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Wu C, Zhu H, Jia S, Xia J, Xu W, Liu P, Zou W, Suo B, Meeladi G, Li Y. Theoretical Design and Study of a Single-Atom Catalyst in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Edge-Type FeN 4 Active Site Electron Density Redistribution Driven by Heteroatoms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39316025 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered to be the most promising next-generation high energy density storage systems. However, they still face challenges, such as the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and slow sulfur oxidation-reduction kinetics. In this work, heteroatom (P and S)-doped edge-type Fe single-atom catalytic materials (FeN4S2/P2-DG) for sulfur reduction reactions (SRRs) and sulfur oxidation reactions in Li-S batteries are investigated using density functional theory calculations. Theoretical analysis suggests that compared to planar Fe-N4 fragments, the charge density accumulation around edge-type Fe-N4 fragments in S- or P-doped structures is higher. Furthermore, the doping of P or S reduces the electron filling state of Fe_3d orbitals, leading to a decrease in electron occupancy in the antibonding orbitals, which is beneficial for the formation of d-p orbital hybridization, strengthening the anchoring strength of FeN4P2/S2-DG for S8/LiPSs. Specifically, FeN4P1,2-DG showed the lowest free energy barriers (0.57 eV) for SRRs and reduced the dissociation energy barrier of Li2S from 1.85 eV (for planar FeN4-G) to 0.96 eV during the charging process, demonstrating excellent catalytic ability. Additionally, this theoretical study provides further insights into the application of graphene-supported single-atom catalyst materials as anchoring materials for Li-S batteries.
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- Chou Wu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, 710127 Xi'an, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Tibet University, 850000 Lhasa, China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Tibet University, 850000 Lhasa, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069 Shaanxi, China
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- North China Electric Power University, Institute of Advanced Materials, 102206 Beijing, China
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Zhang K, Yan S, Wu C, Wang L, Ma C, Ye J, Wu Y. Extended Battery Compatibility Consideration from an Electrolyte Perspective. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401857. [PMID: 38676350 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The performance of electrochemical batteries is intricately tied to the physicochemical environments established by their employed electrolytes. Traditional battery designs utilizing a single electrolyte often impose identical anodic and cathodic redox conditions, limiting the ability to optimize redox environments for both anode and cathode materials. Consequently, advancements in electrolyte technologies are pivotal for addressing these challenges and fostering the development of next-generation high-performance electrochemical batteries. This review categorizes perspectives on electrolyte technology into three key areas: additives engineering, comprehensive component analysis encompassing solvents and solutes, and the effects of concentration. By summarizing significant studies, the efficacy of electrolyte engineering is highlighted, and the review advocates for further exploration of optimized component combinations. This review primarily focuses on liquid electrolyte technologies, briefly touching upon solid-state electrolytes due to the former greater vulnerability to electrode and electrolyte interfacial effects. The ultimate goal is to generate increased awareness within the battery community regarding the holistic improvement of battery components through optimized combinations.
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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Xu Y, Yuan W, Geng C, Hu Z, Li Q, Zhao Y, Zhang X, Zhou Z, Yang C, Yang Q. High-Entropy Catalysis Accelerating Stepwise Sulfur Redox Reactions for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402497. [PMID: 38884340 PMCID: PMC11336958 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Catalysis is crucial to improve redox kinetics in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, conventional catalysts that consist of a single metal element are incapable of accelerating stepwise sulfur redox reactions which involve 16-electron transfer and multiple Li2Sn (n = 2-8) intermediate species. To enable fast kinetics of Li-S batteries, it is proposed to use high-entropy alloy (HEA) nanocatalysts, which are demonstrated effective to adsorb lithium polysulfides and accelerate their redox kinetics. The incorporation of multiple elements (Co, Ni, Fe, Pd, and V) within HEAs greatly enhances the catalytically active sites, which not only improves the rate capability, but also elevates the cycling stability of the assembled batteries. Consequently, HEA-catalyzed Li-S batteries achieve a high capacity up to 1364 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and experience only a slight capacity fading rate of 0.054% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 2 C, while the assembled pouch cell achieves a high specific capacity of 1192 mAh g-1. The superior performance of Li-S batteries demonstrates the effectiveness of the HEA catalysts with maximized synergistic effect for accelerating S conversion reactions, which opens a way to catalytically improving stepwise electrochemical conversion reactions.
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- Yunhan Xu
- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Nanoyang GroupTianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy StorageSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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Wang J, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Li H, Chen P, You C, Liu M, Lin H, Passerini S. Atom-Level Tandem Catalysis in Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402792. [PMID: 38616764 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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High-energy-density lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are limited by reaction or diffusion barriers with dissatisfactory electrochemical kinetics. Typical conversion-type lithium sulfur battery systems exemplify the kinetic challenges. Namely, before diffusing or reacting in the electrode surface/interior, the Li(solvent)x + dissociation at the interface to produce isolated Li+, is usually a prerequisite fundamental step either for successive Li+ "reduction" or for Li+ to participate in the sulfur conversions, contributing to the related electrochemical barriers. Thanks to the ideal atomic efficiency (100 at%), single atom catalysts (SACs) have gained attention for use in LMBs toward resolving the issues caused by the five types of barrier-restricted processes, including polysulfide/Li2S conversions, Li(solvent)x + desolvation, and Li0 nucleation/diffusion. In this perspective, the tandem reactions including desolvation and reaction or plating and corresponding catalysis behaviors are introduced and analyzed from interface to electrode interior. Meanwhile, the principal mechanisms of highly efficient SACs in overcoming specific energy barriers to reinforce the catalytic electrochemistry are discussed. Lastly, the future development of high-efficiency atomic-level catalysts in batteries is presented.
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- Jian Wang
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), D89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), D89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Storage, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), D89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Wu Q, Chen K, Shadike Z, Li C. Relay-Type Catalysis by a Dual-Metal Single-Atom System in a Waste Biomass Derivative Host for High-Rate and Durable Li-S Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13468-13483. [PMID: 38739894 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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An environmental-friendly and sustainable carbon-based host is one of the most competitive strategies for achieving high loading and practicality of Li-S batteries. However, the polysulfide conversion reaction kinetics is still limited by the nonuniform or monofunctional catalyst configuration in the carbon host. In this work, we propose a catalysis mode based on "relay-type" co-operation by adjacent dual-metal single atoms for high-rate and durable Li-S batteries. A discarded sericin fabric-derived porous N-doped carbon with a stacked schistose structure is prepared as the high-loading sulfur (84 wt %) host by a facile ionothermal method, which further enables the uniform anchoring of Fe/Co dual-metal single atoms. This multifunctional host enables superior lithiophilic-sulfiphilic and electrocatalytic capabilities contributed by the "relay-type" single-atom modulation effects on different conversion stages of liquid polysulfides and solid Li2S2/Li2S, leading to the suppression of the "shuttle effect", alleviation of nucleation and decomposition barriers of Li2Sx, and acceleration of polysulfide conversion kinetics. The corresponding Li-S batteries exhibit a high specific capacity of 1399.0 mA h g-1, high-rate performance up to 10 C, and excellent cycling stability over 1000 cycles. They can also endure the high sulfur loading of 8.5 mg cm-2 and the lean electrolyte condition and yield an areal capacity as high as 8.6 mA h cm-2. This work evidentially demonstrates the potential of waste biomass reutilization coupled with the design of a single-atom system for practical Li-S batteries with high energy density.
