Stretchable Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006262. [PMID: 33682293 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Recently, as flexible and wearable electronic devices have become widely popular, research on light weight and large-capacity batteries suitable for powering such devices has been actively conducted. In particular, graphene has attracted considerable attention from researchers in the battery field owing to its good mechanical properties and its applicability in various processes to fabricate electrodes for batteries. Graphene is classified into two types: flake-type, fabricated from graphite, and film-type, synthesized using chemical vapor deposition. The unique processes involved in these two types enable the fabrication of flexible and stretchable batteries with various shapes and functions. In this article, the recent progress in the development of flexible and stretchable batteries based on graphene, as well as its important technical issues are reviewed.
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- Seong Dae Kim
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Kovalska E, Antonatos N, Luxa J, Sofer Z. Edge-Hydrogenated Germanene by Electrochemical Decalcification-Exfoliation of CaGe 2: Germanene-Enabled Vapor Sensor. ACS NANO 2021; 15:16709-16718. [PMID: 34558286 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c06675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Two-dimensional germanene has been recently explored for applications in sensing, catalysis, and energy storage. The potential of this van der Waals material lies in its optoelectronic and chemical properties. However, pure free-standing germanene cannot be found in nature, and the synthesis methods are hindering the potentially fascinating properties of germanene. Herein, we report a single-step synthesis of few-layer germanene by electrochemical exfoliation in a nonaqueous environment. As a result of simultaneous decalcification and intercalation of the electrolyte's active ions, we achieved low-level hydrogenation of germanene that occurs at the edges of the material. The obtained edge-hydrogenated germanene flakes have a lateral size of several micrometers and possess a cubic structure. We have pioneered the potential application of edge-hydrogenated germanene for vapor sensing and demonstrated its specific sensitivity to methanol and ethanol. Furthermore, we have shown a selective behavior of the germanene-based sensor that appears to increase the electrical resistance in the vapors where methanol prevails. We anticipate that these results can provide an approach for emerging layered materials with the potential utility in advanced gas sensing.
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- Evgeniya Kovalska
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Song D, Chen X, Lin Z, Tang Z, Ma W, Zhang Q, Li Y, Zhang X. Usability Identification Framework and High-Throughput Screening of Two-Dimensional Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2021; 15:16469-16477. [PMID: 34643368 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Two-dimensional materials (2D materials) show great advantages in high-performance lithium ion battery materials due to the inherent ion channels and rich ion sites. Unfortunately, rare 2D materials own all desired attributes to meet complex scenarios. Further enriching the 2D materials database for lithium ion battery use is of high interest. In this work, we extend the list of candidates for lithium ion batteries based on a 2D material identification theory. More importantly, a usability identification framework leveraging the competitive mechanism between the adsorbability and reversibility of ions on a 2D material is proposed to assist the deeper screening of practicable 2D materials. As a result, 215 2D materials including 158 anodes, 21 cathodes, and 36 solid electrolytes are predicted to be practicable for lithium ion battery use. The comparison between the identified 2D materials with the known ones verifies the reliability of our strategy. This work significantly enriches the choices of 2D materials to satisfy the various battery demands and provides a general methodology to assess the usability of unexploited 2D materials for lithium ion batteries.
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- Dongxing Song
- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Walia GK, Randhawa DKK, Malhi KS. Rise of silicene and its applications in gas sensing. J Mol Model 2021; 27:277. [PMID: 34482432 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-021-04892-0] [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: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Reviewing a subject is done to provide an insight into theoretical and conceptual background of the study. Looking back into the history of an emerging field and summarizing it in a few pages is a herculean task. Anyway, it was imperative to write a few words about the rise of silicene, its properties, and its applications as gas sensors. Currently, silicene is a growing field of interest. It is probably one of the most studied materials nowadays and scientists and researchers are studying it because of its intriguing electronic properties and potential applications in nanoelectronics. Various experimental and theoretical investigations are going on worldwide to explore the various aspects of this field. It is essential to review the literature based on investigations by various scientists in this field.
