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Katcharava Z, Navazandeh-Tirkalaee F, Orlamünde TE, Busse K, Kinkelin SJ, Beiner M, Marinow A, Binder WH. Fluorinated Linkers Enable High-Voltage Pyrrolidinium-based Dicationic Ionic Liquid Electrolytes. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202402004. [PMID: 38958607 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402004] [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: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Novel fluorinated, pyrrolidinium-based dicationic ionic liquids (FDILs) as high-performance electrolytes in energy storage devices have been prepared, displaying unprecedented electrochemical stabilities (up to 7 V); thermal stability (up to 370 °C) and ion transport (up to 1.45 mS cm-1). FDILs were designed with a fluorinated ether linker and paired with TFSI/FSI counterions. To comprehensively assess the impact of the fluorinated spacer on their electrochemical, thermal, and physico-chemical properties, a comparison with their non-fluorinated counterparts was conducted. With a specific focus on their application as electrolytes in next-generation high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, the impact of the Li-salt on the characteristics of dicationic ILs was systematically evaluated. The incorporation of a fluorinated linker demonstrates significantly superior properties compared to their non-fluorinated counterparts, presenting a promising alternative towards next-generation high-voltage energy storage systems.
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- Zviadi Katcharava
- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Division of Technical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS, Walter Hülse Str. 1, D-06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Division of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences II (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Institute of Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, D-06120, Halle, Germany
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Clarke CJ, Clayton T, Palmer MJ, Lovelock KRJ, Licence P. A thermophysical investigation of weakly coordinated metals in ionic liquids. Chem Sci 2024; 15:13832-13840. [PMID: 39211497 PMCID: PMC11351778 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc03588g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Ionic liquids can solvate metals without strongly coordinating them, which gives a rare opportunity to probe the complexity of weakly coordinated metals through characterisation of liquid properties. In this work we use bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (i.e. bistriflimide; [NTf2]-) anions to prepare weakly coordinated metal containing ionic liquids (MILs) that are highly versatile because they are reactive with readily substituted ligands. Weakly coordinated metals are more than highly active catalysts. They are primed to create dynamic systems that are useful in other areas such as battery electrolytes, soft materials, and separations. However, very little is known about the properties of ionic liquids with weakly coordinated metals, so we present a wide scope analysis of nineteen 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bistriflimide ILs with five different M[NTf2] n salts (M = Li, Mg, Zn, Co, Ni) in variable concentration to understand how metal cations influence thermophysical properties. We investigate short- and long-term thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, and decomposition mechanisms which provides operating windows and knowledge on how to improve stability. In particular, we find that all metals catalyse the elimination decomposition process, which severely compromises thermal stability. Alongside this, we present a detailed analysis of viscosities, densities, and heat capacities, the latter of which revealed that bistriflimide metal ILs are prone to drawing water from the air to form strong hydration spheres. Thermal parameters are affected to varying degrees, but desorption is possible under elevated temperatures - further justifying the need to know upper temperature limits. Altogether, this work provides a broad and methodical study to help understand solvent-solute interactions and thus design better systems for emerging applications that utilise weakly coordinated metals.
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- Coby J Clarke
- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham Nottingham UK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham Nottingham UK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham Nottingham UK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham Nottingham UK
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Duan S, Qian L, Zheng Y, Zhu Y, Liu X, Dong L, Yan W, Zhang J. Mechanisms of the Accelerated Li + Conduction in MOF-Based Solid-State Polymer Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314120. [PMID: 38578406 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium metal batteries have garnered considerable interests owing to their low cost, flexibility, lightweight, and favorable interfacial compatibility with battery electrodes. Their soft mechanical nature compared to solid inorganic electrolytes give them a large advantage to be used in low pressure solid-state lithium metal batteries, which can avoid the cost and weight of the pressure cages. However, the application of SPEs is hindered by their relatively low ionic conductivity. In addressing this limitation, enormous efforts are devoted to the experimental investigation and theoretical calculations/simulation of new polymer classes. Recently, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been shown to be effective in enhancing ion transport in SPEs. However, the mechanisms in enhancing Li+ conductivity have rarely been systematically and comprehensively analyzed. Therefore, this review provides an in-depth summary of the mechanisms of MOF-enhanced Li+ transport in MOF-based solid polymer electrolytes (MSPEs) in terms of polymer, MOF, MOF/polymer interface, and solid electrolyte interface aspects, respectively. Moreover, the understanding of Li+ conduction mechanisms through employing advanced characterization tools, theoretical calculations, and simulations are also reviewed in this review. Finally, the main challenges in developing MSPEs are deeply analyzed and the corresponding future research directions are also proposed.
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- Song Duan
- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Zhaoqing Leoch Battery Technology Co., Ltd, Zhaoqing City, 526000, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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Darjazi H, Falco M, Colò F, Balducci L, Piana G, Bella F, Meligrana G, Nobili F, Elia GA, Gerbaldi C. Electrolytes for Sodium Ion Batteries: The Current Transition from Liquid to Solid and Hybrid systems. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313572. [PMID: 38809501 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have recently garnered significant interest in being employed alongside conventional lithium-ion batteries, particularly in applications where cost and sustainability are particularly relevant. The rapid progress in NIBs will undoubtedly expedite the commercialization process. In this regard, tailoring and designing electrolyte formulation is a top priority, as they profoundly influence the overall electrochemical performance and thermal, mechanical, and dimensional stability. Moreover, electrolytes play a critical role in determining the system's safety level and overall lifespan. This review delves into recent electrolyte advancements from liquid (organic and ionic liquid) to solid and quasi-solid electrolyte (dry, hybrid, and single ion conducting electrolyte) for NIBs, encompassing comprehensive strategies for electrolyte design across various materials, systems, and their functional applications. The objective is to offer strategic direction for the systematic production of safe electrolytes and to investigate the potential applications of these designs in real-world scenarios while thoroughly assessing the current obstacles and forthcoming prospects within this rapidly evolving field.
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- Hamideh Darjazi
- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- School of Sciences and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri ChIP, Camerino, 62032, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Electrochemistry Group, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
- School of Sciences and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri ChIP, Camerino, 62032, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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Xue J, Sun Z, Sun B, Zhao C, Yang Y, Huo F, Cabot A, Liu HK, Dou S. Covalent Organic Framework-Based Materials for Advanced Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17439-17468. [PMID: 38934250 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Lithium metal batteries (LMBs), with high energy densities, are strong contenders for the next generation of energy storage systems. Nevertheless, the unregulated growth of lithium dendrites and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) significantly hamper their cycling efficiency and raise serious safety concerns, rendering LMBs unfeasible for real-world implementation. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and their derivatives have emerged as multifunctional materials with significant potential for addressing the inherent problems of the anode electrode of the lithium metal. This potential stems from their abundant metal-affine functional groups, internal channels, and widely tunable architecture. The original COFs, their derivatives, and COF-based composites can effectively guide the uniform deposition of lithium ions by enhancing conductivity, transport efficiency, and mechanical strength, thereby mitigating the issue of lithium dendrite growth. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of COF-based and derived materials employed for mitigating the challenges posed by lithium dendrites in LMB. Additionally, we present prospects and recommendations for the design and engineering of materials and architectures that can render LMBs feasible for practical applications.
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- Jiaojiao Xue
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450003, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Longzihu New Energy Laboratory, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IRECSant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona 08930, Spain
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies - ICREAPg, Lluís Companys 23, Barcelona 08010, Spain
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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Ikeda T. Copper-Free Synthesis of Cationic Glycidyl Triazolyl Polymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400416. [PMID: 38924269 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400416] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Copper-free synthesis of cationic glycidyl triazolyl polymers (GTPs) is achieved through a thermal azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction between glycidyl azide polymer and propiolic acid, followed by decarboxylation and quaternization of the triazole unit. For synthesizing nonfunctionalized GTP (GTP-H), a microwave-assisted method enhances the decarboxylation reaction of carboxy-functionalized GTP (GTP-COOH). Three variants of cationic GTPs with different N-substituents [N-ethyl, N-butyl, and N-tri(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether (EG3)] are synthesized. The molecular weight of GTP-H is determined via size exclusion chromatography. Thermal properties of all GTPs are characterized using differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis. The ionic conductivities of these cationic GTPs are assessed by impedance measurements. The conducting ion concentration and mobility are calculated based on the electrode polarization model. Among three cationic GTPs, the GTP with the N-EG3 substituent exhibits the highest ionic conductivity, reaching 6.8 × 10-6 S cm-1 at 25 °C under dry conditions. When compared to previously reported reference polymers, the reduction of steric crowding around the triazolium unit is considered to be a key factor in enhancing ionic conductivity.