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- Qingping Wu
- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, P. R. China
- Chongqing College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fuel Cells, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, P. R. China
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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Yang L, Ma J, Liu Y, Ma C, Yu X, Chen Z. Low platinum loading electrocatalyst supported on a carrier derived from carbon dots doped ZIF-67 for the ORR and zinc-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5433-5440. [PMID: 38385907 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06245g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The development of economical and efficient platinum-based catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is considered the most promising strategy for the widespread application of clean energy conversion devices. Herein, Co nanoparticles encapsulated in N-doped carbon carriers, CoCN(CDs-X), were constructed by pyrolyzing carbon dots (CDs) doped ZIF-67 and further used to anchor Pt to prepare low Pt loading catalysts, PtCoCN(CDs-X). The introduction of CDs not only improves the conductivity for efficient electron transfer, but also regulates the interaction between Pt and the CoCN(CDs-X) support and alleviates the oxidation of Pt. The optimized PtCoCN(CDs-0.10) displays decent ORR behavior with onset and half-wave potentials of 0.95 V and 0.83 V, respectively, in alkaline media and superior catalytic stability and methanol tolerance. While employing PtCoCN(CDs-0.10) as a cathode catalyst for an as-assembled zinc-air battery (ZAB), it delivers an excellent power density of 194.2 mW cm-2 and exceptional operation stability, which is indicated by a voltage efficiency loss of only 7.7% after a long cycle life of 100 h, demonstrating its great potential applications.
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- Lijing Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, PR China.
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Wu S, Wang C, Liang H, Nong W, Zeng Z, Li Y, Wang C. High-Throughput Calculations for Screening d- and p-Block Single-Atom Catalysts toward Li 2 S/Na 2 S Decomposition Guided by Facile Descriptor beyond Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi Relationship. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305161. [PMID: 37641192 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising cathode materials for addressing issues faced by lithium-sulfur batteries. Considering the ample chemical space of SACs, high-throughput calculations are efficient strategies for their rational design. However, the high throughput calculations are impeded by the time-consuming determination of the decomposition barrier (Eb ) of Li2 S. In this study, the effects of bond formation and breakage on the kinetics of SAC-catalyzed Li2 S decomposition with g-C3 N4 as the substrate are clarified. Furthermore, a new efficient and easily-obtained descriptor Li─S─Li angle (ALi─S─Li ) of adsorbed Li2 S, different from the widely accepted thermodynamic data for predicting Eb , which breaks the well-known Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi relationship, is identified. Under the guidance of ALi─S─Li , several superior SACs with d- and p-block metal centers supported by g-C3 N4 are screened to accelerate the sulfur redox reaction and fix the soluble lithium polysulfides. The newly identified descriptor of ALi─S─Li can be extended to rationally design SACs for Na─S batteries. This study opens a new pathway for tuning the performance of SACs to catalyze the decomposition of X2 S (X = Li, Na, and K) and thus accelerate the design of SACs for alkaline-chalcogenide batteries.
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- Siyi Wu
- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Baranwal R, Lin X, Li W, Pan X, Wang S, Fan Z. Biopolymer separators from polydopamine-functionalized bacterial cellulose for lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:556-565. [PMID: 38011774 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.138] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The advancement of the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is immensely impeded by two main challenges: polysulfide shuttling between the electrodes and Li dendrite formation associated with the Li-metal anode. To tackle these challenges, we synthesized a polydopamine coated bacterial cellulose (PDA@BC) separator in a way to create physical and chemical traps for the shuttling polysulfides and to control the Li+ flux. While nanocellulose offers its dense network as a physical trap, the presence of polydopamine in the separator offers polar functional groups which not only has a high binding energy towards the polysulfides but also helps in redistribution of the Li+ ions across it. The electrochemical and physiochemical results suggest that the synthesized separator can have practical applicability owing to its superior performance compared to a commercial separator. The Li-S batteries assembled with this separator showed a specific discharge capacity of 1449 mAh/g at 0.1C and 877 mAh/g at 1C, and a capacity fade of 0.03 % per cycle over 650 cycles at 1C. Using a PDA@BC separator, a practical Li-S battery cell with S loading of 7.5 mg cm-2 (and E/S ratio of 10 µLmg-1, 82 % S ratio) was also tested at 1C, which delivered a capacity of ∼ 6 mAh cm-2 for 500 cycles.
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- Rishav Baranwal
- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA.
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Wang K, Liu S, Shu Z, Zheng Q, Zheng M, Dong Q. Single-atom site catalysis in Li-S batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:25942-25960. [PMID: 37746671 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02857g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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With their high theoretical energy density, Li-S batteries are regarded as the ideal battery system for next generation electrochemical energy storage. In the last 15 years, Li-S batteries have made outstanding academic progress. Recently, research studies have placed more emphasis on their practical application aspects, which puts forward strict requirements for the loading of S cathodes and the amount of electrolytes. To meet the above requirements, electrode catalysis design is of crucial significance. Among all the catalysts, single-atom site catalysts (SASCs) are considered to be ideal catalyst materials for the commercialization of Li-S batteries due to their high activity and highest utilization of catalytic sites. This perspective introduces the kinetic mechanism of S cathodes, the basic concept and synthesis strategy of SASCs, and then systematically summarizes the research progress of SASCs for S cathodes and, the related functional interlayers/separators in recent years. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of SASCs in Li-S batteries are summarized and prospected.
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- Kun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, China
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Yao W, Xu J, Ma L, Lu X, Luo D, Qian J, Zhan L, Manke I, Yang C, Adelhelm P, Chen R. Recent Progress for Concurrent Realization of Shuttle-Inhibition and Dendrite-Free Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2212116. [PMID: 36961362 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have become one of the most promising new-generation energy storage systems owing to their ultrahigh energy density (2600 Wh kg-1 ), cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Nevertheless, their practical applications are seriously impeded by the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), and the uncontrolled dendrite growth of metallic Li, which result in rapid capacity fading and battery safety problems. A systematic and comprehensive review of the cooperative combination effect and tackling the fundamental problems in terms of cathode and anode synchronously is still lacking. Herein, for the first time, the strategies for inhibiting shuttle behavior and dendrite-free Li-S batteries simultaneously are summarized and classified into three parts, including "two-in-one" S-cathode and Li-anode host materials toward Li-S full cell, "two birds with one stone" modified functional separators, and tailoring electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur and lithium electrodes. This review also emphasizes the fundamental Li-S chemistry mechanism and catalyst principles for improving electrochemical performance; advanced characterization technologies to monitor real-time LiPS evolution are also discussed in detail. The problems, perspectives, and challenges with respect to inhibiting the shuttle effect and dendrite growth issues as well as the practical application of Li-S batteries are also proposed.
