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He Q, Ning J, Chen H, Jiang Z, Wang J, Chen D, Zhao C, Liu Z, Perepichka IF, Meng H, Huang W. Achievements, challenges, and perspectives in the design of polymer binders for advanced lithium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7091-7157. [PMID: 38845536 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00366g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Abstract
Energy storage devices with high power and energy density are in demand owing to the rapidly growing population, and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are promising rechargeable energy storage devices. However, there are many issues associated with the development of electrode materials with a high theoretical capacity, which need to be addressed before their commercialization. Extensive research has focused on the modification and structural design of electrode materials, which are usually expensive and sophisticated. Besides, polymer binders are pivotal components for maintaining the structural integrity and stability of electrodes in LIBs. Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) is a commercial binder with superior electrochemical stability, but its poor adhesion, insufficient mechanical properties, and low electronic and ionic conductivity hinder its wide application as a high-capacity electrode material. In this review, we highlight the recent progress in developing different polymeric materials (based on natural polymers and synthetic non-conductive and electronically conductive polymers) as binders for the anodes and cathodes in LIBs. The influence of the mechanical, adhesion, and self-healing properties as well as electronic and ionic conductivity of polymers on the capacity, capacity retention, rate performance and cycling life of batteries is discussed. Firstly, we analyze the failure mechanisms of binders based on the operation principle of lithium-ion batteries, introducing two models of "interface failure" and "degradation failure". More importantly, we propose several binder parameters applicable to most lithium-ion batteries and systematically consider and summarize the relationships between the chemical structure and properties of the binder at the molecular level. Subsequently, we select silicon and sulfur active electrode materials as examples to discuss the design principles of the binder from a molecular structure point of view. Finally, we present our perspectives on the development directions of binders for next-generation high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. We hope that this review will guide researchers in the further design of novel efficient binders for lithium-ion batteries at the molecular level, especially for high energy density electrode materials.
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- Qiang He
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, 2199 Lishui Road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen 518055, China.
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Multi-scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, 2199 Lishui Road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, M. Strzody Street 9, Gliwice 44-100, Poland
- Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics (CONE), Silesian University of Technology, S. Konarskiego Street 22b, Gliwice 44-100, Poland
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Québec H3A 0B8, Canada
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, 2199 Lishui Road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen 518055, China.
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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Tian M, Gan W, Oh ES. MXene Clay (Ti2C)-Containing In Situ Polymerized Hollow Core-Shell Binder for Silicon-Based Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:49302-49310. [PMID: 38162770 PMCID: PMC10753743 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07752] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Silicon, an attractive anode material, suffers fast capacity fading due to the electrical isolation from massive volumetric expansion upon cycling. However, it holds a high theoretical capacity and low operation voltage in its practical application. In this study, a new water-based binder, MXene clay/hollow core-shell acrylate composite, was synthesized through an in situ emulsion polymerization technique to alleviate the fast capacity fading of the silicon anode efficiently. The efficient introduction of conductive MXene clay and the hollow core-shell structure, favorable to electron and ion transport in silicon-based electrodes, gives a novel conceptual design of the binder material. Such a strategy could alleviate electrical isolation after cycling and promises better electrochemical performance of the high-capacity anodes. The effect of the MXene introduction and hollow core-shell on the binder performance is thoroughly investigated using various characterization tools by comparison with no MXene-containing, core-shell acrylate, and commercial styrene-butadiene latex binders. Consequently, the silicon-based electrode containing the MXene clay/hollow core-shell acrylate binder exhibits a high capacity retention of 1351 mAh g-1 at 0.5C after 100 cycles and good rate capability of over 1100 mAh g-1 at 5C.
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- Mi Tian
- School
of Chemical Engineering, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-Gu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
- Department
of Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University
of Engineering Science, 201620 Shanghai, China
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- Department
of Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University
of Engineering Science, 201620 Shanghai, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-Gu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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Maurya Gyanprakash D, Kumar Rastogi C. Investigation of Silicon Nanoparticle Size on Specific Capacity of Li-Ion Battery via Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Wang C, Zhong WH. Promising Sustainable Technology for Energy Storage Devices: Natural Protein-derived Active Materials. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.141860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Xing J, Bliznakov S, Bonville L, Oljaca M, Maric R. A Review of Nonaqueous Electrolytes, Binders, and Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-022-00131-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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AbstractLithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most important electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and low cost. During the past decades, many review papers outlining the advantages of state-of-the-art LIBs have been published, and extensive efforts have been devoted to improving their specific energy density and cycle life performance. These papers are primarily focused on the design and development of various advanced cathode and anode electrode materials, with less attention given to the other important components of the battery. The “nonelectroconductive” components are of equal importance to electrode active materials and can significantly affect the performance of LIBs. They could directly impact the capacity, safety, charging time, and cycle life of batteries and thus affect their commercial application. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of nonaqueous electrolytes, binders, and separators for LIBs and discusses their impact on the battery performance. In addition, the challenges and perspectives for future development of LIBs are discussed, and new avenues for state-of-the-art LIBs to reach their full potential for a wide range of practical applications are outlined.
