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Ahmed F, Almutairi G, Hasan PMZ, Rehman S, Kumar S, Shaalan NM, Aljaafari A, Alshoaibi A, AlOtaibi B, Khan K. Fabrication of a Biomass-Derived Activated Carbon-Based Anode for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:mi14010192. [PMID: 36677253 PMCID: PMC9863765 DOI: 10.3390/mi14010192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Porous carbons are highly attractive and demanding materials which could be prepared using biomass waste; thus, they are promising for enhanced electrochemical capacitive performance in capacitors and cycling efficiency in Li-ion batteries. Herein, biomass (rice husk)-derived activated carbon was synthesized via a facile chemical route and used as anode materials for Li-ion batteries. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and morphological properties of the prepared activated carbon. The prepared activated carbon possessed a carbon structure with a certain degree of amorphousness. The morphology of the activated carbon was of spherical shape with a particle size of ~40-90 nm. Raman studies revealed the characteristic peaks of carbon present in the prepared activated carbon. The electrochemical studies evaluated for the fabricated coin cell with the activated carbon anode showed that the cell delivered a discharge capacity of ~321 mAhg-1 at a current density of 100 mAg-1 for the first cycle, and maintained a capacity of ~253 mAhg-1 for 400 cycles. The capacity retention was found to be higher (~81%) with 92.3% coulombic efficiency even after 400 cycles, which showed excellent cyclic reversibility and stability compared to commercial activated carbon. These results allow the waste biomass-derived anode to overcome the problem of cyclic stability and capacity performance. This study provides an insight for the fabrication of anodes from the rice husk which can be redirected into creating valuable renewable energy storage devices in the future, and the product could be a socially and ethically acceptable product.
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- Faheem Ahmed
- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Energy Storage Technologies, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physics, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Energy Storage Technologies, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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He D, Sun M, Cao D, He G, Chen H. Rational design of nano-Fe 3O 4encapsulated in 3D honeycomb biochar for enhanced lithium storage performance. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:035401. [PMID: 34633301 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac2e76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Developing green materials applied in lithium-ion batteries is of significant importance for the present-day society. Herein, a feasible strategy to construct Fe3O4nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in three-dimensional (3D) honeycomb biochar derived from pleurotus eryngii was proposed. The obtained material consists of Fe3O4NPs (35-85 nm) encapsulated in 3D honeycomb biochar possesses a high specific capacity of 723 mAh g-1at 1.5 A g-1after 1000 cycles. The effectively enhanced cycling life of Fe3O4@C nanocomposites can be ascribed to the small Fe3O4NPs provide lower degree of cracking and high specific capacity, while the honeycomb biochar function like a cage to inhibit huge volume change of Fe3O4NPs during the charge-discharge process.
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- Dafang He
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Material-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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Wan S, Liu Q, Cheng M, Chen Y, Chen H. Binary-Metal Mn 2SnO 4 Nanoparticles and Sn Confined in a Cubic Frame with N-Doped Carbon for Enhanced Lithium and Sodium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38278-38288. [PMID: 34342441 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Sn-based materials have been popularly researched as anodes for energy storage due to their high theoretical capacity. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics and unsatisfied cycling stability caused by poor conductivity and dramatic volume expansion are still pivotal barriers for the development of Sn-based materials as anodes. In this work, the binary-metal Mn2SnO4 nanoparticles and Sn encapsulated in N-doped carbon (Sn@Mn2SnO4-NC) were fabricated by multistep reactions and employed as the anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The coexistence of binary metals (Sn and Mn) can improve intrinsic conductivity. Simultaneously, hollow architecture along with carbon relieves internal stress and prevents structural collapse. A Sn@Mn2SnO4-NC anode delivers an appealing capacity of 1039.5 mAh g-1 for 100 cycles at 100 mA g-1 and 823.8 mAh g-1 for 600 cycles at 1000 mA g-1 in LIBs. When evaluated as an anode in SIBs, the Sn@Mn2SnO4-NC anode tolerates up to 7000 cycles at 2000 mA g-1 and maintains a capacity of 185.8 mAh g-1. Quantified kinetic investigations demonstrate the high contribution of pseudocapacitive effects during the cycle process. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations further verify that introduction of the second metal (Mn) improves the conductivity of the material, which is favorable for charge transport. This work is expected to provide a feasible preparation strategy for binary-metal materials to enhance the performance of lithium- and sodium-ion batteries.