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- Weiqi Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243002, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering and International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Pan H, Cheng Z, Zhou Z, Xie S, Zhang W, Han N, Guo W, Fransaer J, Luo J, Cabot A, Wübbenhorst M. Boosting Lean Electrolyte Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance with Transition Metals: A Comprehensive Review. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:165. [PMID: 37386313 PMCID: PMC10310691 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01137-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have received widespread attention, and lean electrolyte Li-S batteries have attracted additional interest because of their higher energy densities. This review systematically analyzes the effect of the electrolyte-to-sulfur (E/S) ratios on battery energy density and the challenges for sulfur reduction reactions (SRR) under lean electrolyte conditions. Accordingly, we review the use of various polar transition metal sulfur hosts as corresponding solutions to facilitate SRR kinetics at low E/S ratios (< 10 µL mg-1), and the strengths and limitations of different transition metal compounds are presented and discussed from a fundamental perspective. Subsequently, three promising strategies for sulfur hosts that act as anchors and catalysts are proposed to boost lean electrolyte Li-S battery performance. Finally, an outlook is provided to guide future research on high energy density Li-S batteries.
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- Hui Pan
- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Lab of Electrolytes and Phase Change Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China.
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- Advanced Materials Department, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Sant Adria del Besos, 08930, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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Gong Y, Li J, Yang K, Li S, Xu M, Zhang G, Shi Y, Cai Q, Li H, Zhao Y. Towards Practical Application of Li-S Battery with High Sulfur Loading and Lean Electrolyte: Will Carbon-Based Hosts Win This Race? NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:150. [PMID: 37286885 PMCID: PMC10247666 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01120-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As the need for high-energy-density batteries continues to grow, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have become a highly promising next-generation energy solution due to their low cost and exceptional energy density compared to commercially available Li-ion batteries. Research into carbon-based sulfur hosts for Li-S batteries has been ongoing for over two decades, leading to a significant number of publications and patents. However, the commercialization of Li-S batteries has yet to be realized. This can be attributed, in part, to the instability of the Li metal anode. However, even when considering just the cathode side, there is still no consensus on whether carbon-based hosts will prove to be the best sulfur hosts for the industrialization of Li-S batteries. Recently, there has been controversy surrounding the use of carbon-based materials as the ideal sulfur hosts for practical applications of Li-S batteries under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions. To address this question, it is important to review the results of research into carbon-based hosts, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide a clear perspective. This review systematically evaluates the merits and mechanisms of various strategies for developing carbon-based host materials for high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions. The review covers structural design and functional optimization strategies in detail, providing a comprehensive understanding of the development of sulfur hosts. The review also describes the use of efficient machine learning methods for investigating Li-S batteries. Finally, the outlook section lists and discusses current trends, challenges, and uncertainties surrounding carbon-based hosts, and concludes by presenting our standpoint and perspective on the subject.
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- Yi Gong
- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK.
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA, UK.
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK.
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Zhen M, Li K, Liu M. Manipulating Li 2 S Redox Kinetics and Lithium Dendrites by Core-Shell Catalysts under High Sulfur Loading and Lean-Electrolyte Conditions. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207442. [PMID: 36932885 PMCID: PMC10190580 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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For practical lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), the high sulfur loading and lean-electrolyte are necessary conditions to achieve the high energy density. However, such extreme conditions will cause serious battery performance fading, due to the uncontrolled deposition of Li2 S and lithium dendrite growth. Herein, the tiny Co nanoparticles embedded N-doped carbon@Co9 S8 core-shell material (CoNC@Co9 S8 NC) is designed to address these challenges. The Co9 S8 NC-shell effectively captures lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and electrolyte, and suppresses the lithium dendrite growth. The CoNC-core not only improves electronic conductivity, but also promotes Li+ diffusion as well as accelerates Li2 S deposition/decomposition. Consequently, the cell with CoNC@Co9 S8 NC modified separator delivers a high specific capacity of 700 mAh g-1 with a low-capacity decay rate of 0.035% per cycle at 1.0 C after 750 cycles under a sulfur loading of 3.2 mg cm-2 and a E/S ratio of 12 µL mg-1 , and a high initial areal capacity of 9.6 mAh cm-2 under a high sulfur loading of 8.8 mg cm-2 and a low E/S ratio of 4.5 µL mg-1 . Besides, the CoNC@Co9 S8 NC exhibits an ultralow overpotential fluctuation of 11 mV at a current density of 0.5 mA cm-2 after 1000 h during a continuous Li plating/striping process.
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- Mengmeng Zhen
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyNankai University300350TianjinChina
- School of Energy and Environmental EngineeringHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300071China
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- School of Energy and Environmental EngineeringHebei University of TechnologyTianjin300071China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyNankai University300350TianjinChina
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Li Z, Liu F, Chen C, Jiang Y, Ni P, Song N, Hu Y, Xi S, Liang M, Lu Y. Regulating the N Coordination Environment of Co Single-Atom Nanozymes for Highly Efficient Oxidase Mimics. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:1505-1513. [PMID: 36734468 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts with well-defined atomic structures and precisely regulated coordination environments have been recognized as potential substitutes for natural metalloenzymes. Inspired by the metal coordination structure of natural enzymes, we show here that the oxidase-like activity of single-atom Co catalysts greatly depends on their local N coordination around the Co catalytic sites. We synthesized a series of Co single-atom catalysts with different nitrogen coordination numbers (Co-Nx(C), x = 2, 3, and 4) and demonstrated that the oxidase-like activity of single-atom Co catalysts could be effectively tailored by fine-tuning the N coordination. Among the studied single-atom Co catalysts, the Co-N3(C) with three-coordinate N atoms shows the optimum oxygen adsorption structure and robust reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, thus presenting the preferable oxidase-like catalytic activity. This work facilitates the future development of rational nanozyme designs for targeting reactions at the atomic level.