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Zhang B, Su Y, Chen Y, Qi S, Li M, Zou W, Jiang G, Zhang W, Gao Y, Pan C, Song H, Cui Z, Zhang CJ, Liang Z, Du L. A Dielectric MXene-Induced Self-Built Electric Field in Polymer Electrolyte Triggering Fast Lithium-Ion Transport and High-Voltage Cycling Stability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403949. [PMID: 38613188 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403949] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (QPE) lithium (Li)-metal battery holds significant promise in the application of high-energy-density batteries, yet it suffers from low ionic conductivity and poor oxidation stability. Herein, a novel self-built electric field (SBEF) strategy is proposed to enhance Li+ transportation and accelerate the degradation dynamics of carbon-fluorine bond cleavage in LiTFSI by optimizing the termination of MXene. Among them, the SBEF induced by dielectric Nb4C3F2 MXene effectively constructs highly conductive LiF-enriched SEI and CEI stable interfaces, moreover, enhances the electrochemical performance of the QPE. The related Li-ion transfer mechanism and dual-reinforced stable interface are thoroughly investigated using ab initio molecular dynamics, COMSOL, XPS depth profiling, and ToF-SIMS. This comprehensive approach results in a high conductivity of 1.34 mS cm-1, leading to a small polarization of approximately 25 mV for Li//Li symmetric cell after 6000 h. Furthermore, it enables a prolonged cycle life at a high voltage of up to 4.6 V. Overall, this work not only broadens the application of MXene for QPE but also inspires the great potential of the self-built electric field in QPE-based high-voltage batteries.
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- Baolin Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China
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Rollo-Walker G, Hasanpoor M, Malic N, Azad FM, O'Dell L, White J, Chiefari J, Forsyth M. Impact of optimised quasi-block structures on the properties of polymer electrolytes. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:15742-15750. [PMID: 38768338 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00105b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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A set of ionic quasi-block copolymers were investigated to determine the effects of their composition and structure on their performance in their application as solid-state battery electrolytes. Diffusion and electrochemical tests have shown that these new quasi-block electrolytes have comparable performance to traditional block copolymers reaching ionic conductivities of 3.8 × 10-4 S cm-1 and lithium-ion diffusion of 4.6 × 10-12 m2 s-1 at 80 °C. It was illustrated that the mechanical properties of each quasi-block electrolyte are highly dependent on the order of monomer addition in polymer synthesis while the phase morphology hints at each of the quasi-blocks' unique compositional make up.
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- Greg Rollo-Walker
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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Rigoni AS, Breedon M, Spencer MJS. Use of Perfluorochemicals in Li-Air Batteries: A Critical Review. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26967-26983. [PMID: 38747623 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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As lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries approach their theoretical limits, alternative energy storage systems that can power technology with greater energy demands must be realized. Li-metal batteries, particularly Li-air batteries (LABs), are considered a promising energy storage candidate due to their inherent lightweight and energy-dense properties. Unfortunately, LAB practicality remains hindered by inadequate oxygen solubility and diffusion rates within the electrolyte, both which are fundamental for LAB operation. Due to exceptionally high oxygen solubilities, perfluorochemicals (PFCs) have been investigated as a promising solution to this issue. Although PFCs have been reported to enhance LAB performance and longevity when implemented within the cathodic regions of LABs in several studies, the influence of this class of compounds on other components of the battery (including the anode and the electrolyte) is also highly important. This paper reviews the use of PFCs in LABs to date and discusses the performance enhancements resulting from their implementation. We identify and discuss future prospects and emerging research directions for the use of PFCs into LAB design, in the effort toward realization of high-performing LAB technologies.
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- Annelisa S Rigoni
- School of Science, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
- CSIRO, Manufacturing, Private Bag 10, Clayton South, Victoria 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO, Manufacturing, Private Bag 10, Clayton South, Victoria 3169, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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Li Q, Yan F, Texter J. Polymerized and Colloidal Ionic Liquids─Syntheses and Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3813-3931. [PMID: 38512224 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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The breadth and importance of polymerized ionic liquids (PILs) are steadily expanding, and this review updates advances and trends in syntheses, properties, and applications over the past five to six years. We begin with an historical overview of the genesis and growth of the PIL field as a subset of materials science. The genesis of ionic liquids (ILs) over nano to meso length-scales exhibiting 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D topologies defines colloidal ionic liquids, CILs, which compose a subclass of PILs and provide a synthetic bridge between IL monomers (ILMs) and micro to macro-scale PIL materials. The second focus of this review addresses design and syntheses of ILMs and their polymerization reactions to yield PILs and PIL-based materials. A burgeoning diversity of ILMs reflects increasing use of nonimidazolium nuclei and an expanding use of step-growth chemistries in synthesizing PIL materials. Radical chain polymerization remains a primary method of making PILs and reflects an increasing use of controlled polymerization methods. Step-growth chemistries used in creating some CILs utilize extensive cross-linking. This cross-linking is enabled by incorporating reactive functionalities in CILs and PILs, and some of these CILs and PILs may be viewed as exotic cross-linking agents. The third part of this update focuses upon some advances in key properties, including molecular weight, thermal properties, rheology, ion transport, self-healing, and stimuli-responsiveness. Glass transitions, critical solution temperatures, and liquidity are key thermal properties that tie to PIL rheology and viscoelasticity. These properties in turn modulate mechanical properties and ion transport, which are foundational in increasing applications of PILs. Cross-linking in gelation and ionogels and reversible step-growth chemistries are essential for self-healing PILs. Stimuli-responsiveness distinguishes PILs from many other classes of polymers, and it emphasizes the importance of segmentally controlling and tuning solvation in CILs and PILs. The fourth part of this review addresses development of applications, and the diverse scope of such applications supports the increasing importance of PILs in materials science. Adhesion applications are supported by ionogel properties, especially cross-linking and solvation tunable interactions with adjacent phases. Antimicrobial and antifouling applications are consequences of the cationic nature of PILs. Similarly, emulsion and dispersion applications rely on tunable solvation of functional groups and on how such groups interact with continuous phases and substrates. Catalysis is another significant application, and this is an historical tie between ILs and PILs. This component also provides a connection to diverse and porous carbon phases templated by PILs that are catalysts or serve as supports for catalysts. Devices, including sensors and actuators, also rely on solvation tuning and stimuli-responsiveness that include photo and electrochemical stimuli. We conclude our view of applications with 3D printing. The largest components of these applications are energy related and include developments for supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells. We conclude with our vision of how PIL development will evolve over the next decade.
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- Qi Li
- Department of Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Strider Research Corporation, Rochester, New York 14610-2246, United States
- School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, United States
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Mecerreyes D, Casado N, Villaluenga I, Forsyth M. Current Trends and Perspectives of Polymers in Batteries. Macromolecules 2024; 57:3013-3025. [PMID: 38616814 PMCID: PMC11008248 DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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This Perspective aims to present the current status and future opportunities for polymer science in battery technologies. Polymers play a crucial role in improving the performance of the ubiquitous lithium ion battery. But they will be even more important for the development of sustainable and versatile post-lithium battery technologies, in particular solid-state batteries. In this article, we identify the trends in the design and development of polymers for battery applications including binders for electrodes, porous separators, solid electrolytes, or redox-active electrode materials. These trends will be illustrated using a selection of recent polymer developments including new ionic polymers, biobased polymers, self-healing polymers, mixed-ionic electronic conducting polymers, inorganic-polymer composites, or redox polymers to give some examples. Finally, the future needs, opportunities, and directions of the field will be highlighted.
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- David Mecerreyes
- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
- Institute
for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
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An R, Wu N, Gao Q, Dong Y, Laaksonen A, Shah FU, Ji X, Fuchs H. Integrative studies of ionic liquid interface layers: bridging experiments, theoretical models and simulations. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:506-535. [PMID: 38356335 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00007b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) are a class of salts existing in the liquid state below 100 °C, possessing low volatility, high thermal stability as well as many highly attractive solvent and electrochemical capabilities, etc., making them highly tunable for a great variety of applications, such as lubricants, electrolytes, and soft functional materials. In many applications, ILs are first either physi- or chemisorbed on a solid surface to successively create more functional materials. The functions of ILs at solid surfaces can differ considerably from those of bulk ILs, mainly due to distinct interfacial layers with tunable structures resulting in new ionic liquid interface layer properties and enhanced performance. Due to an almost infinite number of possible combinations among the cations and anions to form ILs, the diversity of various solid surfaces, as well as different external conditions and stimuli, a detailed molecular-level understanding of their structure-property relationship is of utmost significance for a judicious design of IL-solid interfaces with appropriate properties for task-specific applications. Many experimental techniques, such as atomic force microscopy, surface force apparatus, and so on, have been used for studying the ion structuring of the IL interface layer. Molecular Dynamics simulations have been widely used to investigate the microscopic behavior of the IL interface layer. To interpret and clarify the IL structure and dynamics as well as to predict their properties, it is always beneficial to combine both experiments and simulations as close as possible. In another theoretical model development to bridge the structure and properties of the IL interface layer with performance, thermodynamic prediction & property modeling has been demonstrated as an effective tool to add the properties and function of the studied nanomaterials. Herein, we present recent findings from applying the multiscale triangle "experiment-simulation-thermodynamic modeling" in the studies of ion structuring of ILs in the vicinity of solid surfaces, as well as how it qualitatively and quantitatively correlates to the overall ILs properties, performance, and function. We introduce the most common techniques behind "experiment-simulation-thermodynamic modeling" and how they are applied for studying the IL interface layer structuring, and we highlight the possibilities of the IL interface layer structuring in applications such as lubrication and energy storage.
