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Lin S, Li M, Wang G, Wang C, Yang H, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Liu X, Bae J, Wu Y. Zn Anode Surviving Extremely Corrosive Polybromide Environment with Alginate-Graphene Oxide Hydrogel Coating. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311510. [PMID: 38267811 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
Abstract
Zinc-bromine (Zn-Br) redox provides a high energy density and low-cost option for next-generation energy storage systems, and polybromide diffusion remains a major issue leading to Zn anode corrosion, dendrite growth, battery self-discharge and limited electrochemical performance. A dual-functional Alginate-Graphene Oxide (AGO) hydrogel coating is proposed to prevent polybromide corrosion and suppress dendrite growth in Zn-Br batteries through negatively charged carboxyl groups and enhanced mechanical properties. The battery with anode of plain zinc coated with AGO (Zn]AGO) survives a severely corrosive environment with higher polybromide concentration than usual without a membrane, and achieves 80 cycles with 100% Coulombic and 80.65% energy efficiencies, four times compared to plain Zn anode. The promising performance is comparable to typical Zn-Br batteries using physical membranes, and the AGO coating concept can be well adapted to various Zn-Br systems to promote their applications.
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- Shiyu Lin
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Material Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Material Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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Deng Y, Yang M, Xiao G, Jiang X. Preparation of strong, tough and conductive soy protein isolate/poly(vinyl alcohol)-based hydrogel via the synergy of biomineralization and salting out. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128566. [PMID: 38056752 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
Abstract
Conductive hydrogels have shown a great potential in the field of flexible electronic devices. However, conductive hydrogels prepare by traditional methods are difficult to combine high strength and toughness, which limits their application in various fields. In this study, a strategy for preparing conductive hydrogels with high strength and toughness by using the synergistic effect of biomineralization and salting-out was pioneered. In simple terms, by immersing the CaCl2 doped soy protein isolate/poly(vinyl alcohol)/dimethyl sulfoxide (SPI/PVA/DMSO) hydrogel in Na2CO3 and Na3Cit complex solution, the biomineralization aroused by Ca2+ and CO32-, and the salting-out effect of both NaCl and Na3Cit would enhance the mechanical properties of SPI/PVA/DMSO hydrogel. Meanwhile, the ionic conductivity of the hydrogel would also increase due the introduction of cation and anion. The mechanical and electrical properties of SPI/PVA/DMSO/CaCO3/Na3Cit hydrogels were significantly enhanced by the synergistic effect of biomineralization and salting-out. The optimum tensile strength, toughness, Young's modulus and ionic conductivity of the hydrogel were 1.4 ± 0.08 MPa, 0.51 ± 0.04 MPa and 1.46 ± 0.01 S/m, respectively. The SPI/PVA/DMSO/CaCO3/Na3Cit hydrogel was assembled into a strain sensor. The strain sensor had good sensitivity (GF = 3.18, strain in 20 %-500 %) and could be used to accurately detect various human movements.
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- Yingxue Deng
- School of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China; College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362114, China.
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Zeng J, Chen H, Dong L, Wei L, Guo X. Designing of zwitterionic proline hydrogel electrolytes for anti-freezing supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:856-865. [PMID: 37633110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.037] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Hydrogel electrolytes containing a large amount of freezable water tend to freeze at subzero temperatures, which catastrophically reduces their ionic conductivity and thus limits their practical applications. In this work, we propose a new type anti-freezing hydrogel electrolyte based on an additive of zwitterionic proline, which can maintain high ionic conductivities of hydrogel electrolytes at subzero temperatures. The unique zwitterionic structure leads to several interesting characters like strong hydration, strong ionic interactions and low self-associations, which is proved to be the keys for the high performance of hydrogel electrolytes under low temperatures. As a result, the proline hydrogel electrolytes show a high ionic conductivity of 4.2 mS cm-1 even at -40 °C. The activated carbon electrode of supercapacitors based on proline hydrogel electrolytes delivers high specific capacitances of 145.8 (at 0.5 A g-1) and 116.1 F g-1 (at 0.5 A g-1) at 25 and -30 °C, respectively. Furthermore, the specific capacitance still shows a high retention of 71% after 12,000 charge/discharge cycles at -30 °C, confirming the good low-temperature adaptability. Such anti-freezing electrolytes with high ionic conductivity will open up a new avenue for anti-freezing energy storage devices, not limited to supercapacitors.
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- Juan Zeng
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Laboratory of Solid State Ionics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Laboratory of Solid State Ionics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Yao W, Zheng Z, Zhou J, Liu D, Song J, Zhu Y. A Minireview of the Solid-State Electrolytes for Zinc Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4047. [PMID: 37896291 PMCID: PMC10610146 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gained significant recognition as highly promising rechargeable batteries for the future due to their exceptional safety, low operating costs, and environmental advantages. Nevertheless, the widespread utilization of ZIBs for energy storage has been hindered by inherent challenges associated with aqueous electrolytes, including water decomposition reactions, evaporation, and liquid leakage. Fortunately, recent advances in solid-state electrolyte research have demonstrated great potential in resolving these challenges. Moreover, the flexibility and new chemistry of solid-state electrolytes offer further opportunities for their applications in wearable electronic devices and multifunctional settings. Nonetheless, despite the growing popularity of solid-state electrolyte-based-ZIBs in recent years, the development of solid-state electrolytes is still in its early stages. Bridging the substantial gap that exists is crucial before solid-state ZIBs become a practical reality. This review presents the advancements in various types of solid-state electrolytes for ZIBs, including film separators, inorganic additives, and organic polymers. Furthermore, it discusses the performance and impact of solid-state electrolytes. Finally, it outlines future directions for the development of solid-state ZIBs.