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- Zhe Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 627833, Singapore
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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Sun J, Liu Y, Liu L, Bi J, Wang S, Du Z, Du H, Wang K, Ai W, Huang W. Interface Engineering Toward Expedited Li 2 S Deposition in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: A Critical Review. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2211168. [PMID: 36756778 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) with superior energy density are among the most promising candidates of next-generation energy storage techniques. As the key step contributing to 75% of the overall capacity, Li2 S deposition remains a formidable challenge for LSBs applications because of its sluggish kinetics. The severe kinetic issue originates from the huge interfacial impedances, indicative of the interface-dominated nature of Li2 S deposition. Accordingly, increasing efforts have been devoted to interface engineering for efficient Li2 S deposition, which has attained inspiring success to date. However, a systematic overview and in-depth understanding of this critical field are still absent. In this review, the principles of interface-controlled Li2 S precipitation are presented, clarifying the pivotal roles of electrolyte-substrate and electrolyte-Li2 S interfaces in regulating Li2 S depositing behavior. For the optimization of the electrolyte-substrate interface, efforts on the design of substrates including metal compounds, functionalized carbons, and organic compounds are systematically summarized. Regarding the regulation of electrolyte-Li2 S interface, the progress of applying polysulfides catholytes, redox mediators, and high-donicity/polarity electrolytes is overviewed in detail. Finally, the challenges and possible solutions aiming at optimizing Li2 S deposition are given for further development of practical LSBs. This review would inspire more insightful works and, more importantly, may enlighten other electrochemical areas concerning heterogeneous deposition processes.
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- Jinmeng Sun
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
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Al-Shawesh GH, Zhu J, Zhang W, Xie S, Xu J, Cai G, Al-Ansi AY, Wei Y, Jin S, Ji H. Iron atom–nanoparticles for interactional enhancing the electrocatalytic reaction activity in Li-S batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Fan Z, Zhu M, Deng S, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Qin M, Ma G, Wu J, Xin X. Co-doped g-C 3N 4 nanotube decorated separators mediate polysulfide redox for high performance lithium sulfur batteries. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:471-478. [PMID: 36756255 PMCID: PMC9846446 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00645f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The main issue with lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is the serious irreversible capacity loss caused by the polysulfide shuttle process. In this work, we propose an electro-catalytic strategy for absorbing and transferring long-chain polysulfides during the redox process, which is the key to improving the utilization of S. Reported here is a Co doped tubular g-C3N4 (CN) modified separator (Co-TCN@PP), which successfully inhibited the polysulfide shuttle by physical absorption and catalysis, thus facilitating the high utilization of S. Co-TCN with a tube-like structure ensures the uniform dispersion of Co nanoparticles, which provides abundant active sites to absorb polysulfides. Furthermore, Co-TCN exhibits fast reaction kinetics for polysulfide conversion. A Li-S battery with Co-TCN@PP achieves superior rate capacities and a long cycle life (400 times) with capacity fading as low as 0.07% per cycle at a high Li+ insertion/extraction rate of 2C. Moreover, electrodes with a high sulfur loading of 5.6 mg cm-2 can be realized by adopting the Co-TCN@PP separator.
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- Zunhao Fan
- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology Ningbo 315211 Zhejiang P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Material Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University Ningbo 315211 P. R. China
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Jing W, Tan Q, Duan Y, Zou K, Dai X, Song Y, Shi M, Sun J, Chen Y, Liu Y. Defect-Rich Single Atom Catalyst Enhanced Polysulfide Conversion Kinetics to Upgrade Performance of Li-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2204880. [PMID: 36420944 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted considerable attention owing to their extremely high energy densities. However, the application of Li-S batteries has been limited by low sulfur utilization, poor cycle stability, and low rate capability. Accelerating the rapid transformation of polysulfides is an effective approach for addressing these obstacles. In this study, a defect-rich single-atom catalytic material (Fe-N4/DCS) is designed. The abundantly defective environment is favorable for the uniform dispersion and stable existence of single-atom Fe, which not only improves the utilization of single-atom Fe but also efficiently adsorbs polysulfides and catalyzes the rapid transformation of polysulfides. To fully exploit the catalytic activity, catalytic materials are used to modify the routine separator (Fe-N4 /DCS/PP). Density functional theory and in situ Raman spectroscopy are used to demonstrate that Fe-N4 /DCS can effectively inhibit the shuttling of polysulfides and accelerate the redox reaction. Consequently, the Li-S battery with the modified separator achieves an ultralong cycle life (a capacity decay rate of only 0.03% per cycle at a current of 2 C after 800 cycles), and an excellent rate capability (894 mAh g-1 at 3 C). Even at a high sulfur loading of 5.51 mg cm-2 at 0.2 C, the reversible areal capacity still reaches 5.4 mAh cm-2 .
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- Weitao Jing
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xian University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- Shaanxi Coal Chemical Industry Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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Li H, Meng R, Guo Y, Ye C, Kong D, Johannessen B, Jaroniec M, Qiao SZ. Unraveling the Catalyst-Solvent Interactions in Lean-Electrolyte Sulfur Reduction Electrocatalysis for Li-S Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213863. [PMID: 36289045 PMCID: PMC10099598 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Efficient catalyst design is important for lean-electrolyte sulfur reduction in Li-S batteries. However, most of the reported catalysts were focused on catalyst-polysulfide interactions, and generally exhibit high activity only with a large excess of electrolyte. Herein, we proposed a general rule to boost lean-electrolyte sulfur reduction by controlling the catalyst-solvent interactions. As evidenced by synchrotron-based analysis, in situ spectroscopy and theoretical computations, strong catalyst-solvent interaction greatly enhances the lean-electrolyte catalytic activity and battery stability. Benefitting from the strong interaction between solvent and cobalt catalyst, the Li-S battery achieves stable cycling with only 0.22 % capacity decay per cycle with a low electrolyte/sulfur mass ratio of 4.2. The lean-electrolyte battery delivers 79 % capacity retention compared with the battery with flooded electrolyte, which is the highest among the reported lean-electrolyte Li-S batteries.
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- Huan Li
- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- Australian Synchrotron, ANSTO, 800 Blackburn Rd., Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry & Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Wang J, Li L, Hu H, Hu H, Guan Q, Huang M, Jia L, Adenusi H, Tian KV, Zhang J, Passerini S, Lin H. Toward Dendrite-Free Metallic Lithium Anodes: From Structural Design to Optimal Electrochemical Diffusion Kinetics. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17729-17760. [PMID: 36305602 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium metal anodes are ideal for realizing high-energy-density batteries owing to their advantages, namely high capacity and low reduction potentials. However, the utilization of lithium anodes is restricted by the detrimental lithium dendrite formation, repeated formation and fracturing of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), and large volume expansion, resulting in severe "dead lithium" and subsequent short circuiting. Currently, the researches are principally focused on inhibition of dendrite formation toward extending and maintaining battery lifespans. Herein, we summarize the strategies employed in interfacial engineering and current-collector host designs as well as the emerging electrochemical catalytic methods for evolving-accelerating-ameliorating lithium ion/atom diffusion processes. First, strategies based on the fabrication of robust SEIs are reviewed from the aspects of compositional constituents including inorganic, organic, and hybrid SEI layers derived from electrolyte additives or artificial pretreatments. Second, the summary and discussion are presented for metallic and carbon-based three-dimensional current collectors serving as lithium hosts, including their functionality in decreasing local deposition current density and the effect of introducing lithiophilic sites. Third, we assess the recent advances in exploring alloy compounds and atomic metal catalysts to accelerate the lateral lithium ion/atom diffusion kinetics to average the spatial lithium distribution for smooth plating. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of metallic lithium anodes are presented, providing insights into the modulation of diffusion kinetics toward achieving dendrite-free lithium metal batteries.