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- Gurleen Kaur Walia
- School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, Phagwara, India.
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, UIET, Panjab University, Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
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Gholami Z, Khoeini F. Vacancy tuned thermoelectric properties and high spin filtering performance in graphene/silicene heterostructures. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15320. [PMID: 34321550 PMCID: PMC8319332 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94842-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The main contribution of this paper is to study the spin caloritronic effects in defected graphene/silicene nanoribbon (GSNR) junctions. Each step-like GSNR is subjected to the ferromagnetic exchange and local external electric fields, and their responses are determined using the nonequilibrium Green's function (NEGF) approach. To further study the thermoelectric (TE) properties of the GSNRs, three defect arrangements of divacancies (DVs) are also considered for a larger system, and their responses are re-evaluated. The results demonstrate that the defected GSNRs with the DVs can provide an almost perfect thermal spin filtering effect (SFE), and spin switching. A negative differential thermoelectric resistance (NDTR) effect and high spin polarization efficiency (SPE) larger than 99.99% are obtained. The system with the DV defects can show a large spin-dependent Seebeck coefficient, equal to Ss ⁓ 1.2 mV/K, which is relatively large and acceptable. Appropriate thermal and electronic properties of the GSNRs can also be obtained by tuning up the DV orientation in the device region. Accordingly, the step-like GSNRs can be employed to produce high efficiency spin caloritronic devices with various features in practical applications.
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- Zainab Gholami
- grid.412673.50000 0004 0382 4160Department of Physics, University of Zanjan, P.O. Box 45195-313, Zanjan, Iran
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- grid.412673.50000 0004 0382 4160Department of Physics, University of Zanjan, P.O. Box 45195-313, Zanjan, Iran
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Nguyen-Truong HT, Van On V, Lin MF. Optical absorption spectra of Xene and Xane (X =silic, german, stan). JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2021; 33:355701. [PMID: 34157695 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac0d82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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We study optical absorption spectra of Xene and Xane (X = silic, german, stan). The results show that the optical absorption spectra of Xenes are dominated by a sharp peak near the origin due to direct interband transitions near theKpoint of the Brillouin zone. Meanwhile, the optical absorption spectra of Xanes are characterized by an excitonic peak. The Xenes are zero-gap materials with a Dirac cone at theKpoint, whereas Xanes are semiconductors with sizable band gaps. The quasiparticle band gaps of silicane, germanane, and stanane are 3.60, 2.21, and 1.35 eV, respectively; their exciton binding energies are 0.40, 0.33, and 0.20 eV, respectively.
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- Hieu T Nguyen-Truong
- Laboratory of Applied Physics, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute for Science and Technology Development, Thu Dau Mot University, Thu Dau Mot City, Vietnam
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- Department of Physics/QTC/Hi-GEM, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Shao L, Duan X, Li Y, Zeng F, Ye H, Su C, Ding P. Two-Dimensional Planar BGe Monolayer as an Anode Material for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:29764-29769. [PMID: 34152741 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Using first-principles swarm intelligence structure prediction computations, we explore a fully planar BGe monolayer with unique mechanical and electrical properties. Theoretical calculations reveal that a free-standing BGe monolayer has excellent stability, which is confirmed by the cohesive energy (compared to experimentally synthetic borophene and germanene monolayers), phonon modes (no imaginary frequencies appeared in the phonon spectrum), ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations (no broken bonds and geometric reconstructions), and mechanical stability criteria. The metallic feature of the BGe monolayer can be maintained after absorbing different numbers of Na atoms, ensuring good electronic conductivity during the charge/discharge process. The calculated migration energy barrier, open-circuit voltage, and theoretical specific capacity of the BGe monolayer are much better than those of some other two-dimensional (2D) materials. These findings render the BGe monolayer a potential candidate for reversible Na-ion battery anode materials with desirable performance.