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- Rong An
- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 76100, Israel
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- Energy Engineering, Division of Energy Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
- Center of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, ''Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi 700469, Romania
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Chemistry of Interfaces, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- Energy Engineering, Division of Energy Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.
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- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
- Center for Nanotechnology (CeNTech), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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Li H, Wang J, Warr GG, Atkin R. Effect of Potential on the Nanostructure Dynamics of Ethylammonium Nitrate at a Graphite Electrode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306011. [PMID: 37806754 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Video-rate atomic force microscopy (AFM) is used to study the near-surface nanostructure dynamics of the ionic liquid ethylammonium nitrate (EAN) at a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) electrode as a function of potential in real-time for the first time. The effects of varying the surface potential and adding 10 wt% water on the nanostructure diffusion coefficient are probed. For both EAN and the 90 wt% EAN-water mixture, disk-like features ≈9 nm in diameter and 1 nm in height form above the Stern layer at all potentials. The nanostructure diffusion coefficient increases with potential (from OCP -0.5 V to OCP +0.5 V) and with added water. Nanostructure dynamics depends on both the magnitude and direction of the potential change. Upon switching the potential from OCP -0.5 V to OCP +0.5 V, a substantial increase in the diffusion coefficients is observed, likely due to the absence of solvophobic interactions between the nitrate (NO3 - ) anions and the ethylammonium (EA+ ) cations in the near-surface region. When the potential is reversed, EA+ is attracted to the Stern layer to replace NO3 - , but its movement is hindered by solvophobic attractions. The outcomes will aid applications, including electrochemical devices, catalysts, and lubricants.
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- Hua Li
- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
- Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Makhlooghiazad F, Miguel Guerrero Mejía L, Rollo-Walker G, Kourati D, Galceran M, Chen F, Deschamps M, Howlett P, O'Dell LA, Forsyth M. Understanding Polymerized Ionic Liquids as Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:1992-2004. [PMID: 38221743 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10510] [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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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have emerged as promising candidates for sodium-based batteries due to their cost-effectiveness and excellent flexibility. However, achieving high ionic conductivity and desirable mechanical properties in SPEs remains a challenge. In this study, we investigated an AB diblock copolymer, PS-PEA(BuImTFSI), as a potential SPE for sodium batteries. We explored binary and ternary electrolyte systems by combining the polymer with salt and [C3mpyr][FSI] ionic liquid (IL) and analyzed their thermal and electrochemical properties. Differential scanning calorimetry revealed phase separation in the polymer systems. The addition of salt exhibited a plasticizing effect localized to the polyionic liquid (PIL) phase, resulting in an increased ionic conductivity in the binary electrolytes. Introducing the IL further enhanced the plasticizing effect, elevating the ionic conductivity in the ternary system. Spectroscopic analysis, for the first time, revealed that the incorporation of NaFSI and IL influences the conformation of TFSI- and weakens the interaction between TFSI- and the polymer. This establishes correlations between anions and Na+, ultimately enhancing the diffusivity of Na ions. The electrochemical properties of an optimized SPE in Na/Na symmetrical cells were investigated, showcasing stable Na plating/stripping at high current densities up to 0.7 mA cm-2, maintaining its integrity at 70 °C. Furthermore, we evaluated the performance of a Na|NaFePO4 cell cycled at different rates (C/10 and C/5) and temperatures (50 and 70 °C), revealing remarkable high-capacity retention and Coulombic efficiency. This study highlights the potential of solvent-free diblock copolymer electrolytes for high-performance sodium-based energy storage systems, contributing to advanced electrolyte materials.
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- Faezeh Makhlooghiazad
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- CNRS, CEMHTI UPR 3079, University of Orléans, F-45071 Orléans, France
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Engeries (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- CNRS, CEMHTI UPR 3079, University of Orléans, F-45071 Orléans, France
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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Stevens MJ, Rempe SLB. Binding of Li + to Negatively Charged and Neutral Ligands in Polymer Electrolytes. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:10200-10207. [PMID: 37930189 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Conceptually, single-ion polymer electrolytes (SIPE) with the anion bound to the polymer could solve major issues in Li-ion batteries, but their conductivity is too low. Experimentally, weakly interacting anionic groups have the best conductivity. To provide a theoretical basis for this result, density functional theory calculations of the optimized geometries and energies are performed for charged ligands used in SIPE. Comparison is made to neutral ligands found in dual-ion conductors, which demonstrate higher conductivity. The free energy differences between adding and subtracting a ligand are small enough for the neutral ligands to have the conductivity seen experimentally. However, charged ligands have large barriers, implying that lithium transport will coincide with the slow polymer diffusion, as observed in experiments. Overall, SIPE will require additional solvent to achieve a sufficiently high conductivity. Additionally, the binding of mono- and bidentate geometries varies, providing a simple and clear reason that polarizable force fields are required for detailed interactions.
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- Mark J Stevens
- Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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Zhou T, Gui C, Sun L, Hu Y, Lyu H, Wang Z, Song Z, Yu G. Energy Applications of Ionic Liquids: Recent Developments and Future Prospects. Chem Rev 2023; 123:12170-12253. [PMID: 37879045 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) consisting entirely of ions exhibit many fascinating and tunable properties, making them promising functional materials for a large number of energy-related applications. For example, ILs have been employed as electrolytes for electrochemical energy storage and conversion, as heat transfer fluids and phase-change materials for thermal energy transfer and storage, as solvents and/or catalysts for CO2 capture, CO2 conversion, biomass treatment and biofuel extraction, and as high-energy propellants for aerospace applications. This paper provides an extensive overview on the various energy applications of ILs and offers some thinking and viewpoints on the current challenges and emerging opportunities in each area. The basic fundamentals (structures and properties) of ILs are first introduced. Then, motivations and successful applications of ILs in the energy field are concisely outlined. Later, a detailed review of recent representative works in each area is provided. For each application, the role of ILs and their associated benefits are elaborated. Research trends and insights into the selection of ILs to achieve improved performance are analyzed as well. Challenges and future opportunities are pointed out before the paper is concluded.
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- Teng Zhou
- Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China
- HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, Futian, Shenzhen 518048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department for Process Systems Engineering, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, Sandtorstr. 1, D-39106 Magdeburg, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, 100 Ping Le Yuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100124, China
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Min J, Bae S, Kawaguchi D, Tanaka K, Park MJ. Enhanced ionic conductivity in block copolymer electrolytes through interfacial passivation using mixed ionic liquids. J Chem Phys 2023; 159:174906. [PMID: 37921254 DOI: 10.1063/5.0173322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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We present a strategic approach for enhancing the ionic conductivity of block copolymer electrolytes. This was achieved by introducing mixed ionic liquids (ILs) with varying molar ratios, wherein the imidazolium cation was paired with either tetrafluoroborate (BF4) anion or bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (TFSI) anion. Two polymer matrices, poly(4-styrenesulfonate)-b-polymethylbutylene (SSMB) and poly(4-styrenesulfonyl (trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide)-b-polymethylbutylene (STMB), were synthesized for this purpose. All the SSMB and STMB containing mixed ILs showed hexagonal cylindrical structures, but the type of tethered acid group significantly influenced the interfacial properties. STMB electrolytes demonstrated enhanced segregation strength, which was attributed to strengthened Coulomb and hydrogen bonding interactions in the ionic domains, where the ILs were uniformly distributed. In contrast, the SSMB electrolytes exhibited increased concentration fluctuations because the BF4 anions were selectively sequestered at the block interfaces. This resulted in the effective confinement of imidazolium TFSI along the ionic domains, thereby preventing ion trapping in dead zones and facilitating rapid ion diffusion. Consequently, the SSMB electrolytes with mixed ILs demonstrated significantly improved ionic conductivities, surpassing the expected values based on the arithmetic average of the conductivities of each IL, whereas the ionic conductivity of the STMB was aligned with the expected average. The methodology explored in this study holds great promise for the development of solid-state polymer electrolytes.