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- Jian Wang
- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Ulm D89081, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, Karlsruhe D-76021, Germany
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Hong Kong Quantum AI Lab (HKQAI), 17 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences of Pharmacy, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome 00186, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, McMaster University, Hamilton L8S 4L8, Canada
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Ulm D89081, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, Karlsruhe D-76021, Germany
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- i-Lab and CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Yuan J, Xi B, Wang P, Zhang Z, Song N, An X, Liu J, Feng J, Xiong S. Multifunctional Atomic Molybdenum on Graphene with Distinctive Coordination to Solve Li and S Electrochemistry. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203947. [PMID: 35980940 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The improvement of lithium-sulfur batteries is still impeded by notorious shuttling effect and sluggish kinetics on the S cathode, and rampant Li dendrite formation on the Li anode makes it worse. Herein, a type of single-atom dispersed Mo on nitrogen-doped graphene (Mo/NG) with a distinctive Mo-N2 O2 -C coordination structure first serving as a multifunctional material is designed by a structure-oriented strategy to solve Li and S electrochemistry. Mo/NG with superior intrinsic properties endowed by the unique coordination configuration adsorbs soluble polysulfides and promotes bidirectional conversion of LiPSs at the cathode side. Meanwhile, the suitable binding strength of Mo/NG with lithium ions endows it with an attractive lithiophilic feature. Specifically, Mo/NG is able to work as the adaptor to redistribute lithium ions on the interface of separator and homogenize the lithium ion flux. Due to the suitable binding ability with Li+ , it does not interfere with the diffusion of lithium ions across and provides tunnels exclusive to lithium ions to generate fast and homogeneous flux. Ascribed to such unique multifunctionality, Li-S batteries assembled with Mo/NG exhibit excellent electrochemical performance including long cycling stability over 1000 cycles and high areal capacities under high sulfur mass loading.
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- Jia Yuan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610106, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Liang Z, Shen J, Xu X, Li F, Liu J, Yuan B, Yu Y, Zhu M. Advances in the Development of Single-Atom Catalysts for High-Energy-Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200102. [PMID: 35238103 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Although lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising next-generation energy-storage systems, their practical applications are limited by the growth of Li dendrites and lithium polysulfide shuttling. These problems can be mitigated through the use of single-atom catalysts (SACs), which exhibit the advantages of maximal atom utilization efficiency (≈100%) and unique catalytic properties, thus effectively enhancing the performance of electrode materials in energy-storage devices. This review systematically summarizes the recent progress in SACs intended for use in Li-metal anodes, S cathodes, and separators, briefly introducing the operating principles of Li-S batteries, the action mechanisms of the corresponding SACs, and the fundamentals of SACs activity, and then comprehensively describes the main strategies for SACs synthesis. Subsequently, the applications of SACs and the principles of SACs operation in reinforced Li-S batteries as well as other metal-S batteries are individually illustrated, and the major challenges of SACs usage in Li-S batteries as well as future development directions are presented.
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- Ziwei Liang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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Ding Y, Cheng Q, Wu J, Yan T, Shi Z, Wang M, Yang D, Wang P, Zhang L, Sun J. Enhanced Dual-Directional Sulfur Redox via a Biotemplated Single-Atomic Fe-N 2 Mediator Promises Durable Li-S Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202256. [PMID: 35546336 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is considered as an appealing candidate for next-generation electrochemical energy storage systems because of high energy and low cost. Nonetheless, its development is plagued by the severe polysulfide shuttling and sluggish reaction kinetics. Although single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as a promising remedy to expedite sulfur redox chemistry, the mediocre single-atom loading, inferior atomic utilization, and elusive catalytic pathway handicap their practical application. To tackle these concerns, in this work, unsaturated Fe single atoms with high loading capacity (≈6.32 wt%) are crafted on a 3D hierarchical C3 N4 architecture (3DFeSA-CN) by means of biotemplated synthesis. By electrokinetic analysis and theoretical calculations, it is uncovered that the 3DFeSA-CN harnesses robust electrocatalytic activity to boost dual-directional sulfur redox. As a result, S@3DFeSA-CN can maintain a durable cyclic performance with a negligible capacity decay rate of 0.031% per cycle over 2000 cycles at 1.0 C. More encouragingly, an assembled Li-S battery with a sulfur loading of 5.75 mg cm-2 can harvest a high areal capacity of 6.18 mAh cm-2 . This work offers a promising solution to optimize the carbonaceous support and coordination environment of SACs, thereby ultimately elevating dual-directional sulfur redox in pragmatic Li-S batteries.
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- Yifan Ding
- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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Zhang T, Yang C, Qu J, Chang W, Liu Y, Zhai X, Liu H, Jiang Z, Yu Z. Constructing Atomic Fe and N Co‐doped Hollow Carbon Nanospheres with a Polymer Encapsulation Strategy for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries with Accelerated Polysulfide Conversion. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202200363. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ting‐Ting Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites College of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. 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 P. R. China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. 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 P. R. 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 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. 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 P. R. China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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Sun C, Ji S, Ma X, Wang H, Wang X, Linkov V, Wang R. Using sp 2 N atom anchoring effect to prepare ultrafine vanadium nitride particles on porous nitrogen-doped carbon as cathode for lithium-sulfur battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 623:306-317. [PMID: 35594589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.053] [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: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Porous carbon-supported transition metals and their compounds have attracted much attention as sulfur host materials for cathodes of lithium-sulfur batteries, due to their high chemisorption capacity and ability to catalyze the conversion of polysulfides. However, actual activity of these materials is not very high because of low specific surface areas of transition metal compounds synthesized at high temperatures. In this study, ultra-fine vanadium nitride particles with an average particle size of ca. 4 nm (VN/M/NC) are successfully grown on the surface of nitrogen-doped three-dimensional carbon using sp2 nitrogen atoms, resulting from melamine pyrolysis in the presence of ammonium metavanadate, as anchor points to lock vanadium atoms in the VN/M/NC material. When used as a cathode for lithium-sulfur battery, VN/M/NC demonstrates initial discharge specific capacity of 1080 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C, and retains a discharge capacity of 475 mAh g-1 at a high rate of 2 C. With capacity attenuation of only 0.037% per cycle after 500 cycles at 1 C, the newly obtained VN/M/NC can be a promising cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Chaoyang Sun
- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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Emerging multifunctional iron-based nanomaterials as polysulfides adsorbent and sulfur species catalyst for lithium-sulfur batteries——a minireview. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Wang Z, Shen J, Xu X, Yuan J, Zuo S, Liu Z, Zhang D, Liu J. In-Situ Synthesis of Carbon-Encapsulated Atomic Cobalt as Highly Efficient Polysulfide Electrocatalysts for Highly Stable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106640. [PMID: 35146906 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have been considered as one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage systems because of their high energy density. However, a series of issues severely limit the practical performances of Li-S batteries such as low conductivity, significant volume change, and shuttle effect. The hollow carbon spheres with huge voids and high electrical conductivity are promising as sulfur hosts. Unfortunately, the nonpolar nature of carbon materials cannot prevent the shuttle effect effectively. In this case, the atomic cobalt is introduced to a nitrogen-doped hollow carbon sphere (ACo@HCS) through polymerization and controlled pyrolysis. The atomic cobalt dopants not only act as active sites to restrict the shuttle effect, but also can promote the kinetics of the sulfur redox reactions. ACo@HCS acting as sulfur host exhibits a high discharge capacity (1003 mAh g-1 ) at a 1.0 C rate after 500 cycles, and the corresponding decay rate is as low as 0.002% per cycle. This exciting work paves a new way to design high-performance Li-S batteries.