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Xiao Y, Wang Y, Wu X, Ma Y. Research progress on preparation methods of water-soluble polyaniline. HIGH PERFORM POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/09540083221131456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The application of polyaniline (PANI) in various fields is greatly limited by its poor solubility in water.Many methods which could elevate PANI water-soluble ability were used by researchers to expand its application range. In this paper, the research progress of the commonly used preparation methods of water-soluble PANI in recent years is reviewed. The main preparation methods of water-soluble PANI are categorized into four types including monomer modification, controlling the polymerization process, introducing water-soluble groups or substances, macromolecular reaction. They are composed of aniline derivative method, copolymerization, emulsion polymerization method, dispersion polymerization method, acid doping method, compound method, ATRP method. The principles of various methods to achieve water-solubility of PANI are introduced, the research on each preparation method reported before are introduced and their advantages and disadvantages are summarized.
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- Yuansong Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao City, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao City, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao City, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao City, China
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Sohn JY, Kim G, Hwang IT, Shin J, Jung CH, Lee YM. Performance improvement of poly(acrylic acid) binder-based silicon/graphite composite anodes by room temperature electron beam irradiation-induced crosslinking. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Su TT, Ren WF, Wang K, Yuan JM, Shao CY, Ma JL, Chen XH, Xiao LP, Sun RC. Bifunctional hydrogen-bonding cross-linked polymeric binders for silicon anodes of lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Coaxial Electrospinning Construction Si@C Core-Shell Nanofibers for Advanced Flexible Lithium-Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11123454. [PMID: 34947802 PMCID: PMC8709299 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Silicon (Si) is expected to be a high-energy anode for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the large volume change along with the severe capacity degradation during the cycling process is still a barrier for its practical application. Herein, we successfully construct flexible silicon/carbon nanofibers with a core–shell structure via a facile coaxial electrospinning technique. The resultant Si@C nanofibers (Si@C NFs) are composed of a hard carbon shell and the Si-embedded amorphous carbon core framework demonstrates an initial reversible capacity of 1162.8 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 with a retained capacity of 762.0 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles. In addition, flexible LIBs assembled with Si@C NFs were hardly impacted under an extreme bending state, illustrating excellent electrochemical performance. The impressive performances are attributed to the high electric conductivity and structural stability of the porous carbon fibers with a hierarchical porous structure, indicating that the novel Si@C NFs fabricated using this electrospinning technique have great potential for advanced flexible energy storage.
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Zhu W, Zhou J, Xiang S, Bian X, Yin J, Jiang J, Yang L. Progress of Binder Structures in Silicon-Based Anodes for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Mini Review. Front Chem 2021; 9:712225. [PMID: 34712647 PMCID: PMC8546331 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.712225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Silicon (Si) has been counted as the most promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, owing to its high theoretical specific capacity, safety, and high natural abundance. However, the commercial application of silicon anodes is hindered by its huge volume expansions, poor conductivity, and low coulombic efficiency. For the anode manufacture, binders play an important role of binding silicon materials, current collectors, and conductive agents, and the binder structure can significantly affect the mechanical durability, adhesion, ionic/electronic conductivities, and solid electrolyte interface (SEI) stability of the silicon anodes. Moreover, many cross-linked binders are effective in alleviating the volume expansions of silicon nanosized even microsized anodic materials along with maintaining the anode integrity and stable electrochemical performances. This mini review comprehensively summarizes various binders based on their structures, including the linear, branched, three-dimensional (3D) cross-linked, conductive polymer, and other hybrid binders. The mechanisms how various binder structures influence the performances of the silicon anodes, the limitations, and prospects of different hybrid binders are also discussed. This mini review can help in designing hybrid polymer binders and facilitating the practical application of silicon-based anodes with high electrochemical activity and long-term stability.