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- Li Shao
- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015, China
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- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015, China
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- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015, China
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- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015, China
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The structural, electronic, and optical properties of hydrofluorinated germanene (GeH 1-xF x): a first-principles study. J Mol Model 2021; 27:123. [PMID: 33825096 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-021-04741-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The structural, electronic, and optical properties of hydrofluorinated germanene have been studied with different occupancy ratios of fluorine and hydrogen. The hybridization of H-1 s and Ge-4p orbitals in hydrogenated germanene and F-2p and Ge-4p orbitals in fluorinated germanene plays a significant role in creating an energy bandgap. The binding energy and phonon calculations confirm the stability of hydrofluorinated germanene decreases with the increase of the F to H ratio. The value of the energy bandgap decreased by increasing the ratio of F and H. The optical properties have been studied in the energy range of 0-25 eV. Six essential parameters such as energy bandgap (Eg), binding energy (Eb), dielectric constant ε(0), refractive index n(0), plasmon energy (ћωp), and heat capacity (Cp) have been calculated for different occupancies of H and F in hydrofluorinated germanene for the first time. The calculated values of structural parameters agree well with the reported values.
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Zhang J, Zhang YF, Li Y, Ren YR, Huang S, Lin W, Chen WK. Blue-AsP monolayer as a promising anode material for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries: a DFT study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:5143-5151. [PMID: 33624671 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp05879c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Based on first-principle calculations, we proposed a one two-dimensional (2D) blue AsP (b-AsP) monolayer as an ideal anode material for lithium/sodium-ion (Li/Na-ion) batteries for the first time. The b-AsP monolayer possesses thermal and dynamic stabilities. The system undergoes the transition from semiconductor to metal after Li/Na atoms are embedded, which ensures good electric transportation. Most remarkably, our results indicate that the b-AsP monolayer exhibits high theoretical capacities of 1011.2 mA h g-1 (for Li) and 1769.6 mA h g-1 (for Na), low average open circuit voltages of 0.17 eV for Li4AsP and 0.14 eV for Na7AsP systems and ultrafast diffusivity with the low energy barriers of 0.17/0.15 eV and 0.08/0.07 eV of the P/As sides for Li and Na, respectively. Given these exceptional properties, the synthesis of a buckled b-AsP monolayer is desired to achieve a promising electrode material for Li- and Na-ion batteries.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China.
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Theoretical Prediction of P-Triphenylene-Graphdiyne as an Excellent Anode Material for Li, Na, K, Mg, and Ca Batteries. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11052308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The efficient performance of metal-ion batteries strongly depends on electrode materials characteristics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials are among promising electrode materials for metal-ion battery cells, owing to their excellent structural and electronic properties. Two-dimensional graphdiyne has been recently fabricated and revealed unique storage capacities and fast charging rates. The current study explores the performance of the novel phosphorated-triphenylene graphdiyne (P-TpG) monolayer as an anode material for Li-, Na-, K-, Mg-, and Ca-ions storage via extensive density functional theory (DFT) simulations. Our results reveal that the stable structure of P-TpG monolayers delivers ultra-high storage capacities of ~2148, ~1696, ~1017, and ~2035 mA·h·g−1 for Li-, Na-, K-, and Ca- ions, respectively. Notably, the metallic electronic behavior is illustrated by adsorbing metal-ions on the P-TpG nanosheets, suggesting a good electronic conductivity. The NEB results demonstrate that P-TpG can serve as an outstanding candidate for the optimal charging/discharging process. This theoretical study suggests P-TpG nanosheets as a highly promising candidate for the design of advanced metal-ion batteries with remarkable charge capacities and optimal charging/discharging rates.