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- Wangbing Yao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China;
- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China;
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- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
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- Nanjing Gotion Battery Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211599, China
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.)
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Quan Y, Ma H, Chen M, Zhou W, Tian Q, Han X, Chen J. Salting-Out Effect Realizing High-Strength and Dendrite-Inhibiting Cellulose Hydrogel Electrolyte for Durable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44974-44983. [PMID: 37712868 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are limited by poor Zn stripping/plating reversibility. Not only can hydrogel electrolytes address this issue, but also they are suitable for constructing flexible batteries. However, there exists a contradiction between the mechanical strength and the ionic conductivity for hydrogel electrolytes. Herein, high-concentration kosmotropic ions are introduced into the cellulose hydrogel electrolyte to take advantage of the salting-out effect. This can significantly improve both the mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. Additionally, the obtained cellulose hydrogel electrolyte (denoted as Con-CMC) has strong adhesion, a wide electrochemical stability window, and good water retaining ability. The Con-CMC is also found to accelerate the desolvation process, improve Zn deposition kinetics, promote Zn deposition along the (002) plane, and suppress parasitic reactions. Accordingly, the Zn/Zn cell with Con-CMC demonstrates dendrite-free behavior with prolonged lifespan and can endure extremely large areal capacity of 25 mAh cm-2. The Con-CMC also enables a large average Coulombic efficiency of 99.54% over 500 cycles for the Zn/Cu cell. Furthermore, the assembled pouch-type Zn/polyaniline full battery provides great rate capability, superior cyclability (even with limited Zn anode excess), a slow self-discharge rate, and outstanding affordability to external forces. Overall, this work extends our knowledge of the rational design of hydrogel electrolytes.
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- Yuhui Quan
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Deng Y, Wang H, Fan M, Zhan B, Zuo LJ, Chen C, Yan L. Nanomicellar Electrolyte To Control Release Ions and Reconstruct Hydrogen Bonding Network for Ultrastable High-Energy-Density Zn-Mn Battery. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:20109-20120. [PMID: 37656940 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c07764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Zn-Mn batteries with two-electron conversion reactions simultaneously on the cathode and anode harvest a high voltage plateau and high energy density. However, the zinc anode faces dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions while the Mn2+/MnO2 reaction on the cathode involves oxygen evolution and possesses poor reversibility. Herein, a novel nanomicellar electrolyte using methylurea (Mu) has been developed that can encapsulate ions in the nanodomain structure to guide the homogeneous deposition of Zn2+/Mn2+ in the form of controlled release under an external electric field. Consecutive hydrogen bonding network is broken and a favorable local hydrogen bonding system is established, thus inhibiting the water-splitting-derived side reactions. Concomitantly, the solid-electrolyte interface protective layer is in situ generated on the Zn anode, further circumventing the corrosion issue resulting from the penetration of water molecules. The reversibility of the Mn2+/MnO2 conversion reaction is also significantly enhanced by regulating interfacial wettability and improving nucleation kinetics. Accordingly, the modified electrolyte endows the symmetric Zn∥Zn cell with extended cyclic stability of 800 h with suppressed dendrites growth at an areal capacity of 1 mAh cm-2. The assembled Zn-Mn electrolytic battery also demonstrates an exceptional capacity retention of nearly 100% after 800 cycles and a superior energy density of 800 Wh kg-1 at an areal capacity of 0.5 mAh cm-2.
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- Yongqi Deng
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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Han M, Qian Y, Li X, Wang N, Song T, Liu L, Wang X, Wu X, Law MK, Long B. Ni-doped Bi 2O 2CO 3 nanosheet with H +/Zn 2+ co-insertion for "rocking chair" zinc-ion battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:483-492. [PMID: 37156157 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Developing insertion-type anode is key to advancing "rocking chair" zinc-ion batteries, though there are few reported insertion-type anodes. Herein, the Bi2O2CO3 is a high-potential anode, with a special layered structure. A one-step hydrothermal method was used to prepare Ni-doped Bi2O2CO3 nanosheet, and also a free-standing electrode consisting of Ni-Bi2O2CO3 and CNTs was designed. Both cross-linked CNTs conductive networks and Ni doping improve charge transfer. Ex situ tests (XRD, XPS, TEM, etc.) reveal the H+/Zn2+ co-insertion mechanism of Bi2O2CO3 and that Ni doping improves its electrochemical reversibility and structural stability. Therefore, this optimized electrode offers a high specific capacity of 159 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1, a suitable average discharge voltage of ≈0.400 V, and a long-term cycling stability of 2200 cycles at 700 mA g-1. Besides, the Ni-Bi2O2CO3//MnO2 "rocking chair" zinc-ion battery (based on the total mass of cathode and anode) delivers a high capacity of ≈100 mAh g-1 at 50.0 mA g-1. This work provides a reference for designing high-performance anode in zinc-ion batteries.
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- Mengwei Han
- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, University of Macau, 999078, Macau.
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- School of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China; State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, University of Macau, 999078, Macau.
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