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- Wenqiang Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center for Water Treatment Process and Equipment, China Machinery International Engineering Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd., Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Cao C, Liang F, Zhang W, Liu H, Liu H, Zhang H, Mao J, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Yao X, Ge M, Tang Y. Commercialization-Driven Electrodes Design for Lithium Batteries: Basic Guidance, Opportunities, and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102233. [PMID: 34350695 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Current lithium-ion battery technology is approaching the theoretical energy density limitation, which is challenged by the increasing requirements of ever-growing energy storage market of electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and portable electronic devices. Although great progresses are made on tailoring the electrode materials from methodology to mechanism to meet the practical demands, sluggish mass transport, and charge transfer dynamics are the main bottlenecks when increasing the areal/volumetric loading multiple times to commercial level. Thus, this review presents the state-of-the-art developments on rational design of the commercialization-driven electrodes for lithium batteries. First, the basic guidance and challenges (such as electrode mechanical instability, sluggish charge diffusion, deteriorated performance, and safety concerns) on constructing the industry-required high mass loading electrodes toward commercialization are discussed. Second, the corresponding design strategies on cathode/anode electrode materials with high mass loading are proposed to overcome these challenges without compromising energy density and cycling durability, including electrode architecture, integrated configuration, interface engineering, mechanical compression, and Li metal protection. Finally, the future trends and perspectives on commercialization-driven electrodes are offered. These design principles and potential strategies are also promising to be applied in other energy storage and conversion systems, such as supercapacitors, and other metal-ion batteries.
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- Chunyan Cao
- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization, Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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Improving the Dispersion Behavior of Organic Components in Water-Based Electrode Dispersions for Inkjet Printing Processes. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11052242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Water-based processing of electrodes is associated with an enhanced environmental footprint for lithium-ion battery (LIB) production in conjunction with reduced costs. This trend is accompanied by an increasing demand for electrode dispersion processing in inkjet printing. However, most of the dispersion components show a low inherent dispersibility with poor stability in aqueous formulations. This is particularly important when it comes to qualifying electrode dispersions for use in inkjet printing, since the effect of agglomeration and sedimentation effects must be effectively prevented. Therefore, additives are needed to improve the dispersive behavior. This paper analyzes the suitability of dispersants for organic electrode components, in particular graphite and carbon black. An empirical approach was devised on the basis of comprehensive theoretical considerations. Empirical investigations revealed that the utilization of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) favored the enhanced stabilization of graphite nanoparticles. The addition of Triton X-100 (TX-100) resulted in an improved stabilization of carbon black. Based on these empirical studies, a methodology was derived, which supports the application of suitable dispersants in printable dispersions.
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Intrinsically conducting polymers and their combinations with redox-active molecules for rechargeable battery electrodes: an update. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01529-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AbstractIntrinsically conducting polymers and their copolymers and composites with redox-active organic molecules prepared by chemical as well as electrochemical polymerization may yield active masses without additional binder and conducting agents for secondary battery electrodes possibly utilizing the advantageous properties of both constituents are discussed. Beyond these possibilities these polymers have found many applications and functions for various further purposes in secondary batteries, as binders, as protective coatings limiting active material corrosion, unwanted dissolution of active mass ingredients or migration of electrode reaction participants. Selected highlights from this rapidly developing and very diverse field are presented. Possible developments and future directions are outlined.
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Ren WF, Le JB, Li JT, Hu YY, Pan SY, Deng L, Zhou Y, Huang L, Sun SG. Improving the Electrochemical Property of Silicon Anodes through Hydrogen-Bonding Cross-Linked Thiourea-Based Polymeric Binders. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:639-649. [PMID: 33356103 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c18743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Binders play a crucial role in the development of silicon (Si) anodes for lithium-ion batteries with high specific energy. The large volume change of Si (∼300%) during repeated discharge and charge processes causes the destruction and separation of electrode materials from the copper (Cu) current collector and ultimately results in poor cycling performance. In the present study, we design and prepare hydrogen-bonding cross-linked thiourea-based polymeric binders (denoted CMC-co-SN) in consideration of their excellent binding interaction with the Cu current collector and low cost as well. The CMC-co-SN binders are formed through in situ thermopolymerization of chain-type carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CMC) with thiourea (SN) in the drying process of Si electrode disks. A tight and physical interlocked layer between the CMC-co-SN binder and Cu current collector is derived from a dendritic nonstoichiometric copper sulfide (CuxS) layer on the interface and enhances the binding of electrode materials with the Cu current collector. When applying the CMC-co-SN binders to micro- (∼3 μm) (μSi) and nano- (∼50 nm) (nSi) Si particles, the Si anodes exhibit high initial Coulomb efficiency (91.5% for μSi and 83.2% for nSi) and excellent cyclability (1121 mA h g-1 for μSi after 140 cycles and 1083 mA h g-1 for nSi after 300 cycles). The results demonstrate that the CMC-co-SN binders together with a physical interlocked layer have significantly improved the electrochemical performance of Si anodes through strong binding forces with the current collector to maintain electrode integrity and avoid electric contact loss.