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- Jaemin Min
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Center for Polymer Interface and Molecular Adhesion Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Center for Polymer Interface and Molecular Adhesion Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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Tsoutsoura A, He Z, Alexandridis P. Phase Behavior and Structure of Poloxamer Block Copolymers in Protic and Aprotic Ionic Liquids. Molecules 2023; 28:7434. [PMID: 37959854 PMCID: PMC10650682 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Ionic liquids are promising media for self-assembling block copolymers in applications such as energy storage. A robust design of block copolymer formulations in ionic liquids requires fundamental knowledge of their self-organization at the nanoscale. To this end, here, we focus on modeling two-component systems comprising a Poly(ethylene oxide)-poly (propylene oxide)-Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) block copolymer (Pluronic P105: EO37PO58EO37) and room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs): protic ethylammonium nitrate (EAN), aprotic ionic liquids (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIMPF6), or 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF4). Rich structural polymorphism was exhibited, including phases of micellar (sphere) cubic, hexagonal (cylinder), bicontinuous cubic, and lamellar (bilayer) lyotropic liquid crystalline (LLC) ordered structures in addition to solution regions. The characteristic scales of the structural lengths were obtained using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) data analysis. On the basis of phase behavior and structure, the effects of the ionic liquid solvent on block copolymer organization were assessed and contrasted to those of molecular solvents, such as water and formamide.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, NY 14260-4200, USA (Z.H.)
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Bandyopadhyay S, Joshi A, Gupta A, Srivastava RK, Nandan B. Solid Polymer Electrolytes with Dual Anion Synergy and Twofold Reinforcement Effect for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37874931 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional organic liquid-based electrolytes for high energy density and safer lithium batteries. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based SPEs are considered one of the mainstream SPE materials with excellent dissociation ability of lithium salts. However, the inferior ionic conductivity at room temperature and poor dimensional stability at high temperature limit their utilization. In this work, a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) forming a precursor based on an ionic liquid (IL) monomer and linear PEO chains were introduced into an electrospun poly(acrylonitrile) (PAN) fibrous mat with subsequent thermal-initiated cross-linking. 1,4-Diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane (DABCO) and 4-(chloromethyl) styrene were used to synthesize the styrenic-DABCO-based IL monomer with bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide (TFSI-) or bis(fluoromethane sulfonyl)imide (FSI-) as the anion, named as SDTFSI and SDFSI, respectively. Together, the FSI- and TFSI- anions demonstrate a synergistic effect in providing ion-conductive LiF and Li3N-rich inorganic SEI layer with enhanced lithium dendrite suppression ability. The twofold reinforcement effect is achieved collectively from the semi-IPN structure and the three-dimensional (3D) PAN network that help to construct highly efficient and uniform ion transport channels with excellent flexibility, further suppressing the lithium dendrite growth. The SPEs were dimensionally stable even at elevated temperatures of 150 °C. Moreover, the SPEs show an ionic conductivity of 4.4 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 25 °C and 1.81 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 55 °C and a lithium-ion transference number of 0.56. The favorable electrochemical performance of the SPEs was verified by operating LiFePO4/Li and NMC/Li cells.
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- Sumana Bandyopadhyay
- Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
- School of Interdisciplinary Research, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas 110016, New Delhi, India
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Ehrlich L, Pospiech D, Uhlmann P, Tzschöckell F, Hager MD, Voit B. Influencing ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of ionic liquid polymer electrolytes by designing the chemical monomer structure. Des Monomers Polym 2023; 26:198-213. [PMID: 37840643 PMCID: PMC10569356 DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2023.2267235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Polymeric single chloride-ion conductor networks based on acrylic imidazolium chloride ionic liquid monomers AACXImCYCl as reported previously are prepared. The chemical structure of the polymers is varied with respect to the acrylic substituents (alkyl spacer and alkyl substituent in the imidazolium ring). The networks are examined in detail with respect to the influence of the chemical structure on the resulting properties including thermal behavior, rheological behavior, swelling behavior, and ionic conductivity. The ionic conductivities increase (by two orders of magnitude from 10-6 to 10-4 S·cm-1 with increasing temperature), while the complex viscosities of the polymer networks decrease simultaneously. After swelling in water for 1 week the ionic conductivity reaches values of 10-2 S·cm-1. A clear influence of the spacer and the crosslinker content on the glass transition temperature was shown for the first time in these investigations. With increasing crosslinker content, the Tg values and the viscosities of the networks increase. With increasing spacer length, the Tg values decrease, but the viscosities increase with increasing temperature. The results reveal that the materials represent promising electrolytes for batteries, as proven by successful charging/discharging of a p(TEMPO-MA)/zinc battery over 350 cycles.
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- Lisa Ehrlich
- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Organic Chemistry of Polymers, Dresden, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Organic Chemistry of Polymers, Dresden, Germany
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Zhang L, Wang S, Wang Q, Shao H, Jin Z. Dendritic Solid Polymer Electrolytes: A New Paradigm for High-Performance Lithium-Based Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303355. [PMID: 37269533 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Li-ions battery is widely used and recognized, but its energy density based on organic electrolytes has approached the theoretical upper limit, while the use of organic electrolytes also brings some safety hazards (leakage and flammability). Polymer electrolytes (PEs) are expected to fundamentally solve the safety problem and improve energy density. Therefore, Li-ions battery based on solid PE has become a research hotspot in recent years. However, low ionic conductivity and poor mechanical properties, as well as a narrow electrochemical window limit its further development. Dendritic PEs with unique topology structure has low crystallinity, high segmental mobility, and reduced chain entanglement, providing a new avenue for designing high-performance PEs. In this review, the basic concept and synthetic chemistry of dendritic polymers are first introduced. Then, this story will turn to how to balance the mechanical properties, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability of dendritic PEs from synthetic chemistry. In addition, accomplishments on dendritic PEs based on different synthesis strategies and recent advances in battery applications are summarized and discussed. Subsequently, the ionic transport mechanism and interfacial interaction are deeply analyzed. In the end, the challenges and prospects are outlined to promote further development in this booming field.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Chuzhou University, 1528 Fengle Avenue, Chuzhou, 239099, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Chuzhou University, 1528 Fengle Avenue, Chuzhou, 239099, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics & Information Displays (SKLOEID), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), University of Macau, N23-4022, Avenida da Universidad, Taipa, Maca, 519000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Wu X, Fan Q, Bai Z, Zhang Q, Jiang W, Li Y, Hou C, Li K, Wang H. Synergistic Interaction of Dual-Polymer Networks Containing Viologens-Anchored Poly(ionic liquid)s Enabling Long-Life and Large-Area Electrochromic Organogels. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301742. [PMID: 37140104 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Viologens-based electrochromic (EC) devices with multiple color changes, rapid response time, and simple all-in-one architecture have aroused much attention, yet suffer from poor redox stability caused by the irreversible aggregation of free radical viologens. Herein, the semi-interpenetrating dual-polymer network (DPN) organogels are introduced to improve the cycling stability of viologens-based EC devices. The primary cross-linked poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) covalently anchored with viologens can suppress irreversible face-to-face contact between radical viologens. The secondary poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) chains with strong polar groups of -F can not only synergistically confine the viologens by the strong electrostatic effect, but also improve the mechanical performance of the organogels. Consequently, the DPN organogels show excellent cycling stability (87.5% retention after 10 000 cycles) and mechanical flexibility (strength of 3.67 MPa and elongation of 280%). Three types of alkenyl viologens are designed to obtain blue, green, and magenta colors, demonstrating the universality of the DPN strategy. Large-area EC devices (20 × 30 cm) and EC fibers based on organogels are assembled to demonstrate promising applications in green and energy-saving buildings and wearable electronics.
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- Xilu Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Glasses Manufacturing Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Glasses Manufacturing Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Glasses Manufacturing Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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Lin YH, Huang WT, Huang YT, Jhang YN, Shih TT, Yılmaz M, Deng MJ. Evaluation of Polymer Gel Electrolytes for Use in MnO 2 Symmetric Flexible Electrochemical Supercapacitors. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3438. [PMID: 37631495 PMCID: PMC10458581 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163438] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Flexible electrochemical supercapacitors (FESCs) are emerging as innovative energy storage systems, characterized by their stable performance, long cycle life, and portability/foldability. Crucial components of FESCs, such as electrodes and efficient electrolytes, have become the focus of extensive research. Herein, we examine deep eutectic solvent (DES)-based polymer gel systems for their cost-effective accessibility, simple synthesis, excellent biocompatibility, and exceptional thermal and electrochemical stability. We used a mixture a DES, LiClO4-2-Oxazolidinone as the electroactive species, and a polymer, either polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or polyacrylamide (PAAM) as a redox additive/plasticizer. This combination facilitates a unique ion-transport process, enhancing the overall electrochemical performance of the polymer gel electrolyte. We manufactured and used LiClO4-2-Oxazolidinone (LO), polyvinyl alcohol-LiClO4-2-Oxazolidinone (PVA-LO), and polyacrylamide-LiClO4-2-Oxazolidinone (PAAM-LO) electrolytes to synthesize an MnO2 symmetric FESC. To evaluate their performance, we analyzed the MnO2 symmetric FESC using various electrolytes with cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The FESC featuring the PVA-LO electrolyte demonstrated superior electrochemical and mechanical performances. This solid-state MnO2 symmetric FESC exhibited a specific capacitance of 121.6 F/g within a potential window of 2.4 V. Due to the excellent ionic conductivity and the wide electrochemical operating voltage range of the PVA-LO electrolyte, a high energy density of 97.3 Wh/kg at 1200 W/kg, and a long-lasting energy storage system (89.7% capacitance retention after 5000 cycles of GCD at 2 A/g) are feasibly achieved. For practical applications, we employed the MnO2 symmetric FESCs with the PVA-LO electrolyte to power a digital watch and a light-emitting diode, further demonstrating their real-world utility.