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- Zhuosen Wang
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
- School of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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Li X, Yu Y, Tang Z, Yang Y, Li Y, Cao J, Chen L. N, S-doped graphene derived from graphene oxide and thiourea-formaldehyde resin for high stability lithium-sulfur batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:2879-2886. [PMID: 35060570 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04675f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Although lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with a high theoretical energy density and low cost have attracted extensive research attention, their commercialization is still unsuccessful due to the poor cycle life caused by the dissolution of polysulfides. It is the key challenge to overcome polysulfide shuttling for achieving long-term cycling stability in Li-S batteries. Here we report a novel strategy for the synthesis of N, S-doped graphene with high nitrogen and sulfur contents via in situ self-assembly of graphene oxide and thiourea-formaldehyde resin and calcination. The N, S-doped graphene serves as a conductive agent and a chemosorbent for suppressing polysulfide shuttling and preventing the Li-metal from corrosion, leading to a high reversible capacity and superior cycling stability. The Li-S batteries with the N, S-doped graphene can achieve an excellent cycling life (622 mA h g-1 after 500 cycles at 1C) and a slow capacity decay rate (0.049% per cycle over 500 cycles at 1C). The proposed strategy has the potential to enhance the high electrochemical properties of Li-S batteries.
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- Xianfu Li
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- Anhui Safe Electronics Co., Ltd., Tongling 244000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- Anhui Safe Electronics Co., Ltd., Tongling 244000, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China.
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Chen B, Zhong X, Zhou G, Zhao N, Cheng HM. Graphene-Supported Atomically Dispersed Metals as Bifunctional Catalysts for Next-Generation Batteries Based on Conversion Reactions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2105812. [PMID: 34677873 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Next-generation batteries based on conversion reactions, including aqueous metal-air batteries, nonaqueous alkali metal-O2 and -CO2 batteries, alkali metal-chalcogen batteries, and alkali metal-ion batteries have attracted great interest. However, their use is restricted by inefficient reversible conversion of active agents. Developing bifunctional catalysts to accelerate the conversion reaction kinetics in both discharge and charge processes is urgently needed. Graphene-, or graphene-like carbon-supported atomically dispersed metal catalysts (G-ADMCs) have been demonstrated to show excellent activity in various electrocatalytic reactions, making them promising candidates. Different from G-ADMCs for catalysis, which only require high activity in one direction, G-ADMCs for rechargeable batteries should provide high activity in both discharging and charging. This review provides guidance for the design and fabrication of bifunctional G-ADMCs for next-generation rechargeable batteries based on conversion reactions. The key challenges that prevent their reversible conversion, the origin of the activity of bifunctional G-ADMCs, and the current design principles of bifunctional G-ADMCs for highly reversible conversion, have been analyzed and highlighted for each conversion-type battery. Finally, a summary and outlook on the development of bifunctional G-ADMC materials for next-generation batteries with a high energy density and excellent energy efficiency are given.
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- Biao Chen
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Cheng M, Yan R, Yang Z, Tao X, Ma T, Cao S, Ran F, Li S, Yang W, Cheng C. Polysulfide Catalytic Materials for Fast-Kinetic Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Principles and Active Centers. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102217. [PMID: 34766470 PMCID: PMC8805578 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Benefiting from the merits of low cost, ultrahigh-energy densities, and environmentally friendliness, metal-sulfur batteries (M-S batteries) have drawn massive attention recently. However, their practical utilization is impeded by the shuttle effect and slow redox process of polysulfide. To solve these problems, enormous creative approaches have been employed to engineer new electrocatalytic materials to relieve the shuttle effect and promote the catalytic kinetics of polysulfides. In this review, recent advances on designing principles and active centers for polysulfide catalytic materials are systematically summarized. At first, the currently reported chemistries and mechanisms for the catalytic conversion of polysulfides are presented in detail. Subsequently, the rational design of polysulfide catalytic materials from catalytic polymers and frameworks to active sites loaded carbons for polysulfide catalysis to accelerate the reaction kinetics is comprehensively discussed. Current breakthroughs are highlighted and directions to guide future primary challenges, perspectives, and innovations are identified. Computational methods serve an ever-increasing part in pushing forward the active center design. In summary, a cutting-edge understanding to engineer different polysulfide catalysts is provided, and both experimental and theoretical guidance for optimizing future M-S batteries and many related battery systems are offered.
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- Menghao Cheng
- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non‐Ferrous MetalsLanzhou University of TechnologyLanzhouGansu730050P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non‐Ferrous MetalsLanzhou University of TechnologyLanzhouGansu730050P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryTechnische Universität BerlinHardenbergstraße 40Berlin10623Germany
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
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- College of Polymer Science and EngineeringState Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
- Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryFreie Universität BerlinTakustrasse 3Berlin14195Germany
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Liu J, Ding Y, Shen Z, Zhang H, Han T, Guan Y, Tian Y, Braun PV. A Lamellar Yolk-Shell Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode Displaying Ultralong Cycling Life, High Rate Performance, and Temperature Tolerance. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103517. [PMID: 34845856 PMCID: PMC8787391 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The shuttling behavior and slow conversion kinetics of the intermediate lithium polysulfides are the severe obstacles for the application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries over a wide temperature range. Here, an engineered lamellar yolk-shell structure of In2 O3 @void@carbon for the Li-S battery cathode is developed for the first time to construct a powerful barrier that effectively inhibits the shuttling of polysulfides. On the basis of the unique nanochannel-containing morphology, the continuous kinetic transformation of sulfur and polysulfides is confined in a stable framework, which is demonstrated by using X-ray nanotomography. The constructed Li-S battery exhibits a high cycling capability over 1000 cycles at 1.0 C with a capacity decay rate as low as 0.038% per cycle, good rate performance, and temperature tolerance at -10, 25, and 50 °C. A nondestructive in situ monitoring method of the interfacial reaction resistance in different cycling stages is proposed, which provides a new analysis perspective for the development of emerging electrochemical energy-storage systems.