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- Shuyun Wan
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Xia Y, Xin X, Pan Y, Zhang P, Liu F, Li X. Guiding uniform Zn deposition by cocoons for long-life Zn metal batteries. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01147b] [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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The interlaced carbon membranes are prepared using silk cocoons via high-temperature sintering processes and has been assembled in symmetric zinc batteries to successfully inhibit the dendrite growth.
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- Yu Xia
- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
- China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
- China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
- China
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- Xuyi County Attapulgite Application Technology R&D and Achievement Transformation Center
- Xuyi
- P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Science
- Ningbo
- P. R. China
- Xuyi County Attapulgite Application Technology R&D and Achievement Transformation Center
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
- China
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Song J, Cai Y, Du M, Hou X, Huang F, Wei Q. 3D Lamellar Structure of Biomass-Based Porous Carbon Derived from Towel Gourd toward Phase Change Composites with Thermal Management and Protection. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:8923-8932. [PMID: 35019568 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The practical application of shape-stable phase change composites (PCCs) is beneficial to thermal energy management and energy conservation due to their superior properties. A shape-stable PCC was fabricated by incorporating poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) with biomass-based porous carbon that was produced via freeze-drying and carbonization using a low-cost and environmentally friendly fresh towel gourd. The towel gourd derived porous carbon with the characteristics of porosity, unique three-dimensional (3D) lamellar structure, and high specific surface area allowed a high encapsulation capacity (up to 94.5 wt %) for PEG. Structural morphologies, as well as the properties of latent heat storage, thermal reliability, thermal energy management, and thermal protection ability of the fabricated shape-stable PCC, were investigated. The micromorphologies revealed that PEG molecular chains were arranged in a 3D lamellar tissue structure. The shape-stable PCC demonstrated excellent thermal reliability and a high melting latent heat of ∼164.3 J/g. The analysis of infrared thermal images indicated that the shape-stable PCC exhibited remarkable strengths in thermal energy management. The result of the thermal insulation simulation experiment proved that the shape-stable PCC had superior thermal protection ability. This study provided an innovative strategy for the design and development of shape-stable PCCs for great potential in heat-insulating protective textiles, solar thermal energy storage, energy-saving buildings, and infrared stealth of military targets.
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- Jiayin Song
- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. 1800, Lihu Dadao, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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Hou C, Wang J, Zhang W, Li J, Zhang R, Zhou J, Fan Y, Li D, Dang F, Liu J, Li Y, Liang K, Kong B. Interfacial Superassembly of Grape-Like MnO-Ni@C Frameworks for Superior Lithium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:13770-13780. [PMID: 32096974 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b20317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Despite the excellent electrochemical performance of MnO-based electrodes, a large capacity increase cannot be avoided during long-life cycling, which makes it difficult to seek out appropriate cathode materials to match for commercial applications. In this work, a grape-like MnO-Ni@C framework from interfacial superassembly with remarkable electrochemical properties was fabricated as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Electrochemical analysis indicates that the introduction of Ni not only contributes to the excellent rate capability and high specific capacity but also prevents further oxidation of MnO to the higher valence states for ultrastable long-life cycling performance. Furthermore, thermodynamic calculation proves that the ultrastable long cycling life of the Ni-Mn-O system originated from a buffer composition region to stabilize the MnO structure. Because of the unique grape-like structure and performance of the Ni-Mn-O system, the MnO-Ni@C electrode displayed an invertible specific capacity of 706 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles at a current density of 0.1 A g-1 and excellent cycling stability maintained a capacity of 476.8 mA h g-1 after 2100 cycles at 1.0 A g-1 without obvious capacity change. This new nanocomposite material could offer a novel fabrication strategy and insight for MnO-based materials and other metal oxides as anodes for improved electrochemical performance.
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- Chuanxin Hou
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- Institute for Applied Materials-Applied Materials Physics (IAM-AWP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Zhu L, Qu Y, Huang X, Luo J, Zhang H, Zhang Z, Yang Z. Novel agaric-derived olive-like yolk–shell structured MnO@C composites for superior lithium storage. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:13201-13204. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cc05463a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An ingenious and effective biomass strategy has been designed to prepare unique hierarchical olive-like yolk–shell structured MnO@C composites, which realized outstanding electrochemical performances for lithium storage.
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- Lingfeng Zhu
- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Sensors
- School of Physics
- Communication and Electronics
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang
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- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang
- P. R. China
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