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- Yu-Hao Lin
- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Providence University, Taichung 43301, Taiwan; (W.-T.H.); (Y.-T.H.); (Y.-N.J.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Providence University, Taichung 43301, Taiwan; (W.-T.H.); (Y.-T.H.); (Y.-N.J.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Providence University, Taichung 43301, Taiwan; (W.-T.H.); (Y.-T.H.); (Y.-N.J.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye 80000, Turkey;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Providence University, Taichung 43301, Taiwan; (W.-T.H.); (Y.-T.H.); (Y.-N.J.)
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Zhou Z, Tang Y, Li G, Xu G, Liu Y, Han G. PMMA-Based Composite Gel Polymer Electrolyte with Plastic Crystal Adopted for High-Performance Solid ECDs. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3008. [PMID: 37514398 PMCID: PMC10384775 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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A PMMA-based gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) modified by a plastic crystal succinonitrile (SN) was synthesized using a facile solvent-casting method. The effects of SN additives upon lithium-ion dissociation and ionic conductivity were investigated primarily using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, accompanied by other structural characterization methods. The results show that SN is distributed uniformly in the PMMA matrix with a high content and produces vast dipoles that benefit the dissociation of lithium salt. Hence, the SN-modified GPE (SN-GPE) achieves an excellent ionic conductivity of 2.02 mS·cm-1 and good mechanical properties. The quasi-solid-state ECD fabricated using the SN-GPE exhibits stable cyclability and excellent electrochromic performance, in which the bleaching/coloration response time is 10 s/30 s. These results add significant insight into understanding the inter- and intra-molecular interaction in SN-GPEs and provide a type of practicable high-performance GPE material for solid electrochromic devices.
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- Zhou Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- CNBM Bengbu Design & Research Institute for Glass Industry Co., Ltd., Bengbu 233000, China
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- CNBM Bengbu Design & Research Institute for Glass Industry Co., Ltd., Bengbu 233000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Ma L, Zhong Z, Hu J, Qing L, Jiang J. Long-Lived Weak Ion Pairs in Ionic Liquids: An Insight from All-Atom Molecular Dynamics Simulations. J Phys Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37262343 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c01559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The microstructure and local dynamics of ions in room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) have drawn a lot of attention due to their extensive potential applications in numerous fields. It is well-known that the widely used definitions of ion pairs (IPs) cannot reflect the full picture of RTILs. In this study, we find a universal residence time (τMR), which is regardless of the number of counterions in the first solvation shell in RTILs. Inspired by this, we propose a weak IP (WIP) model from a spatiotemporal perspective and demonstrate that the WIPs are long-lived and that their lifetimes obey a log-normal distribution, which is different from the literature. In addition, the electrostatic interactions are the main factors in the formation of WIPs, and the reorientations of ions are vital to the ruptures of WIPs. This research provides a new perspective for understanding the microstructural and dynamical properties of RTILs.
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- Linbo Ma
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Nosov D, Ronnasi B, Lozinskaya EI, Ponkratov DO, Puchot L, Grysan P, Schmidt DF, Lessard BH, Shaplov AS. Mechanically Robust Poly(ionic liquid) Block Copolymers as Self-Assembling Gating Materials for Single-Walled Carbon-Nanotube-Based Thin-Film Transistors. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2023; 5:2639-2653. [PMID: 37090422 PMCID: PMC10111415 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.2c02223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The proliferation of high-performance thin-film electronics depends on the development of highly conductive solid-state polymeric materials. We report on the synthesis and properties investigation of well-defined cationic and anionic poly(ionic liquid) AB-C type block copolymers, where the AB block was formed by random copolymerization of highly conductive anionic or cationic monomers with poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate, while the C block was obtained by post-polymerization of 2-phenylethyl methacrylate. The resulting ionic block copolymers were found to self-assemble into a lamellar morphology, exhibiting high ionic conductivity (up to 3.6 × 10-6 S cm-1 at 25 °C) and sufficient electrochemical stability (up to 3.4 V vs Ag+/Ag at 25 °C) as well as enhanced viscoelastic (mechanical) performance (storage modulus up to 3.8 × 105 Pa). The polymers were then tested as separators in two all-solid-state electrochemical devices: parallel plate metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors and thin-film transistors (TFTs). The laboratory-scale truly solid-state MIM capacitors showed the start of electrical double-layer (EDL) formation at ∼103 Hz and high areal capacitance (up to 17.2 μF cm-2). For solid-state TFTs, low hysteresis was observed at 10 Hz due to the completion of EDL formation and the devices were found to have low threshold voltages of -0.3 and 1.1 V for p-type and n-type operations, respectively.
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- Daniil
R. Nosov
- Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Department
of Physics and Materials Science, University
of Luxembourg, 2 Avenue
de l’Université, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Department
of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- A.N.
Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds Russian Academy of
Sciences (INEOS RAS), Vavilov str. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N.
Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds Russian Academy of
Sciences (INEOS RAS), Vavilov str. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Department
of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
- School
of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Zhu J, Kang C, Mo S, Zhang Y, Xiao X, Kong F, Yin G. Regulating the Solvation Shell Structure of Lithium Ions for Smooth Li Metal Deposition in Quasi-Solid-State Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202060. [PMID: 36633554 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gel polymer electrolytes (GPE) are promising next-generation electrolytes for high-energy batteries, combining the multiple advantages of liquid and all-solid-state electrolytes. Herein, we a synthesized GPE using poly(ethylene glycol)acrylate (PEGDA) in order to understand how the GPE efficiently inhibits lithium dendrite formation and growth. The effects of PEGDA on the solvation shell structure of the lithium ion are investigated using density functional theory (DFT) and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations, which are also supported by Raman spectroscopy. The GPE electrolytes with optimal PEGDA concentration exhibit high transference numbers (t Li + ${{_{{\rm Li}{^{+}}}}}$ =0.72) and ionic conductivity (σ=3.24 mS cm-1 ). A symmetric lithium ion battery using GPE can be stably cycled for 1200 h in comparison to 320 h in a liquid electrolyte (LE), possibly owing to the high content of LiF (17.9 %) in the solid-electrolyte interphase film of the GPE cell. The observed concentration/electric field gradient observed through the finite element method also accounts for the good cycling performance. In addition, a LiCoO2 |GPE|Li cell demonstrates excellent capacity retention of 87.09 % for 200 cycles; this approach could present promising guidelines for the design of high-energy lithium batteries.
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- Jiaming Zhu
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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Qiao Y, Zeng X, Wang H, Long J, Tian Y, Lan J, Yu Y, Yang X. Application and Research Progress of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Solid-State Electrolytes in Lithium Metal Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2240. [PMID: 36984123 PMCID: PMC10054816 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a class of crystalline porous organic polymers with periodic networks that are constructed from small molecular units via covalent bonds, which have low densities, high porosity, large specific surface area, and ease of functionalization. The one-dimension nanochannels in COFs offer an effective means of transporting lithium ions while maintaining a stable structure over a wide range of temperatures. As a new category of ionic conductors, COFs exhibit unparalleled application potential in solid-state electrolytes. Here, we provide a comprehensive summary of recent applications and research progress for COFs in solid-state electrolytes of lithium metal batteries and discuss the possible development directions in the future. This review is expected to provide theoretical guidance for the design of high-performance solid-state electrolytes.