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- Jinyun Liu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids (Ministry of Education)Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New‐Energy Vehicle Battery Energy‐Storage MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Materials ScienceAnhui Normal UniversityWuhuAnhui241002P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids (Ministry of Education)Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New‐Energy Vehicle Battery Energy‐Storage MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Materials ScienceAnhui Normal UniversityWuhuAnhui241002P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresCollege of Engineering and Applied SciencesNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210093P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresCollege of Engineering and Applied SciencesNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210093P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids (Ministry of Education)Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New‐Energy Vehicle Battery Energy‐Storage MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Materials ScienceAnhui Normal UniversityWuhuAnhui241002P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation LaboratoryUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation LaboratoryUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringMaterials Research LaboratoryBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana‐ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA
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Miao Y, Zheng Y, Tao F, Chen Z, Xiong Y, Ren F, Liu Y. Synthesis and application of single-atom catalysts in sulfur cathode for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Meng X, Liu X, Fan X, Chen X, Chen S, Meng Y, Wang M, Zhou J, Hong S, Zheng L, Shi G, Bielawski CW, Geng J. Single-Atom Catalyst Aggregates: Size-Matching is Critical to Electrocatalytic Performance in Sulfur Cathodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103773. [PMID: 34784105 PMCID: PMC8787415 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Electrocatalysis is critical to the performance displayed by sulfur cathodes. However, the constituent electrocatalysts and the sulfur reactants have vastly different molecular sizes, which ultimately restrict electrocatalysis efficiency and hamper device performance. Herein, the authors report that aggregates of cobalt single-atom catalysts (SACs) attached to graphene via porphyrins can overcome the challenges associated with the catalyst/reactant size mismatch. Atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurements show that the Co atoms present in the SAC aggregates exist as single atoms with spatially resolved dimensions that are commensurate the sulfur species found in sulfur cathodes and thus fully accessible to enable 100% atomic utilization efficiency in electrocatalysis. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the Co SAC aggregates can interact with the sulfur species in a synergistic manner that enhances the electrocatalytic effect and promote the performance of sulfur cathodes. For example, Li-S cells prepared from the Co SAC aggregates exhibit outstanding capacity retention (i.e., 505 mA h g-1 at 0.5 C after 600 cycles) and excellent rate capability (i.e., 648 mA h g-1 at 6 C). An ultrahigh area specific capacity of 12.52 mA h cm-2 is achieved at a high sulfur loading of 11.8 mg cm-2 .
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- Xiaodong Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory Advanced Special SteelShanghai Applied Radiation InstituteShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation FacilityInstitute of High‐Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory Advanced Special SteelShanghai Applied Radiation InstituteShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM)Institute for Basic Science (IBS)Ulsan44919Republic of Korea
- Department of ChemistryUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)Ulsan44919Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic CompositesBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical Technology15 North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing100029China
- Present address:
Department of Material Science and EngineeringTiangong UniversityNo. 399 BinShuiXi Road, XiQing DistrictTianjin300387China
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Lu C, Chen X. Nanostructure Engineering of Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Electrochemical Applications. ACS NANO 2021; 15:18777-18793. [PMID: 34723464 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c06454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Graphitic carbon nitride with ordered two-dimensional structure displays multiple properties, including tunable structure, suitable bandgap, high stability, and facile synthesis. Many achievements on this material have been made in photocatalysis, but the advantages have not yet been fully explored in electrochemical fields. The bulk structure with low conductivity impedes charge-transfer kinetics during electrochemical processes. Excessive nitrogen content leads to insufficient charge transfer, while bulk structures produce tortuous channels for mass transport. Some attempts have been made to address these issues by nanostructure engineering, such as ultrathin structure design, heterogeneous composition, defect engineering, and morphology control. These structure-engineered nanomaterials have been successfully applied in electrochemical fields, including ionic actuators, flexible supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and electrochemical sensors. Herein, a timely review on the latest advances in graphitic carbon nitride through various engineering strategies for electrochemical applications has been summarized. A perspective on critical challenges and future research directions is highlighted for graphitic carbon nitride in electrochemistry on the basis of existing research works and our experimental experience.
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- Chao Lu
- Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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Wang Z, Zeng Z, Nong W, Yang Z, Qi C, Qiao Z, Li Y, Wang C. Metallic C 5N monolayer as an efficient catalyst for accelerating redox kinetics of sulfur in lithium-sulfur batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 24:180-190. [PMID: 34878473 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04192d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Lithium-sulfur battery is one of the most promising applicants for the next generation of energy storage devices whose commercial applications are impeded by the key issue of the shuttle effect. To overcome this obstacle, various two-dimensional (2D) carbon-based metal-free compounds have been proposed to serve as anchoring materials for immobilizing soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPs), which however suffer from low electronic conductivity implying unsatisfactory performance for catalyzing sulfur redox. Therefore, we have predicted metallic C5N monolayers, possessing hexagonal (H) and orthorhombic (O) phases, exhibiting excellent performance for suppressing the shuttle effect. First-principles simulations demonstrate that O-C5N could serve as a bifunctional anchoring material due to its strong adsorption capability to LiPs and excellent catalytic performance for sulfur redox with active sites from both basal plane and zigzag edges. Furthermore, the rate of Li2S oxidation over O-C5N is fast due to the low energy barrier of 0.93 eV for Li2S decomposition. While for H-C5N, only N atoms located at the armchair edges can efficiently trap LiPs and boost the formation and dissociation of Li2S during discharge and charge processes, respectively. The current work opens an avenue of designing 2D metallic carbon-based anchoring materials for lithium-sulfur batteries, which deserves further experimental research efforts.
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- Zhihao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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Han Z, Zhao S, Xiao J, Zhong X, Sheng J, Lv W, Zhang Q, Zhou G, Cheng HM. Engineering d-p Orbital Hybridization in Single-Atom Metal-Embedded Three-Dimensional Electrodes for Li-S Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2105947. [PMID: 34569660 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Single-atom metal catalysts (SACs) are used as sulfur cathode additives to promote battery performance, although the material selection and mechanism that govern the catalytic activity remain unclear. It is shown that d-p orbital hybridization between the single-atom metal and the sulfur species can be used as a descriptor for understanding the catalytic activity of SACs in Li-S batteries. Transition metals with a lower atomic number are found, like Ti, to have fewer filled anti-bonding states, which effectively bind lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and catalyze their electrochemical reaction. A series of single-atom metal catalysts (Me = Mn, Cu, Cr, Ti) embedded in three-dimensional (3D) electrodes are prepared by a controllable nitrogen coordination approach. Among them, the single-atom Ti-embedded electrode has the lowest electrochemical barrier to LiPSs reduction/Li2 S oxidation and the highest catalytic activity, matching well with the theoretical calculations. By virtue of the highly active catalytic center of single-atom Ti on the conductive transport network, high sulfur utilization is achieved with a low catalyst loading (1 wt.%) and a high area-sulfur loading (8 mg cm-2 ). With good mechanical stability for bending, these 3D electrodes are suitable for fabricating bendable/foldable Li-S batteries for wearable electronics.