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Two-dimensional MgSiP2 with anisotropic electronic properties and good performances for Na-ion batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chu YZ, Yeoh KH, Chew KH. A first-principles comparative study of lithium, sodium, potassium and calcium storage in two-dimensional Mg 2C. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2021; 33:075002. [PMID: 33152714 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/abc807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials have recently emerged as potential candidates for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries anode materials because of their compelling physicochemical and structural properties. In the present study, we use first-principles calculations to investigate the performance of 2D Mg2C as anode materials for Li, Na, K and Ca-ions batteries. The calculated average open-circuit voltage are 0.37, 0.50, 0.03 and 0.06 eV vs Li, Na, K, Ca. No significant structural deformations are observed on the 2D Mg2C upon the adsorption of Li, Na, K or Ca and the metallic characteristic of the 2D Mg2C is retained. The metallic behaviour of both pristine and adsorbed Mg2C ensures the desirable electric conductivity, implying the advantages of 2D Mg2C for batteries. The Na and K atoms show an extremely high diffusivity on the 2D Mg2C with a low energy barrier of 0.08 and 0.04 eV respectively, which is about an order of magnitude smaller than that of Li atom. For the Na and K atoms, the theoretical storage capacity can reach up to 1770 mAh g-1, nearly two times that of the Li atom of 885 mAh g-1. Our study suggests that the 2D Mg2C is a promising anode material which offers a fast ion diffusion and high storage capacity.
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- Y Z Chu
- Center for Theoretical and Computational Physics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Center for Theoretical and Computational Physics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Gómez-Pérez JF, Correa JD, Pravda CB, Kónya Z, Kukovecz Á. Dangling-to-Interstitial Oxygen Transition and Its Modifications of the Electronic Structure in Few-Layer Phosphorene. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c06542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Juan F. Gómez-Pérez
- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Medellín 050026 Colombia
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- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
- MTA-SZTE Reaction Kinetics and Surface Chemistry Research Group, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Normal electric field enhanced light-induced polarizations and magnetic detection of valley polarization in silicene. Sci Rep 2020; 10:16612. [PMID: 33024161 PMCID: PMC7538594 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73138-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The role of staggered potential on light-induced spin and pseudo-spin polarization has been investigated in silicene. It has been shown that non-equilibrium spin and pseudo-spin polarizations are emerged in silicene sheet by applying an external perpendicular electric field in the presence of circularly polarized light emission. This electric field results in pseudo-spin resolved states very close to the Dirac points therefore could be considered as a pseudomagnetic field. It has been shown that staggered potential induced spin-valley locking and pseudo-spin resolved bands are responsible for the enhancement of the spin and pseudo-spin polarizations. Meanwhile, spin-valley locking suggests a coexistence of both spin and valley polarizations with nearly identical (or at least proportional) population imbalance at low Fermi energies which could be employed for magnetic detection of the valley polarization. It has been shown that spin-valley locking results in the protection of the spin polarizations against the relaxations in elastic scattering regime. In addition, the results indicate that the pseudo-spin current can be generated by the circularly polarized light which could be explained by asymmetric light absorption of the states in k-space.
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Zhang Y, Zhang EH, Xia MG, Zhang SL. Borophosphene as a promising Dirac anode with large capacity and high-rate capability for sodium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:20851-20857. [PMID: 32914819 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp03202f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted tremendous attention as potential low-cost energy storage alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the intrinsic safety and great abundance of sodium. For developing competitive SIBs, highly efficient anode materials with large capacity and rapid ion diffusion are indispensable. In this study, a two-dimensional (2D) Dirac monolayer, that is, borophosphene, is proposed as a promising anode material for high performance SIBs on the basis of density functional theory calculations. The performances of Na adsorption and diffusion, maximum specific capacity, open circuit voltage, cyclical stability and electronic properties combined with Bader charge analysis are explored. It is found that borophosphene can spontaneously adsorb a Na atom with a binding energy of -0.838 eV. A low diffusion energy barrier of 0.221 eV suggests rapid ion conductivity. More intriguingly, a maximum specific capacity of 1282 mA h g-1 can be achieved in borophosphene, which is one of the largest values reported for 2D anode materials for SIBs. A low average voltage of 0.367 V is estimated, implying a suitable operating voltage of the anode material. The metallic properties, tiny surface expansion, and good kinetic stability of sodiated borophosphene give rise to high electrical conductivity and favorable cyclability. These abovementioned advantages suggest that borophosphene can be used as a Dirac anode material for SIBs with excellent performance including a large specific capacity, high-rate capability, and favorable cyclability.