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- Yufeng Qiao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Marinow A, Katcharava Z, Binder WH. Self-Healing Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051145. [PMID: 36904385 PMCID: PMC10007462 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051145] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The integration of polymer materials with self-healing features into advanced lithium batteries is a promising and attractive approach to mitigate degradation and, thus, improve the performance and reliability of batteries. Polymeric materials with an ability to autonomously repair themselves after damage may compensate for the mechanical rupture of an electrolyte, prevent the cracking and pulverization of electrodes or stabilize a solid electrolyte interface (SEI), thus prolonging the cycling lifetime of a battery while simultaneously tackling financial and safety issues. This paper comprehensively reviews various categories of self-healing polymer materials for application as electrolytes and adaptive coatings for electrodes in lithium-ion (LIBs) and lithium metal batteries (LMBs). We discuss the opportunities and current challenges in the development of self-healable polymeric materials for lithium batteries in terms of their synthesis, characterization and underlying self-healing mechanism, as well as performance, validation and optimization.
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Bejaoui YKJ, Philippi F, Stammler HG, Radacki K, Zapf L, Schopper N, Goloviznina K, Maibom KAM, Graf R, Sprenger JAP, Bertermann R, Braunschweig H, Welton T, Ignat'ev NV, Finze M. Insights into structure-property relationships in ionic liquids using cyclic perfluoroalkylsulfonylimides. Chem Sci 2023; 14:2200-2214. [PMID: 36845914 PMCID: PMC9945419 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06758g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Room temperature ionic liquids of cyclic sulfonimide anions ncPFSI (ring size: n = 4-6) with the cations [EMIm]+ (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium), [BMIm]+ (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium) and [BMPL]+ (BMPL = 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium) have been synthesized. Their solid-state structures have been elucidated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and their physicochemical properties (thermal behaviour and stability, dynamic viscosity and specific conductivity) have been assessed. In addition, the ion diffusion was studied by pulsed field gradient stimulated echo (PFGSTE) NMR spectroscopy. The decisive influence of the ring size of the cyclic sulfonimide anions on the physicochemical properties of the ILs has been revealed. All ILs show different properties compared to those of the non-cyclic TFSI anion. While these differences are especially distinct for ILs with the very rigid 6cPFSI anion, the 5-membered ring anion 5cPFSI was found to result in ILs with relatively similar properties. The difference between the properties of the TFSI anion and the cyclic sulfonimide anions has been rationalized by the rigidity (conformational lock) of the cyclic sulfonimide anions. The comparison of selected IL properties was augmented by MD simulations. These highlight the importance of π+-π+ interactions between pairs of [EMIm]+ cations in the liquid phase. The π+-π+ interactions are evident for the solid state from the molecular structures of the [EMIm]+-ILs with the three cyclic imide anions determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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- Younes K J Bejaoui
- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Imperial College London, Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub White City Campus London W12 0BZ UK
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- Universität Bielefeld, Fakultät für Chemie, Lehrstuhl für Anorganische Chemie und Strukturchemie (ACS), Centre for Molecular Materials (CM2) Universitätsstr. 25 D-33615 Bielefeld Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Physicochimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes Interfaciaux F-75005 Paris France
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Imperial College London, Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub White City Campus London W12 0BZ UK
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
- Consultant, Merck KGaA 64293 Darmstadt Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB) Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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Luque GC, Moya M, Picchio ML, Bagnarello V, Valerio I, Bolaños J, Vethencourt M, Gamboa SH, Tomé LC, Minari RJ, Mecerreyes D. Polyphenol Iongel Patches with Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051076. [PMID: 36904316 PMCID: PMC10007217 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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There is an actual need for developing materials for wound healing applications with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or antibacterial properties in order to improve the healing performance. In this work, we report the preparation and characterization of soft and bioactive iongel materials for patches, based on polymeric poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and four ionic liquids containing the cholinium cation and different phenolic acid anions, namely cholinium salicylate ([Ch][Sal]), cholinium gallate ([Ch][Ga]), cholinium vanillate ([Ch][Van]), and cholinium caffeate ([Ch][Caff]). Within the iongels, the phenolic motif in the ionic liquids plays a dual role, acting as a PVA crosslinker and a bioactive compound. The obtained iongels are flexible, elastic, ionic conducting, and thermoreversible materials. Moreover, the iongels demonstrated high biocompatibility, non-hemolytic activity, and non-agglutination in mice blood, which are key-sought material specifications in wound healing applications. All the iongels have shown antibacterial properties, being PVA-[Ch][Sal], the one with higher inhibition halo for Escherichia Coli. The iongels also revealed high values of antioxidant activity due to the presence of the polyphenol, with the PVA-[Ch][Van] iongel having the highest activity. Finally, the iongels show a decrease in NO production in LPS-stimulated macrophages, with the PVA-[Ch][Sal] iongel displaying the best anti-inflammatory activity (>63% at 200 µg/mL).
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- Gisela C. Luque
- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), CONICET, Güemes 3450, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
- Correspondence: (G.C.L.); (R.J.M.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
- Facultad de Microbiología, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), CONICET, Güemes 3450, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Center, Avda. Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Investigación, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
- Escuela de Fisioterapia, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio de Investigación, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
- Facultad de Microbiología, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio de Investigación, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio de Investigación, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- Facultad de Microbiología, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), CONICET, Güemes 3450, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santiago del Estero 2829, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
- Correspondence: (G.C.L.); (R.J.M.); (D.M.)
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Center, Avda. Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
- Correspondence: (G.C.L.); (R.J.M.); (D.M.)
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Riefer J, Zapf L, Sprenger JAP, Wirthensohn R, Endres S, Pöppler AC, Gutmann M, Meinel L, Ignat'ev NV, Finze M. Cyano(fluoro)borate and cyano(hydrido)borate ionic liquids: low-viscosity ionic media for electrochemical applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:5037-5048. [PMID: 36722915 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05725e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The synthesis and detailed characterization of low-viscosity room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) and [BnPh3P]+ salts with the cyano(fluoro)borate anions [BF(CN)3]- (MFB), [BF2(CN)2]- (DFB), and [BF3(CN)]- as well as the new mixed-substituted anion [BFH(CN)2]- (FHB) is described. The RTILs with [EMIm]+ or [BMPL]+ as countercations were obtained in yields of up to 98% from readily available alkali metal salts and in high purities that allow application in electrochemical devices. Trends in thermal stability, melting and freezing behavior, density, electrochemical stability, dynamic viscosity, specific conductivity and ion diffusivity have been assessed and compared to those of the related tetracyanoborate- and cyano(hydrido)borate-RTILs. The crystal structure analysis of the [BnPh3P]+ salts of [BFn(CN)4-n]- (n = 0-4), [BHn(CN)4-n]- (n = 1-3) and [BFH(CN)2]- provided experimental access to anion volumina that together with ion molecular mass, electrostatic potential, shape and chemical stability have been correlated to physicochemical properties. In addition, the cytotoxicity of the [EMIm]+-ILs and potassium or sodium salts was studied.
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- Jarno Riefer
- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Organische Chemie, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Organische Chemie, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Pharmazie und Lebensmittelchemie, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Pharmazie und Lebensmittelchemie, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany. .,Consultant, Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Straße 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Institut für nachhaltige Chemie & Katalyse mit Bor (ICB), Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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Du H, Tian G. The effect of alkyl chain length on imidazole chloroaluminate ionic liquid/Pt(111) interface and aluminum deposition: A DFT-D3 study. Chem Phys 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2023.111842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Duff B, Elliott SJ, Gamon J, Daniels LM, Rosseinsky MJ, Blanc F. Toward Understanding of the Li-Ion Migration Pathways in the Lithium Aluminum Sulfides Li 3AlS 3 and Li 4.3AlS 3.3Cl 0.7 via 6,7Li Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023; 35:27-40. [PMID: 36644214 PMCID: PMC9835825 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c02101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Li-containing materials providing fast ion transport pathways are fundamental in Li solid electrolytes and the future of all-solid-state batteries. Understanding these pathways, which usually benefit from structural disorder and cation/anion substitution, is paramount for further developments in next-generation Li solid electrolytes. Here, we exploit a range of variable temperature 6Li and 7Li nuclear magnetic resonance approaches to determine Li-ion mobility pathways, quantify Li-ion jump rates, and subsequently identify the limiting factors for Li-ion diffusion in Li3AlS3 and chlorine-doped analogue Li4.3AlS3.3Cl0.7. Static 7Li NMR line narrowing spectra of Li3AlS3 show the existence of both mobile and immobile Li ions, with the latter limiting long-range translational ion diffusion, while in Li4.3AlS3.3Cl0.7, a single type of fast-moving ion is present and responsible for the higher conductivity of this phase. 6Li-6Li exchange spectroscopy spectra of Li3AlS3 reveal that the slower moving ions hop between non-equivalent Li positions in different structural layers. The absence of the immobile ions in Li4.3AlS3.3Cl0.7, as revealed from 7Li line narrowing experiments, suggests an increased rate of ion exchange between the layers in this phase compared with Li3AlS3. Detailed analysis of spin-lattice relaxation data allows extraction of Li-ion jump rates that are significantly increased for the doped material and identify Li mobility pathways in both materials to be three-dimensional. The identification of factors limiting long-range translational Li diffusion and understanding the effects of structural modification (such as anion substitution) on Li-ion mobility provide a framework for the further development of more highly conductive Li solid electrolytes.