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- Zhiyuan Han
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Fuels and Energy Technology Institute and WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy, and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
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- Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Zhang X, Zhang Y, Wei X, Wei C, Song Y. A review of size engineering-enabled electrocatalysts for Li-S chemistry. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:5777-5784. [PMID: 36132671 PMCID: PMC9418464 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00522g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Li-S batteries (LSBs) have received extensive attention owing to their remarkable theoretical capacity (1672 mA h g-1) and high energy density (2600 W h kg-1), which are far beyond those of the state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the retarded sulfur reaction kinetics and fatal shuttle effect have hindered the practical implementations of LSBs. In response, constructing electrocatalysts for Li-S systems has been considered an effective strategy to date. Particularly, size engineering-enabled electrocatalysts show high activity in the sulfur redox reaction, considerably contributing to the latest advances in Li-S system research. In this tutorial review, we provide a systematic summary of nano- to atomic-scale electrocatalysts employed in Li-S chemistry, aiming at figuring out the working mechanism of size engineering-enabled electrocatalysts in the sulfur redox reaction and guiding the rational construction of advanced LSBs toward practically viable applications.
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- Xi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang Sichuan 621010 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang Sichuan 621010 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang Sichuan 621010 P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology Mianyang Sichuan 621010 P. R. China
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Song CL, Li ZH, Ma LY, Li MZ, Huang S, Hong XJ, Cai YP, Lan YQ. Single-Atom Zinc and Anionic Framework as Janus Separator Coatings for Efficient Inhibition of Lithium Dendrites and Shuttle Effect. ACS NANO 2021; 15:13436-13443. [PMID: 34347432 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c03876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The two key problems for the industrialization of Li-S batteries are the dendrite growth of lithium anode and the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). Herein, we report the Janus separator prepared by coating anionic Bio-MOF-100 and its derived single-atom zinc catalyst on each side of the Celgard separator. The anionic metal-organic framework (MOF) coating induces the uniform and rapid deposition of lithium ions, while its derived single-atom zinc catalyzes the rapid transformation of LiPSs, thus inhibiting the lithium dendrite and shuttle effect simultaneously. Consequently, compared with other reported Li-S batteries assembled with single-atomic catalysts as separator coatings, our SAZ-AF Janus separator showed stable cyclic performance (0.05% capacity decay rate at 2 C with 1000 cycles), outstanding performance in protecting lithium anode (steady cycle 2800 h at 10 mAh cm-2), and equally excellent cycling performance in Li-SeS2 or Li-Se batteries. Our work provides an effective separator coating design to inhibit shuttle effect and lithium dendrite.
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- Chun-Lei Song
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Li F, Zhang M, Chen W, Cai X, Rao H, Chang J, Fang Y, Zhong X, Yang Y, Yang Z, Yu X. Vanadium Nitride Quantum Dots/Holey Graphene Matrix Boosting Adsorption and Conversion Reaction Kinetics for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:30746-30755. [PMID: 34170655 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have been considered as potential next-generation energy storage systems due to their high specific energy of 2600 Wh kg-1 and 2800 Wh L-1. Nevertheless, the practical application of LSBs still faces several hazards, including the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides, low electrical conductivities of solid sulfur and lithium sulfides, and large volume expansion during charge/discharge cycles. To address this critical challenge, we innovatively proposed facile synthesis of nanostructured VN quantum dots (VNQD)/holey graphene matrix for stabilizing the sulfur cathode by simultaneously promoting the trapping, anchoring, and catalyzing efficiencies of both LiPSs and Li2S. Benefiting from abundant edge catalytic sites of VNQD, in-plane nanopores of graphene, and high electrical conductivity, the sulfur host not only provides high adsorption capability toward soluble polysulfides, strong binding ability for anchoring solid Li2S, and their rapid conversion kinetics but also contributes abundant sulfur storage sites and efficient transport pathways for lithium ions (Li+) and electrons. Consequently, the sulfur cathode exhibits high initial capacities of 1320 mAh g-1, high rate capability (850 mAh g-1 @ 4 mA cm-2), and high capacity retention of 99.95% per cycle after 500 cycles, providing a feasible solution for the practical utilization of shuttle-free Li-S batteries.
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- Fu Li
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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Wang P, Xi B, Zhang Z, Huang M, Feng J, Xiong S. Atomic Tungsten on Graphene with Unique Coordination Enabling Kinetically Boosted Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:15563-15571. [PMID: 33904241 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Use of catalytic materials is regarded as the most desirable strategy to cope with sluggish kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) transformation and severe shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Single-atom catalysts (SACs) with 100 % atom-utilization are advantagous in serving as anchoring and electrocatalytic centers for LiPSs. Herein, a novel kind of tungsten (W) SAC immobilized on nitrogen-doped graphene (W/NG) with a unique W-O2 N2 -C coordination configuration and a high W loading of 8.6 wt % is proposed by a self-template and self-reduction strategy. The local coordination environment of W atom endows the W/NG with elevated LiPSs adsorption ability and catalytic activity. LSBs equipped with W/NG modified separator manifest greatly improved electrochemical performances with high cycling stability over 1000 cycles and ultrahigh rate capability. It indicates high areal capacity of 6.24 mAh cm-2 with robust cycling life at a high sulfur mass loading of 8.3 mg cm-2 .
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- Peng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Wang P, Xi B, Zhang Z, Huang M, Feng J, Xiong S. Atomic Tungsten on Graphene with Unique Coordination Enabling Kinetically Boosted Lithium–Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Peng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials Ministry of Education School of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong University Jinan 250061 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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Lu C, Xiao H, Chen X. MOFs/PVA hybrid membranes with enhanced mechanical and ion-conductive properties. E-POLYMERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2021-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nanomaterials have been treated as effective dopants for enhancing mechanical and ion-conductive properties of polymer membranes. Among various nanomaterials, metal–organic frameworks are attracting enormous attention from researchers because of their intriguing structural and functional properties. Here we report a gentle and simple synthesis method of ZIF-8 nanomaterials, which are applied as dopants for polyvinyl alcohol composite membranes. This nanomaterials display uniform size distribution and high purity through various structural investigations. The as-prepared polymer composite membranes present enhanced mechanical and ion-conductive properties compared to pristine samples. This work provides a novel ideal on the design of nanomaterial dopants for high-performance polymer membranes.
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- Chao Lu
- Earth Engineering Center, Center for Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University , New York , NY 10027 , USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Process Equipment and Control Engineering, Northwest University , Xi’an , Shaanxi, 710069 , China
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- Earth Engineering Center, Center for Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University , New York , NY 10027 , USA
- School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Process Equipment and Control Engineering, Northwest University , Xi’an , Shaanxi, 710069 , China
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