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- Wen-Feng Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Li J, Liu W, Qiao Y, Peng G, Ren Y, Xie Z, Qu M. Pomegranate-Like Structured Si@SiO x Composites With High-Capacity for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Front Chem 2020; 8:666. [PMID: 33024741 PMCID: PMC7516033 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Silicon anodes with an extremely high theoretical specific capacity of 4,200 mAh g-1 have been considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. However, the large volume expansion during lithiation hinders its practical application. In this work, pomegranate-like Si@SiOx composites were prepared using a simple spray drying process, during which silicon nanoparticles reacted with oxygen and generated SiOx on the surface. The thickness of the SiOx layer was tuned by adjusting the drying temperature. In the unique architecture, the SiOx which serves as the protection layer and the void space in pomegranate-like structure could alleviate the volume expansion during repeated lithium insertion/extraction. As a lithium-ion battery anode, pomegranate-like Si@SiOx composites dried at 180°C delivered a high specific capacity of 1746.5 mAh g-1 after 300 cycles at 500 mA g-1.
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- Jianbin Li
- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China.,Group of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China.,Group of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nano Carbon Materials, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
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Zhou X, Luo C, Ding J, Yang J, Tang J. WSi 2 nanodot reinforced Si particles as anodes for high performance lithium-ion batteries. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0ce01047b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Si-based anodes are attracting enormous attention due to the super-high theoretical capacity of silicon (3579 mA h g−1 at room temperature) as an anode of lithium-ion batteries.
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- Xiangyang Zhou
- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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Sun F, Feng H, Gao S, Yang D, Yang H. Facile fabrication of Si/Sb/Sb 2O 3/G@C composite electrodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj05852d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Facile fabrication of high-performance Si/Sb/Sb2O3/G@C composite materialviathe ball milling and high temperature calcination process is reported.
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- Feiyuan Sun
- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- Experimental Teaching Center of Materials Science
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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Gao S, Yang D, Pan Y, Geng L, Li S, Li X, Cao PF, Yang H. From natural material to high-performance silicon based anode: Towards cost-efficient silicon based electrodes in high-performance Li-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kang T, Chen J, Cui Y, Wang Z, Xu H, Ma Z, Zuo X, Xiao X, Nan J. Three-Dimensional Rigidity-Reinforced SiO x Anodes with Stabilized Performance Using an Aqueous Multicomponent Binder Technology. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:26038-26046. [PMID: 31241298 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b08389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) rigidity-reinforced SiOx anodes are prepared using the aqueous multicomponent binders to stabilize the performances of lithium-ion batteries. Considering an elastic skeleton, adhesiveness, electrolyte absorption, etc., four kinds of binders [polyacrylamide (PAM), poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE), carboxymethyl cellulose, and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)] are selected to prepare aqueous multicomponent binders. The SiOx anodes with the binder PAM/SBR/PTFE (PSP) exhibit a 3D rigidity-reinforced structure, larger adhesive force, and moderate electrolyte adsorption capacity compared to other anodes with single and multicomponent binders. Specifically, the electrochemical performances of the SiOx anodes with the binder PSP663 are stabilized, and a retention capacity of 770 mAh g-1 at 500 mA g-1 after 300 cycles and a rate capacity of 993 mAh g-1 at 1200 mA g-1 are obtained. The enhanced performances are attributed to the good chemical stability of PTFE to protect SiOx particles from the electrolyte corrosion and to ensure electrode integrity. SBR acts as the binder backbone due to the strong adhesion force and specific three-dimensional structure. The rigidity of PAM limits the excessive expansion of SiOx particles well and shortens the ion migration. These results indicate that the 3D rigidity-reinforced SiOx anode with the aqueous binder PSP663 has promising prospects for practical application, and the results also provide a reference for solving the expansion problem of the silicon materials.
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- Tianxing Kang
- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
- Zhuhai Great Power Energy Co. Ltd. , Zhuhai 519100 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
- Zhuhai Great Power Energy Co. Ltd. , Zhuhai 519100 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
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- Zhuhai Great Power Energy Co. Ltd. , Zhuhai 519100 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
- Nanwu Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. , Guangzhou 510520 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment , South China Normal University , Guangzhou 510006 , P. R. China
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