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- Benjamin
B. Duff
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
- Stephenson
Institute for Renewable Energy, University
of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
- Leverhulme
Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, Materials Innovation
Factory, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L7 3NY, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZD, U.K.
- Stephenson
Institute for Renewable Energy, University
of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K.
- Leverhulme
Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, Materials Innovation
Factory, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L7 3NY, U.K.
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Li H, Wang J, Warr GG, Atkin R. Extremely slow dynamics of ionic liquid self-assembled nanostructures near a solid surface. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 630:658-665. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.10.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Kang J, Han DY, Kim S, Ryu J, Park S. Multiscale Polymeric Materials for Advanced Lithium Battery Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2203194. [PMID: 35616903 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Riding on the rapid growth in electric vehicles and the stationary energy storage market, high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries and next-generation rechargeable batteries (i.e., advanced batteries) have been long-accepted as essential building blocks for future technology reaching the specific energy density of 400 Wh kg-1 at the cell-level. Such progress, mainly driven by the emerging electrode materials or electrolytes, necessitates the development of polymeric materials with advanced functionalities in the battery to address new challenges. Therefore, it is urgently required to understand the basic chemistry and essential research directions in polymeric materials and establish a library for the polymeric materials that enables the development of advanced batteries. Herein, based on indispensable polymeric materials in advanced high-energy-density lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, lithium-metal, and dual-ion battery chemistry, the key research directions of polymeric materials for achieving high-energy-density and safety are summarized and design strategies for further improving performance are examined. Furthermore, the challenges of polymeric materials for advanced battery technologies are discussed.
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- Jieun Kang
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul, 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Tertiary sulfonium/quaternary ammonium-containing silsesquioxane nanoparticles with lithium salts as potential hybrid electrolytes. POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hernández SI, Altava B, Portillo-Rodríguez JA, Santamaría-Holek I, García-Alcántara C, Luis SV, Compañ V. The Debye length and anionic transport properties of composite membranes based on supported ionic liquid-like phases (SILLPS). Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:29731-29746. [PMID: 36458515 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp01519f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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An analysis of the ionic transport properties of BMIM [NTf2] in supported ionic-liquid-like phase (SILLP)-based membranes has been carried out based on experimental impedance spectroscopy measurements. The direct current (dc)-conductivity was analyzed to determine the temperature and frequency dependence. The fit of the loss tangent curve data with the Cole-Cole approximation of the electrode polarization model provides the conductivity, diffusivity, and density of charge carriers. Among these quantities, a significant increase in conductivity is observed when an ionic liquid is added to the polymeric matrix containing imidazolium fragments. The use of a recent generalization of Eyring's absolute rate theory allowed the elucidation of how the local entropy restrictions, due to the porosity of the polymeric matrix, control the conductive process. The fit of the conductivity data as a function of temperature manifests the behavior of the excess entropy with respect to the temperature. The activation entropy and enthalpy were also determined. Our results correlate the Debye length (LD) with the experimental values of conductivity, electrode polarization relaxation time, and sample relaxation time involved. Our work provides novel insights into the description of ionic transport in membranes as the diffusivity, mobility, and free charge density depend on the LD. Moreover, we discuss the behavior of the polarization relaxation time, the sample relaxation time, and the static permittivity as a function of the temperature.
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- S I Hernández
- Unidad Multidisciplinaria de Docencia e Investigación-Juriquilla, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Juriquilla, Querétaro, CP 76230, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universitat Jaume I, 12080-Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Quéretaro, Cerro de las Campanas s/n, Centro Universitario, C.P. 760009, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- Unidad Multidisciplinaria de Docencia e Investigación-Juriquilla, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Juriquilla, Querétaro, CP 76230, Mexico.
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- Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Juriquilla, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Juriquilla, Querétaro, CP 76230, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universitat Jaume I, 12080-Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
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- Departamento de Termodinámica Aplicada, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, C/Camino de Vera s/n, 46022-Valencia, Spain.
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Walhout PK, He Z, Dutagaci B, Nawrocki G, Feig M. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Rhodamine B Zwitterion Diffusion in Polyelectrolyte Solutions. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:10256-10272. [PMID: 36440862 PMCID: PMC9813770 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c06281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Polyelectrolytes continue to find wide interest and application in science and engineering, including areas such as water purification, drug delivery, and multilayer thin films. We have been interested in the dynamics of small molecules in a variety of polyelectrolyte (PE) environments; in this paper, we report simulations and analysis of the small dye molecule rhodamine B (RB) in several very simple polyelectrolyte solutions. Translational diffusion of the RB zwitterion has been measured in fully atomistic, 2 μs long molecular dynamics simulations in four different polyelectrolyte solutions. Two solutions contain the common polyanion sodium poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS), one with a 30-mer chain and the other with 10 trimers. The other two solutions contain the common polycation poly(allyldimethylammonium) chloride (PDDA), one with two 15-mers and the other with 10 trimers. RB diffusion was also simulated in several polymer-free solutions to verify its known experimental value for the translational diffusion coefficient, DRB, of 4.7 × 10-6 cm2/s at 300 K. RB diffusion was slowed in all four simulated PE solutions, but to varying degrees. DRB values of 3.07 × 10-6 and 3.22 × 10-6 cm2/s were found in PSS 30-mer and PSS trimer solutions, respectively, whereas PDDA 15-mer and trimer solutions yielded values of 2.19 × 10-6 and 3.34 × 10-6 cm2/s. Significant associations between RB and the PEs were analyzed and interpreted via a two-state diffusion model (bound and free diffusion) that describes the data well. Crowder size effects and anomalous diffusion were also analyzed. Finally, RB translation along the polyelectrolytes during association was characterized.
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- Wheaton College, Chemistry Department, 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
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- Michigan State University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 603 Wilson Road, Room 218, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Michigan State University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 603 Wilson Road, Room 218, East Lansing, MI 48824
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- Michigan State University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 603 Wilson Road, Room 218, East Lansing, MI 48824
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Wang S, Jiang Y, Hu X. Ionogel-Based Membranes for Safe Lithium/Sodium Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200945. [PMID: 35362162 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Alkali (lithium, sodium)-based second batteries are considered one of the brightest candidates for energy-storage applications in order to utilize the random and intermittent renewable energy to achieve carbon neutrality. Conventional lithium/sodium batteries containing liquid organic electrolytes are vulnerable to electrolytes leakage and even combustion, which hinders their large-scale and reliable application. All-solid-state electrolytes which are considered to have better safety have been developed in recent years. However, most of them suffer from low ionic conductivity and large interfacial resistance with the electrode. Ionogel-electrolyte membranes composed of ionic liquids and solid matrices, have attracted much attention because of their nonvolatility, nonflammability, and superior chemical and electrochemical properties. This review focuses on the most recent advances of ionogel electrolytes that sprang up with the emerging demand and progress of safe lithium/sodium batteries. The ionogel-electrolyte membranes are discussed based on the framework components and preparation methods. Their structure and properties, including ionic conductivity, mechanical strength, electrochemical stabilities, and so on, are demonstrated in combination with their applications. The current challenges and insights on the future development of ionogel electrolytes for advanced safe lithium/sodium batteries are also proposed.
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- Sen Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Chen D, Zhu T, Zhu M, Kang P, Yuan S, Li Y, Lan J, Yang X, Sui G. In Situ Constructing Ultrathin, Robust-Flexible Polymeric Electrolytes with Rapid Interfacial Ion Transport in Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2201114. [PMID: 36336652 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Safety of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been improved by using the solid-state polymer electrolytes, but the performance of LMBs is still troubled by the poor interface of solid electrolytes/electrodes, leading to insufficient interfacial Li+ transport. Here, a novel ultrathin, robust-flexible polymeric electrolyte is achieved by in situ polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane in soft nanofibrous skeleton at room temperature without any extra initiator or plasticizer, leading to the electrolyte with rapid interfacial ion transport. This facilitated Li+ transportation is demonstrated by molecular dynamics simulation. Consequently, the as-prepared electrolyte exhibits excellent cycling performance. The results indicate that the electrolyte works well in the LiFePO4 //Li cell at elevated temperature up to 90 °C, and further matches with the high-voltage LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 cathode. This study provides an effective approach to constructing a practical polymeric electrolyte for fabrication of safe, high performance LMBs.