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- Yang Zhang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Guo J, Tian B, Shu H, Wang Y, Dai J. Multidimensional B 4N materials as novel anode materials for lithium ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:19913-19922. [PMID: 32856621 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp02668a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Based on first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, multidimensional B4N materials are investigated as anode materials for lithium ion batteries. The present results show that the monolayer B4N can reach a remarkably high specific capacity of 1874.27 mA h g-1 and possesses a low diffusion barrier (0.29 eV). Testing of bilayer B4N and bulk B4N reveals that the materials exhibit irreversible structural phase transformation. They are transformed from a layered structure to the more stable cavity-channel structure due to the adsorption of Li atoms. The volume expansions of their saturated lithiation cavity-channel structures are about 12%, which is close to that of graphite (10%). Moreover, it is found that the energy barriers of the bilayer and bulk B4N are less than 0.5 eV in the cavity-channel. The saturated adsorption of bulk B4N yields a specific capacity of 468.57 mA h g-1, which is higher than that of commercial graphite (372 mA h g-1). More importantly, all the lithiation structures in the monolayer, bilayer, and bulk B4N are verified to be thermodynamically stable at 350 K. These findings may encourage further experimental investigation in the design of multidimensional B4N materials as novel candidate anode materials for lithium ion batteries.
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- Jiyuan Guo
- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, China.
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, China.
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, China.
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, China.
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, China.
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Cheng J, Gao L, Li T, Mei S, Wang C, Wen B, Huang W, Li C, Zheng G, Wang H, Zhang H. Two-Dimensional Black Phosphorus Nanomaterials: Emerging Advances in Electrochemical Energy Storage Science. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:179. [PMID: 34138158 PMCID: PMC7770910 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00510-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Two-dimensional black phosphorus (2D BP), well known as phosphorene, has triggered tremendous attention since the first discovery in 2014. The unique puckered monolayer structure endows 2D BP intriguing properties, which facilitate its potential applications in various fields, such as catalyst, energy storage, sensor, etc. Owing to the large surface area, good electric conductivity, and high theoretical specific capacity, 2D BP has been widely studied as electrode materials and significantly enhanced the performance of energy storage devices. With the rapid development of energy storage devices based on 2D BP, a timely review on this topic is in demand to further extend the application of 2D BP in energy storage. In this review, recent advances in experimental and theoretical development of 2D BP are presented along with its structures, properties, and synthetic methods. Particularly, their emerging applications in electrochemical energy storage, including Li-/K-/Mg-/Na-ion, Li-S batteries, and supercapacitors, are systematically summarized with milestones as well as the challenges. Benefited from the fast-growing dynamic investigation of 2D BP, some possible improvements and constructive perspectives are provided to guide the design of 2D BP-based energy storage devices with high performance.
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- Junye Cheng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronics Engineering, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Nantong Key Lab of Intelligent and New Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronics Engineering, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.
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Zhou D, Li C, Yin F, Tang X, Pu C, He C. Two-dimensional 1T-PS2 as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries with ultra-high capacity, low average voltage and appropriate mobility. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tan Y, Xu Y, Ao Z. Nitrogen fixation on a single Mo atom embedded stanene monolayer: a computational study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:13981-13988. [PMID: 32555843 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp01963a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Designing effective electrocatalysts for N2 fixation to NH3 under mild conditions is important and challenging. In this work, we explored the feasibility of transition metal atom embedded stanene as an effective catalyst for the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) based on first-principles calculations. The results reveal that Mo atom embedded stanene possesses high stability and good electrical conductivity. Specifically, Mo atom embedded stanene exhibits excellent catalytic activity for NRR with an over-potential of only 0.50 V along the mixed pathway. This low over-potential is due to the acceptance and back donation of electrons between the transition metal and N2 molecules. Furthermore, due to the preferential adsorption of N2 relative to H, competition from the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) can be inhibited effectively. The fairly low over-potential and high electrical conductivity make Mo-embedded stanene promising for NRR. Our theoretical results indicate that stanene could be a new and effective anchoring material for TM-based catalysts for NRR.
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- Yao Tan
- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
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