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- Dongli Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Electrochemical investigation of double layer surface-functionalized Li-NMC cathode with nano-composite gel polymer electrolyte for Li-battery applications. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141328] [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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Polu AR, Kareem AA, Rasheed HK. Thermal, electrical and electrochemical properties of ionic liquid-doped poly(ethylene oxide)–LiTDI polymer electrolytes for Li-ion batteries. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05333-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Zhang S, Long T, Zhang HZ, Zhao QY, Zhang F, Wu XW, Zeng XX. Electrolytes for Multivalent Metal-Ion Batteries: Current Status and Future Prospect. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200999. [PMID: 35896517 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Electrochemical energy storage has experienced unprecedented advancements in recent years and extensive discussions and reviews on the progress of multivalent metal-ion batteries have been made mainly from the aspect of electrode materials, but relatively little work comprehensively discusses and provides an outlook on the development of electrolytes in these systems. Under this circumstance, this Review will initially introduce different types of electrolytes in current multivalent metal-ion batteries and explain the basic ion conduction mechanisms, preparation methods, and pros and cons. On this basis, we will discuss in detail the research and development of electrolytes for multivalent metal-ion batteries in recent years, and finally, critical challenges and prospects for the application of electrolytes in multivalent metal-ion batteries will be put forward.
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- Shu Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, P. R. China
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Zheng Y, Yang N, Gao R, Li Z, Dou H, Li G, Qian L, Deng Y, Liang J, Yang L, Liu Y, Ma Q, Luo D, Zhu N, Li K, Wang X, Chen Z. "Tree-Trunk" Design for Flexible Quasi-Solid-State Electrolytes with Hierarchical Ion-Channels Enabling Ultralong-Life Lithium-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203417. [PMID: 35901220 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The construction of robust (quasi)-solid-state electrolyte (SSE) for flexible lithium-metal batteries is desirable but extremely challenging. Herein, a novel, flexible, and robust quasi-solid-state electrolyte (QSSE) with a "tree-trunk" design is reported for ultralong-life lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). An in-situ-grown metal-organic framework (MOF) layer covers the cellulose-based framework to form hierarchical ion-channels, enabling rapid ionic transfer kinetics and excellent durability. A conductivity of 1.36 × 10-3 S cm-1 , a transference number of 0.72, an electrochemical window of 5.26 V, and a good rate performance are achieved. The flexible LMBs fabricated with as-designed QSSEs deliver areal capacity of up to 3.1 mAh cm-2 at the initial cycle with high mass loading of 14.8 mg cm-2 in Li-NCM811 cells and can retain ≈80% capacity retention after 300 cycles. An ultralong-life of 3000 cycles (6000 h) is also achieved in Li-LiFePO4 cells. This work presents a promising route in constructing a flexible QSSE toward ultralong-life LMBs, and also provides a design rationale for material and structure development in the area of energy storage and conversion.
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- Yun Zheng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5462, USA
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Zhong X, Tian P, Chen C, Meng X, Mi H, Shi F. Preparation and Interface Stability of Alginate-based Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Wang J, Yu Y, Wu A, Tan KC, Wu H, He T, Chen P. Fabrication of Lithium Indolide and Derivates for Ion Conduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:41095-41102. [PMID: 36050875 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The development of ionic conductors as solid-state electrolytes to replace the widely used liquid electrolytes could effectively solve the safety issues as well as enhance the energy density of batteries. Yet no ionic conductors to date could meet all the criteria of solid-state electrolytes for practical applications. Therefore, exploration of new materials is highly demanded. Herein, a new type of metalorganic-based materials, namely, lithium indolide and its tetrahydrofuran (THF)-coordinated derivatives, are developed and employed as fast ionic conductors. Their crystal structures are also determined. Particularly, the lithium indolide ditetrahydrofuran shows ionic conductivities of 6.28 × 10-6 and 8.27 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 110 and 150 °C, respectively. A "neutral ligand-assisted" cation migration mechanism is proposed, where the migration of Li+ may be facilitated by the dynamic equilibrium of the neutral ligand and the large sized anions. The present idea of using metalorganic compounds coordinated with neutral ligands for fast ionic conductors provides vast opportunities for discovering new solid-state electrolytes in the future thanks to the rich chemistry of organic anions and ligands.
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- Jintao Wang
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-6102, United States
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Liang X, Jiang X, Lan L, Zeng S, Huang M, Huang D. Preparation and Study of a Simple Three-Matrix Solid Electrolyte Membrane in Air. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3069. [PMID: 36080106 PMCID: PMC9458227 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Solid-state lithium batteries have attracted much attention due to their special properties of high safety and high energy density. Among them, the polymer electrolyte membrane with high ionic conductivity and a wide electrochemical window is a key part to achieve stable cycling of solid-state batteries. However, the low ionic conductivity and the high interfacial resistance limit its practical application. This work deals with the preparation of a composite solid electrolyte with high mechanical flexibility and non-flammability. Firstly, the crystallinity of the polymer is reduced, and the fluidity of Li+ between the polymer segments is improved by tertiary polymer polymerization. Then, lithium salt is added to form a solpolymer solution to provide Li+ and anion and then an inorganic solid electrolyte is added. As a result, the composite solid electrolyte has a Li+ conductivity (3.18 × 10-4 mS cm-1). The (LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4)LNMO/SPLL (PES-PVC-PVDF-LiBF4-LAZTP)/Li battery has a capacity retention rate of 98.4% after 100 cycles, which is much higher than that without inorganic oxides. This research provides an important reference for developing all-solid-state batteries in the greenhouse.
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- Xinghua Liang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automobile Components and Vehicle Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automobile Components and Vehicle Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automobile Components and Vehicle Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China
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- China School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Polytechnic of Industry and Commerce, Guangzhou 510550, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automobile Components and Vehicle Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China
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Wang X, Zhang C, Sawczyk M, Sun J, Yuan Q, Chen F, Mendes TC, Howlett PC, Fu C, Wang Y, Tan X, Searles DJ, Král P, Hawker CJ, Whittaker AK, Forsyth M. Ultra-stable all-solid-state sodium metal batteries enabled by perfluoropolyether-based electrolytes. NATURE MATERIALS 2022; 21:1057-1065. [PMID: 35788569 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-022-01296-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable batteries paired with sodium metal anodes are considered to be one of the most promising high-energy and low-cost energy-storage systems. However, the use of highly reactive sodium metal and the formation of sodium dendrites during battery operation have caused safety concerns, especially when highly flammable liquid electrolytes are used. Here we design and develop solvent-free solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) based on a perfluoropolyether-terminated polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based block copolymer for safe and stable all-solid-state sodium metal batteries. Compared with traditional PEO SPEs, our results suggest that block copolymer design allows for the formation of self-assembled nanostructures leading to high storage modulus at elevated temperatures with the PEO domains providing transport channels even at high salt concentration (ethylene oxide/sodium = 8/2). Moreover, it is demonstrated that the incorporation of perfluoropolyether segments enhances the Na+ transference number of the electrolyte to 0.46 at 80 °C and enables a stable solid electrolyte interface. The new SPE exhibits highly stable symmetric cell-cycling performance at high current density (0.5 mA cm-2 and 1.0 mAh cm-2, up to 1,000 h). Finally, the assembled all-solid-state sodium metal batteries demonstrate outstanding capacity retention, long-term charge/discharge stability (Coulombic efficiency, 99.91%; >900 cycles with Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode) and good capability with high loading NaFePO4 cathode (>1 mAh cm-2).
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- Xiaoen Wang
- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences and Centre for Theoretical and Computational Molecular Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Departments of Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Materials Research Laboratory, University of California Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Materials Department, University of California Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage, storEnergy, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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An R, Laaksonen A, Wu M, Zhu Y, Shah FU, Lu X, Ji X. Atomic force microscopy probing interactions and microstructures of ionic liquids at solid surfaces. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11098-11128. [PMID: 35876154 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02812c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) are room temperature molten salts that possess preeminent physicochemical properties and have shown great potential in many applications. However, the use of ILs in surface-dependent processes, e.g. energy storage, is hindered by the lack of a systematic understanding of the IL interfacial microstructure. ILs on the solid surface display rich ordering, arising from coulombic, van der Waals, solvophobic interactions, etc., all giving near-surface ILs distinct microstructures. Therefore, it is highly important to clarify the interactions of ILs with solid surfaces at the nanoscale to understand the microstructure and mechanism, providing quantitative structure-property relationships. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) opens a surface-sensitive way to probe the interaction force of ILs with solid surfaces in the layers from sub-nanometers to micrometers. Herein, this review showcases the recent progress of AFM in probing interactions and microstructures of ILs at solid interfaces, and the influence of IL characteristics, surface properties and external stimuli is thereafter discussed. Finally, a summary and perspectives are established, in which, the necessities of the quantification of IL-solid interactions at the molecular level, the development of in situ techniques closely coupled with AFM for probing IL-solid interfaces, and the combination of experiments and simulations are argued.
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- Rong An
- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Energy Engineering, Division of Energy Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden
- Center of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi 700469, Romania
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Chemistry of Interfaces, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Energy Engineering, Division of Energy Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.
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